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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-18
DUNMoRE.

Marion, the wife of James Cranston,
of Grove street died at 4.30 o'clock Sat
urday morning Of pneumonia, aged 80
years. She is survived by five children
The funeral will take place at the resi-
dence at o'clock this afternoon. In
terment will be made in the Forest Hill
cemetery.
Mrs. Frank Wagner, of Drinker
street, died early Saturday morning,
aged 81 years. The funeral will occur
this afternoon at o'clock. Interment
viii be made at the Dunmore ceme-
terry.
The committee appointed by the
Dunmore Electric Light Heat and
Power company to draft resolutions of
coincidence at the sad and untimely
death of the late Harry II. Winter,
met last Friday and drafted suitable
resolutions.
Mark Bishop, the new postmaster,
took charge of the postoflice Saturday
morning, having his daughter Julia, in
control. Mrs. Alec Smith will be the
assistant. For the present Mr.. Bishop
intends continuing in the old building,
though it is possible that in the near
future he will remove TO the odd Eel
lows building on Chestnut street.
Charles Hammers, who has conduct
ed barber shop on Butler street, for
the last few years. has solo out to
Harry Decker of Petersburg, and VIII
leave for Philadelphia this afternoon.
Mrs. John Call and son Of Avoca,
who have been visiting friends in town
have returned home.
Benjamin Jeffrey, who has been con-
| fined at the Moses Taylor hospital fUr
the past few weeks, is convalcscing.
The members of st. Marks church
DunmOre, are invited to attend the re-
ception given Bishop Talbot at the
| Scranton Bicycle club house tonight.
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ones until the new gong is placed at the
oxford air-shaft.
YESTERDAYS FUNERALS.

The funeral services of the late Mrs.
J. ]. Brown were held yesterday after
noon at the residence, 225 North Fill
more avenue. many friends being in at
tendance Rev. Thomas De Gruchy,
pastor of the Jackson Street Baptist
church. officiated and preached the SER
mon. At the conclusion of the services,
the remains We're viewed and later
borne to the Washburn street cemetery
and inferred. The pall-bearers were:
William Rinehardt David Evans, Rob-
ert williams, Charles Robertson, James
Wilson and Lewis j. Dean.
Many friends and relatives were in
attendance at the funeral of the late
John f. Callahan, which was held yes
terday afternoon. Lackawanna lodge,
No. 95, Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men, and Division No. %, Ancient Or
der of Hibernians, were largely repre-
sented, the deceased being a member
of both orders The remains were borne
from the residence, 507 North Lincoln
avenue, to St. Patrick's church, where
a blessing was pronounced by Rev. ID.
A. Dome. At the conclusion of the
service, the remains We're borne to the
Hyde Park Catholic cemetery and in
tered The pall-bearers were: John
Keegan, NJ. Gerrity, John It. Mullaney,
Peter May, Henry Logan and Thomas
| Glynn; the flower bearers: Van Daley
| and Elmer Hopkins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-18
BUYING DRINKS WITH NAILS.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
There is AN endless number Of tricks
resorted to by the man with the fearful
and everlasting thirst to get drink
after his financial means have become eN-
hausted. a new enc comes To the front,
and a South Side saloonkeeper was the
victim. During the early morning the
German proprietor of the place seated
himself at one end of the bar and read
his morning paper while waiting for
trade. \ glass worker who was known TO
the proprietor rushed into the place on
his way to work and threw something
on the bar. 1t rolled off into the rinse
tank back of the bar.
Il threw dime over there, s., ne
said but | guess you can lind It,
"Oh that's all right, Jack. What Will
you have?'
Give me jigger,' the man replied.
The glass of cheap whiskoy known by
that name was served and the man hur-
Ticd to work.
The same thing occurred twice again
during the week, and on Saturday the
| tank was cleaned out.
"You will find three dimes i'm that
| tank" said the proprietor To the woman
| who was doing the cleaning; but when
| the bottom of the tank was reached a
| half dozen tcupenny nails We're found,
| The man had been working the night bar
| tender in the same fashion
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SURPRISE PARTY.

A surprise party was rendered Mr.
and Mrs. c. Townsend, of 1924 North
Main avenue recently. The evening
was a most jovial one. John Ferguson,
of Olyphant, a hypnotist of no mean
ability entertained the guests with
his hypnotic powers. Mr., and Mrs.
Townsend were assisted IN receiving
the guests by Mrs. A. II. Kelsljn ard
Mrs. John NJ. Keisling.
Those present We're: Misses Name
Thomas, Louise Cerine, Rose Cerine,
Carrie Keislin, Grace SaXton, Anna
Beling, Pheonia Paff, Laura Bel
ing, Lizzie Combs. Lille Sansen-
baugh, Ethel Townsend Norma Will
lams, Anna Keislin, Messrs. T. C..
Lyons, George Kelse, Thomas Blewitt,
OF Philadelphia, William Matthews,
Of Wilkes-Barre, Joseph Ferguson, of
Olyphant, John Owens, Richard
Thomas, William Snyder, William
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Druggist c. r. Shryer of North Main
avenue, is out again after a serious
illness.
Hon. John r. Williams, of South Main
avenue, has returned from a trip to
POttsVille.
Mrs. II. $. Jacobs. of Lafayette
street, spent yesterday at Wilkes
Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Travis, of North
Main avenue, are entertaining Mrs.
Silas Smith and son, of Mill City.
Mrs. w. A. Reid, of Jackson street,
has returned from a trip to Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. George Beeze, of North Lincoln
avenue. is the guest of relatives in
Bloomsbury.
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FUNERAL oFAUGUsT BEHRENDr

From his late residence, SIS Willow
street, the funeral Of August Behrendt
occurred yesterday afternoon, and at
2.30 o'clock the remains were conveyed
To the Christ Lutheran church, on
Cedar avenue, and services We're con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Lsse. The rev.
erend speaker delivered a glowing
eulogy TO the deceased life. Following
the sermon the cortege proceeded Ia
the Washington avenue cemetery and
interment was made,
The pall-bearers We're: William Seut-
Ter, Philip Saar, Fred. Katz and John
Hershing, and August Miller and
Charles Nicodumas were the flower
carriers.
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MINooKA.

The amateur base bah season was
opened yesterday by the leading nine
of the place and the Maroons The
game was devoid of interest as both
clubs played poorly. The home team
had a shade the better in hitting, as
O'Neil was apparently too much for
his opponents. The Maroons We're de-
fcated by the score of l6 to ..
Thomas Jones and llewellyn Evans
will represent the South and South
west district Republicans at the Tay-
lor convention on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kane, of For
est City, spent Sunday with friends
here.
Miss Mamie Cahill, Of Pittston, who
has been visiting here the past week,
returned home yesterday.
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Our Fine
Tailored Suits for Ladies

equal every the finest work that the highest
labor produce and finished
becoming unbecoming effect before it becomes
infinitely satisfactory than to discover yourself look
ing like fright it, after you've been to all the expense
having made your order While talking in this strain
address remarks chiefly to who still have idea
they anything fit unless is especially
their order We've labored for several years
disspae this foolish notion and to those who will favor with
a call this week we positively can
Demonstrate That We Are Right
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"Cannot Praise 1t Enough"

Miss GERTIE DUNKIN,
Franklin, Neb., writes:
"I suffered for some time with pain
full and irregular menstruasion, falling
Of the womb and pain in the back. L
tried physicians, but found no relief.
"Iwas at last persuaded to try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and cannot praise it enough for what
it has done for me. feel like a new
person, and would not part with your
medicine. / have recommended it to
several of my friends"
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A FEW POINTERS.

The recent statistics of the number Of
deaths show that the large majority die
with consumption, This disease may com
mence with an apparently harmless
cough which can be cured instantly by
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs, which Is guaranteed To cure and
relieve all cases Price 25 and soc. Sold
by ali druggists; ask for a free sample
today.
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People residing here were attracted
late Saturday evening by an intense le-
Election of a fire in the heavens To the
northwest. Many thought it a forest
fire. The cause was the burning of
house owned and occupied PatricN
O'Brien. The house was almost entire
ly consumed by the flames before an
alarm was sent in and the fire COM
panies responded.
Their services were useless "wing TO
the great distance to the nearest by
drant. The house was totally dcs-
troyed. The origin of the fire is a
mystery. Mr. O'Brien lost nearly all
of his furniture in the fire. The loss is
only partially covered by insurance.
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Patient Cwho has had his eve operated
ouD doctor. it seems to me ten
guneas is "a high price To charge for that
job II didn't take you ten seconds"
Eminent Oculist-"My dear friend, i'm
learning to perform that operation in ten
seconds. / have spoiled more than two
bushels of such eyes as yours,"-Pick-
Ne-Ip.
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Pnrier Naedad Cnre Also.

General Porter tells a story of his fare
well to Mark Twain once when Marx
was going away. II said: "GoOdby,
Mark; may God be with you always He
drawingly replied: 'I-hope-ile-will- l-
but-I-hope too-that-He may find some
leasure- moments - to 80 take - care-ot-
you
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NUBS OF NEWS.

Tony Freeman, a local comedian of
much promise, will give an entertain
ment tonight in st, Johns hall He
has engaged 10 assist him the follow
ing favorably known artists: John
Kelley, James Philbin, f. Moran, John
Sheridan, Sidney Hughes, Win Mack,
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DAYS D0INGS In
NORTH SCRANTON
House Of Patrick 0'Brieu Entirely Des-
troyed by Fire.
FIRE COMPANIES WERE USELESS

Owing TO the Distance OF the Build
ing from the Nearest Fire Hydrhnt,
a stream OF Water Gould Not ne
seoured--FuneraI OF George Emery
from His Late Home on Enst Mar
ket street--A Pleasant surprise
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Globe Warehouse
Worry and
Disappointment Vanish

which Scranton best dressed
Ladies' Suit Department the other day. and
she to the difference in buying all la
garments ready place worrying ussing
geving the faults failures of the dressmaker
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OBITUARY..

Wright Broadbent, the well-known Del
aware, Lackawanna and Western maCnn-
list, died Saturday morning at O'Clock
at his residence, 30l North Bromley ave-
nue.. Deceased was 60 years of age and
was i'll for several months from cancer
of the stomach, which later caused his
death. Though naturally a retiring man
in his disposition he was well liked by
the many who knew him. Born at Sad
ellsworth, Yorkshire, England, in 1929,
he came to this country in 1851, and set
tied at FaCtOryVille. After three years
residence here, he went West to the cal
ifornia gold fields and spent several years
there. He returned to FactOryVile in
1865, and shortly aftcTward came to Scran-
ton, where he has resided since. He was
a member of Union Lodge, No. POI, Order
of Free and Accepted Masons; Globe
Lodge, No 95S, Independent Order odd
Fellows, and Lodge, No. l, Sons of st.
George. His wife, one daughter, Anna,
Of this city, and one son, Sherman, of
California, survive him. The Masons Will
have charge of the funeral, which will
be held from the residence Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made
at the Dunmore cemetery.
Edward S. Montgomery died Saturday
afternoon at o'clock at the residence OF
his sister Mrs. +. B. Frantz 1919 Petite
bone street The deceased was visiting
his sister, having only come here from
his home in Ashley, April l. Pneumonia
was the cause of death. lie was about -
years of age, and was born III Sweet Val
| ley, PA. He was unmarried and is sur
viVed by his sister, Mrs. Il. +. Frantz,
| at whose home he died. The funeral will
| he held from the residence Tuesday morn
! ing. Prayer service will be held and the
| remains will be shipped via the 10 O'Clock
Delaware, LaCkawanna and Western
train, Bloomsbury division, to Hemlock
| Center for inturmcnt.
| Mrs. Elizabeth Mack, aged 63 years, dice
| at her home in Jcssup on Saturday last
| Funeral Tuesday at 10 a. m. from 81
| James church, Jessup. lntermcnL II
| Archibald Catholic cemetery
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Bm-"Chony is living on his wheel this
week"
Jn-Whatl Has he pawned 1t alreadyY"
-,HonkeTs Statesman
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Academy of r1uSiC
Reis 6 Burgunder, LesseeS
II. 4. Long, Local Manage.

II. x. Long Local NldndS -.
All the week OF April 18th, with daily To-
cent mutiuCcs, cOmmenc NJ Tuesday,
The Winsome Fayorite
ULLlE AXE RSTROM,
and her double company OF dramatic
players and vaudeville performers, with
concert orchestra OF soloists, lu the fol-
lowing repertoire: Monday night, "a
Strange Marriage" Tue sduy night "a
Bachelors Housakeepor;' Wednesday
night. "Uuder the City Lights" Thurs
day night, THE Beautiful slave Fri
day night, THE Crushed TraEedan,"
Saturday night "a Wait Of London \
grand spectacular production of Gin
dcrolla" Saturday afternoon. At every
performance ULLlE in her latest now
city dances,
Observation-Disclosures, 10, 90 and so cents;
matinees, 10 cents to all parts of the
house.
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Smith George Phillips, Fred Feling,
Robert Connolly William saunders,
sam Fienbcrg.
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At PierCe's rlarket This
rIOrning

Turkeys. Ducks, Chickens and
Broilers, Green Peas. Tomatoes,
Cucumbers, Caulifowcr, New
Rects, New Potatoes, Celery, Rad
ishes, Onions, Lettuce, Aspara.
gus. etc, etc.
Fancy Strawberries and Fruits
Please leave orde rs as early as
possible to insure early delivery.
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Examples That
Prove Our Assertion

ctiOn
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Fine

Fine
Strictly All-Wool Serge Suits in
Navy Blue or Black. silk lined
jackets, properly cut and finished
skirts. Perfect fitting absolutely
guaranteed. The price should be
1880.
Special This Week $40
Elegant
English Covert Cloth Suits in Tans
and Mixtures. SILK lined, fly front
jackets, highest grade tailoring,
etc. Another suit that should bring
$3.50.
Special This Week $40
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KILLED BY FFLLOw-1NsURGENTs.

SLAIN. IT Is ASSERTED. BECAUSE THEY WERE
ABOUT TO SURRENDER TO THE sPANIARDs
Havana, March 1.-THE military commander
of Santa Clara reports that the insurgent
leaders Cayito. Alvarez. Nunez and others were
upon the point Of surrenderng to the Spanards
near La Esperanza, Province OF Santa Clara
they We're surprised by the Insurgents under
Roberto Bermudez and a collision occurred
Lieutenant Gastardi, with a force Of guerillas,
went TO the farm Of Luzo. being Informed that
there was a number Of bodies there This turned
out to be correct for the guerillas found there
the naked bodies Of Alvarez, Nunez and Major
Espinoza. Of the insurgent army. who had evil
IDENTIFY been killed by the insurgents who dis
covered their intention Of surrendering TO the
spanards The bodies were identified and later
were buried at La Esperanza-
According to Spanish advices. a Government
force protected by the gunboats Nenadto and
Galicia. operating between Portillo Niquero'
Camaronos Vicana and Cabo Cruz, on the
southwestern coast Of the Province Of Santiago
de Cuba, has been engaged with an insursent
force at bel Toro Inlet. The Spaniards are re-
ported to have lost three men killed and to
have had twelve men wounded. while. IL is
added. they captured eleven prisoners and some
arms and ammunition
The Spaniards have 1t is announced, begun
military operations at La Sierra Muestra and on
both sides Of the River Cauto, in the Province OF
Santiago de Cuba. General Bernal being In com
rnand Of the troops operating in the direction
- RaIro and Cantilados. Reinforccments 10 the
number Of 800 troops have arrived at san
tiago de Cuba from Spain.
Madrid. March ia great sensation has
haen caused here by an official dispatch from
Uayaua saying that the insuigent leaders
Cavito Alvarez and Nunez have been killed by
o,ber Insurgents while the former were on their
uov 10 tender their submission to the Spaniards.
ooic,al circles here assert that the action ot
Cavito and his companions is proof that an
important section OF insurgents IS ANXIOUS 10
accept the legal regime.
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PLIGHT or THE WEST INDIES.

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN REFERs TO THEIR RECIPROC-
1TY NEGOTIATIONS WITH THIS COUNTRY
London March l4.-During the discussion Of the
colonial estimates in the House Of Commons to-day
the Secretary Of STATE for the Colonies Joseph
Chamberlain. said he hoped 10 be able 10 make a
statement the subjec; Of The crisis In the West
Indies, bur. he added, this impossible in view
Of the reciprocity negotiations between the United
States. Canada and the West Indies.
Continuing Mr.. Chamberlain remarked that he
was unable 10 say the negotiations had made much
progress. The United States. he explained. had
asked for very considerable cOncC Cssons and he
was not sure the West Indies In their present con
dition would be able 10 make such sacrifices. IL
an arrangement was made Mr.. Chamberlain added,
n would amount 20 bounty upon sugar exports
10 ne United States. In conclusion. Mr.. Chamber
lain said he colonies would be In better position
II he negotiations were successful but the return
asked for was consider able reduction OF the Inn
port duties which would disorganze the finances OF
;,1., dc
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BARNATO'S NEPHEW KILLED.

WOOLF JOEL SHOT IN HIS OFFICE AT JO-
HANNESBURG BY A FORMER SOLDIER.
Cape Town March 14-Woolf Joel, the trus-
tee Of the estate ot Barney Barnato. the South
African millionaire. was shot and killed in his
Office this morning at Johannesburg by former
soldier named Field helm. or Veltheim. The
murderer arrested.
Feldthein entered Mr.. Joels office and de-
manded 800. Being refused. he snatched
revolver from a desk and fired.
The bullet entered Mr.. Joels forehead, and he
fell to the ground and expired. His murderer
attempted commit suicide. but failed.
London, March 14.-The assassination OF
Woolf Joel. the partner and executor Of Barney
Barnato. following the latter's tragic end
caused a sensation to-day in the city.
The Cape Town correspondent Of The Daily
Mail" who gives the murderer's name as Won
Velthem says
He is reported 10 be the same man whose
supposed body was found in the Thames bound
with rope last year. but who afterward turned
UP serving as a trooper in the Cape police at
VryburG.
'Mr Joel and Mr. Strange. his manager. re-
ceived Won Veltheim in Mr. Strange's room.
All three had revolvers, a circumstance ex-
planned by the statement that the meeting was
not an ordinary one. The first shot Is said to
have been fired by Mr.. Strange at Won Vel
theim. who had tried to seize Mr.. Joel's
volver.
Won Veltheim then fired at Mr. Joel. the bull
let entering his eye and causing almost instant
death. Several shots Were afterward fired The
clerical staff rushed in. and Won Veltheim was
secured after a fierce struggle. The motive Of
the crime was failure in an attempt to black
mail"
Woof Joel the nephew Of Barney Barnato
who committed suicide In June last by jumping
overheard from the British steamer Scot, while on
his way from Cape Town TO Southampton, by way
OF the Island Of Madeira
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LORD SALISBURY BREAKS DOWN.
COMPELLED BY ILLNESS TO TURN THE
FOREIGN OFFICE BUSINESS OVER
TO MR. RALFOUR

London. March 14--It is officially announced
that the Marquis Of Salisbury. the Premier and
Minister for Foreign Affairs was greatly IA
tigued by Fridays Cabinet Council, and re-
turn Of the weakness he has suffered FROM fol-
lowing the attacks OF Influenza, supervened
with the result that Sir William Broadbent, the
famous physician. advised the Premier to take a
complete rest In the South Of France
A. J. Balfour. the First Lord Of the Treasury
and Government leader in the House OF Com
mons. far as necessary. is now dealing with
the Foreign Office business.
The Press Association says 1t is authorized
to declare that the rumor that the Marquis
OF Salisbury contemplates resigning either Of
his Offices is absolutely groundless.
The Marquis starts for Beaulieu in about
weeks time, and will stay there about fort
night.
Lord Salisburys temporary retirement at the
present critical period will be the subject OF
articles in ell the morning newspapers to-mor-
row. expressing regret and concern, but also
full confidence In the ability Of Mr. Balfour 70
carry on the work Of the Foreign Office
The matter much discussed in the lobbies
OF Parliament this evening. many expressing
fears that LORD Salisbury will be compelled TO
drop his double duty as Prime Minister and
Foreign Secretary.
There are no serious symptoms. but Lord
Salisbury is experiencing the lassitUde and other
after effects Of influenza, any attempt at work
resulting in febrile rise Of temperature.
The rumors that Baron Cromer. British Agent
and Consu-General in Egypt. will succeed him
as Foreign Minister are revived.
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uYSSOTBT DEMOCRATS TO MEET.

s., Louis March 14.-Chairman 5 T. COOK OF the
Democratic State Committee has Issued n call for
tre state Convention. 10 be held a. Springfield
Angus, 70 THIS convention vii have 72l delegates
and VIII he the largest ever held BY the Democratic
uariv ia this state. Candidates will be nominated
for Supreme Court Justice FOR the term ending
January J. 1905: tor supreme Court Justice for the
unexpired portion Of the term ending January :.
1913: for KarOad and Warch h)usc Commissioners.
for Superintendent OF Puhlc instruction there and
VIII "a 50 Ae @ ccted chairman Of the Democratic
s az Central Committee ana TWO members OF the
committee from each Congressional district In the
State.
Chairman Cook is said TO be a candidate for re-
election - the Craftsmanship OF the State Commit
teo Notwithstanding that Il is reported that he Is
afiI in tho rae .or &c Democratic nomination for