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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21

Noon. There were j.gt nineteen deie-
gates present. not all az one time. now
ever. This does not include stray dog.
who was ccunteDanced because OK his IN
den.abia adherence 70 temperance prsnci-
pies. There was a noticeable absence or
faces which once held prominent place
among the advocates Of temperance. but
are now dereltcts On the sea Of Populssm.
The Prohfhitionists refer 10 those weo
have ssrayed with an aro'ogedc lowering
OF the voice II. A. Davis was nominated
for county treasurer with the remark.
He was once Distinguished as the father
Of Clark Davis, now no longer . cause
man placed in nomination for Office was
carefully established before he was con-
drmed
After q friendly handshake all around.
Chairman O. Espy, Of the county central
committee, raped eoftly with his gaTei.
A blessing On the cause and the work OF
the convention was invoked by Rev. r
E. Dunlap. who Will be remembered as
the Prohibition candidate for governor
two years ago. Organization was next
effected by the appointment OF Homer l..
Bull as secretary. Committees were
chosen as follows:
On platform-R. E. Dunlap. A. W.
On observation-disclosures L Bun. A. G.
Wooster ard John McGarvn-
The platform adopted was the same as
that by the state convention. with vehe-
ment additions as follows:
''Tha. the reign Of the saloon IN Seat
tie should be terminated by the home
loving people of the city. That the I'M
.ics nsed saloons in our city parks. In the
very face of the city government, de-
mand abatement at the hands Of an out
ragged citizenship.
THAT the all-round failure to even at
tempt to enforce the laws enacted TO
regulate the saloon. gambling houses and
otner dens Of infamy Indicate a condition
OF political immortality that can only be
corrected at the polls.
That We call upon the loyal citizens 20
consider the Importance OF eiecting men
10 office who will respect their oath of
office regardless Of the demands of parIi-
sans or the prospects OF reelection
Mr.. Dunlap explained that while the
strength Of the resolutions might be dis
proportioned to the size OF the convention.
it was felt that drastic diseases required
drastic remedies. He believed the best
thing 10 strengthen the party would be
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21
NEW LINE WELL BACKED,
The Cynrinn and Charles Nelson said
Ia He the Steamers for the
Souad-San Ernncisco Route

There we're SEVERAL deveopmente yester-
day in the establishment OF a new lire II
steamers between Seattle and San Fran
cisco. and II Is now believed that every
thing will be arranged by the latter nart
OF the week. The Pacific Clipper Line Is
understood IN be the main company back
OF the enterprise. ard that the steamers
Charles Nelson and Czsrina are 10 b.. the
Hrst TWO steamers - be pat an the route
The Nelson IS now supposed "a be on = =
way back from Honolulu. where she car.
ried troops for the government. and tho
Czafina Is en- route up th@ coast from san
Francisco. having 1ast ilu:sf1sa unloading
q cargo % coai taken from Seattle Il IS
not known what ;he other steamer Wifi he
There Is believed 20 he plenty ~ money he
hibd foe venture. so that every possible
effort NAY be made To maintain a T.err,,a.
nens line o; three passenger and freight
vessels.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21

John c. Muther. alias John Abcions. and
James McMuiloch, had a fight In the ten
derioin district yesterday and We're ar
rested by Policeman Adams on the charge
Of vagrancy. Muther is the man who was
charged with burglarizing the ST. Fran
els hall on the night OF July Is. and was
acquitted few days ago. When searched
at police headquarters. il was found that
he carried a complete burglars outfit. in
Guiding two fine lock picks
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21

had had to rent ROOM said John Lamb
yesterday. "rhe expense would have hardly
been justified, but the city has provided as
a very convenient room. Immediately ad-
Joining the general registration room. 50
thar Our only expense is a clerk. Mrs.
Yemen, who has charge OF the books. smil-
ed yesterday as she said. II suppose ss
soon as the men get through settling polits-
cal nominations they Will begin TO register
more rapidly for the school election
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21

My papa brought home a new mamma
for M last week" said six year old Char
lie whose mother had died when he was
t~o,
lis taat So" asked five year Oh Willie
Well. my mamma Gie1 last week. so I
guess I'll 20 over to POUR house and see
II K IS the same one
Among the many iTn!tators, there IS none
equal 10 delicious Rainier Beer" adv
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21
HAS STRANGE HALLUCINATIONs.
Andrew Anderson Imagines sand II
BEING Poured I'm His Ears.

Andrew Anderson. a Norwegian iaborer
VINO has been haunting polite headquarters
FOR the past week. was locked up yesterday
Afternoon on the charge OF being insane
Anderson iEaagines that re is followed by
men and that they insist upon pouring
sand upon him. He called al police head
quarters 50 frequently FOR protection that
Il was finally decided 20 lock him Up for
safekeeping. Anderson recently came from
Port Blakeley. where ne was employed II
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21

Ia fact several queer cases can be seen
IA The >ho@ window 81 I>oGls kl1slt
1eweier Ne "a Second avenue, cor.
Marcia T~ts oldest s-J most unique
designs - wasch~Cssss ever seer N Ses ttie
Largest stock NJ watches in ,own Fine
iot e diamonds Sc hjr when SEQ want
a goot wstea 81 \ lev price. Watches
Azc rs speciality.
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IF you have Jus, returned from Kiou.
dixie or Alaska and are on your way ia
your Eastern home. you cannot DO b .t.er
than travel over the Northern Pacific.
with It's Pullman and dining cars en- ev-
cry train. affording every comfort and sx.
cellent service.
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If you are going East can a. ,hs
Northern Pacific office Ia regard TO rates.
eic. Always to the front and the hes, Of
everything,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21
Opium Smokers Arrested,

Charles Tracy, a printer. and Percy
Gray. carpenter. were arrested YESTERDAY
afternoon for smoking opium in the back
room OF a Pike street saloon. The arrests
were made by Detective Powers and Cor
bett
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HoRsEsHoERs IN CONVENTION.
WORKING for Legislation BeneActa
to the Trade.

to the Trade.
The horssshoers OF Washington held q
convention IN this city last Saturday even
ing. and twenty delegates from Tacoma.
Spokane Whatcom, Everett and Port
Townsend were In attendance. The main
business was on the subject Of establish
ing loca! associations In Washington, and
preparing means for the lsgislating Of GER
tain laws which viii be beneficial 10 the
horses4noers. The organization known as
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21

4 TAIL EsrOONFUI. .. the famous old
Jesse Moore whiskey. taken after each
rjeai, vii. cure dyspepsia. Sold every
where.
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MISS WILZINSKI, Graduated on,ic
Specialist. guarantees scientifically perfec,
fitting glasses. Consultation free. iIa
Cherry.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21

LAST Evening Bard Concert ~ the SEA-
scr, Madison PARK tonight
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21

Thus lar Only $50 people have registered
Ter the approaching xehool election. If We
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THE COUNTY CONVENTION,
Adopts strong Resolutions for Sa
small q Gathering

TIE county convention came 20 orcs-
IN Tie same hall At o. clock Il the aftsr.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-21

Two Prohibition conventions. the state
and county. were held yesterday IN the
A. 0. U. W. hail. Pioneer building. They
were characterized by harmony most re-
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State and County Conventions
Nominate Tickets.
MANY PLACES LEFT VACANT.


For Congress-
Prof. c. z. Newberry .C0upevtlie
A. C. DicktnsOn ......... WaitsburG
For Supreme Judgess
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25

terian church, exchanged pulpits with
the Rev. j. p. Moffat, of the WASH
burn Street Presbyterian church at the
morning service yesterday At the
evening services 10th men were at
their respective places.
Herman Ludwig, William Ammer-
man and William Wilson have return
ed from a weeks fishing at Promise
Land. The bows had quite a mess
when they arrived.
Henry Rloes and Mr.. Zimmerman
have returned from visit with friends
at Binghamton.
No. 5 collery of the Pennsylvania
Coal company will be idle this week.
The following letters for week ending
July 2S, 1895 remain in the postottice.
Persons calling foI same will please
say "advertsed:" Mrs. Isaac Myers,
Miss Mary McIfale. Bunker Hill; Sam
uel Patterson, Harry Race, Mrs. 7. I.
Raymond, Mrs. Lizzie Sanar, Mrs.
Anna Noglisinga, 100 3lakcly street.
Gus Scholla is visiting friends in
Wilkes Barre.
The Arlington double quartette in-
tend giving an entertainment in the
near future. Some Of the best talent
of Scranton and Wilkes Barre has been
secured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Alvord celebrated
the f1ftieth anniversary of their we'd
ding Saturday at the family residence,
2O20 North Main avenue. From noon
until late In the evening their home
was crowded with admiring friends all
desirous of expressing their consratu-
lations to the aged couple upon attain
ing so eventful career in their
happy lives. The presents bestowed
upon them represented a vast collec-
tion of handsome and costly gifts and
were graclously received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvord. The list of guests who
called was large.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvord were united In
marriage by the Rev. Everett Guild,
at Prompton, Wayne county, Pa. The
latter is an uncle to the Rev. G. l..
Guild, pastor of the Providence Pres
byterian church. After a residence of
about three years at Prompton the
couple came to Scranton. They have
five children and twenty grandchildren.
This is the second event Of like char
acter in the Alvord family, as Mr.. AL
words oldest brother and wife cele-
brated the fftieth anniversary of their
marriage about five years ago.
Among the guests from out of town
were: j. M. Hobbs, of Cannonsville,
N. Y: Will Hobbs, of East Benton,
Pa; Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Alvord, of
Carbondale; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Cleft, of Carbondale; Mr.. and Mrs.
I. Churchill, of Uniondale; Mrs. s.
Carpenter, Of Union6ale: d. w. AL
word and family. of Waymart, Pa. w.
p. Alvord and family of Mdyfeld;
Miss Ida Alvord, of Summerville, n. J.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
DUNMoRE.

Henry Hoffman died at his home on
Ridge street at . o'clock Saturday
morning of apopleXy, aged 81 years.
Mr.. Hoffman was well known here,
having resided here the better part ot
his life. He is survived by his wife
and one son. Jacob Hoffman, of Mill
street. The funeral will occur this at
ternoon at $50 o'clock. 1nterment at
the Petersburg German cemetery.
Corporal William Hall, Company A,
Thirteenth regiment, is home on a four
days furlough.
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel McCracken, of
Scranton, spent Sunday with Mr., and
Mrs. William Harvey, Of Clay avenue.
Last night about 9.l5 o'clock two
Hungarians, Martin Radelepy and An
drew Tropic of Olyphant, while driv-
ing up North Blakely street at rapid
rate ran into or were ran into by an
electric car knocking one OF the rear
wheels off tho buggy. A crowd quickly
gathered and numbers of them pro-
ceeded to ply the men with questions.
This started one of them and he used
considerable obscene language. Ofti-
Ger Bulger requested him TO stop but
he paid no heed to him. Bulger then
arrested him. The other man then
commenced a loud harangue and he
was also arrested. The horse and
buggy were left at Mcmillan Brothers
livery The men will be given a hear
ing before Burgess Powell today.
A large number from this place at
tended the Caledonian games at Pitts
ton Saturday.
Rev. w. F. Gibbons, of the Presby-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25

From the family residence at 420
Pittston avenue, the funeral of Mrs.
Mary Evans, whose death was noted
in Saturdays Tribune, took place yes
terday afternoon. The old homestead
was crowded with friends, neighbors
and acquaintances, who called to gaze
for the last time on the features of a
woman so noble, self-sacrificing and
true. The remains reposed in hand
some black casket, surrounded with
floral pieces.
At o'clock the services, conducted
by Rev. +. z. Doty, of the Cedar Ave-
nue. Methodist Episcopal church, in the
absence of Rev. L. J. Haughton, act
ing pastor of st. Luke's Episcopal
church, were begun. Rev. Mr.. Doty
pronounced a touching eulogy. Elo-
quently he referred to noble char
acteristics of the deceased woman. The
choir of the Cedar Avenue Methodist
Episcopal church sang beautifully. The
casket was closed. and the cortege
moved to the Dunmore cemetery, where
the remains were inferred.
The pall-bearers were: Matthew
Phillips, James Costlett, Henry Jones,
George Lisk, George White and Will
liam PHILLIPS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
ANNUAL PLEASURE EVENTS.

The picnic of the Forest band at
Artesian Well grove Saturday after
noon and evening, was a success far
beyond the most sanguine hopes of the
band hoys. the immense happy throng
in attendance amply demonstrated the
fact that the people of this section ap-
preciate the efforts of the members of
this splendid organization, in providing
such commendable and thoroughly en-
joyable events as is the custom of the
boys each year.
The weather was most favorable.
The beautiful spot selected for the
outing, and arrangements of tempor-
airy seats and benches could not be inn
proved. Concerts were given by
Crump's, Cumberland and Moosic
bands. The game of baseball in the
afternoon, between the Eurekas and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25

Of her friends. They were bent on
having a good time and succeeded.
The spacious lawn was gaily decorated
with buntings and illumined with nu.
merous Chinese lanterns. After sever
al hours of enjoyment In the usual
manner. dainty refreshments were
served. Miss Coleman was assisted
In serving by several of the young
ladies. There were many in attend
ance. Among the out of town guests
We're: Miss Mary Farbell, of New York
city; Misses Mary and Celia McDon-
aid of Taylor: Edward Gibbons, OF
pittston; Charles Weber. of Avoca;
John Hoolihan, of Susquehanna.
City Engineer and Mrs. Joseph p.
Phillips, OF Swetland street, rendered
their son. Harry. a birthday party Fri
day afternoon in honor OF the seventh
anniversary of his natal day. The
happy affair was held on the lawn OF
the residence and about Is OF Master
Harry's young friends were present.
During the afternoon all sorts Of
games were enjoyed and at 6 o'clock
refreshments were served Mrs. Phil
lips was assisted by her daughter,
Misses Fannie and Nellie Phillips. Miss
May Jones and Miss Annie Clark, and
Mrs. ]. Colby.
Funeral Director and Mrs. William
Price, of South Main avenue. enter
tanned a large party of their friends at
their residence Saturday evening
Camp chairs were arranged about the
spacious lawn and the guests thor
oughly enjoyed tho beautiful music
provided by Bauers band at Fair
childs hotel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
GREEN RIDGE.

Kar! Hughes, OF Dickson avenue. has
returned from two weeks visit at
Albany.
Day Stevens entertained a number of
friends at his home on Capouse ave-
nue. Saturday evening.
Burson Bevans, of Capouse avenue,
is spending a few days at Camp AL
ger.
A. G. Snowden, of Sunset avenue, is
seriously ill.
Mrs. Merriman, of Monsey avenue,
has returned from a short visit at
Reading.
DR.. John Hay, of Philadelphia, is the
guest of Dr. Walter Fordham, of Ca
pouse avenue.
Dewitt Hessler, of Paterson, N. j.,
is the guest of his parents, on Green
Ridge street.
Warren Kimble and family, of Ca
pouse avenue, are spending a week in
Honesdale.
Robert Horralin, Of Stroudsburg, is
the guest of o. L. Place, of Marion
street.
Mrs. Charles Chamberlin, of Penn
avenue, is spending a few days in
Honesdale.
William and Russell Shurtleff, of
Washington avenue, have returned from
a three weeks visit in Susquehanna
county.
Mrs. Charlesworth. of Marion street,
is spending a few days in Honesdale.
Mrs. Price, of New Haven, is the
guest of Mrs. Bargler, of Delaware
street.
Miss Mabel Utley, of Elmira. is
spending few days with Mrs. Pross,
of Delaware street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25

South Scranton teams was n pleasant
feature. The South Scranton club
won.
The opening OF the club house of the
Tiger Hunting club on No. mountain
Saturday night, was a happy occasion.
This event Is anxlously looked for each
year. The programme consisted or
supper and dancing. The club is COM
posed of several prominent crack
shooters of this side, who hunt about
the woods of the Moosc mountain.
The delegation from here were con-
veyed In a band wagon and returned
at midnight. The party was augment
ed there by the society people Of that
locality.
The clam bake of the Scranton Ath-
letic club held ut the Meadows" yes
terday. was attended by large num-
ber of the club and invited friends.
The affair was conducted without n
hitch. and was the greatest yet man
aged by the popular club. Five thous-
and clans were done Justice to. The
Germania band gave concert music at
intervals. The gathering returned
home at s o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
STORE ENTERED.

TheG rocery store Of Mrs. Johnson,
corner of East Market street and
Dickson avenue, was entered by bur-
glars some time Saturday night or ear
ly yesterday morning and several ar
ticles of a rerishable nature taken.
They gained admission to the place on
the Dickson avenue side by forcing
open a window and so noiselesely had
they done their work that people resid-
ing overhead were net given the least
intimation that the store was being
dcspoiled.
The articles taken were a quantity
of cigars, candy and bananas. while
the money in the cash drawer was left
intact The burglary was discovered
by Mrs. Johnson yesterday and was
Immediately reported to the police who
are putting forth every possible effort
to apprehend the thieves. They will
probably be brought to justice before
many days have elapsed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
PECULIAR SERENADE.

Robert Green colCred, and a hostler
by occupation, was arrested in Kelly's
patch. Scranton street, last evening by
Patrolman McCollIgan. Green was
throwing stones, using fiery language,
breaking windows and incidentally the
Sabbath day, annoying other denizens
of the Patch" and several other
things of lesser degree. 1t seems that
Fen Johnson, the local ashman's
daughter is Green's amorita and he
says he was only serenading her. His
story will be given a face value by
Alderman Keilow in police court this
morning. A small addition may be
made as a reward for Mr.. Green's
murderous threats towards the guard
ian of the peace and others.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
NERS OF NEWS.

the Neptune Engine company, is suf-
fering from painful, hut not serious
injuries. Yesterday morning at his
home he was cutting bread with a
machine used for that purpose. While
thus engaged his attention was at
tracted, and his right hand encounter
ed the blades Of the machine. A deep
cash was made in the palm of his
hand.
George and Frank Goodwin, of Stone
avenue have left for trip to Pitts
burg. Philadelphia and New York city.
They will remain away two weeks.
A son was born to Henry Arlbrust,
jr., Of 70l Cedar avenue, Saturday.
Mrs. John Burgess, of Cedar avenue,
is visiting at Salem.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Thomas
Gallagher VIII be held this morning
from the residence, 400 Twentieth
street. A requiem mass will be cele-
brated at st. Patrick's church at 3
o'clock. Intcrment will be made at
the Cathedral cemetery.
The funeral of the late Miss Rose
Phillips will be held this afternoon
from the residence at ESQ o'clock. In
terment will be made at the Washburn
street cemetery.
The funeral services Of BESSIE, the
young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David
Powell, of Bellevue place. were held
yesterday afternoon at the parental
residence. There were many friends OF
the bereft parents in attendance and
the floral tributes were very beautiful
Rev. Thomas DeGruchy, pastor OF the
Jackson Street Baptist church. officiat-
ed. Interment was made at the Wash
burn street cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
MINooKA.

The much-h -heralded excursion of ths
st. Joseph society will take place to-
day, and from present indications, IL
the weather is favorable. the excursion
will be the largest ever leaving this
vicinity. The representative teams of
Minooka and South Scranton will de-
eide the much-touted question of
superiority.
The Bartenders defeated the Clerks
yesterday morning in a loosely played
game. by the score Of 29 to 20.
The Independent club will conduct a
social this evening at Taylor.
j. ii. Cannon of Binghamton, N. Y,
spent Sunday with friends here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
FUNERAL. OF MRS JAMES.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Dorothy
James was held yesterday afternoon
from the residence, sos North Main
avenue. The remains were borne to
the First Welsh Congregational
church, where in the presence of
large number Of friends the services
Were held. Many beautiful floral offer
ings were placed on and about the
handsome casket.
Rev. David Jones, pastor, officiated
and preached a short funeral sermon
in the Welsh language. Rev. d. p.
Jones, pastor of the Tabernacle Con-
grcgational church. assisted in the SER
vice. A quartette from the church
choir sang. At the conclusion of the
services the remains were viewed.
They were then borne to the WASH
burn street cemetery where interment
was made. The pallbearers were: ].
d. Lloyd. S. r. Jones, David Pritch-
ford, Thomas r, Lewis, w. c. Jones
and w. 4. Watkins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
OTHER FUNERALS.

The infant daughter OF the late Mrs.
John Quigley was laid to rest in the
cathedral cemetery yesterday after
noon. The little one. who was five
months old, was taken by her mothers
brother, John Langan, of 53S River
street, to raise. From the Langan resi-
dence the obsequies took place. The
child was inferred beside her mother.
The funeral of the two-months- old
daughter of Charles Miller 312 Alder
street, took place yesterday afternoon.
Interment was made at the German
Catholic cemetery on the West Side.
The baby son of Henry Kolb. of Elm
street, who was born one year Satur-
day, was laid to rest 6 the Minooka
cemetery yesterday afternoon.