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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
HONESDALE.

With the aid of Street Commissioner
krantz and assistants, Honesdale
streets and parks are putting on a
beautiful, spring appearance.
The annual sermon before Captain
James Ham post will be delivered by
the Rev. James p. Ware, in the Epis-
copal church, Sunday evening, May 20.
Arno Noight, who spent the past
winter al the Jefferson Medical col
lege, Philadelphia, is home for the
summer vacation.
The last meeting of the Musical His
tory club for the season will be held
next Thursday evening and will be in
charge of Mrs. Doctor Edward Burns.
Mrs. r. NJ. Dorm and son are visit
ing at her old home at White Mills.
Last evening the seventy-ninth ami
versary of odd Fellowship was OBJ
served by Freedom lodge in their lodge
rooms. Music, speeches and refresh
ments We're the order of the evening.
The annual pew letting of the Pres
byterian church will take place this
(Tuesday) evening.
Roll call will be held in the Baptist
church tomorrow wednesday, even
ing.
Company f will go to the front with
a full quota, and number Of appli-
cations on file.
The odd Fellows, of Honesdale, at
tended the Baptist church in a body
on Sunday evening and listened to an
eloquent discourse by the pastor, Rev.
r. NJ, Roderick, from the text, Let
this mind be in you" The choir rend-
cred appropriate music, and Professor
Vanderveken, of Scranton, played a
violin solo.
The New York quartette was greeted
by a very large audience Friday even
ing. Their music was fine, The charm
ing Miss Nichols captivated the audi
ence with her reCitations.
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guests at J. w. Eilenberger's last
Sunday.
The pulpit of the Methodist church
last Sabbath was filled by Rev. Ding
man, the pastor. Rev. w. NJ. Hitler
being unable to be present.
Mrs. Hitler is expected this week.
and as soon as Mr.. Hitler recovers
from an attack of pneumonia he will
assume his duties here.
Mr.. Walter Colvin left last Monday
for Washington to re-enlist in the
regular army
Monday. April IS, Mrs. William
Campbell celebrated the eghtieth an
niversary of her birth at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. c. A. Spencer, at
Dallas. Mrs. Campbell formerly re-
sided near this place, and has many
friends who will be pleased to learn
she is enjoying good health.
Mrs. A. j. Gardner returned home
Saturday after spending a week with
friends in Scranton.
T. Bryton is indisposed.
The reading room is open every
evening except Thursday and Sun
day, and pleasant place it is to
spend an hour.
DR.. T.. r. Wheaton accompanied
Rev. II. II. Wilbur to Tunkhannock
last Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
THE WAR AT HOME.
hosiiiities Arise over the Subject of
American PrOwess.

John Chester Peck, of Simpson, is
patriotic. John Chester is also pug
haclous at times. Saturday evening
1t seems he was both. While making
the rounds of the places at which
SimpsOnians get a load on he ran
across one John Wark, an Austrian by
birth.
The two Johns fell to arguing and
then to fighting. John of Austria.
wouldn't for a minute allow the claim
of John Chester that America could
whip the boots off of Spain. In fact
he maintained that the dons are better
men than Uncle Samuers nephews.
John Chester who is mighty i'm his
wrath could stand no such talk and
proceeded to show Wark of what stuff
fighting Americans are made. He it is
claimed used stone on the Austrian's
head and soon had him under sub
lection. Wark is now at the hospital.
His injuries are not serious although
painful.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
TAYLOR NEWS.
Worsted Mill Soon to Operate.-ser-
mon Of the Rev. DR.. Harris Per-
sonaI News.

The new worsted mill, which is sit
uated opposite the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western depot will by the
middle of May be in operation with
$4,000 order as the first contract. Much
credit is due to our efficient board of
trade which has done so much in bring
ing a nourishing mandatory to this
town. The board is composed of the
leading business of the town. The eff
forts the members have made to
advance the interests of the town
should not pass unmentioned. The
mill will employ 100 hands at first and
the directors hope that it's business
will grow so that it will be necessary
to enlarge the building in the near
future. The directors are Patrick Null
herin, president; r. F. Jordon, vice
president; James =. Law secretary; NJ.
c. Judge, treasurer; p. p. Jordon, II.
Renard, George b. Jermyn, j. NJ.
Rhodes and NJ. p. Judge, directors.
The Tribune branch office in Tay-
lor is i'm the Cobleigh building. Local
representative f.. G.. Evans in charge.
Mr.. John Lewis. of Hyde Park, visit
ed friends in this place on Sunday.
George Williams, Of this place, who
went to Scranton Saturday, success
fully stood the examination for en-
trance into company b. of the Thir-
teenth regiment. Mr.. Williams has en-
listed
Rev. DR.. II. II. Harris delivered
brilliant sermon at the Calvary Bap-
tist church on Sunday evening to a
large and appreciative audience. Dr.
Harris preached on the topic, THE
Greatest Battle" He briefly outlined
the horrors of war as recorded by his
tory, and hoped no such a calamity
would now occur. He also drew upon
q number of facts to indicate the good
purpose of the government in trying
to accomplish a cessation Of the ter
rible events which have daily occurred
so near us. The speaker spoke with
much force, and the sermon was great
ly enjoyed
Mr.. and Mrs. David Price, OF Clarke
Summit, have returned home after
visiting relatives in this place.
Rev. James Hughes, of Hyde Park
delivered an English sermon at the
Welsh Congregational church on Sun
day. The service was well attended.
All of those who have books belong
ing to the Price library association,
are urgently requested to bring them
back to the librarian as soon as pos
Sible.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
OLYPHANT.

A public melting Of the property own
ers of the borough was held at Mahon s
han on Saturday evening. The object
of the meeting was to enter a protest
against the county commissioners re-
cent act in increasing the assessments
on lots in this borough, the increase
being about fifty per cent. above that
of the regular assessors of the borough.
John Penman was made chairman of
the meeting and James B. Williams,
secretary. After discussing the ques-
tion at some length, n committee con-
sisting of Burgess Z. j. McNulty.
John Penman, Michael OHalloran and
William ScriVen, was appointed to con-
cult an attorney. Another meeting will
be held this evening when the commit
tee will report.
Mrs. w. r. Brown, of Green Ridge,
was the guest of Mrs. H. B. Matthew
son, yesterday.
The funeral of Miss Catherine Walsh
who died at her home in Jessup on
Friday last, took place Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock. The remains were
brought TO st. Patricks church where
a short service was conducted by Rev.
j. NJ. SmOulter. Interment was made
~ 'N' eANliNh = Ntll!tltISs
Rev James Hughes of Scranton, will
deliver lecture in the Blakely Bap-
tist church this evening TO which all
are cordially invited
Charles Lowry, Of Scott, had a war
rant sworn out by Justice Of the Peace
Cummings last evening for the arrest
or Philander Scull and son, James. on
the charge of assault and battery.
Lowry alleges that Scull and hh son
lay in wait for him along the roadway
ana sprang upon him and beat him.
Miss Gertrude Thomas. who has been
the guest of Mr., and Mrs. John
Thomas, of Blakely, returned to her
home in Port Jervis yesterday
Mrs Matthew Mackey and son left
yesterday TO spend a week with rela-
tiVes at Wilkes Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. f. Curran have re-
turned from their wedding trip. They
viii reside with the formers mother
on Grassy street
Harry Dewitt, of Moscow was a cal
Ter in town yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
PECKVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs NJ. S. Shaffer,of Wilkes
Barre spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
+. A. Peck.
Albert Chapman, Of Wyoming semi
nary, spent Sunday with his parents
Mr., and Mrs. Henry Chapman.
Herbert Frear, while at work on the
new No. breaker at Olyphant, last
Saturday, had his leg badly squeezed
between two large timbers.
Miss Martha Roberts, Of Nanticoke
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Warner.
An unanimous call has been rendered
Rev. S. ii, Moon, by the members of
the Presbyterian church, TO become
pastor of their church. Rev. Moon has
accepted the call. and the services Of
installation will be held Tuesday even
ing, May 9.
Ernest Bryce has broken ground for
the erection Of a fine house on his lot
on Main street.
]. ID. White, an old resident Of this
place, died last Monday morning Of
pneumonia. Funeral announcement will
be made later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

gress by Secretary Gage gives the entire
compensation last year of Charles <.
Perkins, the retiring collector at kinne-
bunk ms S9W, Federal salary that the
pCorest-paid fourth-class postmaster
would look upon with disdain. The Gus
toms district Of klnnehunk pays smaller
compensation to the collector thau any
other In the country. There is no other
collector Of customs in the United states
who does not receive compensation five
or six times as great. The collector OF
customs at Saco. Me, received last year
21I20, and SaCo is the second smallest
Office in Maine. There are but few col
leCtors who receive les than the Collcc-
tor at SaCo. The Office at Ncwburyport
Mass, paid last year Sll0.O7; the Office at
Bristol and Warren r. l., $500; the Of
flee at Port jefferson, n. y. $GG.So. and
the office at Alexandria, $lS022. Never
theless, all these collectors were nomi-
mated by the President ana confirmed by
the Senate of the United States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
PRICEBURo.

John Wesley castle, No. 349 knights
OF the Golden Eagle, have ordered four
dozen caps to wear when they parade
in Scranton, May 10.
Mr.. Winters, who formerly conducted
a furniture store on Main street, has
sold out and with his wife and family
have gone to New York
The Independent Polish church, Of
Mary street, was dedicated Sunday
The Citizens band furnished music for
the parade. which was composed of the
different Polish societies of this place
and societies from Scranton and
Wilkes Barre. Six street car loads of
men and women came to witness the
dedication.
Lotte Bray. of Dutch Gap, was a
visitor here Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
HYPNOTISMIN INDIA.
So Says This Man Concerning the
Tricks Of Juggiers.


From Scottish Nights.
A correspondent writing from India
regarding the theory that the jugglers
perform their tricks by "wil power"
says: During the course of the In
dian mutiny l made the acquaintance
OF one of these gentlemen Of India, who
tried to instruct me how to perform
these tricks. He said it was all imagin-
airy on the part of the spectators, as
he simply willed that they should see
those things. Yet |, in common with
western nations, was too animalized,
sensual and materialized by flesh-eat-
ing and consumption of alcohol to re-
tain or accept any deep spiritual teach
ing.
THE most exciting performance that
he gave for my amusement was the
converting of a bamboo stick into a
native servant. Afterward--in his abb
sence-I tried IL on, and to my surprise
the same man was before me asking
for instructions. i directed him to fill
the chatties on the veranda with water
from the well in the compound. This
he proceeded to do. When he had filled
them all to overlooking l requested him
to stop. He, however, took no notice
the water, until, in my excited imagin-
alton, 1t seemed that the bungalow
would be washed away. Finding that
l could not arrest or stop his move-
ments, he passing through me as
though l did not exist, drew my
sword and lay in wait for him. Making
a slash, I apparently cut him in twain,
when 10! there We're two men bringing
in the water, neither of whom could I
restrain or prevent from doing so.
II was completely out Of my depth,
when | heard a quiet laugh behind me,
and on turning | found it was my in
structor, who held up his right hand
and the two men disappeared the stick
resuming its place on the Veranda, and
to crown all, there was not the slight
est sign of any water having been
brought in. | eXcitedly appealed to
him for an explanation. He said that
he had been present all the time, hav-
ing willed that he should be invisible
to me, and that l should imagine my
self to see and do what 1 thought had
taken place. In order to prove it, he
asked me to step out into the COM
pound, and directed my attention to
huge cavern, which | knew was not
there before. AS l entered a number
of huge elephants and camels issued
from it in a continuous stream, yet /
could not touch one of them. They ap-
parently passed over me as though 1
did not exist He again raised his
hand and the cavern and animals dis
appeared, and there was no indication
of any exodus of any kind"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
COMMON DISEASES
Piles, Fistuia aud Inflammatory Com
diIiOns of tho KeCtnm.

The troubles so annoying and dam
gerous to hea ~ ere 'mong the COM
monest with which humanity is af-
iiiCted.
We are, therefor, pleased to an
nounce that modern research in medi-
cal science has at last produced a GER
tain cure for them and as usual with
all great and meritorious inventions,
is simple and the only wonder is that
such remedy was not discovered and
used years ago.
The remedy we refer to is known as
the Pyramid Pile Cure. 1t is not an
ointment nor a salve, liquid nor inter-
nal remedy, but is applied directly to
the seat of the disease and produces
cure in a surprisingly short space of
time.
For itching piles a few applications
produces a complete cure, while for
bleeding, protruding and all other
forms of rectal diseases it's use will re-
suit in permanent cure even in cases
where an operation has failed.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is painless
to use and relieves all pain at once
All druggists keep it or will get it for
you. 1t is prepared by the Pyramid
Drug Co, of Marshal, Mich, who will
send you full particulars of the cause
and cure of piles. also testimonials
from every section of the country or if
your druggist has the remedy on hand
you will find the treatise on piles and
testimonials in each package of the
remedy.
a trial will convince you that the
Pyramid Pile Cure is n specific for
every form of rectal disease and 1t is
guaranteed to contain no mineral
poisons nor injurious ingredients so
often resorted to in treating piles. Sold
by druggists at so cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
FINANCIAL FAILURE.
"thing About Home Talent Opera
and the Mikado in ParticuIar.

The Mozart band cleared less than
fifty dollars on the three performances
of the "MikadO." This is not a case,
either, in which the professionals run
off with the lions share The arrange
ment made with Mr.. and Mrs. Brum-
mel for putting on the opera was very
favorable to the band, more so than
any similar contract ever subscribed
TO by local organization.
Patronage was small. The three au-
diences would have made just one big
house. Bad weather had something to
do with il and lack of personal work
at the ticket end, more. Comic operas
cannot be made financially successful
unless the sale of tickets is vigorously
pushed i'm advance
Artistically, the "AIikado" compared
faNorably with previous efforts. But
it takes the presentation to determine
the merit and then it is too late to get
the money.
An effort is being made to have the
opera given again Wednesday evening.
and present indications are that it will
succeed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
AFTER THE Poles AGAIN.
Common Council Proposes n 81 Tax
and Paint for Euch.


Mr.. Lewis introduced a resolution
into common council last evening in
struCting the city solicitor to draw up
an ordinance requiring the corpora
tons having poles i'm the city to pay a
tax of one dollar per annum on each
pole and to have the poles painted
After little discussion which showed
the body to be in favor of such a
measure the resolution was adopted.
\ resolution instructing city clerk
to have the committee list printed
without delay was adopted
An ordinance requiring flag walks
on Washington street from T.. j..
Watts property to Seventh avenue,
was referred to the street committee.
\ Scranton attorney asked by letter
for the return of $T5 tax paid by r.
Lynch, of Scranton. for the privilege
of selling clothing in the Metropolitan
rink. The tax ordinance, he contends,
was based on an act which has been
declared unconstitutional.
n large amount of concurrent busi-
ness was disposed of.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
a Small Salary.

Washington Post.
Edwin Parsons, of Maine, was nomi-
mated by the President Monday to be col
leCtOr of customs for the district of Kin
nebunk, but his friends and neighbors
will hardly begrudge him the new honor
The nomination, made on the indorse-
ment of Speaker Reed, Is accompanied
by all the dignity attending the nomina-
ton of an ambassador TO the court OF
st. James, but Mr.. Parsons will never
get rich over the cash Uncle Sam will
bestow upon him for his services. A
statement recently forwarded to Con-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
FACToRYVILLE.

Mr.. II. c. Newman, of Wilkes-B Barre,
was calling on friends in town last
Saturday. He is regaining his health
very slowly but has not been able TO
do any work since he met with the
accident last February.
Mr.. Elenberger, of Lake Winola,
and Mr.. John Bedell, of Bardwell, were
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
CARBONDALE.

tThe Carbondale correspondence OF The
Tribune has been placed in the hands OF
Mr.. c. II. Mum, Salem avenue ana
Church street. to whom news items may
be addressed. All complaints as to ir-
regular delivery, etc, should be made to
W. j. Roberts, news agent.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

nue., will move Wednesday to Wash
lngton street and will occupy the house
recently vacated by Mr.. Giles.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-20
PLANS ron AN '.4nMon PLANT.
Secretary Long Has Prepared Them-The
 Opening of Bids.

Washington. Jan. l9. Secretary Long, accompanied by Chief Construc- tor Hichborn, Chief ONeill of the bureau of ordnance and Judge Advocate General Lemley appeared before the sen- ate committee on naval affairs to- day. The secretary stated that the navy de- partment had prepared full plans and specifications calling for an armor plant under the last naval appropriation bill and that the estimates on the cost of lands, tools and machinery necessary to equip the plant had been made. The bids were to be opened on the 29th in- stant and ne thought several bids would be made He said that in view of the report of the committee, which he hads appointed to consider the ad- visibility of constructing an armor plant. he believed he could make a contract for the supply of armor plate for the Illinois, Alabama and Wiscon- sin, now under course of construction, which would be ready whenever the ships were ready to receive it at the rate of $4O0 ton. From the secre- tary's statement 1t appeared that the cost of a government plant properly equipped would be about $3,5O0,O00 or $4, 5000, ,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-20
FUNERALS OF TWo SOLDIERS.
President Mckinley and Cabinet Attend
 That of Major Butterworth.

President Mckinley and Cabinet Attend
 That of Major Butterworth.
 Washington, Jan. 19-Funeral ser vices over the remains of Major Benja- min Butterworth, commissioner of pat ents, was held to-day at the Church of the Convent, Rev. T. s. Ham1in,R the pastor, officiating. The church was crowded, those present including Pres ident Mckinley and all the members of his cabinet, except Secretary Alger, be- sides a number of senator's and repre- sentatives, members of the bar and representative citizens of Washington. The church was decorated with palms. Numerous floral offerings almost hid the coffin from sight, one of the hand somest being a wreath of ivy and roses from the white house. After the ser vices the remains were taken to Oak Hill, and deposited In vault. The honorary pallbearers were Secretary Bliss, Speaker Reed, Senator Hanna, Judge Wilson, Assistant Secretary of State Day, Assistant Secretary Of the Interior Ryan, Representative Cannon, Senator Burrows, Representative Cum- mings MT. Greedy, assistant commits sioner of patents, and H. w. Coffin. The body bearers were examiners in the patent office.
 General Christopher Colon Augur, U. S. A, retired, was buried with military honors at Arlington to-day. Funeral services were held at St. Johns church. the remains being borne on a caisson draped with a flag, under which he had fought through two wars and a score of Indian campaigns. The services at the church were conducted by Rev. J. M M Smith. Four troops of cavalry from Fort Myer accompanied the cor tege from the church to the cemetery and assisted in the ceremonies at the grave, including the firing of salute and the sounding of taps.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-01-20
THE CALL IS ISSUED.
Meeting to be Held for Revision of Foots
 ball Rules.

Meeting to be Held for Revision of F00ts
 ball Rules.
 New York, Jan. 19-A call for the meeting of the football rules committee1 composed of all athletic associations ot all big colleges, to be held February 19| at the University Athletic clubs house in this city was issued to-day by C. c. Cuyler, president of the athletic club, acting at the request of the col- lege athletic associations. It Is Mr.. Cuyler's belief that several meetingsi will be necessary to complete the busi- ness that will come up. The nature Of the business cannot be foretold but 1t Is thought it will relate chiefly to technt- cal points on football and no very de- cided departure from the present game is anticipated. The representatives of the college at the meeting will be the same as last year: Alexander Maffatt for Princeton, Walter Camp of Yale. Joseph Sears of Harvard, Pau. Dashiel, United States Naval Acadmy; J. C.. Bell of the University Of Pennsylvania. and Professor Dennis of Cornell