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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15
DUNMoRE.

The funeral Of the late John Shaffer
occurred at the residence on Drinker
street yesterday afternoon. The Ma
sons attended in a body. Rev. w. f.
Gibbons ofticiated. The pallbearers
were David i. Barton, Abner f. Brown,
Albert Wagner, Frank Stevens and
Daniel Powell; flower bearers, Moses
X. kellam, Clarence b. Watres and
Charles Fl. Oliver Interment was made
at the Dunmore cemetery.
At the Fourth legislative convention
which was held at Olyphant yesterday,
f. w. Bishop, of this place, received an
unanimous vote for one of the dele
gates to the state convention Mr..
Bishop is an ardent Republican. Fol
lowing are the Dunmore delegates who
were instructed for Mr.. Bishop: First
ward, First district, j. c. Moffat: Sec
end district, Emory Black. Second
ward, First district, Michael Golden;
Second district, Samuel Glencross.
Third ward, First district, William
Beckman; Second district, Frank Mar
shall; Third district, Henry Smith.
Fourth ward, First district, Patrick
Dorrigan. Fifth ward, First district,
Patrick Crane. Sixth ward, First dis
trict, Frank Spencer; Second district,
Max Chapman.
The funeral Of John Loughney will
take place at 8 o'clock this morning.
The members of the Dunmore Me-
teorological society are requested to
meet at their headquarters on Monday
evening at 7,3O o'clock to elect officers
for the ensuing term, Several new
ideas and imp rs will be brought
before the meet.
Miss Florence Fowler gave a lunch
con yesterday in honor of the Misses
Ford, of West Virginia. The rooms
were very prettily decorated, green and
white being the prevailing color. Those
present were: Misses Mabel Crist,
Jane King, Lydia Fare, Marie and
Ellen Bronson, Florence Fowler, Anna
and Grace Ford, Mary and Lucy Deck
er, Mrs. John Fowler and Mrs. Myron
Knight.
Lester YOst, OF North Blakely street
was pleasantly surprised by party Of
his young friends last night. Those
present were: Misses Hope Pinnell
Bessie Powell, Bessie Brink, Cora Cor
by Emma Swartz, Barbara Eden, Jane
Simpson, Freida Ludwig, Leah Now
cry, Kate Richards, Nettie PinneH Bu-
lah Ives, Lottie Shier and Masters
Ralph Ives, Ray Oakley, Walter and
Clarence Harper, Garfield Anguin,
Charles Seigle. Arthur Bosse, Harry
Ellis, Ira Mowery and Oscar Ludwig.
The Mission band of the Evangelical
church will have a dime social at the
home Of Mrs. w. S. Beardslee, on Mill
street, Friday evening, April 15.
Mrs. d. j. Roarer and son. Ralph, Of
Scranton, are visiting friends in town.
Miss Beetle Mccormack and Michael
Colligan, two popular young people Of
this place, were married at st. Mary's
church yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock, Rev. Father Donlan oficiated.
FLOWER SEEDS GIVEN AWAY.
For particulars see our advertise
ment on another page OF this paper.
4" Mears & Hagen.
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GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. William Baker, of Capouse ave-
nue., is seriously i'll.
Mrs G, W. Miller, Of Breaker street,
who has been visiting friends in Homes
dale, returned home yesterday.
L. w. Peck, jr., Of Capouse avenue,
who has been seriously i'll, is slowly
improving
Miss Hattie ROLES, of Carbondale,
who has been spending a few days with
Miss Myrtle Perry, of Capouse avenue
returned home yesterday.
The cornerstone Of the new convent
for the sisters of ST. Paurs parish was
laid yesterday morning. The stone was
presented by Miss Cecilia Schroeder, of
Sanderson avenue. The school children
of the parish, accompanied by their
teacher, sang three patriotic songs,
"The Star Spangled Banner" MY
Country" and columbia" The stone
was placed in position by Rev. p. j.
McManus, pastor of st. Pauls parish,
who made a short speech and then the
children sang another hymn. When
the building is completed there will be
a public dedication ceremony.
Miss Myrtle Perry, of Capouse ave-
nueis spending a few days with friends
at Carbondale.
There will be musicale at the Green
Ridge library Thursday evening, April
Il. 1t will be in charge of Mrs. Con-
nelly, assisted by James G. Sanderson
and others. There will be a silver offer
ing at the door.
Miss Grace Burns entertained a num-
Der of friends at her home on Capouse
avenue last evening.
FLOWER SEEDS GIVEN AWAY.
For particulars see our advertise
ment on another page of this paper.
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NUBS OF NEWS.

The ROsette base ball club, of this
side team Of young fellows who
made very creditable showings last
year on the diamond. held a meeting
last night. Will Fickus was chosen
manager and Henry Helm captain of
the club. The boys have been practic-
ing and are now awaiting challenges.
Anton Mickus, ten years old. while
playing near his home, on Cedar ave-
nue., last night, became dizzy and fell
on the curb. A deep cash was made
on his forehead. Blood flowed pro-
fusely, and DR.. Kolb, who was hur-
riedly sent for, found his patient in a
weak condition. Four stitches were in
serted in the wound.
John UtZ, of Locust street, has been
almost blind for years from a cataract
on each OF his eyes. An operation was
imperative. At his home yesterday
Doctors Reeser and Snyder operated
on utz's left eye and removed the cata-
ract. When he has sufficiently recoV-
cred the other optic will be operated
upon.
Grant commandery, knights of Malta,
will conduct an entertainment and box
social in Hartman's han tonight. A
programme of no little excellence has
been arranged. The young men in
charge have worked energetically to
make the affair a success.
An Egg Hunt" social will be held In
the Young Women's Christian associa-
tion rooms tonight under the auspices
OF the Loyalty club.
Rev. @. ]. Stopper viii leave for Will
Transport Monday morning TO officiate
at the marriage Of his brother Anthony
Stopper. 10 a prominent yourS woman
of that city.
DR.. and Mrs. j. A. Manley and Mrs
Ella @. connell will leave for Wash
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NORTH SCRANTON.

Robert Thomas, the young son of
Richard Thomas, had the top of the
little finger of his right hand severed
in George Davis drug store, Wednes-
day evening. Young Thomas uncon-
sciously placed his finger into the slot
or an automatic cigar cutter and the
knife, which is worked by strong
spring, was released, with the above
results. The wound bled profusely un-
til dressed.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stoppford, of
Honesdale, are visiting relatives in this
end.
The literary circle Of Marquette
council have arranged a very enter
tanning and instructive programme for
this evening. A debate will be the fea-
ture of the evenings work. The fol-
lowing is the subject: Resolved, That
the country Will be benefited by a war
with Spain" The affirmative will be
represented by William O'Boyle, Frank
Golden and Milo Gibbons, while the
negative will be taken care of by John
Higgins, James Flynn and James Ly-
mott. Musical selections will be rem
dered.
Rev. Jacob Davies, of Plymouth, is
visiting relatives in this end.
The funeral of Joseph Danvers will
take place this afternoon at 1.30 o'clock
from his home, 2037 Wayne avenue The
remains will be taken to the North
Main Avenue Baptist church, where
Rev. w. G.. Watkins will officiate, as
sisted by Rev. w. F. Davis, of the
Wayne Avenue Baptist church. The
remains will be inferred in the family
plot in Chinchilla cemetery.
Mrs John Kenny, of Theodore street,
is entertaining Mrs. Elizabeth O'Neill
and daughter of Pleasant Mount.
Mrs. j. E. Johnson entertained the
ladies comprising the Ladies' Aid soci-
ETY. of st. PauPs Lutheran church,
Wednesday afternoon at her home on
Providence Road. Those present were:
Mrs. E. Rinker, Mrs. NJ. Shamborn
Mrs. ]. Waribach, Rev. w. G. Lauer
and family, Mrs. Clancy, Mrs Keislng
Mrs. Gardner Mrs. Brieg, Mrs. Belng
Mrs. Anglemeyer, Mrs. Summers, Mrs
Hurst, Mrs. Courtright, Mrs. Holden
and Miss Bishop.
The Puritan Congregational Sunday
school will meet next Sunday for the
purpose of electing a superintendent
the resignation of John Davis having
caused vacancy.
James Morgans, of Mead street, is
recovering from a severe illness.
The funeral Of George Emery will be
| held tomorrow afternoon at his home
402 East Market street Interment viii
be made in Forest Hill cemetery.
Mrs. William Casey died early yes.
terday morning at her home on Bricl
avenue. She was about 40 years old
and came to this section from Foster
She was a woman of many kindly
traits, and her loss will be severely fell
by her friends. A husband and ont
small child survive her. Funeral motto,
will appear later.
Rev. w. F.. Davis and family have re
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lngton, d. c., this morning, to spend
several days.
John Green, of Coyle's grocery, who
has been visiting his parents in Bing-
hamton, returned yesterday.
A daughter was born TO MIR. and Mrs.
Joseph Ryder, Of Cedar avenue, yes
terday.
Miss Margaret Coons, of Cherry
street, has returned from a visit at
Hazleton.
James Judge, the pugilist, was in
Carbondale yesterday.
General Grant commandery, No. 2SO,
knights Of Malta, will hold a box social
at Hartman's hell, South Side, Friday
evening, April Ii, at s o'clock During
the social the drawing for the "Ster-
ling" bicycle will take place All hold
ers of tickets will please take notice.
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to the city line. Luzerne streets needs
immediate repairing near Ninth street,
a washout having left the roadway in
a dangerous condition.
Other contemplated improvements
which may be put into effect are the
erection of u viaduct over the West
Lacl;awanpa avenue crossing of the
Delaware, Lackawenna and Western
railroad (bY bond issue); the laying
Of the Hyde Park avenue asphalt pave
from Division street to Lafayette
street, the building of sewer with
Necessary laterals along Luzerne street;
tho purchase of new steamer for the
Franklin Engine company and many
other longedfor and very necessary inn
DrOVements
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FAST YOUNG MAN.

a large audience was present in the
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church last night to listen to w. w.
Smiths, of Berea, O., illustrated lee
ture or the "Prodigal Son, or the Fast
Young Man" In a pleasing, practical
and thrilling way, the various stages
of profiigacy and final reform of the
young man were clearly illustrated.
The ten large and appropriate paintings
used by Mr.. Smith in his narration of
the pearl of parallels were especially
noteworthy.
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on this side, as in other portions of
the city, much of the street cleaning
land repair work needs immediate at
tention. AS quickly as practicable, both
1.-The councilmen of the several wards
land the street commissioner will look
latter the matter. Pavements on the
paved thoroughfares need repairing so
|do also the cutters. After the wear
Iand tear of an open winter the streets
heed filling and grading; crosswalks
bat the intersections of streets need re-
placing or re-laying, and in several IN
stances changes of more prominent
nature require attention. The ordi-
3nary repairs and grading are done by
1means of the ward and street appro-
priations. The others are fixed by or
+ 3dinancos.
Necessary repairs or additions badly
lneeded are the cleaning of the paved
streets, opening of cutters and sewer
basins, filling and grading of streets.
| Several ordinances are in effect for
\the LAYING Of sidewalks, as for instance
Xbn Washburn street, the northerlY side
between South Main avenue and Tenth
street, in the Fifth ward; on West
3Linden street, both sides between North
Main avenue and North Ninth street,
i'm the Fourteenth ward. shorter
stretches of fagstones are being or VIII
be laid in other sections. About do2-
en new arc lights have been or Will be
placed at much needed points.
Mt Pleasant ravine on North Main
avenue, that bugbear of years stand
ling will in all probability be perma-
hently repaired so II. An appropria-
Rion of $500 has been made and work
win be begun shortly. The open ra-
zine to the right of North Main ave
hue and about 60 feet below the road
eyel will be covered with a culvert,
nd filling enough put in to bring the
pace up to the roadway level This
'ill enable the repairing of the avenue
tself and give stability to the side
walk which will otherwise ultimately
ide into the ravine.
Ordinances have also been passed
ranting the right of extension of sew
raj lines of the Scranton Railway COM
any. Three systems will be extended
amely: The Swetland street line
long North Bromley avenue, to Laf-
yette street, thence along Lafayette
b North Van Buren avenue; the Wash
urn street line to South Grant ave-
hue, thence along this avenue to jack
on street, to the city line, ant the
nzerne street line along LuZerne
treet to the city line.
improvements urged, are the relay
hg of the street car tracks along South
4 ain avenue, from Jackson street to
= uzerne street; along North Main ave-
q from Jackson street to West Lin
In street. the extension Of the South
ain avenue pave from oxford street
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KNIGHTS ORGANIZE.

In Hartman's hall last night, Slocum
castle Knights of the Golden Eagle,
was organized The following officers
were chosen: Past chief George w.
Okell; noble chief Charles Mirtz. vice
chief, Anthony Mehren; high priest,
Martin Woyshner; venerable hermit,
Joseph p. Kramer; sir herald, James
Havck; master Of records, Henry Fox;
clerk of eXchequer, Louis Natal; keep
er of the eXchequer, Conrad Beckerle.
Jacob Ruppenthal, Conrad Beckerle,
and Joseph Kramer were elected trus-
tees for eighteen, twelve and six months
respectively. George Okell was chos-
en- to represent the castle at the grand
lodge in May.
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CITIZENS BAND ENTERTAINs.

Mears' hall was crowded with a
happy tbrong last evening, the occa-
sion of the first annual entertainment
and social conducted by the members
of the West Side Citizens band. Will
liam j. Morgan acted as chairman and
Arthur Mills prompted The music for
the dances was provided by the or
chestra connected with the band. The
entertainment, which was given during
the first part of the evening, was car
ried out as follows: Solos by Joseph
Whitehouse, William Edwards and
Patrick Henley, recitations by the
Misses Efiie Browning. Myrtle Mills
and Miller and Thomas James. Patrick
Henley gave a song and dance special
ty and the Village Bell quartette sang
several selections. The band also
played.
The grand march began at 1890
o'clock and was led by Richard Phil
lips, the first couple being Miss Cassie
Phillips and David Morgan. At mid
night refreshments were served. The
band, which is a popular organization
on this side, Is composed of about thirty
members. Robert STEINER is the leader
and w. j. jenkins, assistant. The band
was organized about the first of the
year and has the following officers:
President. w. j. Morgan; vice-presi-
dent, George Stevens secretary, Fred.
j. Hughes; treasurer, r. King; finan-
cial secretary, r. Bevan; librarian, II.
Evans; trustee, Thomas Howell. The
| band meets twice a week, Tuesdays
and Fridays, at the West Side hall, 130
North Main avenue, An orchestra of
ten pieces is also connected with the
band. The personnel of the band is as
follows Fred. J. Hughes piccolo;
George Stevens, flute; Richard Smith,
ClariOnet; Robert STEINER W. Prince,
George and John King, Richard Thom-
as and Abram Wakefield. cornets; w.
jenkins, Il. Bevan, Z. Howells, II. Dick
son and II. Mills, altos; NJ. f. Nc
Carty and J. Stanton, tenors; Z. Ray
mOnd, baritone; r, King and j. Davy,
bass; w, J. Morgan, bass drum. and
Harry Evans, snare drum.
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farewell reception at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Magovern, Of
South Lincoln avenue. Mrs. Belden left
yesterday for New Haven, Conn, where
she will join her husband, Frank Bel
den, secretary of the Railroad Young
Mems Christian association at that
place. Mrs. Belden was always active
in church work and also in the Aid
society. There were about forty ladies
prnspnt
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THE POPULATION OF SCRANTON

Scranton is about 10000, and we would
say al least one-half are troubled with
as those complaints are according to
statistics, more numerous than others.
We would advise all not TO neglect the
opportunity to call on their druggist and
get bottle Of Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs, Price 25 and SOC.
Trial size free. Sold by all druggists.
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LIVE NEWS OF
WEST SCRANTON
Opening Of Spring Suggests Many
Changes and Repairs.
STREET AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS

Some Are Aiready Provided for by
Councils Others Are in Contempla-
tion by West side Councilmen and
the street commissioners scranton
street Baptist Ladies Aid society
Reception for Mrs. BeIden-- Citi-
zen's Band Entertainments.
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CALLAHAN WAS HELD IN BA

John Callahan, of Twenty
street, was held in bail in the sum Of
$500 before Judge Gunster yesterday
morning on a charge of highway rob-
berry. John j. Fahey qualified as bonds
man. Callahan is the young man who
was arrested Wednesday night on in
formation sworn to before Alderman
John by John Slower who was assault
ed and robbed near the Luzerne street
crossing Of the Keyser Valley Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western tracks
Tuesday night. There were five men
in the party and Stover thinks that
Callahan is one of his assaiiants.
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'eW Silks

For Spring and Summer wear. Not
an old thought or style in the lot,
save when it crops out in these
lovely reproductions of Antique
ideas on which fashions craze has
set itself this year.
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FAREWELL RECEPTION.

Wednesday afternoon the members
of the Ladies' Aid society OF the Scran.
ton Street Baptist church rendered one
Of their number, Mrs. Frank Belden, a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-15
HAPPENINGS OF
SOUTH SCRANTON
Camp 90, p. o. S. Of A. Celebrates Its
Third Anniversary.
MEMBERS NOT OF THE MALE SEX

Siocum Castle, X. g, E., Is Organized
in HartmRn's Halls Glass of Boys
and Girls TO Receive Their First
Communion at 81. Mary's sunday
Mornine--Lecture on "The Fast
Young Man" Delivered in Cedar
Avenue NJ. T.. Church.
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FLOWER SEEDS GIVEN AWAY.

For particulars see our advertise
ment on another page of this paper
- Mears & Hagen.
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Liberty and
Duchess Satins

Magnificent array OF new ideas. See
our specials for waists at soc, 75c,
Soc and &c a yard.
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BLACK Taffeta Silks

Widths 20 to q inches. High luster
finish to meet fashions demands.
Nothing but reliable makes in our
stock.
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FLOWER SEEDS GIVEN AWAY.

For particulars see our advertise
ment on another page of this paper.
~ Mears & Hagen.
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Globe Warehouse
mportant Annual Event

Grand Combination inducements.
The Earliest Show of the Season
and the Greatest Sale of Black
Dress Fabrics.
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hffeta Silks

In a wealth of new effects, such as
have not been seen before. Sp =.
designs for summer waists id
4 skirts and a greater variet of
styles and qualities than can be
found in all the other lines in the
city combined. Extra values at
from 75c. to $3.50 a yard.
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Silks

Plaids, checks, stripes and distinct,
exclusive novelties that are not
to be found elsewhere. Some low
priced, but most medium grade and
better class goods.
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Black Dress Goods

win be much worn this year, and
if you want to see what is consd-
cred by fashions leaders to be the
correct thing, come and see our
special display this week,
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New Black Dresses

All the good weaves. popular pat
terms, reliable makes and best fin
ishes. No end to the assortment
shown, and not the slightest doubt
that We can suit your every want.
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No. 5, 35 Pairs 46-inch Fine Wool
Henrietta, silk Finish, Extra
Heavy, and worth all OF Csc.
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Academy of 1uSiC

Al the week OF April 18Th, with daily ]
cent matinees, co mmenc ng Tuesday.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-07-21
SCORE AND TALLY.
Something About the Survival of an
Old Custom in France.

Otd custom IN france.
To keep score and to keep tally are
common enough phrases, but few of
the ardent boys and girls who keep
the score of an exciting game of base
ball and afterward compare score cards
to see it their records tally have any
idea whence these two words are de-
rived, says. the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Originally they were exact synonyms;
score being scar or notch upon
tally-stick, while tally comes directly
from the French taller, to, cut, white
or notch. The use of tally-sticks, one
would think, must belong either to re-
mote antiquity or to regions beyond
civilization and it's accompanying
school arithmetics; yet such is by no
means the case. That it still survives
in rural France is attested by a writer
in recent English magazine. Sitting
among a group of blue-bloused peas
ants before the fireplace Of a country
inn, the landlady of which also con-
Quoted the village bakery, he noticed
hanging from the nialtel two great
bundles Of sticks. Examining them,
he found that each rod was about
eighteen inches in length and was split
Up more than three-quarters of it's
length, the split portion being covered
with notches, while upon the handle
was inscribed name. The mistress
OF the inn observed him puZZling over
these mysterious objects and, coming
to his side good-naturedly explained
that they were tallies, and that all
the bakery accounts Of the house were
kept in that manner. Every customer
was provided with hazel stick split
through the greater part of it's length
and with his name written on the
handle. The split-Off piece of wood
was retained by the customer; the
principal stick by the baker. When
the customer desired loaf or two he
came. to the shop with his stick. It
was placed in connection with the piece
from which it had been originally TAX
en- and then with a knife a notch was
cut at the point of. contact on each
side, so as to mark both pieces of
wood. When one side has been thus
scored full the score was carried to
the other junction. AS soon as the &C
| count was paid the tally stick was
thrust into the hFe." The visitor car
ried away a tally as curiosity but on
showing it at home was surprised to
learn that a farmers wife in his own
neighborhood kept her accounts for
butter ana mil|S o. q notched stick.
She did not, however, employ the
checking system Of the sp1it-off piece
a system which, simple and old-fash-
toned as it is, renders Justification on
either side impossible. Records of
elections were kept on tally-sticks I'M
til 1925 in the English house OF COM
mons, and an oyerheated stove in
which useless, and discarded tallies
were being burned, in 1884, started a
cenflagFati2G which destroyed both
houses Of PARCHMENT.