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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
SCRANTON MAY GET 1T.
State League of Republican Clubs
May Convene Here Next Year.

Some of this city's most active men,
bers OF the state League of Republi-
can clubs have hopes of bringing the
1899 convention of the league to this
city. They will probably make the ef-
fort during the convention at Pitts
burg, Sept. 10. Some evidence of pros
pective success appears in the candi-
dacy of George Llewellyn, of Wilkes
Barre, for the presidency. Scranton's
active support of him may give this
city the next convention and a vice
president to boot
For a vice. presidency Attorneys NJ.
w. Lowry and John NJ. Harris have
been suggested. If one of them is not
elected it will be because he will con-
sent to the sacrifice in order to make
sure of Scranton being selected as the
'99 convention city through the combi-
nation with Wilkes Barre Seven vice
presidents are to be elected.
President Sobel has given out this
statement concerning the conventions:
'"The outlook for the eleventh annual
convention Of the Republca league
promises to be the most largely at
tended and enthusiastic ever held. In
dications point to representation from
counties never before in the league.
The announce ment by Chairman FL
kin, of the state committee, that the
fall carnpaign will open on one Of the
convention nights will bring thous
ands of nearby Republicans to the city.
BUSY CONVENTION.
"As near as can be determined at
this time there will be three morning
| sessions, the afternoons being devoted
| to banQuets, boat rides, drives and
sightseeing. And on one of the nights
will be held mass meeting at which
all the Republican candidates on the
| state ticket, and also some of the most
noted orators in the country will
| speak. Overflow meetings Gill also be
| provided for. Philadelphia will send
| about $50 delegates, the club members
of that city being anxious to make a
| good showing. Scranton, Harrisburg,
Erie, Williamsport, Lebanon and
| WilkesBarre will also send large rep
reservations. Great interest is being
manifested in the election of the diff
ferent officers.
For presi dent there will be a very
| exciting contest. | understand that the
following are candidates: Arch Mack
rcll, of this city; r. II. Shindle, of
York; George j. Llewellyn, of Wilkes
Barre will also send large representa-
lions. Great interest is being mani
tested in the election of the different
officers.
For vice president seven are to be
elected, and there are about twenty
four ir the field. For recording secre-
tary there are three candidates, and
two for treasurer. These election con-
tests will surely add great interest to
the convention and add largely to the
attendance. The outlook for the state
ticket is very good, and if the vote is
out the Republican majority will sure
ly reach 250,o00 The Northwest can
be relied on to do It's duty"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
POOL ROOM ARRESTS.
Bookmakers Are Arranged Before
Alderman Kasson.

Samuel Murray. of New York, and
Edward Whalen, of Buffalo. We're ar
raigned before Alderman Kasson yes
terdey and charged with conducting a
bookmaking establishment at POI
Lackawanna avenue. The action
against them, 1t was claimed, was
prompted by rival bookmakers.
John Rawlins appeared as prosecu-
tor in one case on which the defend
ants gave hail to appear al court.
James Kerns was the prosecutor in
the other case which was continued
to 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Both
the prosecutors arc from Wilkes-Barre
The former is an employe and the lat
ter a brother-in-law of p. NJ. Gilligan.
Gilligan conducted a pool room at Lee
park, near Wilkes Barre, for Melon
aid & Co., of New York, the same
firm for which Michael Jordan ran a
room in this city until recently when
it was closed on account of poor busi-
ness.
Gllgan's reason for prosecuting
Murray and Whalen is ascribed to his
wish to have an open field for his
firm when it's Scranton room is re-
opened. He is backed in his effort by
a prominent Scrantonian who was a
silent partner in the Jordan room.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
Remember the Maine"

When the news carried by swift dis
patch boats to the nearest cable sta
tions was flashed over the wire to the
great news centres of the country. tell
ing the patriotic American public OF
the wonderful piece of daring perform
ed by Lieutenant Hobson and his gal
liant volunteers, every American had
a picture in his own mind of just how
the scene appeared. Every American
knows the result of the attempt, how
the doomed collier, in spite of the
storm of shot and shell which rained
on her from the Spanish guns, was
sunk almost where Hobson had plan
ned to sink her, how he put of in
small boat with his brave fellows, was
captured by the Spanish, and after
wards exchanged. Pain, the greatest
artist of fireworks, the country has
ever known, has created a vivid blaz-
ing picture OF fire, of this event, and
THE Sinking OF the Merrimac," is now
presented to the gaze of patriotic citi-
zens in way that thrills them, and
rouses their patriotism to the highest
ritch. This wonderful picture with
brilliant fireworks will be shown in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
FUNERAL OF ANDREW NICHoL.
Held at His Residence in Green
Ridge Yesterday.

Funeral services over the remains of
the late Andrew Nicol were held yes
terday afternoon at o'clock at the
family residence, corner of Dickson
avenue and Delaware street. Rev. DR..
A. l.. Benton, of Montrose, officiated.
The singing was by a male party from
the Green r dge Presbyterian church
choir led by Chorister Whittemore, and
consisted of three old familiar hymns
which were favorites of the deceased,
Jesus, Lover Of My Soul" Nearer
My God to Thee" and Rock of Ages"
The pall-bearers We're those nearest
of kin, according to an old Scottish Gus
tom, being G. B. and r. A. Nicol,
grandsons, Green Ridge d. r. Nicol,
A. r. Nicol and j. NJ. Nlcol, Carbon
dale; II. b. Nicol and Archibald Nicol,
Archibald, and j. NJ. Nicol, Wilkes
Barre, nephews. Many prominent men
from up and down the valley and all
of his recent associates In the coal de-
partment office OF the Delaware and
Hudson Canal company were present
Inetrment was made at Forest Hill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
THIS AND THAT.

George Ransberry, of Stroudsburg,
returned a few days ago from the
Elondike, after a years absence. He
said that the country is much over
rated and advises no one to go out
there. Mr.. Eansberry expresses it in a
naive way "as something fierce" AS
TO the condition of Dawson, when he
left Mr.. Ransberry said there were
about 10000 people there and nine
tenths of them had little prospects.
There was plenty of food. however.
Along the river We're twenty-six large
steamers filled with prospectors. Mr..
Eansberry has brought home some
nuggets of gold, although he did not
stake out a claim. He has also sew
eral interesting souvenirs and photo
graphs. In reply to question as to
whether he would return, he said most
emphatcally "Nlt!" Mr. Ransberry in
making the Journey to and from. and
prospecting tours, Travelled nearly
twenty thousand miles.
The descendants of Samuel Calender,
a soldier of the Revolution, will hold
their annual reunion in Clifford, Sus-
quehanna county, on Thursday, Aug.
25. While the greater number of his
descendants are residents of Lacka-
wanna county, they thought they would
meet in Clifford, the present home OF
Monroe Calender. Exercises will be
held in the Baptist church at that
place. An interesting programme has
been arranged by Miss Carrie Kenyon,
of Blakely. and Mr.. Samuel Calender,
of this city.
Concerning the illness of Editor ]. C.
Coon, the Nanticoke News says: Mr..
j. c. Coon sits up now the greater part
of the day, but is unable to get in and
out of bed without assistance. He has
the use of his arm again, and is begin
ming to use his leg more and more each
day. His Improvement is noticeable
and he hopes to be out before a great
while"
Yesterdays Wilkes Barre News
Dealer says: John Schmitt, a popu-
lar young man of this city, is soon to
be married to Miss Annie Mentrup, OF
Scranton. Mr.. Schmitt is son of Con-
tractor John A. Schmitt, and Miss
Mentrup is a young lady of many ac-
complishments. being a graduate OF
Mallinckrodt convent, of this city. She
is well known here"
G. A. Peck, Charles Vanwhy, Andrew
Baxter and o. b. Hadsall, engineers on
the Central railroad at Ashley, left on
Sunday for Long Island, where they
will be temporarily employed to trans
port Skaters army from Long Island
City to Montauk Point
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
NO STRIKE IN VIEW.
John Fahey Contradicts a Recent
Disquieting Rumor.

John Fahey, of the United Mine
Workers executive committee OF
Scranton, according to the Wilkes
Barre Times, contradcts the report
from Hazleton, that the anthracite
miners intended TO go on strike about
Sept. TO- their grievances being the rate
of wages, the company stores, the
docking system, and the high price
charged for powder by the employers.
Mr.. Fahey says there will be no
strike, and adds that the order is
strong enough and conservative
enough to settle all controversies that
may arise between it and the conn
panies, and that this will be done ami
cably. The railroad companies are
now discussing a more equitable tom
mage rate, which will put the mining
companies on a better basis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10

son avenue, are sojourning at sheldrake,
n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. ]. Casey are at the Ho-
tel Rudolph, Atlantic City.
Mr.. Fowler, of Honesdale, was engaged
on business I'm this city yesterday.
Michael Mccain left here yesterday
for Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Mrs. Frank Roebling is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Meyers at Clark's Green.
Miss Name Campbell, of Gibson street,
returned last evening from Wilkes Barre.
DIR. Austin O'Malley. of Notrc Dame
university, Indiana, is the guest of scran-
ton friends
The Misses Roos, of Pine street. have
gone to South Amboy, n. j., on a visit
of two weeks.
Joseph OReilly, of Clay avenue, is
spending his vacation at Philadelphia and
Atlantic City.
Miss May Van Cleft daughter of Rev.
Or. A j. Van Cleft, will leave today for
Norwalk, Conn.
Miss Katie Walsh of South Washing
ton avenue. is spending her vacation at
New York and Boston.
Hon. #. " Powderly has returned to
Washington after few days spent at
his home in this city.
Robert T. Gould leaves this morning
for New York and Asbury Park. lie will
be away about ten days
Albert Dircher. of Lewisburg. has been
the guest of Theodore +. Connell and
other friends in this city.
Miss Allie Trcgallis, of Mahanoy City,
is visiting at the home of the Misses San
ders, of West Elm street.
Miss Elsie Vandcrvoort the well known
fpTD1prlN
church quartette, is visiting friends in
the city.
Misses Edith and Edna Ryman. of Dali
las, will spend the remainder of the week
as guests of Mrs. Il. c. Lynde, on Clay
avenue.
Hugh Higgins, of the Hunt e Connell
| company office. has left here for White
Sulphur Springs. N. V, where he will
| spend a two weeks vacation
Charles Schager and daughter. Nettie,
| have returned from Popham Beach, Me.
Mrs. Schlager and their youngest dauGh-
ter have gone to Asbury Park.
Henry Jifkins civil engineer of the Del
aware, Lackawanna and Western Rail-
road company, has passed the prolimi-
nary examination and was yesterday reg
istered as n student at law in the office
Of Attorney Charles Il. Oliver.
Richard II. Pugh of the Mutual Guar
antee Building and Loan association, OF
Philadelphia, has been appointed mana
ger for the association in the northern
| tier of counties between here and Pitts
burg. Mr. Pugh has for some time been
manager for Luzerne, Lackawanna
Schuylkill and Carbon counties with Of
fees I'm this city and Wilkes-Barrc
Scranton will continue to be his head
| quarters. John Langan. of Philadelphia,
the vice president of the association, who
has been in this city several days, left
| for Philadelphia yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
DOG VALUED AT 5000.
Chief of Police Accused Of Stealing
the Animal.

Pretty nearly all Of Dickson City's
representative citizens attended the
hearing of the chief Of police, william
Kennedy who was arranged before JUS
tice of the Peace NJ. w. Cummings.
of Olyphant, and charged with stealing
a dog valued at 5000 and owned by JOS
eph Kolchnski.
1t appeared from the evidence given
that Kolchenski's dog was running at
large on the streets unmuzzled, and on
the evening of August2 bit Wojciech
Sobocienski and previous to that date
other persons. Chief Kennedy was
notified and proceeded to the street
where Kolchenski resided and caught
the dog running at large without a
muzzle. He took the dog in charge and
tied it up for the night
Some guilty, but unknown person,
broke the rope that fastened the dog
and it went home. Several witnesses
testified to the fact that the dog was
seen around the premises of Kolchen-
ski the next day.
There being no evidence to convict
Chief Kennedy of stealing the dog a
decision was given in his favor and he
was discharged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10

Scranton on the evenings OF Monday
and Tuesday, Aug. l5 and 16, at L9urel
H!ll park, together with a patrioti
land concert of American national
airs, Ivy the famous Bauer's band. The
name of the Paine Fireworks company,
is sufficient guarantee of an adequate
performance. and in order to place this
great spectacle within the reach of all.
the price OF admission has been fixed
at 25c., and 25c. additional for the
grand stand. Boxes seating eight, s..
The advance sale of seats will open at
Powell's music store on Aug. II.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
LETTER CARRIERS PICNIC.
Three Thousand Persons Were at
Laurel Hill Park.

The picnic of Scranton letter carriers
at Laurel Hill park yesterday after
noon and evening was attended by
three thousand pleasure-seekers and
their desires were amply gratified.
Bauer's band gave a concert in the af-
ternoon between the hours of and
o'clock and the West Side Glee club
gave a concert in the evening.
The refreshment stands and dancing
pavilion were in the hands of efficient
and careful committees. and In every
particular the picnic was a succesA
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10

knocked down and run over with the
above result. He was taken to his
home where, after an examination, Or.
NJ L. Marvin ordered him brought to
the City hospital. The injured boy,
while very weak from loss of blood. did
not lose consciousness and bore his
sreat suffering with the greatest of
fortitude. He was one of three sons
who assisted in the support of his
rnlih ihnr-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
PERSONAL.

Miss Ella Mullen is at the Hotel Pines,
Lake Ariel.
MI and Mrs. p. ]. Casey have returned
from Atlantic City.
Miss Margaret Oliver is spending her
vacation at Cape May,
Mrs. A. C. Nettleton and daughter,
Marie, are at Asbury Park.
Mrs. Albro and Misses Alpro, of Jeffer-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
OBITUARY.

Genther Parks, who was, before being
taken i'll, one Of the best known con-
duCtors on the Lehgh Valley railroad,
died at his home in Easton Monday after
noon after a long illness from dropsy.
lie was aged 50 years and is survived by
his wife and TWO children Stanley and
Miss Jennie. Deceased was a veteran of
the late civil war. and was lately retired
by the I.ehiPh Valley company after a
continuous service of nineteen years.
Burt Reid, II years of age. died yester-
day at ! o'clock at the residence of his
parents, Mr.. ana Mrs. w. A. Reid, at 1lli
jackson street. Deceased was a bright
young man and a favorite among his
companions. lie suffered much during
the last few years with rheumatism
which ultimately affected the heart.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
Defeat for Sellers.

A scrub team yesterday defeated, by
a score of 13 to 6, the Sellers, who are
to play the Buyers next Saturday at
Athletic Park. Jake Schlager and
Frank Leonard pitched for the Sellers.
b. A. Boothe, Of Pittsburg, pitched for
the scrub team. The features of the
game were a wo-bagger by Jake"
Schlager and a star catch by pete"
Crime.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
RAILROADS WILL
BE PROSECUTED
ASSOCIATION TO
BEGIN VIGOROUS ACTION.

Executive Committee Met in This
City Last Evening and Discussed
the Matter-Best of Legal Talent
is to be Employed-other Members
of the Association Were in Confer
ence With the Committee, But All
Were Reticent and Declined to
Give Any Detailed Information.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
Samuel Hines, Treasure
Citv and School Taxes. 1898.

The duplicates of city and school
taxes for 1895 are now in my hands
for collection.
A penalty of THREE PER CENT.
will be added on the first of Septem-
Der, 1898, and an additional ONE PER
CENT. on the first of each and every
month thereafter until fully paid.
c. G. Boland, city treasurer, city
hall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
FORTY-EIGHTH
ANNUAL SESSION
AMERICAN PROTESTANT Asso-
CITATION MEETS TODAY.

Sessions Will Be Held in Raubs
Hall on Wyoming Avenue--First
Meeting Begins at O'clock This
Morning-National officers Here.
Delegates Arriving-Headquarters
Are at the Hotel Rudolph-Busi-
ness of Each Days Session-Some-
thing About the Principles of the
Order.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
five DOLLARS FOR !.
WRITING A letter

In order to introduce
my new line of Kimball
Pianos and organs I will
pay FIVE DOLLARS to
any one who will send
me the name of any par
ty who will buy a piano
or organ of me.
This will be paid when
first payment is made on
the instrument and to
the first one who sends
Inc the name. If you
know of a neighbor who
talks of getting one send
the name in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
BELL STILL AT LARGE.
Colored Man Who Shot Mabel Thom-
as Not Arrested.

Charley Bell, the colored waiter who
shot Mabel Thomas, young white
woman, through the right arm, Mon
day night, has not been rounded up.
He was last seen running at great
speed up the Ontario and Western rail-
road.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
Both Legs Cut Off.

Reuben Milheim, aged Is years, was
struck by a train at I.uzerne at 2
o'clock this afternoon, run over and
both legs were cut off. He failed to
see an approaching train, was struck.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
st. Luke's Summer Home.

Thanks are most heartily rendered for
cash donations in aid of our work, to 'he
donors, as named below:
Received per last report ...........sSGG 20
Received from Mr.. Henry j. Carr. 70
Received fion Mr.. James w. Gar
ney .......,. .....'.'s'ss .'''''''s'.'. w
Received from Messrs p +. & NJ
T. Howlcy .................,..,...... 10
sS79 20
Sn mupl Hines. Tren snrrr-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-10
Does your BiCy=
Gle look rusty?
Is the enamel in
bad shape?
We can make it
look like new.

Our enameling and nickel
ing plant is the finest in the
state. Nothing but expert
workmen employed.
Sundries at Cut Prices.
Our repair shop facilities
are too we'll known to need
mention.
Our stock of bicycles is
still large and we are moving
them at cut prices.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-06
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Regular Monthly Meeting-Business
Transacted. Etc.


The Board of County Commits
sioners held it's regular monthly
meeting on the 1st; present Greedy
French, Chairman; G. w. Wilson
and W. r. Penrose, Commissioners
A. J. Lotus, Clerk, and John 10th
rop, District Attorney.
Minutes OF previous meeting read
and approved.
The list of bills examined and al
lowed will be found elsewhere in
this issue.
The sum of $152.94 was ordered
transferred from the General to the
Officers Salary Fund
On motion it was ordered that
the minutes OF the June meeting be
amended so as to give the successful
bidder for building the new bridge
across the Walker River until the
lst day of December, at which time
payment will be made.
The time having arrived for open
ing bids for building bridge across
the Walker river the following bids
were considered: Bid of B. F. Ba-
ker was sos and use of pile driver,
with g. l. Leavitt and E. r. Lam
sureties; bid of F. O. Stickney was
for 1878 and use of pile driver, with
J. |. Wilson and Joe Gallagher as
sureties; bid of A. A. Pinkerton was
for 1856, with use of pile driver with
J. C. Gallagher and E. r. Lam as
sureties; bid of Isadore Cohn was
for S715, with use of pile driver, and
G. w. Kneirim and Hugh Brady as
sureties. The bid of F. o. Stickney,
being the lowest, was accepted, and
Mr. Stickney was requested to fur
nish bond of 81, 400 for the faith
full performance of the contract.
The resignation of Phil Geyer as
Constable of Silver City Township
was read and accepted. Phil has
Joined the U. S. volunteers.
The monthly report of the Recor-
der shows S42.4 40 in fees turned into
the county treasury for month of
July.
Board adjourned to meet Sept. 8.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-06

j. Shepiro, one of the Smith Val
ley colOnists was in town Thursday
to get warrant for the arrest of
D. Schwartz and Harry Bell, the
President and Secretary OF the Col
ony Co. Last week it appears that
Schwartz and Bell went to Carson
and there mortgaged all the crops
on the colony ranch, and part Of the
ranch, to the Bullion and Exchange
Bank for the sum of 81 800. The
last seen of the officers of the com
pany was in Reno, and they were
supposed to be headed for Portland,
Oregon. warrant was issued for
their arrest and Sheriff Littell left
for Smith Valley Thursday night to
see if he coold gain a clue to the
whereabouts of the embezzlers.s
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-06
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by lady in this
county. "Disease fastened its clutch
es upon her and for seven years she
withstood its severest tests, but her
vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily,
and could not sleep. She finally dis
covered way to recovery, by purch-
asing of use bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
and was so much relieved on taking
first dose, that she slept all night;
and with two bottles, has been alb
solutely cured Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz. Thus writers w. G.
Hamnick & Co, of Shelby, N. c.
Trial bottles free at T. ]. A. Flaws.
Regular size SOC and $1.00. Every
bottle guaranteed.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-08-06
shooting at sweetwater.

Last week Tuesday a man named
Fl. B. Cavanaugh had some trouble
in a poker game in Sweetwater, and
as a result he took a shot at Geo.
Atchison with rifle. The bullet
from the rifle hit Atchison high in
the center of the forehead and plow-
ed furrow along the top of his head.
Cavanaugh thought he had killed
Atchison and skipped out. 1t was
thought he was in Mason Valley,
and the Sheriff of Esmeralda county
went there after him, but did not
find him. The Bridgeport Chronicle
says Cavanaugh passed through
that place and continued on over
the mountains.