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The Delta independent., 1898-08-19
School Begins
SEPT. S. 1898.
MOTHERS 1

How about your boyss Are they in need
of u new school suit Remember we are
prepared to save you some good money on
boys clothing. We also carry full line Of
school slippers, and our prices are right.
Call and examine our line and get prices
before buying.
The Delta independent., 1898-08-19
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
DREHER'S STATEMENT.
Explains His Attempt to Commit
Suicide

Philadelphia, Nov. 24.-Christian w.
C.. Ureher, the Brooklyn real estate
man, who attempted to commit suicide
in a West Philadelphia hotel on Tues
day, was turned over to the police by
the officials of the Presbyterian hOspi
tai, and was committed to prison.
TO the police, Dreher said today:
II did not know what ] was about
on Tuesday. / know that l had re-
VOlver and that l was bent on taking
my life. l don't remember anything
about disCharging the pistol. My life
has been ruined by my business part
ner, q young man. He married my
niece and ! took him into partnership
with me. He soon wrecked the busi-
ness which | had been thirty-tWo years
in establishing. l intend to return to
Prooklyn as soon as possible, and face
any charges that have been made
against me. 7 am sorry for attempt
ing to take my life, and l will begin
life over again"
IT is the opinion of the police that
preher held the revolver parallel with
his face when he fired the five shots
which lodged in the ceiling The bull
leJs only made burrows in his fore
head,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
NO WASTE OF WORDS.
Evidence Which Is Right to the
Point and Reliable.

Judge Frank Ives, of the District
Court. of Crookston, Mimi. says For
some time / have used Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets with seeming great
benefits with few exceptions, l have
not been so free from indigestion in
twenty-five years.
George w. Roosevelt, u. S. Consul to
Brussels, Belgium: Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets safe, pleasant to take, conven-
lent TO carry give keen appetite, per-
feet digestion.
Mr.. w. u. Tomln, mechanical en-
sineer, Duluth, Mimi: one box of
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets has done
it's work, and am again gaining flesh
and strength.
o. T.. Ransom. Hustonvlle, KY: |
was distressed and annoyed for two
years with throwing up food, often
two or three times day; had no
certainty OF retaining "A meal if l ate
one. -Four boxes of the Tablets from
my druggist have fully cured me.
find them pleasant to take, convenient
to carry
Rev. G. d. Brown Mondovi, wis.
The effects of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets is simply marvellous; quite
hearty dinner of broied beefsteak
causes no distress since | begun their
use.
Over six thousand people in the state
of Michigan alone i'm 1894 were cured
of stomach troubles by Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets.
Full sized packages may be found
at all druggists at so cents, or sent
by mail on receipt Of price from f. a,
Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich.
Send for little book on stomach di-
seases, mailed free.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
CRUISE OF THE HELENA.
The Gunboat Arrives at Funchal,
Madeira

Washington, Nov. 24.--The gunboat
Helena, which is on her way to join
Admiral Dewey's fleet in the Philip
pines, by way of the Mediterranean
and the SueZ canal, has arrived at
Funchal, Madeira. and will continue
her long cruise without unnecessary
delay This is the second attempt made
by this staunch little warship to join
the Asiatic squadron, the outbreak of
the war preventing the first. The
cruiser Topeka has arrived at Key
West on her way to Havana, where
she will take the place of the cruiser
Scorpion, which has been ordered home.
A telegram has been received from
the commandant of the League island
navy yard, Philadelphia to the effect
that the cruiser Panther was ready for
sea and would leave there tomorrow
for San Juan, Porto Rico, where she is
to remain for an indefinite period as
station ship in connection with the new
naval station just established in that
territory
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
in THE PLAY HOUSES.
"The Geisha."

That charming opera, "The Geisha,'
was heartily enjoyed by large audiences
at the Lyceum yesterday afternoon and
evening. 1t is a story of life in Japan
prettily told, set to tuneful music ana
elaborately staged and costumed. The
opera abounds in catchy solos that were
heartily appreciated by yesterdays audi
enCeS.
Miss Helen Roytor distinguished her
self in the role of o, Mimosa San, and
Miss Minnie Ashley was chic and charm
ing as Molle Seamorc. a large portion Of
the honOrS of the opera fell to her.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
Del. Lacka. and Western.
Effect Monday, November IA, 1895

Effect Monday November IA, 1898.
Trains leave Scranton as follows: Ex-
press Tor New York and all points East
l'iO, 800. $40, 500 and 1906 u. m. ; 1855 and
1858 y. IN. '''N
Express for Easton, Trenton. PhiIadsI-
phia and the South, $40, 500 and l00S n
m, l2.55 and 1893 D. m.
lODynanna accommodation, f.1O H. m
Express for Binghamton, Oswego IA
mira, Corning, Bath. Dansville MotInt
Morris ana Buffalo, l2.1O, 2.35 90 n N,
Loo and $50 u. M, making close connec.
ions at Buffalo TO all points in the West
Northwest ana Southwest
Washington accommodation $40 H. m
Binghamton and way stations, IO5 n. m.
Nicholson accommodation $40 D. M
Express for Utica and Richfield Sprinps
235 a. m, and l.55 p. m.
Ithaca, 2,35. 900 a, M, and 1.h5 D. NJ,
For northumberland. Pittston Wilkes
Barre. Plymouth Bluomsburg and DAN
vile, making close connections at North
umberland for .Willamsport Harrisburg
Baltimore, Washington and the South. ~
northumberland and intermediate sta
tions, 500, 1905 a. m, and 1.55 and s. 10 n.
M
Nantcoke and intermediate stations
sos and lilo a. m. Plymouth and inter,
mediate stations, 3.3j and $50 y. m. For
Kingston, II. 55 y. m
Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains.
For detailed information, pocket time-
tables. etc, apply to NJ. l.. Smith Dis
fce
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
Next Week at Academy.

Milton Aborn's New England Comic
Opera company, one of the great amuse-
ment enterprises of the world is to be
in Scranton one week, their engagement
commencing Monday night, Nov. Is, at
the Academy of Music. Thereafter there
will be family matiLees and an eve
ming performance every night, Isle of
Champagne" will be the opening bill. A
greater production was never arranged.
1t is from the pen of Harrison j. Byrne,
and possesses the charm and magnetism
that makes fo0tlight attractions popular
the world around. Isle of Champagne"
has brought thousands of dollars to its
former hackers, and it took no small
amount to secure it for its present own
ers. The Choruses, male and female will
present beauty and ability to sing. Car
cnce Rogerson's superb orchestra will rem
der music and special dances, and spec
ialties will intersperse the singing of the
lines. Ladies' tickets for Monday nj ght
can be obtained at the box office,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
TWO DIVORCE CASES.
One Was Begun and Another Ended
Wednesday,.

Application was made for divorce
Wednesday by Anna E. Miller, through
her next friend, Benjamin G. Burger.
She alleges that her husband, George
NJ. Miller treated her cruelty and that
on Nov. I, 1891, turned her out OF doors.
They live in Susquchanna. l.. p.
Wedeman and Vosburg e. Dawson are
the libellants attorneys.
A decree in divorce was granted by
Judge GunsIer yesterday in the case
OF Sarah Kesten against William Kcs-
ten. He deserted her in Iron Noun
tain, Mich. in 1899, after they had been
living together for eight years. He is
a travelling photographer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25

trating the need of immediate repairs
to the asphalt pavements was shown in
the partial breaking down of Nay Aug
fire engine on Lackawanna avenue
Wednesday while going to the Mt. Pleas
ant colliery fire. one of the rear springs
was broken by the jar occasioned in
"Chucking" into a hole in the pave.
1t allowed the weight of the boiler to
rest on the axle. The engine, as a re-
suit, is temporarily out of service while
the damage is being repaired.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
LOVING CUP FOR sIGsBEE.
Handsome Souvenir from the st.
Paul Commercial Club.

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov 24.-The Com
mercial club of st. Paul has presented
a loving cup to Captain Charles D.
Sigsbee. who as the commander of the
auxiliary cruiser st. Paul, mad an ac-
tive part I'm the victories of the re"
cent war. The cup bears the follow
ing inscription:
"The Commercial club of st. Paul,
Mimi, sends greeting to Captain
Charles Dwight Sigsbee. who as COM
mander of the auxiliary cruiser ST.
Paul, had brilliant share in the ma
val exploits Of the Spanish war of 1898.
May you live long and prosper
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
Central Railroad OF New Jersey
nIenlgh and susquehanna pivlslon)

Uehgh and Srsquehanna DiVision)
Stations in New York--Foot of Liberty
street, n r., and South Ferry, whitehall
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insur-
ing cleanliness and comfort
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT NOV. 20, 1888.
Trains leave Scranton for Plttstom,
Wilkes-Barre, etc, at $50 1910 a. M, l.20.
2S5, 800, 40 p. m. Sundays 800 a. M.
For Lakewood and Atlantic city, $50
d. a'rnr mr New York, Newark and Elizabeth.
6 % Iexnrces) a. m, l2O (eNprcss) $40 lex
pTessD p m. sunday, 2l5 p m. Tram
leaving l2O p. m, arrives at PhilauSlrN4Ila: Phila N4,
R@ading Terminal, 7O3 p. M, and New
A4LK iGdr ~ IJsiich Chunk, Allentown, Bethle-
ban IEaston and Philadelphia, $50 a. M.
10, $40 p m. Sunua{S' nnS Eio Shpinrton p n and
,dinis south and West via Bethlehem,
R@6 a. m, 30 p. M Sundays, 2lo p m:
CO For - Long Branch, Ocean Grove, etc. &c
g 70 a. m. and l.2O p. III. ,., ,,,u,,,t,,,r,,
''IE 'Eor heading, Lebanon ana Harrispurg'
vita Allentown, $50 a. M, l2O p. m. sun
day, 20 2bbo0ttHsviiie, - He $50 a. m, l2O p. m.
E6ot,rUing' OF leave New York, foot Of LIB
- - strect North River, at 400, BIO Tex
GitS GressS ~ n, M, l.3O (eXpress) p. m. sunday
4$p yo a; M New York. South Ferry. foot
ylht'Ttoboll street, at 905 a. M, 20 p. m.
passengers " uta arriving or departing from
ms terminal can connect unaST RrooGUov G0vGr
VIII WIZ q" nars and ferries to brooklyn ana
StDto SStator islands, making quick transfer TO
sS,jd Srdd' from Grand Central depot and Long
Island r1pIhtiIaGGlphla. Reading Terminal.
O 81 a M 300 p. IN. Sunday, 6.io a. m.
~ h'rough 'r tickets to all points East.
south and West at lowest rate at the
station OLHAUsEN. Gen. supt
IL p. BALDWIN, Gen, Pass Agt'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25

gellan almost at the extremity OF
South America, which will mark the
accomplishment of about one-half of
their voyage, unless they are ordered
at Honolulu to proceed to Manila.
only brief reference has been made
officially to the ceremonies at Rio at
tending the celebration of the anniver-
sary of the creation OF the Brazilian
government but it is known that the
visit of our battleships to the Brazilian
capital made the most happy impress
sion on the government and people of
that great republic and will tend to
cultivate the fraternal relations now
existing between ting United states and
Brazil
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
Delaware and Hudson,

g On Sunday, July 3rd, trains will leave
Scranton as follows:
For Carbondalc-6 30 1853, S53 1913 a-
M; l2 noon; 12S 2.2o 3.52. 5.25, 6.25, 5.5T,
9l5, 1lOO p. m. lie p. m.
For Albany Saratoga. Montreal. Bos-
ton, New England points, etc,-62O a. NJ,
2.2O p. m.
For Honesdale--G.2O. S53, 1913 a. m; ID
noon; 2.2O, 525 y. m.
For WilkesB Barre, 6.i5, 74S. S.49, 9,3S.
1913 a. m: 1903. 1.23, 2,lS, 1888, 427, $40.
1iS, 10.il, 11.3O y. m.
For New York, Philadelphia, etc, via
Lehigh Valley Railroads.&c. n. m, 1903,
L2S, 42l p. m; with Black Diamond EX-
press, ll.3O y. IN.
For Pennsylvania Railroad points. 6,45,
9.3S a.. m, 21S, 427 p. m.
For Western Points, via l4ehigh Ealley
Railroad-I.iS a. m; 1903, 3.S3 with Black
Diamond Express 10.4l, 1l.30 p. m.
Trains will arrive in Scranton as fol-
lows:
From Carbondale and the North-64o,
743, S.3S, 93i 1923, lies a. M, 23, 2.l5, 325.
4.23, 5.43, 10, 1898, il.27 p. m.
From Wilkes-Barrc and the South-6l5,
7.iS, S.4S 10.0S. lies a. m; 1.ls 2l4, 5As'
$50, 6,21, 753, 9O5, 1905 p. M; lib a. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Carbondale-907 ll.33 a. m; 153.
352 5.53, 9.53 p. m.
For Wilkes -Barre-93S 1143 a. m; 15ss
32S AZ, 74S D. m.
Lowest rates to all points in United
States and Canada.
J. w, BURDICK. C. p. A, Albany, N. Y.
II. w. CROSS, D. p. A, Scranton. Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
WILL ALLEGE INSANITY.
Plea That Will Be Made for Muir
derer Van Horn.

1t is the intention of Attorney George
S. Horn to make a plea of insanity
for the convicted murderer, George
Van Horn, when he goes before the
board of pardons at the next meeting
on Dec. 6.
Fifteen witnesses, it is said, have
been found about the AbngtOns, who
knew Van Horn well and who will
swear that they always regarded him
as man of an unsound mind
Their depositions will be taken to-
morrow before Squire b. f. Ackerlv,
at Clark's Summit. Notice to this eff
feet was served yesterday on District
Attorney Jones by Mr.. Horn.
The movement to appeal the case
to the United States supreme court
has been abandoned, temporarily at
least. Application will be made to the
board on December G.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
BOILER EXPLOSION.
Fireman Killed and Engineer and
Brakeman Injured.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 24.-The crown
sheet of the boiler of a locomotive on
the westbound freight train on the
Denver and Rio Grandc railway blew
out at Swallows, Colo, today. j. Il.
Perke, fireman, was killed, and Eu-
gene Pennington, engineer, and Guy
Livingston brakeman, We're seriously
injured Eighteen loaded freight cars
were burned.
The explosion occurred where the At
Gibson, Topeka ana Santa Fe road
crosses the Denver and Rio Grande
and the bridge was wrecked. The loss
Is very heavy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
White Crook Burlesuuers.

At the Gaiety yesterday afternoon THE
White Crook Burlesquers' began three
days engagement Large audiences saw
the performances afternoon and evening.
The show opens with an olio in which
q dozen good vaudeville artists appear.
The exhibition given by Professor Brit
tons educated dogs is also IA feature of
the olio. "A jolly Pair" is the burles1ue
that closes the show. 1t includes all of
the members of the company. 1t is AN
amusing and entertaining melanGe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
BATTLEsHIPS OFF BRAZIL.
The Oregon and Iowa Create a Favor
able Impression.

Washington, Nov. 24.-The battleships
Oregon and Iowa have resumed their
long cruise to Honolulu. Captain Bar
ker, commanding the Oregon, and the
senior officer of the expedition, has
notified the navy department that his
little squadron sailed last Saturday
from Rio for Montevideo, where an
other stop will be made for coal. After
leaving that port the ships will head
for Punta Arenas, in the straits of Ma
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
COTTON OPERATORS
OUT ON A STRIKE
Trouble Which Affects Six Thou
sand Workers at Augusta, Geor-
nio

Augusta, Ca, Nov. 24.-The strike
among cotton mill operatives here now
affects six thousand workers. The new
scale which the owners seek to enforce
and to which the operatives object, is
based, so the owners say, on the rate
of wages paid in South Carolina and
North Carolina. This the strikers deny,
by claiming that the conditions here
and in the Carolinas are different. The
mill owners are firm in their deter
mination to enforce the cut and declare
the old scale will not be paid again.
The strikers are beginning to yield
They recognize their situation and
know that they have no weapon to
fight with. They have no money, no
organization, and without one or the
other they cannot hope to win.
If this cut is successful it is believed
similar reductions will be made i'm cot
ton mills in other parts of the south.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
LEGAL.

NOTICE-IN THE MATTER OF TIE
petition of the City Of Scranton for
the appointment of Viewers to ascertain
the costs, damages aid expenses, and
assess the benefits for opeaing Wyoming
In the Court of Common Pleas. No. l20
January Term, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that an applica-
ton will be made to the Judge of the
Court of Common Pleas of LaCkaWanra
county on Tuesday the 18th day of No
vcmber, 1885, at o'clock a. m, for the ap-
pointment of viewers, to ascertain the
costs, expenses and benefits to property,
and also to ascertain the damages to or
suffered by any person or property by
reason of the opening of said street.
NJ. a. M'GlNLEY, City Solicitor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Result of a Coroner's Inquest in
Brandes Case.

Oakland, Cal, Nov. 24.-The coroner's
inquest over the remains of Lillian
Brandes, the 13-year-old girl, who was
supposed to have committed suicide by
hanging at Berkeley, has resulted in a
verdict charging her father with mur-
der and naming her step-mother as an
accessory,
The evidence tended to show that the
child had been beaten to death and
hanged to a bed-post Neither Brandes
nor his wife were taken to the inquest,
as there was talk of lynching.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
DIED FROM NATURAL CAUSES.
Coroner Longstreet Investigates the
Sudden Death of Patrick Fallon,

Patrick Fallon, of Wayne avenue.
Providence, was found unconscious at
his home Wednesday morning. The dis
covery was made by his wife Fallon
died before a physician arrived.
Coroner Longstreet investigated the
case. He found that death was due to
natural causes and gave permission to
the undertaken to take charge of the
body,