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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
JIM JUDGE AND SMITH
Will Probably Fight for Welter-
Weight Championship.


Jim Judge, the Scranton welterweight
will probably be matched to box the
present champion of that class, My
sterious Billy Smith. On Monday the
preliminary agreement on Judges be-
half was made by his manager Jack
Skelly.
The details of the negotiations have
been communicated to Judge in a let
ter from Skelly. Another letter from
the latter to a Scranton friend and
written Monday reads in part, as fol-
lows
II have this day matched Jim with
Mysterious Billy" Smith the recog-
nized welterweight champion of the
world They are to box twenty rounds
at 142 pounds, for the largest purse
offered by any of the clubs throughout
the country and a stake Of $1,000.
have offered in behalf of the American
sporting club purse of $1,000 Jim and
Smith are to box for the welterweight
championship of the world.
Smith has fought Tommy Ryan four
draws. Ryan can do the weight no
longer; he is unable to box below $50
pounds. = = Jim will start at once
to do some early training. 1 will keep
him posted on the matter.
Il am very sorry l was disappointed
in that match between Dobbs and
Cans. The latter's manager is coming
to time and will consent to a side bet
of $3.50 which / will post tomorrow.
l am beginning to think that maybe
we can close the match after all. If
the men meet it will be the greatest
contest OF the year"
Dohbs leaves Scranton tonight for
Louisville, where he will box kid"
Robinson Monday night. Dobbs is
now down to weight, below 1876 pounds.
He will return to Scranton next Thurs
day, to prepare for his bout with Cans.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
FIREMAN'S CLAIMS.
Large Batch Received by the Relief
Association-Phoeni Men
Score a Point.

Claims to the amount of s504 were
considered by the Scranton Firemens s
Relief association last night and refer
red to the board of trustees.
The following from among the claims
were referred forthwith and without
debate: Adam Steinhauser, Hook and
Ladder. 16 days; Thomas Conlan, Hook
and Ladder, II days; George Grieser,
Neptune, l6 days: Henry Hines, Cry
stal. days: Charles Tropp, Crystal,
SO days; Isaac Tice, Crystal, Is days;
George A. Corners. Crystal, 25 days.
The claim of f. S. Kneller, Century
for 10 days, was submitted but not
received as it was not accompanied by
a physicians certificate.
There was long and ardent discus
sion over the claims of three Phoenix
company permanent men, Thomas
Campbell SO days; Lincoln Tillman,
25 days; and j. w. George, Is days.
The Phoenix is one of the few COM
panies that refused to join the asso-
citation as body. Chief Hickey vigor-
ously championed these mems cause,
arguing that there were permanent
men who had been willing to join the
association as individuals and should
Ho' NC iiaue W suller lrolH the REFUSAL
of their company to join as a body.
He contended that they would have
good grounds for legal action if the
claims were not paid.
Chief Hickey's motion to refer the
claims to the board of trustees was
adopted.
Secretary Bonn was directed to urge
the city solicitor to hurry and give his
opinion regarding the legality of a re-
cert r@d!dtion that active flremen
whose companies are not members of
the association shall share in the ben
efits on payment of dues, 81 per year,
as individuals
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01

silliest of all silly laws shall have been
repealed they will let their mines stand
idle. Therefore, let the man who is
financially unable to take anything
but wage labor stay away from here.
Were | to assert that the published
stories of rich strikes here were false
! should be doing the fraternity of the
fourth estate a serious wrong. Never
theless. the zeal manifested in furn-
ishing the news has given the Klondike
an Importance not warranted by the
facts. | know that many fortunes
have been made here, that some of
the claims on Eldorado can hardly be
equalled by any others in the world,
for l have seen the stuff being washed
out, l have handled the nuggets both
large and small and disinterested per-
sons have furnished whatever inform
alton L needed to strengthen the con-
viction that certain claims can hardly
be bought with money.
Bonanza has few exceptionally
rich claims, so has Skookum, French
Gulch, Hunker and Dominion. But
these are the rich spots. There may
be others. but they are yet to be
found, and, as I have already shown,
he who would find them must go far
afield. Thomas Boundy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
WAS BORN ON THE SEA.

Among yesterdays witnesses in the
election contest was Dominick Mack,
of Carbondale, Third ward, First dis
trict. He had voted as an American
born and bred but his examination
developed the fact that he had been
born at sea about a days sail from
Castle Garden and in consequence his
vote was disqualified.
Fifty-one witnesses, all-told, were
examined. Many of them were Ital-
ians and had to have the assistance of
an interpreter in giving their testi-
mOny.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
The Worlds Record.

The Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern railroad is famous as the road
which on October "a, 1896 won the
worlds. record for fast long distance
speed, making the famous run OF 51O.l
miles in 470 minutes and 20 seconds,
or 65,7 miles per hour. Not only this
but it is the road running the present
daily "a hour train between New York
and Chicago, First in speed it is also
first in comfort and safety, all exper-
fenced travellers agreeing that il is the
best road between New York and Chi
cago and all points in the west and
southwest. *s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
THIRTY-SECoND NATIONAL EN-
CAMPMENT OF G. A. r. AT GIN
CINNATI, o.
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

For the thirty-second National En-
campmrnt OF G. A. r.. to be held at
Cincinnati, o., September to 10. 1898.
the Pennsylvania Railroad company
will sell excursion tickets at rate of
single fare for the round trip.
These tickets will be sold on Septem-
ber 8, 4 and 5, and will be good to leave
Cincinnati returning not earlier than
September nor latter than September
10, except that by depositing ticket
with joint agent at Cincinnati on Sep
tember 5, 6, Z, s or 9. and on payment
of twenty-five cents, return limit may
be extended so that passengers may
remain at Cincinnati until October 2.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
PLAIN STATEMENT
ABOUT KLONDIKE
LETTER FROM A FORMER JER-
MYN NEwsPAPERMAN.

Thomas Boundy, at One Time Editor
of the Jermyn Press, Gives His
Impression of the Northern Gold
Fields-If You Haven't Plenty of
Money, Stay Away Is His Advice.
Thousands of Men Waiting for
Something to Turn UP.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
Dunlap Hats

In Felt and silk, are now ready for
your inspection in fall and winter
shapes, at B. & It's, Az Spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

tUnder this heading short letters Of In
terest will be published when accompa.
MED, for publication, by the writer's
name. Tho Tribune will not be held re-
sponsib.e for opinions here expressed.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
THE SCRANTON TRBUNE-THURsDAY, SEPTEMBER L. 1sg

than 100 Spaniards were killed and
others either surrendered or fled.
by this time It was nearly dark,
and after being ordered In bivouac on
the mountain side, my company and
Company l. were ordered back to help
the wagons out Of a mud hole in the
road. We were worn out with forced
marches and the excitement of inn
pending battle, but we went back three
miles of steep mountain road and
down the other side a mile or more
and then O, happy chance! we came
upon our wagons in the lead.
1T was the blackest darkness, but
both Captain Blatchford, of Company
l., and myself, with our men, started
up our Kitchens and had supper and
then lay down to sleep on the ground
where we found our wagons. We were
the only companies that had anything
TO eat that night. except Company ID.
that happened to be in the rear of the
column.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
THROW EVERYTHING AWAY.

Every day, when battle is antici-
pated, the haversack carries rations
for three meals. but when the hurry
begins and the troops march toward
the enemy everything drops to the
ground-haversack, blanket, canteen
and cup, everything but rifle and am
munition and then when darkness
comes or the fight Is over, all is picked
up by the wagons or the natives with
bull teams that are hired to follow the
column, and help haul the rations,
ammunition, tents, etc.
This morning we are in camp on
top of a mountain and have just re-
ceived word that hostilities are sus-
pended for the present"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01
Buy a New Dunlap

And be happy. Today is Opening day.
Bronson & T9ilm12 ., i12 Spruce street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01

MACHINISTS MEET.-Last evering
sixty members of the International Asso-
citation of Machnists held a smoker at
Hulburt's hall. w. York delivered an ad-
dress.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01

REGULAR MEETING.-The managers
of the Home for the F'rendless will hold
a regular meeting tomorrow morning at
$50 sharp at the home, A fun attend
ance is desired.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01

PAY-DAY-The Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railroad company will pay
the employees today of the Archibald,
Hyde Park and Continental mines.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01

SIGNED BY NAYOR.-The joint reso-
luton of councils inviting the Letter
Carriers of the United States to hold their
convention in this city In 1899 was signed
by Mayor Bailey yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01

MEETING TONIGHT.-The womans $
Kelley league will meet this evening at
$50 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01

BOND FOR s24OOO-The bond OF George
r. Stantan, collector of Throop, was ap-
proved yesterday. 1t was i'm the sum of
$4,000, and had as sureties Catherine
olendike, John Pressman and p. j. Sting
horn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-01

MEET TONIGHT. - Before tonight's
meeting the following committees will
convene: Sewers and drains, streets and
bridges and paving committees.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-05
THE MIsTLETOE.

A Parasite That Draws Sustenance From
the Tree to Which 1T CIings.
The modern mistletoe as we know it to-
day, in its present highly evolved and de-
generate state as a confirmed parasite is no
longer an enigma. 1t is a woody shrub,
with yellowy green leaves, which specially
affects the bOughs of apple trees, pears and
poplars. The people who get their ideas
vaguely and secondhand from books have
notion that the mistletoe's favorite haunt
Is the British oak. This is a complete
mistake, as it was the very rarity of the
mistletoe on oaks that gave one, when
found there, its peculiar sanctity In the
eyes or the primitive peoples.
In the purely wild condition mistletoe
grows mostly on poplars alone. IN civil
lied and cultivated soils it extends its dep
rlvations wherever it gets chance to ap-
pie orchards and pear trees. And this is
the manner of the generation of mistletoes
The young Seeding sprouts on a branch of
its involuntary host, where seeds have been
carried by birds
Instead of roofing themselves, however
like mere grounding plants, by small
hbrous rootlets, they fasten by sort OF
suckerlike fashion to the tissues of the tree
on which they feed, and, penetrating its
bark TO the living layer just beneath, suck
up elaborated sap from the veins Of their
victim. Thus they live at the expense of
the poplar, whose food they appropriate,
and when many of them together infest a
single tree, as one may often see In the
long roadside avenues Of central France,
they succeed in largely choking the foliage
OF their unhappy host Cincinnati En-
Qu1ror
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-05
FATAL HOTEL FIRE.
The Alvord House Destroyed and six
Persons Met Death.

The Alvord House Destroyed and Six
Persons Met Death.
GIoversville. n. Y. Feb. 2.-The Al
word House. the largest hotel in Fulton
county, was destroyed by fire yester-
day morning. The fire started on the
ground floor and shot up through the
upper stories with lightning like speed.
Almost Immediately after the flames
were discovered the alarm was sound
ed, and the big hotel was soon the
scene of widest excitement. Many of
the guests were forced to flee without
saving anything. Some even lost their
clothing. A few of the guests made
their escape by the stairways. but
others were forced to jump from the
windows or were taken therefrom by
f1remen.
Six persons persisted In the flames,
and dozen others were more or less
injured in making their escape. The
dead are: L. c. Kimball of Indian
apolis, his wife and daughter; Ben
Jamin T. Strickland. Henry c. Day and
Charles Rupert. bell boy in the hotel
MI Kimbali was an agent for a glove
factory of this city, and Mr.. Strickland
and Mr.. Day we're bushes. men.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-05
Resolutions.

Whereas, God in His Advise Provi-
dence saw fit to remove from our
midst, Sir Calhoun Cousins, who was a
beloved member of Old Dominion
Lodge, 8, K. of p.
Resolved l, that in the death of Sir
Cousins, we have lost good compan-
ion, faithful friend and an exemplary
Sir Knight.
Resolved 2. We tender our heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved family in
their hour OF sad Affections.
Resolved 8, That a copy OF these
resolutions be spread on our minutes,
a copy sent tn the family and be pub
lished in the Richmond PLANET.
LEE t. HUDSON,
GILES Trent,
JAMES L THOMPSON,
Committee.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-05
DANVILLE LETTER.

DANvILLE VA, February 1-1SoS
Sunday being cloudy and cold, the
congT egatiOns were not as large as they
might having been, but however those
who did attend felt that it was well
they turned out TO the house Of the
Lord
About o'clock p. M, the snow be-
gan to fall and continued until mid
night, on Monday morning every thing
presented quite a wintry appearance
as the ground was covered with snow
for the first time this winter Despite
the inclement weather quite . good
crowd turned out to the regular month
~ meeting of the Sunday School Union
which was held with the Loyal Street
Sunday School. The program was ex-
ceedingly interesting and much credit
is due Mir. e. @. McAdden for his ex-
cellent address, and little Miss Olivia
Clarke for her rendition OF "how to
ray" as given in Matt; 6-Chapter,
through "a verses. She held the aud
fence spell bound from beginning to end
and many were sorry when she took
her seat.
The next monthly meeting will be
held with the Benhoh Baptist Sunday
School the 4th Sunday in February.
MIR. W, f. Grasty. President; Miss
P. M sBarksdale. Secretary.
The young Mems Union Club gave
a very grand entertainment in Crook
Town on the 28th ult REGULATIONS,
Solos, and Singing was rendered by
the young ladies OF that vicinity. At
ter the literary program, the invited
guest, with their company partook Of
a sdmptious supper that was carefully
prepared. The table was lade ned with
Ill a al Of
Hall was beautifully decorated for the
occasion.
The following guest were present :.
Miss Jeanett Miller, with Mr., Tunstall
Miller. Miss Sophia Keen, Mr.. Jacab
Wilson, Miss Sarah Wilson, Mr. e. ID
Christian, Miss A. Parish Mr.. William
Poindexter, Miss Maggie Wilson Mr.
Mat Wilson, Miss Maggie White Mr.
Alfred Wilson, Miss r. B. Norman Mr.
Wesley Parish, Miss r. b Christian
Mr.. R f Parish, Miss II. Carter Mr. r
b. Johnson, Miss M Wormack Mr.. 7 T
Parish. Miss A. Euchal ar. John HINT
son.
Mr. Tunstall Miller President: Miss
Maggie White Sec
There will be grand Cake Walk At
the Calvary Baptist Church Mondav
night February 7th. This entertain.
mont bids fair to be quite a novelty OF
the season; as good many OF our up
So-dAte walkers will be on the program.
Miss 5. j. Lawson, has been elected
organist OF the Loyal Street Baptist
Sunday School,
Mrs. Charles Dunston is slowly inn
proving.
Miss P. NJ. Barksdale gave the B. Y
Z. O.loi her church an excellent paper
on last Sunday. Subject. THE faith.
full Sabbath school Worker.
Cd.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-05
AUSTRALIAN TORRIDITY.
Alarming Climatic Conditions in
Great Britain's Great Colony.
THERMOMETERS REGISTERS lso.

In Many Instances Work Il Out or the
Question aud sleep ImpossfbIo-An
Appalling Sewer Gas Calamity In
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Asphyxiated.
Vancouver. BIC. Feb. 1.-The steamer
Warrimoo, just arrived from Australia.
brings news OF appalling climatic con-
ditions which have been prevailing IN
many sections OF Australia. The pros
trations from heat are so numerous
that the condition OF affairs In large
cities Is alarming. In a great many In
stances work is out OF the question
and sleep impossible. kilograms show
that the same conditions prevail all
over the colonies. The thermometer
during the heat OF the day averages
about 162 I'm the shade, and in long list
Of towns the lowest figure Sound is
ITO. In the sun II Is 100. so II Is impos-
sible to work at midday. The heat
has caused numerous fires from spon-
taneous combustion. and the houses are
so baked during the day that in the
worst section the residents sleep in
gardens and on roofs. The total fire
damage will amount to millions Of
pounds In Victoria colony 100. 900 acres
OF crops have oeen destroyed, and in
have been burned.
The Warrimoo brings news Of a Sc
we're accident in Melbourne. in which
many lives were lost. Inspector Mosep.
of the city board OF works, and a gang
OF men went down toinvestigate sewer.
A tardy workman who followed them
came back saying that Mosep and all
the gang had been overcome by gas.
Hundreds Of citizens crowded around
the vent hole, but none dare attempt to
80 to the rescue, though they knew the
men were dying beneath their feet. The
sewer region where the men were en-
closed was flooded by the fire depart
ment, but the pressure was so strong
that 1t was impossible to unfasten the
vent holes, and the gas was let of by
means Of siphon. Divers were then
secured, who finally brought the bodies
OF all the men to the surface. Many of
them had families, and all were young
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-05

Sparks preached at night from St.
John 1870
Rev I. L. Butt, pastor OF Trinity A.
Nj. Z. Church, was relieved on last
Sunday night by Rev. L. W. Worden,
who preached q good sermon from st.
John 8 :5; Il am the light OF the world
The third Sunday being quarterly
meeting day, the presiding Elder was
present, and preached two sermons to
the congregation of st James Church.
He preached one sermon at Bethel
Church. The Quarterly Conference
was attended very we'll.
The entertainment which was given
at Odd Fellows dall was very well at
tended and = pleasant time was had q.
and handsome sum realized.
The young people OF the Greenback,
Diamond, Gold and Silver Bands of
the First Baptist Church gave q grand
supper, 9Th ult. The young people
have for their motto the very finest.
They anticipate the best supper ever
given in this town.
We are glad to state tnat Mr.. Will
Jams, OF Berkeley avenue. Who has been
quite i'll for number of weeks is inn
proving. We extend to him our SYM
pathies and nope him a sp 'edy recov-
cry.
| EroI. >. Is. Johnson, VINO mas oPen
unable TO fulfill his duties as teacher
of the Providence Public School, on
account of sickness is out again. Mr..
j. I. Bovd taught during his illness.
Miss Mary Fulford, who has for sew
erai months been confined on account
OF sickness is out once more. The
PLANET wishes her much happiness.
Mrs. Mary Carter has opsned first
class restaurant on Liberty street.
ext. in front OF the Green-house. All
who desire a square meal, very prompt
attention and polite treatment may
give her call. and they will be sure to
go away very well satisfied
Mr.. Neat White, we are glad to note,
is out again, but not we'll enough to
resort 10 his former occupation.
The wife of Mr.. GordeD, the record
ing secretary of the Sibsr-key Council.
1O2, Independent Order of st Luke,
has been quite i'll, bat is improving.
The cOok-shop OF Mrs Julia Wilson
between 18th ard 18th streets has been
removed to the former place, near the
store. Patrons take notice.
The Independent Order of st. Luke
will give a grand supper at their hall,
the first Monday night in Frebruary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-05
FROM BALTIMORE.

February 1. 1898
Perhaps the most important thing
to start this letter with would be to call
attention to the prophecy made by the
writer in an issue OF this paper three
or four weeks ago. 1t was predicted
by the writer that Judge NJ C0mas
would be elected by the Maryland Leg
islaJurc to succeed Hon Arthur Pue
German in 1899. We based our pre-
diction on things made apparent TO us
by being able to read between the lines
We studied carefully the sentiment
OF the people, the qualities Of the var
ious candidates, and the personnel OF
the legislative. After our anyelitical
survey, we readily concluded tina,
Judge McComas would eventually be
the successful candidate. Hence we
had no hesitancy in saying who our
next United States Senator viii be.
or course our city would have been
much mere pleased had the lightning
come this way. but we feel that it
could not have found better spot.
Judge McComas is we'll known
throughout the country, and is recon
ized as q very able man
We believe that the city's interest
will be we'll cared for by the new SEN
ator. The other important Offices Co
be looked after are the state Treasurer
ship and two police commissi lners.
There are many candidates for these
places, and it is quite difficult to pre-
dict who will be the successful. But
from what we can see and hear, we are
ed to believe, that. the present state
treasurer, MIR. Shyrock, will succeed
himself. The dominant party has the
appointing power in both cases.
The colored politicians are not doing
much just about now. They seem to
bS laying low" About the only thing
that has happened recently TO ca use
any animation among them was the
appointment of editor Joseph Dorsey,
gineer in the state house, and Malachi
Gibson, ESQ to clerkship: both posi-
ton pays So per diem.
Mr.. Hiram Watty is said to be MAX
ing a quiet fight for piece of the pie, ,
but most of the boys say he is too
we'll known to accomplish anything
His tricks have turned against him, and
brother Watty will have to hustle
nightly il he wishes to get anything
from the state or national adininistra-
ton. He is known as "Jobber," and
no one seems to be willing to take
him up.
Rev w. K. Ainkins, was at one time
an assistant janitor in the Virginia
State House, is now occupying that
position in the Maryland State House
MIR. Ninkins is come what prominent
in politics in his ward and it is thought
that this little funny job was Civ en-
HIM as a reward for his services.
MIR. Menkins, of course. has 90 clean
the spittoons during the discharge of
his duties, and when there's ANY scrub
bling to be done he must be found at his
post. On Sunday he resumes his
ministerial dignity aud expounds the
Gospel 10 his people. Some of his
flock have an idea that brother Men-
kins is engaged in making laws for
them. l wonder what Mr. Menkins
thinks ministe ialdignity is?