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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
MR.. COLE EXPLAINS.
Editor of The Tribune.

Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: l have been requested by my
friends to explain why | was unsuccess-
full in securing a position in the Dun
more schools as "a teacher. A current re-
port is that l had no diploma to offer
This report is entirely unfounded, as
offered to the school board, as my credeu-
tial, a Princeton university diploma.
on the other hand member of the
board alleged that the reason my name
was not considered for position was
thai l did not have 8 normal school di-
ploma or a certificate from the Dor-
ough superintendent. | am unable to
vouch for the validity of this reason, be-
cause the board did not inform me that
such diploma OF certificate was neces-
sary until after the appointment of the
teachers and even then certain member
informed me by proxy that a normal
school diploma or superintendent certih-
cate was necessary.
The question has been asked why did
they not inform you prior to the appoint
ment of teachers. To this l would simply
reply that they evidently did not want my
services and IL was an easy way TO evade
personal contact. Itook particular precau-
ton, by way of calling upon certain
members of the beard and asking them
what was necessary to do and / was in
formed "Only send your Princeton di-
ploma and application to the secretary"
and this l did.
That the board did not seek qualifica-
tion is plainly evident from the fact
that several whom the board failed TO
reappoint Were possessed of greater
ability and had better credentials than
those who were appointed in their places.
Further, / have been asked whether or
not all those who were appointed hold
the credentials which ii is alleged is nee
essary. To this l would reply l do not
know
1t is possible that the rule in their case
was suspended by the same prerogative
as that by which the eX-post facto reso-
luton was passed increasing the secre-
tarys salary from $500 to $500.
My opinion has been solicited in re-
gard to the appointments as "A whole.
My opinion is If the appointments were
made with a view to justice, then justice
Is contorted into injustice, for at least
two who were not appointed are the sup
port of fatherless families and further the
unappointed hold the best credentials
the state can oeffr, while others less conf
petent, with poorer credentials and who
did not need such positions were re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
STILL USES SOFT COAL.
Reading Company Will Not Return
to Anthracite.

y report has been going the rounds
of the newspapers to the effect that
the Reading company intended to go
back to anthracite coal for steam
purposes in the locomotives. Officials
of the company say that there is moth
ing in the report. Passenger engines
are using the smaller sizes of anthra-
cite and in some cases it is mixed with
soft coal.
The reason that the company was
compelled to use bituminous coal as
fuel was because of the inability Of
the cOllieries to produce a sufficient
quantity Of the smaller sizes during
the restriction of mining to supply the
motive power. When all the collieries
are in active operation there is usual
ly an abundance of this grade of coal.
As soon as the coal trade will warrant
the starting up of the mines on better
time, it is probable that many of the
locomotives now burning bituminous
will be given buckwheat.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES.

A. V. Bower occupied the pulpit of Elm
Park church.
l.. F. Bower addressed the afternoon
gospel meeting at the Young Mems Chris
tian association rooms.
Rev. Henry Neil, of Flint, Mich,
preached morning and evening in the Sec
ond Presbyterian church.
Rev. James Hughes, of Jackson street,
occupied the pulpit of the Simpson Meth
odst church yesterday at both the rcgu-
lar services.
Licentiate d. C. Thomas addressed the
| congregation of the Sumner Avenue Pres
byterian church yesterday morning at
the regular service.
The evening service at Calvary Re-
formed church was conducted by l.. G.
Frink, who delivered an address on "A
Weekday Christian"
Rev Rowlands, of Lincoln, Neb, occu-
pied the pulpit of the First Welsh Bap-
tist church. on South Main avenue, yes
terday at both services
Colonel Pattie Watkins-Iindsay of the
Volunteers of America. and her husband
sang and spoke at the evening service
at Grace Reformed Episcopal church.
Rev l.. r. Foster, NJ. A., pastor of the
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church, oc-
cupied the pulpit of the Washburn
Street Presbyterian church last evening.
In the absence of the pastor Rev. Eos
I
! Lutheran church was conducted by Rev.
II. l. Higgins. There was ne evening SER
| vice.
Rev. w. +. Gibbons. pastor of the Dun
| more Presbyterian church, occupied the
| pulpit of the Washburn Street Presbyte-
rian church at yesterday mornings reg
| lar service.
Rev. Edwin S. Wallace, late United
Staes consul at Jerusalem, occupied the
| pulpit of the Green Ridge Presbyterian
| church. His evening discourse was in
reference to the Holy Land.
| At the North Main Avenue Baptist
church in the evening the pastor, Rev. W.
! q. Watkins, presented n report of the
| recent Baptist Young PcOrcs union in
! tornational convention at Buffalo.
| Rev. j. Z. Moffatt. pastor of the Wash
| burn Street Presbyterian church.
preached yesterday morning at the Dun
more Presbyterian church and last even-
| ing at the Sumner Avenue Presbyterian
| church.
Rev. John p. Moffat, pastor of the
| Washburn Street Presbyterian church.
| exchanged pulpits in the morning with
| Rev. w. +. Gibbons, of the Dunmorc Pres
| byterian church, and in the evening with
| Rev. l.. r. Foster. NJ. A., of the Sum
| ner Avenue Presbyterian church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25

Duryea is mysti1ed concerning the
probably fatal injuries sustained by
John McGuinness, a well-Known young
man of that place, some time during
Saturday night. He is now lying in
the Pittston hospital at the point of
death.
McGunness is o. years Of age and
the son Of Frank McGuinness with
whom he resided opposite Dilrs liv-
cry stable. He was found lying un-
conscious alongside the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western tracks near
the depot at Lackowanna early yester-
day morning. The discovery was
made by the crew of south bound
train.
Senseless and apparently lifeless the
body was put abroad the train and
taken to Pittston. At the Pittston
hospital it was found that McGuin-
ness skull was fractured.
He regained consciousness for a time
yesterday and said someone unknown
to him hit with a billy while he was
standing on the depot platform. He
said the cause of the assault was un-
known to him.
Persons well acquainted with Nc
Guinness are at a loss to understand
the case. lie was not addicted TO
drink and was of a peaceable disposi-
ton and well-lked.
The hospital officials venture the
opinion that the fracture of the skull
was made by a club or some similar
instrument and not by a fall or by a
train. He certainly was not struck by
the train whose crew found him lying
near the track. The position Of his
body did not indicate that a train had
struck him.
At the hospital last night it was
stated that the chance for the young
mans recovery was almost hopeless
one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
Scenic Line of the World.

The Denver and Rio Grande railroad
offers to tourists in Colorado, Utah and
New Mexico and to the transcontinen-
tai traveller the grandest mountain
scenery in the world. Double daily
train service, with through Pullman
sleepers and tourist cars between Dem
yer, Salt Lake City, Ogden and San
Francisco and Los Angeles. Write to
II. L. Tupper, 1853 Broadway, New
York, for illustrated pamphlets, or to
Denver. Col.
Notice.-A set of six beautiful alber-
type views of Rocky mountain scenery,
on 11x14 paper suitable for framing,
will be mailed upon receipt of fifty
cents (money order), sent to S. X.
Hooper, G.. p. and T. A., Denver, Colo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
OBITUARY.

Once more West Scranton Is called upon
to mourn the loss of one of her oldest
and most respected sons and citizens. AS
sistant Mine Superintendent Thomas W.
Phillips, of 2lS South Main avenue, died
Saturday morning about 1880 o'clock at
the residence. Deceased was ill more or
less seriously since last November and
since the first of the year took no active
part in his Work.
DR.. Allen, the family physician, assist
ed by others, did everything for their pa
tient that medical skill could suggest.
Several operations were performed and
trips taken to different resorts. The only
result was Il mere staving off of the in
evitable. Mr.. Phillips vas thoroughly
aware of the situation but being of a
calm even nature and above all a Chris
tian, he quietly prepared himself for the
end and bore his suiferings Chcerfully.
Most of his thoughts We're towards his
wife and daughter, who were keenly dis
tressed
Mr.. Phillips was almost 20 years of age,
the most of which time he has resided
in West Scranton lie was always in
sympathy with any movement which
tended towards West Scranton's welfare.
lie came here with his parents as a child
and as he grew into manhood, he secured
a position with the Delaware. Lacka-
wanna and Western company and with
the exception of two years spent with the
New York and Susluchanna company as
foreman at Greenwood ana a short time
i'm the shoe Business, he has been almost
continually in that companys employ.
His natural ability and concentration
in his work won him advancement. lie
was foreman at the Manville the Jermyn
and Storrs, In 1890 he assumed the S.
sistant superintendentship under General
Mine Superintendent Benjamin hughes
and retained the position to the present
time. His coursel and advice were al
ways in demand and he was never found
wanting,
For many years Mr. Phillips was con-
nected with the Plymouth Congregati ton
al church and here his quiet force Of
character eXerted n great influence. The
church loses a pillar. The deceased also
took some part in social life and delvcd
somewhat into politics, having been
delegate and committeeman several
times.
a wife who is I'm delicate health owing
the strain Of his long illness, and one
daughter. Miss Margaret, survive him.
One brother, David, and fonr sisters also
survive him. The sisters are Mrs. ID. w.
Lewis, OF Eynon street; Mrs. John Nj. Ed
wards, of South Main avenue, and Mrs
G.. G. Roberts and Mrs ID. l.. John, of
Wilkes-Barre. The funeral announce
ments will be made later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
CITY NOTES.

Cards of thanks, resolutions OF conuo-
ience, obituary poetry and the like VIII
be inserted in The Tribune only when
paid for in advance, at the rate of 10
cents per line.
the board If control will meet in regu'
lar session this evening.
The Vittorio Emanuel ii society VIII
hold its ninth annual picnic at Harmony
garden this afternoon and evening.
Fourteen carloads of people ATTENDED
the Pine Brook Accidental Fund associa-
tion's excursion to Farview on Saturday.
Frank Baufer, who was injured On the
railroad at AVG ca Friday, died Saturday
morning in the Pittston hospital lie was
"a years of age and unmarried.
While handling a dynamite cartridge
which he found in vacant house Hubert
Collins, 10 years old, of Emmett street
lost three fingers from his right hand by
the explosion of the cartridge
Last weeks Scrarton bank exchanges
were as follows: July IS, $l52 753. .G1; July
Ia, $l34.572 46; July 90. SlG3 30790; July Fl,
Sl46 4l5.59 July %, iie2l2 Sc: July %, Sl22 =
O34.S5 total SS65, ,296.77. The clearing for
the corresponding week of 1897, were S9I6,-
1922.
Twenty days in Jail was Mayor Bailey's
decision Saturday morning in the case
of John Hamil, of Moscow who was
charged with drunkenness. On a similar
charge, Annie Gallagher, a regular DO
lice patron, was sentenced to thirty DAYS,
The same was meted out to Thomas Car
roll and, Frank Backus, who were arrest
ed for fighting on Ninth street and to
John Fadden against whom appeared the
charge of drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
DIED.

BURKE.-In Scranton. July 20. 1898. at
lao a. m, John Burke, aged 8 years, at
the home OF his parents, Mr., and Mrs.
NJ j. Burke, of Park Place. The flu
neral will take place at 2,30 p. IN. Bu-
lie cemetery.
HORN.-ln Scranton, July %, 1895, Katie,
infant daugter of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Horn, OF 202 Ham court aged months
Funeral will be held Monday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Interment will be made in
khe Cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25

tained This is an evidence that ability
is not wanted and is unjust.
If the appointments were made for po-
litcal purposes, the results politically will
be bad for enough have not been dis
charged to suit the boards constituency
and too many to suit the opposing party
IL the appointments were made thus be-
cause the board lacked intelligence, the
ballot of last election was of no avail
as It is possible to find men of infra in
telligence almost anywhere.
G. Grenvile Cole.
Dunmore, July %, 1885,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
ELECTRIC FANS FOR HOSPITAL.
Presented to Lackawanna Institution
by Charitable People.

Several electric fans, than which no
gifts are more preferable this weather.
have been given to the Lackawanna
hospital. The power to run them has
been furnished gratis by the Scranton
Illuminating, Heat and Power COM
pany.
The fans were presented by the fol-
lowing: Mrs. William 7. Smith, one;
Mr.. II. Smith German, one; Hunt &,
Connell Co., one; Franklin Howell, two,
and L. b. Sturges, two.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25

alize their possibilities. II we would
wisely make the most of self we must
find iself and profit by the good in Il.
Too much of our lives drift and are
wasted, useless to ourselves and to the
world.
NIAGARA MASTERED.
Niagara for centuries poured itself
away in an endless useless flood, tur-
bulent. seething and resistless IN its
awe-inspiring strength. But 1t was
wasted, however. Its greatness over
awed everyone to such an extent that
no serious thought of harnessing IL
and making it useful was hardly
dreamed Of until very recently. Now
n simple process, but developed by care
ful study and reasoning, has controlled
and made commercially useful just a
little corner of this great flood. a life
seemingly useless or wasted beyond
apparent possibility of control may be
so studied that it may be guided into
channels of endless possibilities.
There is an emnence--Lookout
Mountain-from which ones vision may
extend over many battlefelds and into
seven states. There is an eminence in
our own beings from the summit Of
which we may look into and over and
grasp the situations of the battlefieds
of our hearts and souls. The view, too
will show us how we may best direct
them. With such an advantage why
should we suffer and cheat the world
of the benefits to which it is entitled
by allowing God-given qualities of in
estimable value to go to waste"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
HELD UNDER SUSPICION.
Two Prisoners Suspected of Theft
were Fined for Drunkenness.

John O'BOyle and Thomas Dougher-
ty, who were arrested under suspicious
circumstances by the police Friday
night and held pending inquiry, were
given a hearing in police court yester-
day morning They had been taken
into custody while trying to sell q
small silver sugar bowl which, 1t was
thought. might have been stolen.
No information was obtained tend
ing to show that the prisoners were
guilty of theft. They were fined 50
each for drunkenness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
SCRANTON CHURCH
AND ARMY CANTEEN
PENN AVENUE BAPTIsTs PETI-
TIoN PRESIDENT M'KINLE..

Asks Him to Use Extent of His Au-
thority as Commander-in-Ch Chief
and Forbid Sale of Intoxicants
Within Army Lines-Rev. r. F. Y.
Pierce, Who Spent Day at Chick
amauga, Yesterday Read Petition
Which His Congregation Unani-
mously Approved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
Through Sleeping Cars.

and day coaches, New York to Chicago,
on Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern train No. 5. and train No. 7. Low
est rates, superb dining car service,
fast time. elegant equipment. :"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
FOUND DYING BY
RAILROAD MEN
JOHN M'GUINNEss NOW IN THE
PITTsToN HOSPITAL.

He Resided in Duryea and Was
Found With His Skull Fractured
and Lying Near the D., L g. w.
Tracks at Accommodating
Period of Consciousness He Says
Some Unknown Person Hit Him
With a Billy-Hospital Physicians
Say His Chance to Recover is
Slight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
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. The Tribune will not be held re-
sponsib.e for opinions here expressed.I
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
Cream Pitcher,

goood china, large enough to hold a
pint; all fired in decorations was 19c,
to move them quickly, they're .... 100
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
Tea Cup and Saucer,

Scalloped top, Austrian china, deco
rated and gold stippled, sold for 24c;
1t will change places for .......... 10c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25

The lamp department can help you
in deciding upon a gift, one pleasing to
style, has squat shape frame, lift out
front, 1O-inch globe, neatly decorated,
Tor Observation-Disclosures. ...S37i
You are entitled to a chance on the
Ben Tur Bicycle with every &c pur-
chase, even at these prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
7 0iIet
Set
Bargains

might interest you; eleven left from
a largo stock; in handling were slight
ly Clipped but not hurt. This one has
filled in decoration of colors, newest
shape, full gold stripe; they were $49S,
little chips change the price to ....s2.49
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
English Tea Pots

that will stand fire, dark colors with
pretty decorations of flowers and gold I;
littleness of price mere incident,
that's why we print their story -. 29c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25

The Wilkes Barre Record can be had
IN Scranton at the ne rs stands OF M
Meinhart. 119 Wyoming avenuei Mac,
Sckawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-25
Tea Set

Of plain, white American china, Sc
pieces, ought to be more, but
tHey re .'................. ..S2.24
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-04

"angels" on their devourng "mis-
sion" to Mr.. Davies. He also in
manly words replete with solid adj
vice endorsed the Club, and 10 fur
Their proof OF his interest in it, as
life member with Mr.. Davies and
others, announced his intention of
donating $3.50 towards fund of
$4,000 for the foundation OF Lib
rary Fund, the amount to be paid
conditionally to the other $3.50 be-
ing subscribed. He had no doubt
this could be accomplished by the
members Of the Club among their
friends. His remarks we're warmly
applauded.
In addition to the orchestra the
following gentlemen won the most
cordial recognition for their songs
which were heartily encored: Messrs:
j. II. Widman, Rev. V. H. Kitcat,
A. st M. Macintosh, w. Thompson
and John @. Brown, while Mr.. r. j.
Fem and r. N. Mossman delighted
their audience with their readings.
Capt, Berger who came in at the
nick OF time finished the program
with some rafting marches and
after complimentary votes of thanks
had been exchanged between Mr.
Theo. II. Davies and President Gear,
many OF the guests departed while
others remained to play billiards,
pool and cards, or engaged in merry
conversation over Churchwarden
pipes and cigars.
1t was found that the hall was
most admirably adapted acoustic
ally four entertainments.
The Easter entertainment will be
given on April 10th and the pro-
ceeds probably devoted to the
Library Fund.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-04
A Change.

Mr.. p. T. Ryan, the affsble man
ager OF the Anchor Saloon, has re-
signed his position to the regret of
the proprietors Of the popular hos
telry.
Mr.. Ryan is "gem" in the saloon
business, and his genial appe arance
will be greatly missed by the pat
rons OF the "Anchor."
Lovoioy & Co., the proprietors
have secured the services OF Charles
Andrews who, with VIM. Carlisle one
OF the best "boys" will attend in the
future to the wants of the patrons
OF the Anchor.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-04
President Dole Writes.

The S. f. Examiner claims that
President Dole scat the following
lettor to the S, f. Call:
Dear Sir My attention has been
called to two editorial articles, pub.
lishsd in your issues Of February
9th and 10th, and entitled "Is 1t
Dols's Hands" and "The Japanese
Race" which, by inuondo and in
direction, announce to the public
that an agreement has bssn entered
into between tho United States,
Japan and the Hawaiian Govern
ment, by which the japanese Gov
ernmsnt has withdrawn its OPP
position to tho annexation Of Hawaii
in consideration Of the extension of
the privilege of naturalization in
the United States TO the Japanese,
These articles also suggest that the
negotiation of this scheme was the
objsct OF my visit to Washington.
l wish to say that there 10 no
foundation OF fact in tho propesi-
ton which these editorials an
nounce, or in any part OF it,
(Signed) s. B. Dole.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-04
French Wit From the Courier DIES
Etats- Unis."

French Wit From the "Courrier DIES
Etats-Unis."
A conductor OF a railroad train
had lost his wife, and at the hour
fixed for the funeral, the superin-
tendent found him still at his post.
"How is thisl You are not at your
wife's funeral?"
"Nol Sir; business first, pleasure
afterwards"
Little Tots, after gazing at an in
FAINT sucking at the breast of his
nurse, plucked at his mothers sleeve
and said: "Oh Look, mama, there's
a baby eating his nurse"
Good husbands say, we haven't
seen you at the club for the last
fortnight, what's up?"
"No, l am stopping at homo just
now"
"Ah, trulyp
Eyes, my wife is staying with her
parents"
Our children-Little Johnnie was
crying as hard as he could cry.
The mother-"Johnnie, are you
not ashamed to cry like that2"
Johnnie Qively enough in spite Of
his tears)-"How's that2 Do you
know then of better way to make
more noise?"
Maxim OF philosopher-"There
is one thing that will always prevent
me from marrying. 1t is that one is
never sure OF becoming widower.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-04
For the kindergarten.

A most admirable entertainment
was given at the Y. M, @. A. last
evening in aid OF the funds of the
Free Foreign kindergarten, and the
excellent manner in which the pro-
gram was rendered throughout fully
justified the large attendance which
would have been greater had the
weather been more moderate in its
conduct.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-03-04
The Planters Mon thly.

The Planters Monthly is an UNI
usually bright and valuable number
this month. Exception might be
taken to one or two rather mac
curate statements in the article "Ha
waiian Labor System, and Annex
ation," but let it go as it is for The
INDEPENDENT does not reach the same
clientele.