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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-16
JOHN l.. DAVIS BURNED.


John l.. Davis. of % Archibald street,
a trc-boss at the Dodge mines, was
severely, but not dangerously. burned
by gas explosion at an early hour
yesterday morning His hands and
face suffered the most, especially his
hands. His neck and arms are also
slightly burned. The flesh on the
hands and fingers is literally one blis-
ter. and his chin, nose, cheeks, and
ears have large Busters on them.
The accident happened in a very pc
culiar manner. Mr. Davis, as is his
regular custom, had covered his terri
tory and thoroughly examined those
parts of the workings which come un-
der his supervision as a fire. e-boss, and
was coming out of the shaft about 5
o'clock. As he was walking along, he
stumbled and in falling the jar put
out the flame of his safety lamp which
was turned down low.
He was, therefore, in darkness.
Thinking he was in a perfectly safe
place, he drew match and lit it.
Instantly he was surrounded by
sheet of flame which caused his in
juries. The presence of the gas at
this point, usually free, is accounted
for by the fact that small pocket
had been formed there during the
night, the air being a little sluggish.
Mr.. Davis managed to work his way
in the dark to the foot and getting a
light, he procured some oil with which
to battle his hands and face to pre-
vent the peeling of the flesh. While
thus employed, a pump-runner came
down the shaft, and seeing the fire.
boss he exclaimed:
Have you heard?"
What" asked Mr. Davis.
why the OXord breaker is Durned,"
said the pump-runner.
Huh, so am l." replied Mr.. Davis.
Shortly afterward he went up the
shaft and went home. Mr.. Davis has
been rather unfortunate in the matter
of accidents of late. 1t is only a short
time since he recovered from an injury
10y which he nearly lost the thumb Of
his right hand.
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DUNMORE.


Miss Lydia Farrar, of Cherry street,
gave a party last night in honor of the
Misses Ford, of West Virginia.
Bishop EthclLcrt Talbot will be at St
Marks church at S o'clock tonight to
confirm a class.
Charles Il. Hilton, who has been visit
has returned home.
ing a new bicycle.
Cards are out announcing the coming
marriage of Thomas Burke and Miss
Mary Leonard of this place.
Mrs. Conroy of PeCkvillc, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Reading, for
the past few weeks, has returned home.
james 5. Gillespie, of Wilkes Barre, is
visiting friends in town.
A number of the young men Of town
intend giving a white duck social in the
near future.
The Traction company has been making
extensive repairs along the Drinker
street line during the week.
No. coliery of the Pennsylvania Coal
company will work next week. GipsN
Grove and No. ] will bo idle.
The illness Of Mrs. james CranSton has
taken a serious turn From peursy it
has turned to pneumonia Her condition
Is critical
The funeral of the late John LouLh-
ney occurred yesterday morning. Inter-
mont was made at the old Catholic cCme-
terry.
Mrs. J. L. Rogers, Of Dundaff who has
been visiting friends i'm town for the past
week has returned home.
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The funeral of the late Joseph Dan
vers was held yesterday afternoon.
Short preliminary services were OBJ
served at his home on Wayne avenue,
at the conclusion of which the remains
were conveyed to the North Main Ave-
nue. Baptist church. The editice was
thronged with friends and relations
many of them coming from dis
tance to pay homage to their departed
friend.
The services were presided over by
Rev. w. G. Watkins, assisted by Rev.
W. T.. Davis, of the Wayne Avenue
Baptist church. The funeral sermon
which was delivered by Mr.. Watkins
was an eloquent effort. In his remarks
the reverend gentleman spoke feeling
Iy of the deceased, and his many COM
mendable traits. Words of cheer and
consolation were also offered the be-
reaved family A quartette composing
Mrs. Lizzie Hughes Brundage, Mrs
Edward Miller. Richard Butland and
BENJAMIN Thomas sang impressively
several beautiful selections.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful and evidenced the high es-
TEEN in which the deceased was held
by his many friends. Those who acted
as pall-bearcrs We're: Giles Clark, Ben
jamin James, p. Clancy, David Wat
kins, George Arscoth and Griffin Pow
ell The quartette were the Hover
bearers. Interment was made in the
family plot at ChinChilla cemetery.
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NITRS OE NEWS

From the family residence yesterday
the funeral Of Esther Neher took place.
and the large attendance Of the
friends of the favorite little one was a
fitting tribute to her memory. Rev.
w. a. Nordt began the services at the
house at o'clock, and at the cOnclu-
sion the remains We're taken to the
Pttston avenue cemetery for inter-
ment. Floral designs We're strewn
about the Casket and later We're laid on
the grave. The pall-bearers We're:
Willie Melvin, Adam Maus, John Reir
and George Publ, and Misses Maude
Stlll and Yetta Rosar We're the flower
carriers.
When Henry Heen, driver of the
Neptune Engine company, was discon-
Meeting the hose from the pipe of the
steamer yesterday at the oxford
breaker fire, he found much-aliye
crab in the pipes, and considering the
fact that the daint! edible withstood
the pressure Of 100 pounds of water Il
is remarkable, and the boys will keep
the crab for a relic. The time made
by the Neptunes to the fire yesterday
Is noteworthy From the time the taga
were sounded until the steamer reached
the scene was twelve minutes. The
Century boys got out i'm good time also.
shortly after G o'clock last night,
Jacob Klein returning from work,
found "a little girl about 3 years of age,
lost ON Pittston avenue. The condi-
ton of the little one was so pitiable
that he took her 10 his home and had
dry, warm clothes put ON her. she
gave her name as Martha Cent?, but
could not tell where her home was.
Nfrer supper MI Klein started out
with the child and after long search
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. W. j. Luce, of South Sumner
avenue. has as her guest, Mrs. A,
Campbell. of Jarrow, England
W. Z. Thayer and his two daughters
the Misses Helen and Grace, of South
Main avenue, are visiting in Washing
tor, y, G.
Miss Myrtle Slvitts, of South Fillmore
avenue, is visiting friends at Bald
Mount.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Sweet, of North
Hyde Parl; avenue, are entertaining
Mrs. Evcline Dunn, of Herrick Centre.
Miss Bertha Wettlngof South Brom-
ley avenue, has returned from visit
in New York city
The Misses Nellie and Beth Evans
and Humphrey Evans, Of North Hyde
Park avenue. have returned from Il
visit i'm Tamaqua
Mrs. Jennie Waye, Of ClarNs sum
nit. is the guest of West Scranton
friends.
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CHILD FATALLY BURNED.

Annie, the four-year- daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John KOkowsky, a
Polish famiyl residing on Lloyd street,
was so badly burned Tuesday that she
died Thursday evening. The child's
mother had occasion to step outside,
leaving the little one i'm the house
alone. In the mothers absence the
little child wandered around the Vicn-
ity of the stove Being attracted by
the fire she at once began playing
with it.
Her clothes were ignited and she
was Immediately enveloped in flames.
Her mother alarmed by her screams,
hastened to her rescue and attempted
to extingllish the flames and was quite
badly burned around the hands in her
attempt.
The child was found to have been
horribly burned about the lower pOr-
tion of her body \ physician was
summoned, but the burns were so
severe that he could do nothing to
stay death which came as a welcome
relief.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-16

The members of General Grant COM
mUndery, knights of Malta, furnished
the large gathering at Hartman's hall
last night with a season of genuine
pleasure. The event Of last evening
was an entertainment and box social,
and every number of the programme
was well received. John T.. Evans was
chairman, and in his Introductory ad-
dress he paid a glowing tribute to the
members of General Grant command
cry.
The first number was a selection by
Fred Jones' monographs Louis Hous-
roth, another favorably known young
man in concert work, followed with
a banjo selection. A pleasing feature
was the singing of the quartette from
the James Connell Lodge of odd Eel
lows; w. a. Lush j. w. Berghauser,
VIII and Albert Hewitt. John Chris
tophel was exceedingly funny in his
up-to-date stump speech, and his witty
Illusions to the impending crisis be-
tween this country and Spain were
warmly applauded.
Thomas Corey played a duett on a
harmonica and an organ in a manner
that scored a hit, and j. Archie Jones,
in his inimitable humorous reciting.
was favorite. especially the rendition
of a medley
The second part of the programme
was the re-appearance of the pre-men-
toned, with the exception of Charles
Webber. the German comedian. At the
conclusions arrangements were made
for box social. and that feature was
a success financially.
The women friends of the members
brought boxes of eatables. and they
were placed on the stand and bid in by
the men, and after the last box was
sold each purchaser found the lady
who donated the box bought by him
and both sat down to lunch.
The contest that has been going on
between the members for the largest
number of new members closed last
night Allen ELS winning the first prize.
He was rewarded with a complete uni
form. John TitleburE came second and
his prize was a new sword and belt
Samuel Watkins won the third prize.
and received a large lodge apron. and
Samuel Andrew Kibler, who was
fourth on the list, received honorable
mention.
In the drawing for the bicycle II. T..
Spencer, of 124 Webster avenue, Dun
more, was the winner.
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MISS BYRON INLERED-

Miss. Belinda Byron, of Birch street
was severely injured i'm the central city
yesterday at the intersection of Lacka-
wanna and Washington avenues. by
her right foot being trampled by a
horse that was driven at a rapid gait.
Miss Byron was crossing Lackawanna
avenue, and when she reached the
middle of the street she was suddenly
alarmed at seeing Il horse at her head
and, before she could get to safety, her
foot was beneath the animals.
She was taken to her home, and much
difficulty was experienced in removing
the shoe from the injured member,
owing to the intense pain and the swol-
len condition Of it. DR.. Behm was
called, and in his examination he found
that Miss ByrOn's foot was badly
bruised, but there is not any disloca-
tiOn of the bones. Who was the driver
of the horse was not learned.
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GERMAN EGG HUNT

The attendance last night i'm the Y.
w. c. a. rooms, at the German egg
hunt, was the largest since the annual
supper, and the Loyalty club treated
their guests to a pleasant form of en-
tertainment. Preceding the hunt a
programme of music and recitations
was given, and Misses Lizzie and Anna
Rcnchler, Lena and Emma Berg
hauser sang several selections, and Liz
Hie HorbaCh, Minnie Hoffner and Grace
Corners, pupils Of Miss Margaret Gibbs,
recited, and following. the announce
ment was made that in various parts
of the building there were eggs, hand
somely cOlored. hidden, and all were
invited to find them. Much pleasure
was derived from the diversion and
after every one had found the treasure
the gathering dispersed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-16
GREEN RIDGE.

The Green Ridge lodge, Independent
order Of odd Fellows. celebrated their
eleventh anniversary Thursday night
and installed their officers at the same
time The exercises were ir charge of
District Deputy Keuster and the in
stalling team of the James COnnell
lodge. This is one of the most flour
ishing lodges in Scranton. j. was in
stitutcd April IA, 1887. The officers who
were installed last evening, were: w.
II. Treverton. noble grand; George i.
Bailey. vice grand; G.. p. Jones, treas
urer: j. NJ. AthertOn, secretary: G.
g. Bessac trustee. After the exercises
were over an elaborate banquet was
spread, the arrangements Tor which
were under the management Of j. II.
Seward.
q. Y. Bellamy, Of Delaware street
left Yesterday for New York city
Mrs. Arndt, Of CapUuse avenue, gave
th!mble tea at her home Yesterday
afternoon.
Charles Pond of Sunset avenue who
has been spending his Easter vacation
at the home of his parents, returned
to LaWrcnCeVille academy Wednesday.
Max Clearwater, of AlOnseY avenue,
lett yesterday for New York city. where
lie will have an operation performed on
his jaw bone. The operation viii be
performed by his brother, who is a
dentist IN New York city.
Bishop Tablet, Of the Episcopal
church. will speak in the Church IF
the Good Shepherd on Sunday evening
at 80 o'clock This wlll be the first
appearance of the bishop in Green
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-16

church tomorrow. In the afternoon at
4 o'clock a large class Of Catechumens
will be confirmed. The Easter service
will be repeated morning and evening
Rev james Walker, of the Archibald,
will occupy the pulpit at the morning
service of the Simpson Methodist
church tomorrow. In the evening a.
V. Bower esq, will preach. \ portion
Of the Easter music will be given at
eaCh service.
Ripple division. No. -. Sons of Tenn
peranCe, will meet in Evans hall on
South Main avenue, this evening at
10 sharp.
1t is rumOred that the Hampton and
Hyde Park mines will work next week,
six eight-hOur days.
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Ing found the parents in their home in

ing found the parents in their home in
kirst court.
Rev. Mr., Hinman, a local preacheT'
Vim iii the pulpit Of the Cedar Ave-
nue. Methodist Episcopal church tomorl
row morning, and the Sunday school
services after, will close the work OF
the day at that church.
The Fourteen Friends will meet tot
night.
Charles Kirst and William Ambrusl
returned last evening from Gouldsbor,
with a load of trout caught by them.
John c, Moran, Henry Coylc, w. j
Nealon and NJ. j. May win leave thiI
morning for Spring brook to spend
few days fishing. 7
William Huester came up from WSf
oming seminary yesterday on his whedI
and win spend Sunday al his hon
He made the trip in one hour and fo
ty-fvc minutes,
Camp SO, Patriotic Order Sons
America, met last night and the COZ
mittee which managed the supl
Thursday evening, made a partial
port, stating the affair was a succe
John Roche, Of Cherry street, is II
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OTHER Y. w. c. A. NOTES

the rooms, tomorrow, Miss Hayes.
STATE secretary of the Young Women's
Christian association, will lead the gos-
pei services, beginning at 345 o'clock,
and during the services Misses Alvira
Smith and Annalie Helm will render
special music.
All of the members of the association
who are to attend the anniversary of
the central city Y. w. c. \. are re-
quested to meet Tuesday evening at
730 o'clock and go i'm a body.
Miss Van Mort, the secretary is seri-
tusly i'll at her home i'm the central
city.
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MINOOKA.

Weather permitting the baseball sea-
son will be formally opened Sunday af-
teruoun between the representative
team Of the town and the MarOons, a
team, recently organized in the upper
portion Of the Twentieth wSrd.
Mrs. II. +. Hanks, Of Lee, 'Pa,, is the
guest Of friends in Greenwood
The Republican primaries viii be held
at the respective polling places this
afternoon,
The Mnooka base bah club members
are requested to meet this evening at
Coyno's hall
II. j. Anderson and j. r.. Jones spent
yesterday angling for trout at Moscow.
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gramme was rendered with much
spirit and highly pleased those present.
Then followed the debate of the pre-
picking question now before the Amcri-
can public: Resolved, THAT the coun-
try will be benefited by war with
Spain"
The Affirmative was represented by
William O'Boyle, Frank Golden and
Milo Gibbons, and the negative by
John Higgins, James Flynn and James
Lynutt.
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The POPULATION OF SCRANTON

Scranton is about 10000 and we would
say a least one half are troubled with
some affection Of the Throat and Lungs,
as those complaints are, according to
statistics, more numerous than others,
We would advise all not to neglect the
opportunity 10 call on their druggist and
get bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs. Price % and soc.
Trial size free. Sold by all druggists,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-16
HAPPENINGS OF
SOUTH SCRANTON
Enjoyable Entertainment and Box Social
Of Knights OF Malta.
FOUR PRIZES WERE AWARDED

They were Given to Men who Secured
tho Largest Number OF New Mem
bers Tor the Commandery--E Egg
Hunt at the Y. W. G. ,A.--Miss Be-
linda Byrou's Foot Badly Crushed.
Funeral of Miss Esther Neher.
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LAST NIGHTS DEBATE.

The first debate following the close
of the Lenten season was held last
evening by the literary circle of Mar
quette Council, Young Mems institute.
Aside from the debate a musical pro-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-16
DAYS D0INGS In
NORTH SCRANTON
Funeral Of Joseph Danvers From His
Late Home on Wayne Avenue.
A LITTLE GIRL FATALLY BURNED

While Playing Around a Stove Her
Clothing Ignited--Debate Between
Members of the Literary Circle OF
Marqustte Council--PrOgram of
Services in Some of the Churches
Tomorrow--Cases that Were Heard
in AIdermen's Courts.
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do than this Compound of
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freely fully Mrs Pinkham Her address Lynn Mass She
fu of
proud Pnkhm Vegetable Compound
troubled
badly the time
MARI the We had
Jersey City, and have been evn
but all Pinkhams advertisement the
and
fne heartily
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LYrLE Henderson St. Jersey N j.
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New 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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Liberty and
Duchess Satins

Magnificent array of new ideas. See
our specials for waists at soc, 75c,
S5c and 90c a yard.
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Special Price 68c

so, >, 80 Pairs 46-inch Fine Wool
Henrietta, silk Finish, Extra
Heavy, and worth all of 65c.
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" 4 Pierce. Penn AVL MARKEI|

NERVOUS TROUBLES, ALL KINDS
~ cured with Animal Extracts. Free book
ellis how. WASHINGTON CHEMICAL CO.,
Washington, ID. &.
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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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Special Price 4OC
Black Dress Goods

VIII be much worn this year. and
If you want to see what is consid-
cred by fashions leaders TO be the
correct thing, come and see our
special display this week.
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Speial Price 63c

No 4, 10 Pairs I5-inch, AU-Wool
Brocades. Richest designs in
superb S5c quality.
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Black Taffeta Silks

Widths 20 to 27 inches. High luster
finish to meet fashions demands.
Nothing but reliable makes in our
stock.
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All the week OF April 18Th, with daily To-
mt matinees, commencing Tuesday.
The Winsome Favorite,
UlLIE AkERSTROM.

and her double company of dramatic
players and vaudeville performers, with
concert orchestra Of soloists i'm the fol-
lowing repertoire: Monday night, ~
Strange Marriage" Tuesday night, "a
Bachelors HouSekeeper;" Wednesday
night Under the city Lights" Thurs
day night, "The Beautiful Slave" Fri
day night, "The Crushed Tragedian;"
Saturday night, "a Waif of London" A
grand spectacular production of Gin
dcrclla" Saturday afternoon. At every
performance ULLlE in her latest nOv-
city dances.
Observation-Disclosures, 10. 20 and so cents;
matinees, 10 cents to all. parts of the
house
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Special Price 45C

No. 3, 90 Pairs silk Finish NIobair
Brocades, An elegant fabric thar
would be cheap at 79c.
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Special Bargains

No, l, 25 Pairs Black Wool Bro
cades. All the latest spring effects.
Actual value, 5SC.
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Special Price 43C

These for this week only:
No. ?, 10 Pairs New Rayadere
stripe Mohairs, As inches wide, and
worth 5SC
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Taffeta Silks

In wealth of new effects, such as
have not been seen before. Special
designs for summer waists and
skirts and a greater variety of
styles and qualities than can he
found in all the other lines in the
city combined. Extra values at
from 75c. to $l.5O "A yard.
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important Annual Event

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

Plaids, checks, stripes and distinct,
exclusive novelties that are not
10 be found elsewhere. Some low
priced, but most medium grade and
better class goods.
Griggs courier., 1898-06-17
Grasshoppers.

+ The Courier received very pleas
ant visit from Geo. R. Merrett, travel
ing freight agent of the Northern
Pacific and w. D. Simpson, ticket
collector of the Nothern Pacific S. S.
Co., last Tuesday afternoon. The
gentlemen were up here in the inter-
est Of the Detroit excursion, which
takes place on the e3d efthis month.
Mr.. Merritt also informs the Courier
that he has been Investigating the
grasshopper scare in various parts of
the state. He says he has been
at New Rockford and that in that
vicinity there are lots OF the regular
Rocky Mountain locust to be found.
The locust laid their eggs in the stubs
bic last fall and they have hatched out
by the millions. They are also
found in other parts of the state and
Mr.. Merritt advises farmers to guard
against the pest as much as possible.
The Northern Pacific is doing all it
can by sending out circulars of in
structions, and the circular will be
sent to anyone by writing to the
Northern Pacific officials at St. Paul.