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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
THE COST OF CONTEST
UP to Date 1t Has Cost the Taxpay-
ers of the County in the Neigh
borhood of Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars.

In another place in todays issue
Hon, John +. Reynolds, in denying a
rumOr to the effect that he intends to
contest Mr.. Timlin's election, says,
among other things, that election con-
tests are distasteful to him. That
they are liable also to grow in
disfaNor among tax payers in general
may be judged from a glance at the
following approximate cost up to date
of the contest now being waged by
w. $. Langstaff, who was defeated for
the office of county treasurer by over
600 votes:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26


blows beneath the belt in common
council last night. 1t was reported
favorably by committee and then
amended to death. At least it was so
thoroughly amended with purely sec
tional ward items that it would he
farce to bring the measure up to the
point of a vote of approval or disap-
proval by the city at large.
When the measure came from COM
mittee it provided for an issue of bonds
to the amount of $3.50, 900; when the
commoners got through with it $211. 400
in amendments had been added The
members did not approve of the amend
ments collectively, but those who did
not refrain from voting said AYE" to
each amendment proposed in order to
secure support for individual amend
ments. When the measure as amend
ed is examined more carefully it is
certain to be restored to nearly it's
original form or relegated to the OBJ
livion which it deserves.
The ordinance came from the iudic-
larry committee with a favorable re-
port. 1t provides for popular vote on
public Improvements to the amount oe
$5S3000 or less, the funds to be pro-
were divided in their opinion as to the
wisdom of amending the ordinance last
| night. 1t passed one reading, when
Messrs. T.. f, Wenzel and Mr.. Grier
moved that further action be deferred
To the next regular meeting. The mo.
ton was lost by a vote of to 49, When
the ordinance passed first reading its
items were as follows:
THE VARIOUS ITEMS.
| For building viaduct on the
south side of LaCkawanna ave
nue.. over the tracks of the
| Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad company.
| and purchasing right of way
| for the same, the sum of...... .SlGI.52G Ol
| For opening Wyoming avenue. 10000 NJ
| For widening West Linden street,
between Ninth street and North
| Main avenue OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 15,ooO ~
For widening Swetland street.
from North Main avenue to
| Evans court ..................... 10000 O0
| For widening sOutheastcrly side
| of Lincoln avenue ten feet ... 1000 No
| For opening Vine street, Farber
court and Irving avenue ...... $1,000 NJ
| For opening Edna avenue to
| West Market street ............. 1000 No
| For system of sewers, section Il,
| ruin ustrlcl ''''.'''''''''.'''',. 49'- II
| For system of sewers, section &,
| fltth district ......,.,.,.....,,,. 1.SIo "
| For system of sewers, Section ID.
Fifth district neutrality-suspicious.. 5,i5S q
for mann sewer in Philo street.
providence road and North
| Nam avenue ........,.,,,.,.,.,,.. li,2p "
for system OF sewers south of
| MulperrN street. ana east OF
Schultz court Observation-Disclosures. $50 q
For system or sewers in Nine
teenth district .,,,..,,.,,......... 1860 Il
FOR system OF sewers in sixth
ward '''''',..''''..'....... lo' d
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26

The teaching staff with which we have
surrounded ours elves is by all odds the
finest in the city. Experts for every in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26

Smoke the Pocono Cigars. 5 cents. =.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26

Sergeant Marcus Mari, of the Eighth
United States regular infantry and son of
Mrs. Maria Mari. of G6 Lehigh street,
Wilkes Barre, died Wednesday of ty-
phoid fever at Huntsville, Ala. This is
the end of a promising career. He made
an excellent record in the fighting in
cuba, was wounded and returned home
on August last ON August 10 he was
married to Miss Bridget Kennedy. of East
End, and at the end Of his twenty days
furlough he reioined his regiment. lie
was taken sick on October % and after
a hard struggle to fight off the insidious
disease he sucCumbed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
Suppose You
Think Matters Over

and then come ask about Our easy
payment system, and wonderfully Tow
figures for spot cash.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
Give Thanks
With Cheerful Heart

And aCCon pany your reioicings on une
of our famous pianos and rich toned
organs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26

Smoke the Popular Punch cigars, 1Oc.
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SJS6,UUu w
The following amendments were
adopted:
NJ. V. Morris For opening
Wayne avenue from Putnam
nam street to Theodore street. 8 900 90
NJ. V. Morris-Opening Church
avenue, Theodore to Jones
street .........................,. 5000 40
Mr.. Coleman--For the purchase
of "A new building for Crystal
Hose company ................... 25,GiO ~
+. +. Wen2el-Sewers, Tenth
ward NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2OOOO 90
Mr.. Reese--Opening Sanderson
avenue to Race street ,,........ l5OOp 90
Mr.. Reese-Opening Edna and
Margaret avenues and Will
Jams street ........................ 10000 90
Mr.. Walker - Opening oxford
street ,............................. 5000 90
Mr., Calpn - Widening Third
street and erecting retaining
wall Observation-Disclosures. HOO 90
Mr.. MOnOhan-New site and
building for Century Hose COM
pany ........,,....,........... 5000 %
Mr. Gilroy-Bridge from Ash
street across Lackawanna
river and right of way .......... 75OOC 90
Mr. Sheridan-Arch culvert, Elm
street, 5000 opening Birch
street, 500; arch culvert, Irv-
ing avenue, $1,000 ...,.......,.... 34OO 20
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sell 400 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26

William G.. Neuffer foreman Of the
book binding department of the RepuOli-
can, died last night after an illness Of
heart trouble of Two days duration. MIR.
Neuffer was 53 years of age. was born
at Stuttgart. Germany, and came to
Scranton thirty years ago. Since then he
was engaged at the Republican office. and
for twenty years was i'm charge of the
book bindery. lie was "a member of the
Zion Lutheran church. His brother,
Charles ID. Neuffer, the Lackawanna ave-
nue. halter, with whom he resided, and
one sister Mrs. William +. Kiesel, sur
Vive him. The funeral arrangements are
yet incomplete.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26
There's Much to
Be Thankful For

i'm the home circle when a really fine
instrument forms one of its chief
charms. Money invested i'm Il piano ol
organ that is good value for the price
paid, is well spent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26

copal church will ohciatc. lntermcnt will
be in Dunmore cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-26

payments to the Barber company In
ten years would be but s175,520. Mr..
Keller said that the Alcatraz proposal
involved an expenditure less than
would be the case under the Barber
proposal for only the first few years.
The city would save over 100000 by
acrenIinR the RArhnr nrnnnsAl
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
WAR is PROBABLE.
The Accident Theory Has Been Entirely
Abandoned at the Capital.


Washington. Feb. ga week ago,
war was regarded as possibility. today
it is regarded as probability. The of
fcials do not attempt to anticipate the
verdict of the board of inquiry. though
it is expected by some to be accident" !"
The undercurrent in congress and the
executive department: believe that hostil.
tiles cannot be much longer avoided.
Even if the Maine incident is concluded
without trouble. the Cuban question will
net down. The country is like dry tinder,
which needs but spark to set it of
Pending the receipt of the final yer.
dict Of the naval board of inquiry, pre-
parations are being pushed throughout
the country. Seaports, naval yards and
gun factories are presenting an activity
not seen since the civil war. Time is
now the most important factor with the
administration.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
COMMITTEES is ENCOURAGED.
The Texans Expressed Themselves Most
FavOrabiy Previous to their
DeDarture,

The Texans Expressed Themselves Most
Favorabiy Previous to their
Departure.
In an interview with Chairman Fulton
of the Boulder Citizens committee this
morning, he expressed himself as very
much encouraged over the prospect of
securing the Texas Chautauqua estab-
lishment at this place. During the busi-
ness interview between the two commit
tees yesterday afternoon. the visitors ex.
pressed themselves asvery much pleased
with Boulder as a possible site tor the
school. In fact they were more impress
ed with Boulder than with any of the
other sites visited by the committee, and
so stated themselves yesterday.
The committee of Texans went south
yesterday afternoon. intending to stop
over for a short time in Denver and in
Colorado Springs, and continuing to
Texas this afternoon. AS soon as the
committee arrives in Texas meeting OF
the directors of the association will be
held and decision will be made. A
final proposition in regard to "a money
and land bonus will then be submitted to
the town chosen, and if an agreemen,
can be reached, the contract will be
closed at once. 1t is expected that the
buildings will be COMPLETED this spring
and the school will be under full swing
this summer.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
L OF, M. Whist club.

The Lady Maccabee Whist club was
organized on Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. John Boeck. A large
number of ladies were present and great
interest was taken In the game. The
next meeting will be held at the home Of
Mrs. A. F. Safely Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock. An election of officers re.
suited as follows:
President-Mrs. Ingersoll.
Vice President-Mrs.D Dubi.
Sec. and Treas.-Mrs. Dopp.
Directors-Mrs. Wagner. Mrs. Berkey
Mrs Vlele, Mrs. Boeck.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
Blanco Could Not Answer.

Havana, Feb. 25-In reply 10 ques.
ton as to whether or not the Maine was
anchored over submarine mine, Cap
tain General B anco stated be could not
answer the question. He was told that
the great excitement now prevailing n
the United States would be calmed by
his statement, but he was still unable to
answer the question.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
HoNEYCoMBED WITH MINES.
Havana Harbor Was Death Trap, Ac-
cording to q secret Spanish Map.

New York. Feb. 25-The Journal states
that through the influence of Speaker
Reed and the vice president, its Wash
ington representative has been permit.
ted to examine a secret Spanish map
marked with the location of submarine
mines in Havana harbor The map was
obtained bv the American government,
and deposited with the secretary of state.
This shows that the Maine was located
directly over one of these spots, desig.
mating mine and it is supposed that the
explosion of this mine caused the Maine
disaster.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
D.Lome Doesn't Like Americans.

Liverpool. Feb. 75-Senor DeLome.
late minister to the United States, arrived
on the steamer Brittanica yesterday and
has been interviewed by the newspaper
reporters. He declares that the Ameri-
can press told nothing but lies concern.
ing him and that the suggestions OF
Spanish treachery in connection with the
Maine disaster were nothing but false.
hoods and calumnies.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
A Businsss Change.

RI
e. A. Douglas. the popular jeweler. has
sold cut his jewelry business TO A. E
Beams of Aspen. and will turn over the
business to the new proprietor within a
few days. This change was rendered
necessary by the i'll health of Mrs. Doug
las. who is seriously affected by the high
altitude. Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas will
leave for the east as soon as the former.
business is entirely closed up. Mr.
Beams, the new owner. returned to Asper
last evening. and on his return next weel
will bring his family with him. He vii
also remove his household fnrniture I.
Boulder and will establish here perma
nently.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
FRANCE LOSES FREEDOM.
Freedom of Speech and Pi ess is no Longer
Allowed

Paris, Feb. 25- Premier Meline's
declaration in the chamber of deputies
yesterday will be followed out. The
new dictatorship realizing its strength
has decided to suppress the freedom of
speech and press. Four papers have
been notified by the government that if
they do not cease their Dreyfuss cam.
paign. they will be prosecuted. Their
correspondents, unless they cease. to
write, will be expelled. Col. Picquart
has been expelled from the army. M.
Labourie, the lawyer who defended Zola
has been expelled from the bar. France
thus continues to progress.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
Detectives Guard the Presiden

Washington, Feb. 25-Four detectives
in plain clothes are guarding the Presi.
dent day and night. This addition to
the White House guard was made nee
essary by the state of excitement exist
ing in the country. The story is denied,
but the presence of the men is observed
by all regular visitors at the White
House.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
Enlisting Men.

Washington. Feb. 2s-The navy de.
partment has given orders tor the un-
limited enlistment of able bodied men
and for additional guns. The orders fqs
the recruiting of seamen is based upon
the naval appropriation bill about to be
reported. authorizing the increase Of ex-
penses for the naval forces.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
5 NEWS.
WAR MAY BE DECLARED.

The Board of Inquiry Do Not Believe An
Accident Sunk the Maine.
New York, Feb. 25-1he Evening
journals war extra makes the following
assertion:
"War may be declared. The board of
enquiry are unanimous in believing that
treachery. not accident, sank the Maine.
Lee cables the state department 1t was
not an accident
These statements are not corroborated.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
A Trust to Deal In Hay.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 25-The Ameri-
can Hay company, Incorporated with a
capital of SI,ooo,oco under the laws of
West Virginia, was formed here today,
The head of the trust is F. w. Life, with
headquarters at Buffalo.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
Senator Proctor Goes to Cuba.

Key West, Feb. 25-Senator Proctor
left for Havana today He denies being
sent on special mission. He states that
have died from starvation, and is going
to verify the statement.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
A Disastrous Fire,

Shreveport, La, Feb. 25- The fines
brick building in town was destroyed BY
fire this morning. The building was oc
cupied by grocery, dry goods and cloth
ing firms. The loss was $!75,ooo
Origin unknown.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
Montgomery Goes to Key West.

Tampa, Feb. 25-The United States
cruiser Montgomery left here today for
Key West, from whence it is stated she
will start for Havana to replace the
Maine.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
Unev.ntful Cabinet Meeting,

Washington, Feb. 25-The cabinet
held protracted meeting today. The
Maine question was informally discussed.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
Tobacco w.rehous. Barss.

Louisville. Feb. as-The four-story
warehouse Of the National Tobacco
company barnedtoday Loss tzoooooo.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
v,scAYA BIDS ADleu.
The Ship Goes Sailing Down the Bay to
the South

the South
New York. Feb. 25-The Spanish
cruiser Viscaya, got under way at I:45
and proceeded down the bay, accompa-
MED by the navy tug boat Nina and the
police patrol. The cruiser turned south
ward after passing Sandy Hook. The
naval officers experienced feeling of
relief when the ship disappeared.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25

70 Caro > CslA IN Ons Day
Take Laxative Dromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
- cure. 3s centA
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
silver Ouoration.

New York. Feb. 25-Silve- is quoted
at s5H todav.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
Spanish Stocks slump.

London. Feb. 25-Spanish securities
slumpel seriously today.
Daily camera., 1898-02-25
WORK CONCLUDED.
The Board of Enquiry Will Finish Its ses
sion at Kew West.

Havana, Feb. 25-The board of en-
quiry has ended its sessions :and will re-
turn to Key West today The session
will be continued there. Only one diver
was at work today. :,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
Making a Presentation.

Here is good story of the col
onel of regiment who was going to
retire. The soldiers, who all liked
him, subscribed together and bought
him beautiful silver jug.
An Old sergeant was appointed TO
make the presentation, and alo to
make long speech, which he was
to learn off by heart.
When the appointed time arrived
the colonel was sitting at table
with some OF the officers.
The sergeant came rolling up TO
the table, with very confused look,
and to the astonishment Of all pres
ent be stammered out:
ale. here's The Jug handing it to
the colonel, who was so dumfouuded
that be stammered out, "0h, is it?'
London Tit Bits.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
WAITING WOMEN.

He went to the war in the morning
The roll of the drums could be heard,
But he paused at the gate with his mother
For kiss and comforting word.
He was full Of the dreams and ambitions
That youth is SO ready to weave,
And proud of the c!ank of his saber
And the chevrons of gold on his sleeve.
He came from the war in the evening
The meadows were sprinkled with snow
The drums and the bugles were silent,
And the steps of the soldiers were slow.
He was wrapped in the flag of his country
When they laid him away in the mold,
With the glittering stars of Captain
Replacing the cheyrons of gold.
With the heroes who sleep on the hillside
He lies with a flag at his head.
But, blind with the years of her weeping,
His mother yet mourns for her dead.
The soldiers who fall in the battle
May feel but moment of pain,
But the women who wait in the home
steads
Must dwell with the ghosts of the slain.
MINNA IRVING.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
Baltimore And Cumberland VaIley Branch

Trains leave Hagerstown for Waynes-
bore, Johannesburg. Shippensburg and In
termediate Stations $50 and II. 10 a. m, and
100 p. M, and leave Shippensburg for
HageTstown and intermediate Stations at
600 m. Leave Cbambersburg for Hag-
erstown at Las and $50 p. m.
Leave Chambersburg tor Shippensburg
and intermediate points 7.15 and HOO a..
m, and 4 80 p. m, and leave Shippensburg
for Chambersburg and Intermediate points
at $50 a. M, and % and S.35 p. m.
Addition II trains leave Baltimore for
Union Bridge and intermediate Stations
at 1911 a. m. and 6.10 p. M, and leave I'm
ion Bridge for Baltimore at 6.05 a. M,
and 1880 p. m. daily, except Sunday.
SUNDAY ONLY.-Leaye Baltimore for
Union Bridge and intermediate Stations
$50 a. IN. and 2.35 p. m, and leave Union
Bridge for Baltimore and Intermediate
Stations at 4.05 p. m.
Trains for Frederick leave BruceVille at
S.3S, 9.35 and 1910 a. m. and 5.3S and $50 p.
m. Trains for Littlestown and fancy
town, leave Brucetown at 9.41 a. m. and
$40 p. m.
Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmittsburg at
500 and 1910 a. m, and 3.3l and 6.34 p. m g,
Leave Emmittsburg for Rocky Ridge at
$50 and 1000 a. m. and 200 and 4.50 p. m.
%Daily. Others daily except Sunday.
+Stop only to land passengers from Bal
timore.
M. HOOD, Pres. ard Gen'l Manager.
b. Fl, GRISWOLD Gen'l. Pass Agent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03

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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
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Alphonce Hemphling, of Summit
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03

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