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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-16
FOREST CITY.

Mrs, Rose Ebdon, wife of Champ Eb-
don, of Delaware street, died Thurs
day morning at ll.3O o'clock, aged thir-
ty-tWO years Last Monday an opera
tion was performed upon Mrs.
Ebdon, but il proved unsucccss-
ful and her friends realized that
she could not survive, she was Al
member of the First Presbyterian
church and an active worker therein
The funeral services will be held in
the Presbyterian church Saturday af-
ternoon at two o'clock and interment
will be in the Hillside cemetery. De-
ceased leaves besides her husband
three children to mourn her loss, Eliz-
abeth c., Pearl B. and Edna /. and also
her mother five brothers and two sis
ters, who live i'm England.
George w. Cramer, of Tompkinsvllle,
Lackawanna county, has been in town
looking after the Warren real estate
business for a day or two.
The report current that Reuben Will
liams, formerly Of this place, had died
in Philadelphia hospital after re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-16

ambulator He was presented by his
better half with young daughter yes"
terday.
The Wesleyan Glee and Mandolin
club will give a concert in the West
Side NJ. T.. church on Jan. 3.
The West Side Wheelmen enjoyed
one Of their famous smokers last even
ing. Sorry we had to be numbered
with the absent.
William Campbell, a driver for Hat
fields laundry, had a thrilling expert
ence yesterday when the horse he was
driving took the bi, in his mouth, and
was not stopped until the animal had
gone the distance of mile on our
Main avenue. Campbell stuck to the
reins and zig-zacgcd his way through
other vehicles AMI came out of the
ordeal with only ii broken harness.
There was runor in the city yes
terday that the boiler plant at No. 10
shaft Of tn" Pennsylvania Coal COM
pany had blown uo, but on lnvestiga-
tOn II was aSCertained that the boilers
had simply blown off steam for the
purpose of cleaning them, and making
some necessary lcp2irs. In Conse-
quenC Nos, 9, 10 and the LeadVilla
shafts We're idle for the day.
a special meeting of the school board
was held last evening at the office Of
Attorney Donnelly for the purpose Of
taking action against the decision of
the county commissioners in regard to
the abatement of taxes. Through their
attorney they decided that the commits
siOners had no power to issue the order
they did and that an abatement could
only be allowed with the consent of
the school board.
The railroad employees of the Lehgh
Valley road received their monthly pay
yesterday and this increased the num-
Der of Christmas shoppers.
The Newton Coal company will pay
their employees today. and the Pennsyl-
Vania Coal company the Butler, old
Forge and Clear Spring will do like
wise tomorrow.
The Wesleyan Glee club will give one
of their delightful concerts at the West
Side Methodist Episcopal church ON the
evening of Jan 3,
The Bechtold hotel yesterday received
a consignment of imported beer direct
| from WerZburg. Germany. 1t is out of
! sight
When rogues fall out" then the mil
| lenium is at hand. and thus it is i'm this
| city, for yesterday the Constables were
| arresting each other. The combination
/ that was formed to defeat Controller
| Lloyd at the late election has SEEM
| inGly ended i'm "a row,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-16
PECKVILLE.

Mrs. Anna Kroft. of Mcridale, y. Y,
is visiting her parents. Mr ana Mrs
II. T.. Barnes.
T. y. Spangenburg has announced
himself as candidate for councilman
for the First ward. Blakcly.
Leo. the little son of Mr. and Mrs. j.
p. Hollistcr. is quite i'll.
Miss Ida Thomas is visiting relatives
at HOneSlale
X. II. Barnes, after spending few
days with his parents. Mr.. ana Mrs. II.
+. Barnes, returned to New York yes
terday.
The Peckvillr Cyclone band rendered
a serenade tu Mr. ANA Mrs. Morton
HarlOe, at the parsonage. "Wednesday
evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harloe left to-
day on the II 40 Delaware ana Hudson
train on their wedding tour. They go
direct from here To Philadelphia,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-16

Finally the correspondent suggested
Ihat the adniirals staff officers might
recall something OF value as a histor-
iCal utteranCe The idea was at once
acted upon By the admiral, and he told
his orderly to call the officers. They
presented themselves, two young ilaE
licutonunts, who have. the most pro-
found admiration tor their command
er that can be imagined.
MI Scott, can YOU think Of any
thing ] said during the iighting?' said
Admiral Dewey. addressing the junior
officer. John wants a story, and I'd
like to help him out I don't remem-
bcr saying anything worth repeating,
do you?"
II hope you win excuse me from
repeating it. sir" said the young otii-
Ger. faint twinkle showing in his eyes.
Go on. MIR. Scott responded Admiral
Dewey. "If'yuu can give John story
| will thank you for it
"Weu sir, do you remember. when va
were turning the second time ON the
figure you noticed that the Baltimore
was going further away than she had
been ordered"
Yes, | remember that very well,' re-
piled Admiral Dewey.
"Wcl, sir, do you remember Whas
You said as soon as you noted the pos
itiou of the Baltimore?'
No. | have forgotten everything
about that except ordering signal OF
some did to be displayed for the Bait
imorc. What did | say
You said: What is the matter with
the blankety blank man? Is the blank
ed blank a banked coward? Tell tha
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-16

Shohola Glen on the Erie will be inter-
ested in knowing ii was sold by the
sheriff of Pike county yesterday on a
debt of $16,5 500
Albert EstabrOOk, who has passed the
preliminary examination of Williamson
School of Trades ana Arts, Philadel-
phia, will enter the institute Febru-
AIRY IA.
4 team belonging to William Has
brook of Clifford. ran away yesterday
and smashed plate glass window Of
the Duggan building on South Main
street.
The Trinity church choir ana on
chestra had a rehearsal last evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-16
CARBONDALE.
HOLIDAY TRADE.
1t Is Getting Lively and Promises to
Be Livelier Next Week.

For the past three days there has
been a marked increase i'm the holiday
trade and the stores have taken on
their brightest Christmas attire. In
variety and brillianCy this years stock
outshines anything ever brought into
the city. The purchases of the busi-
ness men indicate the utmost conf
dence in the trade.
There will be another grand window
dressing today preparatory to the rush
of next week. 1t would be difficult to
particularize ON the many handsome
windows already dressed Suffice il to
say that where special efforts have
been made beautiful results have been
obtained. Main street and Salem ave-
nue. present dazzling appearances.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-16
GRAND ARMY OFFICERS.

The local post elected the following
officers Wednesday evening: Past COM
mander, $. f., Lingfelter; :. V. c.,
Conner Davis; q. V. c., A. FiltOn; chap
lain. John jennings O. D., Robert Mo
Hale; O. c., Milo Felts; Q. NJ, Alva
Daley; surgeon, John Kelly; delegates
To the department enCampment. Jacob
Eitel, w. h. Chase; alternates, John
Kelly and A. Daley: trustee, Edward
Inch; park committee. Josiah Wander
mark. \. w. Daley and j. NJ. Alex
ander.
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TAYLOR NEWS.
A Scheme to Reorganize the Price
Library-Coming Ratfie-Personal
Notes

An effort is being made by the young
men of this place to rcorganiZe the
Price Library association. \ meetin"
To that effect was held last evening in
the library hall. Quile delegation
was present and the most encouraging
reports resulted.
Anthony Schultheis, the pupulun
dairyman, attended "A reception ten
dered Private Thomas A. Weaver, of
scranton, previous to his departure to
camp.
Mr.. and Mrs George Taylor, of
Scranton. who have been visiting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard j.
Davis, of North Taylor. have returned
home.
The Taylor Water company have al
most completed their work in the bor-
Gugh of laying the water pipes.
The LaCkaNanna township school
board met in regular session at No. |
school, Minooka, on Wednesday after
noon.
The benefit rattle viii be hello at the
hotel OF James Davis, Of Main street.
Dec II New Years owe, for the pur-
pose of raising funds To buy piano
for James Dornin who is blind, The
above gentleman is an excellent nusi-
ciar and ii is hoped that the public
will patrOniZe this worthy cause. Tick
cts are only - cents.
Matthew Hazlatun, an I'D ana re-
spected resident of Main street, was
painfully injured on entering his resi-
dence on Monday evening. The walk
in front of his home was covered with
snow from the recent storm, making
the walk slippery. which caused him
To break his arm.
The young child of Mr, and Mrs
William Leightner, of tie Pyne, died
yesterday afternoon. II will he buried
tomorrow afternoon At go o'clock
Services will be held AT the house and
intermcnt will be made in the Forest
Home cemetery.
The archibald colliery was idle yes,
! terday owing to want of orders.
! Mrs. Edward Davis, of Middle street
was the guest of relatives i'm Pittstor
! on Tuesday
Rev. Father Mofiitt is receiving many
| congratulations from his friends on hi,
new appointment
Miss Ellen Evans, of Hyde Park, wa,
| the guest Of relatives i'm this place yes,
| terday
Mr.. &. Paterson, of MCosic, was tn,
guest of friends i'm this place Yesterday
The Price Library association direc
| tors viii meet this evening i'm theii
| rooms.
!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-16
FIREMAN'S RELIEF MEET.

At the meeting of the Fireman's Re
lief association, Treasurer Thomas T..
Campbell filed his bond, which was ac-
Cepted. He reported a sum of S595.39
i'm the treasury, which is a good show
ing. The trustees We're instructed to
apply for a charter for the Organiza-
tion, which is now in very hourishng
condition. and the members are taking
an active interest i'm its doings. The
bylaws committee was instructed to
order printed two hundred copies of
the laws. and to have the work done as
soon as possible. Several other topics
of minor importance were discussed,
but no other definite business done
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-16

Chamberlan's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrohoea Remedy can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe
TO take, Sold by all druggists. Mat
thews Bros, wholesale and retail
agents. 90
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26
aROUT PEOPLE.

Treasurer Neely has been i'll for several
days.
Mrs. J. w. O'Neal, of Rock Hill, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. c. NJ. kuy-
kendall, of Yorkville.
Mrs. B. H. Grier and her three chill
dren, left Yorkville on Thursday for a
two weeks visit to Due West.
]. B. Bell, Esq, Of Gaffney, was in
Yorkvile for few hours on Thursday,
returning on the afternoon train.
Rev. w. G. Neville, Of Yorkville, has
been assisting Rev. Alexander Sprunt in
the conduct of protracted meeting at
Rock Hill this week.
Sheriff Logan and Deputy Harshaw are
securing the county, hunting up the grand
and petit jurors who have been drawn to
serve at the approaching term of the cir
cult court.
AR. Presbyterian Mr.. Jno. j. Smith,
of Glover, ran down last week from
Greenville to Due West. Mr.. Smith is
on the United States jury which was to
have been in session at Greenville last
week, but was postponed, so Mr.. Smith
ran down to see friends here. This was
his first visit to Due West, and he gives
his impressions of the place in this weeks
PRESBYTERIAN. Mr.. Smith is the father OF
Mrs. T.. w. Pressly. Mr.. Smith has
flowing beard, is full of fun and genial
gentleman. We were glad to have him
i'm Due West.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26
PRISONERS IN JAIL.

The following prisoners-all colored-
are in jail awaiting trial at the approach
ing term of the court of general sessions,
on the charges mentioned:
Dennis Feemster, arson Joe Williams,
arson; Lucius Steele, grand larceny /;
Charlie Bloodway, assault and battery
with intent to kill /; Sam Bomar, assault
and battery with intent to kill Gibson
Richards, arson; Alexander Lee, grand
larceny; Jim Benson, grand larceny |;
John Ooley, grand larceny; Jim Garri-
son, housebreaking Thomas Mcclure,
housebreaking; John Coleman, selling
liquor; Monroe Rawlinson, burglary and
larceny; Bud Apostle, assault and bat
terry with intent to kill Jerry Rankin,
rape; Hamp Mobley, assault and battery
with intent to kill; Will Hide, assault
and battery with intent to kill; Sheriff
Mcconnell, larceny in the night time (;
Butler Robbins, murder; Green McClu-
ny, assault and battery with intent to kill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26
FOCAL AFFAIRS.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

II. B. McClain-Talks to you about Mas
ury's paint, for which he is the agent.
Ifyou prefer white lead, he has several
brands, and can supply you with oils
and varnshes of the best quality and
brushes of every description and at all
prices.
The Rock Hill Buggy company-Pub.
fishes some information with regard
to the "Best Yet" springs, which are
used on the buggies Of their manIfac'
ture.
Grist Cousins-Can sell you the very
best cold pressed castor oil at TO cents
quart. Salts at cents a pound, ALI
cocks porous plasters at 10 cents, TUFTS
Pills at Is cents box, large size S. S. S.
at Sl.3O, compound cathartic pills al
10 pills for nickle. They also have
Lydia Pinkham's vegetable compound.
Fellows hypophosphites, Ayers and
Hoods sarsaparilla and wizard oil, all
at lower prices than heretofore prevail
ing. They also have Spanish root soap,
and claim that it is the best on the mar
ket.
Drs. Lindsay and Carothers, Practicing
Physicians-Tell you where they may
be found and be communicated with
either day or night by telephone.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26
THE SPANISH FL0TILLA.

4 great deal of interest centres in the
Spanish hotila which left Cadiz some
ten days or two weeks ago, and which
has since been at the Canary islands.
When the ilotilla left Cadiz, there was
not a little excitement in this country,
and the excitement increased until the
Spanish government gave out that the
torpedo fleet was to stop at the Canary
islands. In the meantime there was talk
to the effect that the United States war
vessels would intercept the tlotilla before
it arrived at Havana, and had it contin-
ued on it's way, the result really might
have been serious.
But still the tlotilla is an object Of con-
Germ in the United States and also in
Cuba. 1t was reported few days ago
that Mckinley had notified the Spanish
government that if the ilotilla left the
Canaries he would undertake to see that
it would not get to Cuba. When this re-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26

port reached Havana it occasioned much
feeling among the Spaniards, and on ac-
count of the public sentiment it was given
out that Blanco, Admiral Monterola and
Captain Eulate had notified the home
government of determination to resign
unless the fleet was forthcoming at once.
This development was Immediately fol-
lowed by inspired publications to the
effect that the fleet was being detained
by all accident to the machinery Of one
Of the boats.
The Canary Islands are about 700 miles
nearer to Havana than is Cadiz, and for
that reason, of course, are at more fa-
vorable location for hostile Spanish fleet
in the event of an emergency. That the
stationing of the fleet here is significant
of the war activity in the United States |;
but what the result is going to be is mat
ter of future development.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26

- The daily papers Of Wednesday morn
ing contain fuller particulars of the con-
ference of leaders referred to in the dis
patch of Tuesday afternoon to THE
ENQUIRER. 1t was a meeting Of the
cabinet devoted almost exclusively to
the consideration Of the Spanish situa-
ton. After the meeting, Secretary Long
authorized the statement that the report
of the Maine court of inquiry would
reach Washington on Thursday or Fri
day; but that it would not be transmitted
to congress until next Monday or Tues
day, when it would be accompanied by a
message from the president. Secretary
Long and other members Of the cabinet
are reported to have discussed the matter
on the assumption that the report would
find that the explosion was external; but
they did not so state. The information
outlined comes through the Associated
Press, and the Columbia State believes
that the statement was ''inspired" by the
administration with view to preparing
the public mind in advance.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26

the children is how to hold their knife
and fork the right way and to make
proper use of them. They would rather
use their fingers. Queen Elizabeth, be-
lieve, has the honor of introducing knives
and forks but she used her fingers at the
table too. do not suppose it is a sin to
use our fingers. 1 would be glad if some
one would tell me why it is considered
bad table manners to put the knife in the
mouth. Is it the danger of cutting the
mouth or tongue, or does it show greedi-
ness? Forks had only two prongs at
first; now they have four, and look like
split spoon. I don't see why one prong,
or common shoemaker's awl would not
answer the purpose of putting bite of
meat or bread into the mouth. Silver
forks were first made in 1874"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26

order to fix bayonets. pulled my bayo-
net from the scabbard; but somehow it
was not nearly 50 easy as it used to be on
dress parade. I looked over to see if any
of the other boys had noticed that had
missed getting the bayonet on the barrel
first time but they had not noticed it.
Sume of their bayonets were wobbly
also"
The veteran then went on to explain
how his company was held in reserve |;
hut at the same time how it was under
fire. 1t was first fired on by mistake
by Mississippi regiment, and the late
James Mason was wounded before the
mistake was corrected. Then afterward
it WAS shelled by a battery of the enemy's
artillery, and he gave an amusing account
of how the boys ran to cover when they
were ordered to take advantage Of the
ground. at is funny now," he conclu-
ded "but there was no fun in it then"
Another veteran, talking somewhat
along the same line, made remark like
this, which is no doubt pretty nearly cor
rect "You don't hear much talk Of vol
unteering now. In fact large majority
of even the younger people say they do
not want to go. But if war is declared,
you will see state of affairs the like of
which you have never dreamed before in
your life. The excitement will be in
tense, and the number of volunteers will
be ten times more than the government
will want. That is the way it will be at
first. How it will he later, Of course, will
depend upon developments; but let US
hope that the whole thing will be settled
in the shortest time possible"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26
ROCK HILL HAPPENINGS.
DR.. Frank Strait Critically Ill-Admiral
Sicard Passed Through Thursday-New

DIR. Frank Strait Critically ul-Admiral
Sicard Passed Through Thursday-New
Machinery For the Foundry.
Correspondence Of the Yorkville Enquirer.
Rock HILL, March 25.-Rear Admiral
Montgomery Sicard passed through here
yesterday morning at $50 en- route to
Washington. He has just been relieved
from the command of the North Atlantic
squadron on account Of his health.
An expensive gear cutting machine,
recently ordered by the Enterprise Foun-
dry and Machine shop, has arrived. 1t is
said to he the only thing of the kind in
the south.
DR.. j. F. Strait is critically i'll with a
stomach trouble, and thinks it unlikely
that he will recover. Congressman L. j.
Strait, his brother, has been telegraphed
for and is expected to arrive from Wash
ington today.
The Rock Hill Athletic association has
gotten the sanction of the League Of
American Wheelmen for the races to
be held on May IS. Quite number OF
the riders who are to be at the Charlotte
races Oh May 20, are expected to be here.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26

The following from the Charleston
Post, the best afternoon paper that has
ever been printed in the state, is appre-
ciated in this office as being highly COM
plimentary:
THE YoRKv1LLE ENQUIRER has dis
played an enterprise many steps in ad-
vance of it's contemporaries of the coun-
try press. The ENQUIRER, in its semi
weekly issues, is printing special dis
patches giving synopsis OF the latest
news of the complications with Spain.
This is a new departure for the country
newspaper, and it is an innovation for
which THE ENQUIRER deserves high
commentator and appreciation by its
readers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-03-26
1T is NOT MUCH FUNNY.

There are some Of the younger chaps
who think that war is a great thing, and
that "A battle is a kind of picnic, preg-
nant for opportunities Of securing glory
and renown. But it is not often that you
hear an old Confederate talk that way.
AS a rule, when you ask one of them how
he felt in battle, if he is right frank with
you, he will tell you he was scared.
In conversation the reporter had with
an old Confederate the other day, nat
urally it was not very long until the
Cuban situation was suggested. The Con-
fcderate is a man well-known in this
county, and he has the reputation of hav-
ing not only done his duty in the war ;
but of continuing To do it since. And
most people, too, look upon him as a man
who does not know what fear is. He
said:
"I hope there will be no war; but if
there is, think what old Hampton said
is about right. Hampton is wonder
fully level headed old fellow l tell you.
I don't think it is my business to mix in
this thing if 1 can help it, and besides, l
have had enough.
"Now to tell you the truth, did not
have much hankering after going to the
last war; but you see we all felt like we
had to, and that is the only thing that is
going to get NE into another.
"But I'll tell you, young friend, there
is no fun in it. I'll never forget my first
experience in action. Things went along
pretty well until First Manassas. That
was our first fight. We did not have to
fight much there, it is true; but we were
under fire for quite a while, and the silua-
ton was interesting.
"We all knew just where we were 60
ing, and when Captain Seabrook gave the
command to halt, l commenced feeling
like l would rather be somewhere else.
Then the command was to 'unsling KNAPP
sacks 1 didn't say anything, of course !;
but there was kind Of feeling about my
knees that was not at all comfortable. l
was bound to feel that some of those fel-
lows who had just thrown their KNAPP
sacks down in Il big pile, would not need
them again; and it occurred to me that
that might be the last use would have
for mine. Next there was an order for
the detail of two men to guard the bag
gage. I hoped would be one of them /;
but I was not. After that there was an