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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
DETECTIVE EARRINGS OPINION
Does Not Believe the Monaghan
Woman Is an Accomplice.

Herman Barring, of Wilkes Barre. of
the firm of Earring d McSwecney, de-
tectives, was in the city yesterday. In
discussing the COrcoran murder case
with Tribune man he said he had no
particular theory about the case as he
had not examined the premises or
made an investigation of the case.
The story that the Monaghan
woman was an accompliCe in
the case would not be consid-
cred moment by any man who
has had any experience in such cases" )"
said Mr. Barring, "They say she tells
conflicting stories and l don't doubt it..
You know why she is telling conflict
ing stories; so do | and so does every
body who has thought about the case.
One can hardly blame her for getting
mixed up. If she continues to be pes
tered by amateur detectives and others
who have taken an interest in the case
they will drive her insane.
Il don't take any stock either in the
idea that her brother committed the
crime. The case is not such a difficult
one and a man of experience would ar-
ter a thorough investigation, I should
think, be able to give a pretty shrewd
guess at the identity of the murder
er. | fear a lot of bunglers have been
at work on the case with a view to
earning the reward and that they have
so mixed matters up that it will he a
difficult task to bring the guilty 10
jusicc unless some accident should dis
close their identity and whereabouts" 4"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
POLITICAL NOTES.

Thursday is the last day on which
candidates for Republican city nomin-
ations can register with city Chair
man Chittenden.
The vigilance committees of the Re-
publican party of the Nineteenth ward
will meet tonight at the hotel of Joseph
Kramer on Prospect avenue, to set
date for the ward caucus.
Rev. r. l. Evans, of South Main
aN enue, the well known local minister,
has registered rs candidate for the
city assessorship with Chairman chit
tenden, of the city committee. He
has begun an active canvass,
Frank Grady is a candidate for dele
gate to the Democratic city convention
from the Second district of the Fourth
ward. His candidacy is in the inter-
est of T. j. Jennings, one Of the cam
didates for the nomination of mayor.
A nutter was caused in South Side
political circles yesterday when the an
nouncement was made that Henry j.
Spruks, of the firm of Spruks Bros.
lumber dealers and builders, will be a
candidate for the Democratic nominal
tion for common council in the Nine
teenth ward. Richard Sheridan, the
present incumbent, will seek a re-nomi-
nation from this party and Thomas II.
Kelley, eX-jury commissioner, is also
an avowed candidate for the honor. d.
w. Vaughan, who has been prominent
ly mentioned for the nomination, stated
to The Tribune man recently that he
is not candidate. An effort was made
TO interview MIR. Spruks last night, but
he could not he seen. A friend who
stands close to him told the reporter
that Mr.. Spruks is a candidate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
FUNERAL OF ANDREW ALLEN.
Held in First Presbyterian Church,
Pittston, Yesterday.

An unusually large number of people
attended the funeral in Pittson yester-
day of Andrew II. Allen, chief of en-
gneers of the Pennsylvania Coal COM
pany. who died from the effects of the
explosion in the company No. SHAFT.
The First Presbyterian church, where
the service was held was scarcely large
enough to contain the crowd.
A special train on the Erie and wy
oming Valley railroad reached Pitts
ton about o'clock with the No hose
company. Junior order of American
Mechanics and PatriarChs Militant, Cf
Scranton. and many persons from fur
ther up the valley. The Pittston ODD
Fellow and Thala lodge, Daughters OF
Rebecca. were also represented by large
delegations.
The casket was surrounded by n
wreath of flowers, including floral
piece showing a shield with crossed
hammers inscribed "Chief, Friend" :"
from the mechanics of the company at
Dunmore and another piece from the
company officers.
Rev. w. +. Gibbons, of the Dunmore
Presbyterian church. conducted the SER
vices. He was assisted by Rev Dr..
n. q. Parke and Rev. J. J. Kilpin
Fletcher. The pall-bearers We're john
Dobbie, Charles Sheppard. and James
Watson. of Pittston; William Bloes and
Martin Tuttle. of Dunmore, and Mi.
Davis. of Scranton. The flower-bear-
crs were William Bachman, George
Allen and Charles Motisky, of Dun
more Interment was made in PittstOn
cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
SONS OF BENJAMIN DANCE.
Had an Enjoyable Time at Music
Hall, Last Night.

The independent order Sons of Ben
jamin held its second annual bah at
Music hall last night. entertaining
more than one hundred and hfty
couples. Rauers orchestra furnished
the music.
Sam Jurkovitz acting as floor man
ager, accompanied by Miss Kate Weiss
burger, led the grand march. l..
Friedman and NJ. kapliCKi assisted Nh
the floor committee. and l.. Posner and
w Friedman had charge Of the rccep-
ton committee. Jarsh Gutman. Jonas
Brown, David Kline Jacob Altman and
NJ Miers also assisted in the receiv-
ing and entertaining. Adolph Josephs
was chairman of the reception COM
mittee.
The Sons Of Benjamin is a frGternal
and beneficial society. Its officers are:
President, y. Spicgel; vice president,
II. Feigenbaum; recording secretary,
W. Grammar. treasurer. j.. Weiss.
financial secretary, II. Eoungman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
IT WAS DANGEROUS WORK.
WOMAN CHLoRoFoRMED.
Burglars Entered the House and
Secured a Small Sum of Money.

About o'clock Monday morning the
house Of John Woolever, of 1411 Dickson
avenue, was entered by burglars. Mr.
WoOlever is in the habit of going to
work at o'clock, and shortly after he
left the house burglars entered. Mrs.
Woolever was chloroformed and the
house ransacked The intruders got
$l4 and "A wedding ring from the bureau
drawer.
1t is supposed that the burglars are
from the neighborhood and knew the
hour Mr. Woolever left for work. Mrs.
Woolever is very much excited and q
coherent story could not be secured
from her, The police are working on
the case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
THOSE oLDTEsTAMENT STORIES
Rev. D. j. MacGoldrick Delivers an
Address OH the Bible.

At the meeting of the Catholic His
torical society in its rooms in the
Guernsey building, last night an in
terestirg and crudite address was
heard FROM Rev. u. j. MaCGoldrick on
STRAY Notes on the Bible 1t was a
sketch of the history of the Riblc with
the more important features elaborat-
ed upon in an instructive and enter
tanning manner.
\ slight tendency in some Christian
quarters to take portions of the Old
Testament with a grain of salt was
characterized by Father MaCGoIdrcls
as the height of inconsistency. The
fact that Christ so frequently referred
to it, ought to stamp it, he said, as q
fairly good reference book for follow
ers of Christ. 1t isn't to be believed
that God himself would quote from a
book that contained false stories.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
New Eauipment.

Nearly all of the new freight equip
ment ordered by Receivers Cowen and
Murray, of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, during the past few months,
will be delivered by Jan. Is. The or
ders consisted of 5000 standard box
ears from the Michigan Peninsular Car
company, 1000 box and 1000 gondolas
from the Pullman company 1000 box
cars from the Missouri Car and FOun-
dry company, 1000 steel coal cars OF
lOO 600 pounds capacity from the Schoan
company, and five 5O-foot modern mail
cars from the Pullman company. Each
of these cars is equipped with the
Westinghouse air brake and NJ, c. b.
automatic couplers, ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
RECITAL BY VALENTINE ABT.
He Was Assisted by John A. Foote,
of Archibald.

Valentine Abt, of Pittsburg, one of
the greatest mandolin players this
country has produced. gave recital in
Perry Brothers Music store on Wyom-
ing avenue, last night.
Mr.. Abt has been heard heretofore
in this city and has many warm ad-
mirers here. His performance on the
mandolin last night was revelation to
those who had listened to his playing
for the first time. Three of the selec-
tions he gave are his own composition.
He was assisted last night by John
A. Foote, of Archibald, who contributed
three guitar numbers. His first selec-
tion was "Mazurka de Salon" and his
second Mendelssohns tender Spring
Song His sympathetic rendition OF
this number evoked a very hearty en-
core and in response Mr.. Foote gave a
dashing medley.
Selections were also given by the
Angelus Orchestral which is a wonders
full piece of mechanism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14

There is a fire in the No. shaft of
the Pennsylvania Coal company at
Pittston. The mine is not far from the
No. 4 shaft where occurred last weeks
explosion which caused the death Of
the company's chief of engineers, An
drew II. Allen, and injured three other
officials.
The fire is in a slope of the mine
which connects the Pittston vein with
No. mine at Port Griffith, and while
it's extent is not positively known, 1t
was believed last night that the fire
is under control and that great damage
has not been done.
The slope begins in the pittston vein
a short distance from the shaft and
is nearly 1000 feet long. 1t was orig
inally used as "a connection with the
workings of the old No. slope at
Port Griffith. Mining in the Pittston
vein has been abandoned in the No. u
shaft and the slope has only been used
for hosting coal mined in the 1A-foOt
vein. to which two rock tunnels have
been driven from Pittston vein head
ings.
TIMBERING is HEAVY.
Heavy timhering has been used in
the lower half of the slope on account
of bad roof. TO avoid the timhcrng
expense in future n new opening was
recently driven to the li-foot vein tun-
nclS from the other side of the shaft
it being the intention to eventually
abandon the slope and remove the coal
by means of the new outlet.
Fer sometime after the few hours
a. S1n
no fire was discovered but about 4
o'clock Fire Boss Thomas Mcdonald
found it filled with smoke from a wood
fire. Assistant Superintendents James
Dryden and Adam Harkncss We're
summoned and later were Joined by
General Manager Smith, Superirtcnd-
ent Andrew Dryden and Assistant Su-
perintcndent james Young. ot Dun
more. They We're on the scene direct
ing operations yesterday.
Mine Foreman John Reynolds, who
! had charge Of the work underground,
said the smoke was so dense as to pre-
vent access within one hundred feet OF
the fire on either side. However. the
workers We're not handicapped by gas
or bad ventilation. About noon it was
! the opinion of those beneath the sur
| face that the burning of the timbers
| had allowed much rock and other de-
| bris to fall, but the effect of this on
| the fire could not be determined as tho
| flames We're hidden by the thick smoke
The supply of hose at the mine was
| used with hose borrowed from other
| ColierieS and a connection made at the
! bottom of the shaft with a 2.inCll
! speaking tube into which water was
! conducted from an outside pipe. This
| preparation consumed so much time
that it was late in the morning before
a stream was procured.
IT WAS DANGEROUS WORK.
The afternoon was devoted to clean
| ing the upper part of the slope ol
smoke and working way down to neal
the fire, the operation being attended
with extreme danger owing to the nor
NAL bad condition of the roof and the
effect of the fire upon ii.
IT was thought that sufficient head.
| way would be made late last night Il
| procure some information as to thc
! damage caused. 1t is thought that the
fire has not done any particular dam.
age outside of the slope.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
MASONS ARE INVITED.
To Attend Service in Penn Avenue
Baptist Church.

Members of the Masonic fraternity in
Scranton have received a general invi-
tation from Rev. Robert F. Y. Pierce
to attend the service at the Penn Ave-
nue. Baptist church on Christmas night,
The following invitation has been is
sued by Mr.. Pierce:
3i2 Mifilin Avenue, Scranton. Pa.
Dear Sir and Brother:
1t has frequently been my privilege to
preach to members Of the Masonic fra
ternitY on Sabbath evenings near ST.
Johns Day. This year / should be
pleased to meet the members of the craft
in our city, and hereby extend a cordial
invitation to yourself and wife, or friend,
TO attend Divine service at the Penn Ave
nue. Baptist church. Sabbath evening, De-
cembcr, %. 1898, at $50 o'clock.
Fraternally yours,
Robert +. Y. Pierce, NJ NJ, Pastor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14

After nearly six years of intermission
Moosic was again disturbed by the eN-
plosion of a mill in the Moosic Powder
companys yard. The mill built to re-
place the one known as the barrel
mill, which blew up five years ago last
March, was the one which was de-
stroycd yesterday No cause is as
signed. a new charge had been put
i'm and the mill had been running about
an hour and Il half when at 1.15 o'clock
it blew up.
The men, Frank and Judson Lane
ana George Shutwell. had left the mill
shortly after charging it, consequently
no fatalities occurred thereat. How
ever, a horse standing in front Of the
company's office was instantly killed,
a falling piece Of iron striking the ani-
NAL on the head. Few panes of glass
remained in the southwest side OF
houses within a quarter of mile Of
the min site.
The damage resulting to the owners
of the affected houses and stores is
two-thirds less than that of six years
ago, owing, Superintendent Pearl stat
ed, to the fact that the charge was
what is styled a green" one. In 9TH
er words was not in long enough to
be in condition for real good blow
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
OFFICERS OF CAMP 25.
Were Elected at Meeting Held Last
Night.

Camp 95 Patriotic Order Sons OF
America, held their monthly business
meeting in their hall on Dickson ave-
nue.. last evening. After initiating a
candidate tho meeting was thrown
open and state President \. J. COL
born, jr. gave very patriotic talk.
Henry Hoffman. Of Mt. Cobb, spoke
briefly on keeping the camps i'm trim.
Seeral of the members made short ad-
dresses, after which a lunch was
served.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, Albert
Nothacker; vice president, Robert
Richardson's; master of forms, Joseph
Seward and George T. Eugden; secre-
tury. q. S. LutZ; treasurer, Il. u.
Hughes: conductor, Fred Sykes: in
spector, William Gctz: outside guard,
William Iaynon; trustee, Joseph H..
Seward
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
sLEIGHING WAS EXCELLENT.
Large Number of Persons Took Ad-
vantage of 1t.

Mondays light fall of snow made ex-
cellent sleighing yesterday on the
paved streets and a large number Of
persons took advantage of the oppor-
tunity to secure a sleigh ride.
Not few went over the bOule-
ward to Elmhurst and reported the
sleighing on that road better than at
any time last winter
1t is pity the amount of snow that
fell was so limited. There is an excel
lent bottom and if the snow king had
been a little more lavish the sleighing
would be all that could be desired here
in the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
Food Fads.
From the New York Post.

From the New York Post.
The health and food fads of the day are
producing their legitimate result. over
zeal in their pursuit was to he expected,
and its exists to the extent that medical
men have actually found a scientific name
for condition which arises from fear Of
food. 1t is not exactly "A disease, but its
effect speedily becomes harmful if the
condition continues. II seems desirable to
avoid too much thought over what one
eats. II certain general principles of hy-
gienic food are observed, healthy appc-
tito ana a relish for the dishes set before
one may be tustod. 1t does not need any
conversion to mental science to discover
tha If We make up our minds something
will disagree with US it will. This, Of
course, is not plea for the pendulum to
slip too far the other way, but merely one
more caution that in the food lads, as in
every other Development Of this investi-
gtiating age, there is need for sanity and
pOise>
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
THE MUNYON INHALER.
Is Being Introduced Here by Will
liam w. Caffrey.

William w. Caffrey, representing
Munyon's homeopathic Home Rene
dies, is in the city. His special bus
mess is to introduce here Munyon's
Inhaler which is the outgrowth of
vast experience in the treatment of
catarrh, asthma, bronchitis and throat
diseases.
This Munyon Inhaler is said to be
for superior to anything that has here
tofore been placed on the market and
Mr.. Caffrey says it is eagerly sought
by sufferers from these troubles Nher-
ever it has been introduced
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
Holly and Mistletoe.

Christmas win not find US unprepared
to supply the floral decorations in such
great demand upon that day. Every.
thing in designs, bouquets, loose fiow-
ers, holly and evergreen wreaths, laur-
els and pine roping az
Marvin e Muir,
Corner Spruce and Washington ave-
nue., Mears building. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14

In the Connell building num-
ber offices are specially adapted to
lawyers use. A feature of the build
ing is a complete law library, the free
Use of which will be for tenants of the
building. Apply to J. l.. Connell, Con-
nell building. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
r. r. Y. M. c. A. ENTERTAIN.
Star Lyceum Company Appears Be.
fore Large Audience.

The monthly entertainment for the
Railroad Young Mems Christian asso-
citation members ana their families was
given last night in the associations hall
by the star Lyceum company. The at
tendance filled the hall to the doors.
The members of the company are AL
bert T.. Smith, humorist j. Smart
Blackton, CariCaturist. and Miss Malta
Holmes, impersonator and soloist.
Many interesting war views presented
with the aid of the vitagraph proved
n very enjoyable feature Of the pro-
gramme.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
To the Republicans of the City OF
Scranton.

The following city offices are TO b,
filled at the February election:
Mayor
city Treasurer.
City Controller
Three city Assessors.
Two school Directors for years.
Any Republican who desires to he
come a candidate for any of the above
offices must file his application with
c. f.. Chittenden, chairman of the city
committee, on or before Dec. Il. 1898.
The notice must state the Office for
which the writer is a candidate and
the postoffice address must accompany
the signature. G. T.. Chlttendcn.
Chairman,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14

The Young Ladies society of the
First Presbyterian church will be
pleased to receive orders for any kind
Of cake at any date from now until
after the holidays. Orders may be adj
dressed to Mrs. b. f. Watson or Miss
Hunt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
NORTON'S
Book Store

All the desirable new Books
and the standard old Books
in single volumes and sets
in various styles binding,
suitable for Christmas presents
at liberal discount
from Publishers list prices.
Finely illustrated Books
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at very low prices.
Books for Sabbath Schools
and other Libraries in
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Bibles, all sizes and styles,
from 25 cents upward.
Prayer Books and Hymn Books.
Art Calendars for 1899.
Pocket and Office Diaries, 1899.
Novelties in fine stationery
and everything desirable in
the standard lines of stationery
at correct prices.
Fancy Goods and Art Goods
in large variety.
Games of every description.
Dolls. dressed and undressed,
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at very low prices.
Toys, for all ages and purses
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Subscriptions received
for all Periodicals
at the Publishers rates.
We invite inspection
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think are as low as
same goods can be had
for elsewhere.
Come early to avoid
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than can be given later on
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
A Card

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
TO refund the money on 50-cent bottle
fails 10 cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle 10 prove salts
factory or money refunded. j. q. Bone 4
Son, Dunmore, Pa; John p. Donahue,
Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
Call

at the Scranton Wine ana Liquor CO..
store for your holiday goods. l29 Penn
avenue. Telephone GG12. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14

The Wilkes-Barre Record can be had
In Scranton at the news stands OF Reis-
man Bros, 404 Spruce and 5O3 Lind en
rNeetS; Mac, Lackewanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
SLOPE ON FIRE
In PITTST0N MINE
TROUBLE AT PENNSYLVANIA
CoMPANY's NO. 8 SHAFT.

Flames in the Main Hauling Slope of
the Mine--Lower End of the Slope,
Which Is 1000 Feet Long, Has
Been a Roaring Furnace--Destruc-
ton of the Unusually Heavy Tim
bers Has Allowed Rock and other
Debris to Fall-Roof Was Always
Bad,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
Cabinet Meeting.

Washington, Dec, l3-rhe cabinet meet
ing today was unimportant, the president
devoting a considerable share of the time
during the sitting to official callers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14

Gold and silver-mounted brier pipes
the best make at low figures. Carney
Brown & Co., court house square. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
SCRANTON BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Popular Education at Popular Prices

Day session, months, $40; 3 months
preparatory, SIS; scholarship, $50;
night school, 4 months, $l2; months
English), $40; scholarship, $50. Rea-
sonable terms to responsible per-
sons. =.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
DESTRUCTION OF
THE BARREL MILL
MoosIc STARTLED BY ANOTHER
BIG EXPLOSION.

One of the Mills of the Moosic Pow
der Company Blew Up But For
tunately There Were no Fatalities
Cause of the Explosion Is I'm
known-Barrel Mill Which Pre-
ceded 1t Destroyed by an Explosion
Six Years Ago-Loss Is About
$1,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
CITY and School Taxes.

Must be paid on or before Dec. IS,
1898, to avoid penalty
&. q. BOlanl,
~ City Treasurer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14

WORDS OF PRAISE bestowed upon
Hoods Sarsuparillu by those who have
taken it indicate that it is restoring
health to thousands OF people, and
that it will help you also.
HOODS PILLS are easy to take.
easy t. operate, cure biliuusnuss, m
digestion. Sc. as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-14
BORN.

H. 1898, to Dr. ANA Mrs
j. Merritt Fordham, of Rio Jauciro, n
daughter