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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
MINOR NEWS NOTES.

Word was received on this side last
evening from the Hillside hone au-
thorities that John jenkins, an in
mate of the insane departments had
escaped Mr. jenkins was a resident
OF Bellevue and was sent to the Hi
side home but Il few weeks age. He
disappeared during the afternoon,
sometime, it is thought, while out for
a walk with some of the other in
mates 1t will be remembered that
jenkins attempted to commit suicide
and has been crratic in his actions for
sometime.
This evening at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Ansley, COS North Main
avenue. the ladies of Martha Washing
ton Chapter No. 3, order Eastern Star,
will conduct an anniversary social.
Only members Of the order and their
husbands are invited
Those who wish To participate in the
rendition of the Cantata, Ruth and
Boaz," and have been rehearsng are
requested by Chorister w. w. Jones %
be present at the rehearsal this even
ing at o'clock at the Simpson Metho-
dist church.
Mrs. James r. Hughes, Of Washburn
street, entertained the members of the
! Tuesday Thimble club at her residence
| Tuesday evening,
The members Of star of Hone lodge
No. D. Junior American Protestant as
sociation, will give a phonugraph en-
| tertainment i'm D. ID. Evans han, on
| Thursday evening, April u. Admis-
sion will be free
Company f is almost in complete
moving shape. Yesterday part Of the
company's camp equipments We're re-
| ceiVed from the state such as cooking
utensils, etc. and blankets. This fact
seems to add certainty TO the conclu-
sions of the men, that they viii see ac-
! tual service.
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PRONE TO CONTINUAL INJURY.

Conrad Mattern, of li7 South Sumner
avenue, was severely, if not seriously
injured yesterday afternoon while en-
gagged at his usual labOrS as a tcamstcr
at the oxford. He had just returned
from dinner and was taking his team
away from the barn to go to work. AS
he was mounting to his seat, the horses.
for some reason, started away and he,
not being prepared for the sudden jolt,
was thrown heavily to the ground. His
left shoulder was dislocated and one Of
his legs wrenChed, beside being bruised
and shaken up.
The team did not attempt TO run
away which was fortunate, or the
heavy wagon would have passed over
his PROSTATE body. The injured man
was removed to his residence and Dr..
j. Roberts and Dr w. a. Paine
summoned The shoulder was replaced
and his other injuries attended to. Mr.,
Mattern is over 80 years of age and
the shock is severe. 1t is only few
months since he was able to get out
of the house having been confined
therein by an almost similar injury.
About a year before that he had been
| hurt in some other manner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
EXPRESS THEIR DEEP REGRET.
Resolutions Adopted by Directors OF
Iiahnemann Hospital.

At a meeting of the directors Of the
Hahncmann hospital, held April Q, 1895,
the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
The directors of the Hahneman hos
pital desire to express their sincere and
personal sorrow IN the sudden grief that
has come to one of their number in tho
death Of their friend ana advisor, Mr..
William II. smith, ana to tender their
deep sympathy To Mrs. Smith in her sor-
row and boTcly,mtnt, also desiring TO
testify to his integrity of character ana
uniform courtesy ana kindness, his broad
philanthropy ana his practical interes,
in all good works,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
SELECT COUNCIL TONIGHT.
Appropriations and Fire Department
Appointments TO BE Considered.

The 1898 appropriations ordinance
which has passed common council, will
he received at tonights adjourned
meeting of the upper branch. 1t will
he referred to the estimates committee
for immediate report and viii probably
pass two readings,
Select council win receive the report
Of the fire department committee ON the
mayors several nominations referred
al the last meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
AMATEUR BALL NOTES.

The West Side Browns would prefer TO
play tn" Dunmore NOEparels ON April
"a at p. m. sharp. Please answer as
soon as possible. +. Ncums manager.
All members of the Sliders desiring
positions on the team are requested TO
meet at the Sliders' headquarters at Ed.
Tropps, AS Washington avenue, at s
o'clock Thursday night, April "a. w.
Thomas, acting manager.
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Impressive funeral services were con-
Quoted over the remains OF Mrs.
Charles Posten, at the home OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Shaffer,
of Parker street, yesterday afternoon.
The house was not sufficiently large to
accommodate the large hrong of sor-
rowing friends who cherished her so
dearly during her life.
Rev William Edgar, pastor OF the
church of which the deceased was a
member ofIlciated. During the servi-
ces many were deeply moved by the
pathetic scene The floral offerings
were many and exquisite. At the con-
clhsion of the services the funeral cor
tege which was large one, proceeded
to Forest Hill cemetery, where the re-
mains were Inferred in the family
JlOt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
THEIR INITIAL BANQUET.

The +. G. W. Social club held their
initial banquet last evening in O'Mal-
leys hall. The hall was n blaze of ma
tional colors and resplendent with a
profusiOn of plants. The large thrOng
of guests We're most carefully cared for
by the members of the club.
At 9 o'clock the grand march was
led by Samuel Davis. Then followed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
DAYS D0INGS In
NORTH SCRANTON
Marriage Of DR.. Herman Bessey and
Miss TiIIie McShaue.
CEREMONY AT THE BRIDES HOME

Rev. N. J, McManus Was the oniciat-
ing CIergrman--Large Number OF
the Friends of Bride and Groom
Present at the Coremony--soctai
aud banquet of the +. G. W. Club.
Mrs. Charles Posten Laid at Rest.
Personals aud News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
THE INDUSTRIAL BAND.

For over a year the little people of
the Scranton Street Baptist church,
under the instruction of Miss Anna
Morgan, Of South Main avenue, have
been engaged i'm doing work of a fruit
full nature, having banded themselves
together as the Industrial and Mission
band of the above church. They learn
to sew, draw, etc, and make many
little articles which are sent either to
foreign lands for missionary purposes
or are sold for the benefit Of missions.
Their work deserves encouraging and
this evening they will hold an enter
tainment and social at the church, to
which the public is invited. At the
conclusion of the entertainment, re-
freshments will be served i'm the lecture
room. Following is the programme for
this evening:
Wecome song and Singing Game,
Primary Glass
Recitation, "The New Toy"
Master Charles Williams
Piano SOlO..................G .Gussic Fritz
Recitation, "Who Made the Speech"
Ray Evans
Song .......................M Mary Everitt
Recitation, Dorothy Dimple's Sew
ing Lesson" .............. Edna Ainey
Song. Busy Bees. "............... School
Recitation, The Secret"
Frances Crofut
Drill and Dolls. Little Girls
Recitation, The Little Missionary
Gertie Moore
Song. Pretty Little Lilies of the
Field" ................G Gertrude Floyd
| Recitation, How to Spend Penny"
Helen Bartholomew
| Piano O...,........,...AliCe Nllliams
! Fancy March and Wreath Drill. ~ Girls
! Song, "Then Tell Jesus" .,...... School
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
v. l. PIERCE. Penn AVi. MARKET

NERVOUS TROUBLES; ALL KINDS
y cured with Animal Extracts. Free book
ellis how. WASHINGTON CHEMICAL CO..
Washington, ID. G..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
500 Dozen
Ladies' Night Gowns

How why they the great reductions from regular
prices does directly you but that the
goods identical those usually sold by They
make, quality and finish and they least
under regular values the opportunity such that should
sighted by ladies who believe in the which
actual cash saving with sacrifice quality
This Sale of Ladies' Gowns Begins This Morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
FUNERAL OF MRS. POSTEN.

a season Of dancing. Supper was serv-
ed at midnight by the clubs caterer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
\ Globe Warehouse |
ALMOST AGAINST 0IJR MIL
Our Muslin
Underwear Stock

Was light when bought these goods To tell the TRUTH
did and don't need regular stock
being fully to utmost requirements That being the
you depend that there special
making special purchase There and the
Law the extraordinary values offered and led into
buylng
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21

LADIES PLAIN gowns, full cut,
best cotton and honestly made and
lin she'd,
LADIES GOWNS, best cotton
several styles, not very elaborate
but We y good"...."......,.........
LADIES GOWNS, exceedingly
neat styles with tucks insertings,
etc, Best cotton "..,.... .....,....,.,..,..o.
LADIES GOWNS, solid Ham
burg yOkes, pretty fronts, best
cotton aud extra lnish...,.,...,.,..,..,
LAD ES' GOWNS, very elabo
pire fronts, handsome yoke with
large collar, tr mined. Best cotton
and extra finishing ng..,........,.,,.,,,...
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
HAPPENINGS OF
SOUTH SCRANTON
Annual Banquet OF the Fourteen Friends
in Matters Hall.
WAS A NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENT

Around the Tables We're Many OF the
South SIDES Most Representative
Men aud Womeu--Atter the Ban
quet There Was n season OF Danc-
ing-- -Oilicers of the Organization.
Funeral OF william Hern from His
Home on Cedur Avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-21
Here Is the Bare
PriCe=LiSt Without Comment

As have already said it represents saving of at least
Cents on the Dollar
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14
ITO rs eoSrrsuspI


Nobody was standing up. but the
seats we're all taken In Broadway cal
No. lac last Wednesday. when an old
man got aboard. lie was well-dreased
and fussy. lie looked up and down
the car. on one side OF which the peo-
pie we're uncomfortably crowded, bu,
on tho other every one seemed con.
tented and happy. lie moved down
the car and stopped In front OF a
young man who was reading hard from
big law book he held In his lap.
Just move up there, young man,
said the new passenger. ana be at.
tempted TO crowd the students knees
together.
Young Blackstone never moved. lie
raised his eyes and hia right hand and
In perfectly distinct and even voice
said:
II don't know OF any law or proce.
dent 10 be cited 10 show why. TO give
seat, should make every person on
this side OF the car uncomfortable. Tn,
primary principle OF our constitution
the great underlying doctrine OF ali
government, is tho greatest good "a
the greatest number Why don't you
try the next carr"
Then he went on reading-New Yorl
World.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14

Tacoma, Wash, Jnu. Sept, 81
last, John W. Horn left San Francisco
for Tacoma with letter Of credit for
$4,000, Issued by a San Francisco
bank, since which time nothing has
been seen or heard Of him. Horn was
n returned Klondlhsr. and letter TO-
day from relatives In Eldon, Ia. sug.
gest that possibly he has been muir
dered The ollee NJ San Francisco
and Sound cities have been unable TO
learn anything OF him since he stepped
on the northbound boat.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14
wINNlNo MlNEs IN LorrERY.
Questionable Methods 81 Montana oct.
ne In New York.

New York, Jan. o-0eorrc Jacobs,
representing tn Montana Mining aud
Investment company as It's New York
manager, Il In police court 10
answer a summons alleging that he
was conducting lottery business
Jacobs explained 10 Magistrate Flam.
mcr that lac represented mining
company that io'd stock ON the In
stallment plan, certificate Of one.
Observation-Disclosures Of a share
being issued monthly on the paymeut
Of a dol lar, for Investment In 90 mines
In Montana. Each month there was a
drawing aud the company loand 10 the
holders Of certificates sums ranging
from So 10 $4,000, the security having
been the certificates ~ stock aud indi.
vidual note Of the person TO whom the
loan was made. Jacobs said that n.
vorable decisions TO the company had
been rendered by federal courts In
ontana. Missouri, Kentucky and 9th.
or states. lie said he did not wish 90
do anything contrary 60 law aud that
he would close the Office here until he
could communicate with the prcsi.
dent; l.. Henry llaupt, at lutte, Mont,
Judge Flammcr refused to issue war
] raut
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14

whore he was certain TO meet Robes
pierre. who was the acknowledged head
OF the Mountain Party. as II was cali
ed. which held sway above the Girond-
lists almost as threatenlngly as against
the nobility.
He found the dread ruler OF those
stormy days In the very mood 10
further his plans.
The convention had adjourned, and
the members were leaving their seats
when Emile appeared Robespierre
stood by himself. his brow dark az
night, his hands olenched threatening
ly.
Let them beware" muttered he. dc
they forget the fate OF Grissot ant
Vergnaud? That insolent Danton shal
follow In their steps. n he does moi
change his manners shortly"
Emile bowed with the utmost respee
as he advanced.
'Ha, my brave Falcon, what Is TN
word to-day7"
"The Gray Falcon waits but the worl
OF Robesplerre to pounee upon nobl
prey"
He listened heedlessly. His eye wa
following Danton. who. conversln
with a knot OF men at the door, wa
gestloulating violently.
Emile was acute enough 10 under
stand his mood.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14
v,rh.bure natti.nsla.

Washington. Jan, 7.-rhe military
committee Of the house has returned
from the recent trip 10 Vieksburg bat
tleleld favorably Impressed with the
value Of this locality as a national mil.
ltary park, and IL ia practically agreed
that favorable report will be made
on bill TO thls end. The members
Of the committee say that the old de-
eenses about the city una the points
occupied by tho Union forces could DO
secured for about $500
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-ci,irrn pantoa would fain turn ne
aside; he calls II an idle move he WIN
give me no countonanco, but ! hoped
better things from you. RooeRplerre'
"Ha. what has Danton to say abou,
affairs in Paris. or In the assembly
olther1 What do you want, my Keen
eyed Falcon7'
Il have traced two arlstocrats Ia
their fight toward Dover-the daugh.
ter Of Count Ianguedoc and a young
Partisan Marquis. | want authority to
follow and seize them. will go to the
very waters edge. but Will have
them"
And would Danton hlndcrY He Il
a traitor already You shall g.; come
with me for the passport-tho eFedeh-
tlals OF authority from me-"
Emiles dark eyes sparkled.
Thank you. Robesplerre. | KATY
you would see differently from the
short-slghted Danton. l shall want
passports also for my niece Chloulde
and youth who can recognize The
marquis ID any disguise"
1T Is a queer journey for your niece
observes Rohespiorre.
AYE. but she lived with the counts
family. and can make sure nnL the
right daughter"
80. 30. you are as kcon-witted ~
ever Well. you shall have my author.
lty for all you need to help you on. 50
Danton discouraged "a. Well shou
him how much Robes ere values bis
opinion"
Danton and his party had left the
hall. to Emiie's extreme relief. and he
followed Robespicrre TO his private
sccretary's oiiicc. and received the In
valuable papers at once.
His heart lcaped wildly as he re-
coiyod thom. His plans had succeed
cd beyond his widest hopes. Only
one thing remained. 20 make sure that
NJ. Pierre was not released until toe
late to harm them. lie walked around
to the police Office. and ascertalnot
that he was safely confined awaiting
the investigation. and then new home
ward.
A single glance at his hopeful fac
and chcory eye was more revlving
the trembling pair than the most 20
tent elixir.
I'VE start at once. hope your IA
tlgue Ia past, Chlotlldc."
She uprang to her feet with glal
smile. and answered eagerly;
"oh. yes. am strong. and ready 70
anything now"
"That pale face gives assurance o
remarkable strength. You must Try
glass OF wine. for We travel swift
and make no parse for night" reptile
Emile.
And what Ia TO be my fate7" aske
Jules. trying 20 hide the exhilaratio
produced by Emile'a demeanor. ana a
Stunning n lugubriouR tone.
"You will accompany us to help ldcr
tify your old master. Mind. II you b'
tray my trust. pistol shot Will ayenG
H."
There ~ no danger. my only safe,
: n In obedience TO your wlahea." reptile
Jules. mcckly dropping his oyelids |
. hide the mischlevoua sparkle boneatl
Leon. put this paper. this endorse
ment OF my movement In Robespicrre
own handwriting. on record. II may b
valuable some time. And step dow
and see II the carriage has come.
: ordered II at once"
The moment Leon loft the room
Emile advanced to the pair with
smile which was almost dazzling.
! BE happy. my children; fear noll
ing We are aafo-we are safoi tn
bloodthlrsty Robesplorro little dream
, how easy and certain he has made or
, escape"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14
WHOLESALE BURGLARY.
Intrepid Robbsr. Garry Away Goods and
Chattels galore.


Chicago, jan. 10. Burglars entered
the residence Of W. W, Jacobs, at ~
waverly Place, last evening and car
rled away mining stock valued at sso'-
600 besides collection OF rare coins
musical instruments, rare books, jew
elry, silverware aud clothing The
burglary took place while there were
seven or eight persons In the house. n
party OF three being In the adjoining
room.
The minlng stock represents com
panies In the Mercur, Unite and Amer
lean Fork districts In Utah. and dis
tricts In Colorado, mostly gold stock
None OF the stock l. negotiable Mr.
Jocobs IA secretary Of the Utah state
bureau of promotion and publicity
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14
MisrooK HIS OWN SON.
Queer Reasons Tor Contrasting Gen. Tor.
rcnse's VIII.

Queer Reasons Tor Cuntc.ting Gen. Tor.
rcnsr's Will
Chicago. Jan. i0--The will Of the
late General Joseph Terrence il to be
contested, The contestant Is Davis
Terrence, young farmer Of Logan
county, Illinois, who asserts that he Il
the son Of General Terrence by the
lattcr's Grst wife. whom he married in
Ohio, and IA such Is entitled 10 a sons
share OF the estate. David Torrcncc's
reasons for oontestlng the will are pc.
y lar lie says that General Terrence
,Ae time OF his death was under the
Insane illusion that David Torrcnco
was not his sou but his nephew. aud
for that reason left him only $3.50,
The claimant also declares that 0encr'
Of Terrence died Oct ~, ispd, leaving
an estate valued at about $780, 900, the
bulk Of which he bcqucathed 10 his
then supposed only child, Mrs. Jcs
Ne Norton Torrcncc-Gowan, OF New
York.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14

II got a chance 10 80 to work II |
could only git out TO California" said
Dismal Dawson.
"Oh, yes. you would work, | don't
think" said the incredulous citizen.
well, wouldn't mind takin' this
here Job. hear there Is a paper wants
200 men TO lie around on their backs
and watch fer that nyln' machine"-
indianapolis Journal.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14
DYNAMITE egXPLosloN.
One Man Killed aud Three Seriously In
lured la Chicago.

Chicago. Jan. 10. by the accidental
explosion OF dynamite cartridge In a
new sewer being built at Central Park
boulevard aud Humboldt street today
Thomas Riley a laborer' was Instant
ly killed and John Nash, contractor
aud Patrick Redhon and Mike Gleeson'
laborer, were injured. Rileys hand
end left arm were blown completely
of and was nd some distance IRON
the body.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14

Washington, Jan. "A dinner q,
much political significance was given
by Congressman Hartman last evening.
Those present we're Chairman Jopes,
Butler aud Towne Of the democratic,
populist aud silver republican ma
tionAl mittees-Senattr Teller,
Cannon and pettigrew representing
the silver republican partyi Senator
White OF California, Marcus DAILY OF
Montana and representative bailey Of
Texas, representing the democratic
party; senate, Allen Of Nebraska OF
the popullst party
The occasion was a very enjoyable
one. IL IA understood that one result
Of this dinner may be tho Issuance Of
Joint address TO the people on behalf
of all three Of the national silver par
ties.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14
MURDER WILL OUT.
Confession Of oonscienoc-strieksa Negro
In Aiabama.

W 1AANANNA
Selma. Ala, Jan. 10 News from
Tuscaloosa says that Rice Hanks, n ne
gro. has surrendered IN the sheriff OF
that place. lie confcsses 10 having
been n party To the murder OF Lon
Wilson, wealthy country merchant
near Akron, In Hale county, two years
ngs lie says Wilson's three nephews
ar equally guilty with him. One OF
them committed suicide In Meridian.
Miss. several months ago, and left n
abatement that his life had been 30 full
Of dark deeds that he could ind no
rest this side Of the grave. Wilson,
the murdered man, was found dead Ia
his store, pinioncd and gagged. a large
sum Of money was missing. The muir
der has been "a great mystery, and the
confession Of Banks Is equally Hs great
a surprise.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14

thelr movements; this man Is one OF
our enemies. most worthy Falcon. /
can swear to him before the court"
"He shall be closely guarded. shall
not allow him TO leave my sight-ney-
ertheless he may carry my niece for
me iii / can find a carriage" replied
Emile. readily. without the slightest
change OF countenance.
what frightened you away from the
cottageY It was very dangerous ex-
perlment, you perceive"
IN Pierre came thlther-Chlotilde
recognized him, and was frantic TO
reach you. That detestable woman
stopped us. and they compelled us to
witness the execution OF the queen"
Jules was anxiously chatting the cold
hands OF the insenslble girl
aPoor chlldw muttered Emile "lf
eould only keep her thus. and yet pre-
serve her life. how much terror and
snxlety she would be spared"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14

Eighteen and one-half banda Is IN,
height OF a horse owned at Plymouth
Neb. The horse 10 said to be the
largest west OF the Mississippi riU b,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14
CHAPTER XXI.

ANlNb gwen them
duo Inst ructiona
con corning their
behavior before his
clerk, Emile left
the pair 10 discuss
the contents OF the
basket when Leon
returned from the
cafe. and set forth
at once for the
Hall OF Convention.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14

Elghty-hye hundred dollars. the
whole profit for last season OF the
House OF Commons kitchen, has beer
invested by the committee IN clsre,.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14

ULES huhpectea lot
whom he was
searching. a n d
darted to his side.
Let ME help
you carry the girl,
citizon." said he.
guardedly.
NAY" lnterpos-
ed the same man
who had kept such
vigllant guard over
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-01-14
CHAPTER XXI.

- LIES snnoeetea for