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New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
TRAINS ON NEW CHICAGO ELEVATED ROAD.

Chicago, Dec 3O.-The first train, beginning the
passenger service on the Northwestern Ele-
waited Railroad to-day from the Lincoln
ave. station around the loop and return. In the
ca rs were officials Of the road well known nancers
and newspaper reporters. together with a few in
vted guests. The completion of this road has been
delayed for years. The work has been rushed In
the last two weeks night and day, in order to fulfil
the agreement whereby the time for finishing the
road was limited TO January /. 1900 under penalty
Of forfeiting 100000 the city. The stations are
rot all erected and only one line Of track IS laid.
The line taps the north side Of the city, which
hitherto has been at the mercy of crowded cable
and trolley The cost of the work Is estimated
M
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
-CnRDELLA i. CONNER.

Cordelia L. Conner. widow OF the late George
Ricard Conner. Commissioner Of City Works in
BROOKLYN and a well known resident OF the Eastern
District for many years died at her home No. es
Putnam-ave. Brooklyn yesterday from pneumonia
She was in her sixty-seventh year. Mrs Conner
had long been an active and highly esteemed mem
bor NJ All Souls Church in South Ninth-st. son
md Two daughters survive her. The funeral will
he held AT her home on Tuesday afternoon, and the
burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31

Sir James Paget. who was born on January IL.
1914 had been sergeant surgeon to Her Majesty
since 1877 and surgeon to the Prince Of Wales
since 1863 He also consulting surgeon at ST.
Bartholomew's Hospital, and corresponding mem
Der Of the Institute OF France. He was educated at
ST Bartholomew's and began practice in 1897. In
is-s no was appoInted president Of the College OF
Surgeons and from 1884 to 1895 was vce-chancellor
Of London University Among his publications are
Lectures on Surgical Pathology and Records Of
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
FIRE NEAR TIE ULMER PARK CASINO

There was FIRE in Timer Park last n!aAt which
caused damage OF about $4,000 Fire broke out
in the story frame building In the rear OF the
Casino. which contains the electric light and ice
plants The engines from Coney Island Bath
Beach and Brighton Beach responded The fre
was exting1ished before the machinery dam
aged beyond repair.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
THE FRANCO-AMERTCAN TREATY

STATE DEPARTMENTS VIEW OF ITS EFFECT on
AMERICAN WINE MAKING INTERESTS.
Washington. Dec. 3o.-In order to correct a mis-
apprehension the effect Of the pending French
reciprocity treaty wines, the State Department
has authorized the statement that. so far from
injuriously affecting American wines this treaty
actually secures reduction OF about - per cent OF
duty on California wines imported into France
This has been secured without any corresponding
remission OF the duty imposed upon French wines
imported into the United states.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
PROPOSED EXTENSIONS IN NEW

PROPOSED EXTENSIONS IN NEW-JERSEY
Morristown, n. j., Dec. 30.-The interests held in
the Rockaway Valley Railroad by the late James
~ Pldcock have been purchased by Haines Broth
ers of New-York, and F. A. Meck, Of Morristown
This gives the purchasers controlling interest
in the company They intend TO use the road as a
nucleus for a new road from Paterson 10 Trenton
The Rockaway road is single tracked. and runs
from Morrstown TO Whitehouse Junction. the
Central road a distance of twenty miles
The proposed road will dagonaly traverse the
northern section OF the State passing through six
counties, and will open up new territory that 1t Is
expected will furnish much country produce for
transportation to the markets of Paterson Newark
and New-York. The promoters OF the new railroad
backed financially by Haines Brothers, Of New
York
To complete the new railroad between Paterson
and Trenton 1t Is proposed TO build eighteen miles
OF railroad between Morristown and Paterson. and
eleven miles OF railroad from Whtehouse to Flem-
ington where connection will be made that Will
permit a terminal at the State capital
BY spring it is expected that all will be In readi-
ness to begin the construction Of the proposed ex
tensions.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
ERANK u. CROFT.

Frank b. Croft brother Of Sas C. Croft sur
vovor Of the Port died yesterday at No. - West
ra-bundred-a ed-and-twenty-slxth-st. He was forty
sovan wears old He was run some weeks ago
IN 0nc-hundred a twenty -ffth-st. receiving in
iuries which resulted fatally.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
THE PHILOSOPHY OF WORRY.

From The jewellers Weekly.
Doctor can't understand why your wife should
worry about her jewelry. She has more pearls
and diamonds than any other woman i know
Mr.. Richman-She's constantly AFRAID she'll near
OF another woman who has many.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
GUSTAV n. SCHWAB BEyTER.

Gustav II. Schwab. Of the North German Lloyd
steamship line. reported last night to be rap
Idly recovering from his illness Mr. schwab has
been confined 10 his home. No 81 West Forty
seventh-st.. for more than week with n serious
cold IL was feared at one time that he might get
pneumonia
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
AZ ABUSED WIFE.
New-York Weekly

From The New-York Weekly.
Married Daughter-Oh dear such a time az T do
have with that husba I'd OF minel | don't have a
minutes peace when hes in the house He is al
ways calling me 20 help do something or other.
Mother--What does he want now7
Daughter-He wants me 20 traipse way upstairs
just to thread needle for him. he can mand his
clothes.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
DISTRICT ATTORNEY GARDINER BETTER.

District Attorney Gardiner has written a letter
TO one OF the staff in his Office, in which he says
he still has the plaster cast his breast, one OF
his ribs being broken. II hurts him 10 move as
he writes that he screams" when he has to move
He hopes to got the plaster on In Q day or two.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
BETTER THAN A LOVE POTION.

From The Jewellers Weekly.
Lovesick Swain--Is there nothing that man can
give to woman to win her love? No potion or no
powder? -
Clairvoyant-Nothing in the alchemy OF the gooss
except a rare white stone In golden clrcet
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
For WINTER TRAVELLERS TO THE SOUTH

FOR WINTER TRAVELLERS TO THE SOUTH.
The Southern Railway is exceeding its record
this winter In providing convenient schedules and
through car service for the winter travel to
Georgia. the Carollnas, Florida, Mexico and Cali
fornia. 1t is operating from this city the
Pennsylvania Railroad four daily trains, and be-
ginning on January l6, the New-York and Florida
Limited. between this city and St. Augustine. re-
sumes service. The equipment OF its trains Is of
high standard. and all the railway companys
through trains have Pullman sleeping and dining
car service. At the office OF the Southern Rail-
way No. 2T1 Broadway. is an information bureau
for all the resorts of the South.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31

FIXED RATES AND NO COMMISSIONS
In accordance with their acton recently the gem
eral passenger agents of the Eastern trunk lines
have sent out number OF circulars fixing a rigid
schedule OF rates for east an1 west bound traffic
after tomorrow. These circulars also call atten-
tion to the agreement aboshing commissions TO
outside agents other
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
PRESS CLrB TO WELCOME VIEW YEAR

The New-York Press Club Will welcome the New
Year at its home No. "a West Twenty-sixth-st.
Colonel william L. Brown. president Of the club,
has provided a musical and variety programme.
The proceedings will begin at 10 o'clock tonight.
Many prominent men have accepted invitations 10
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
A NEIGHBORLY VIEW.

From The New-York Weekly.
Caller-Your next door neghbors appear 10 be
very quiet people 49,,
Mrs Spinks-Yes, the walls very thin and
s'pose the things keep quiet TO hear what ws
say.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-31
SIR JAMES PAGET.

London Dec. 30-The death IS announced OF Sir
lanes Paget in his eighty-sixth year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Grace Williams, who has been
visiting friends in Rinshamton and
New York city, has returned.
w, Z. Kirby has returned from New
York.
Miss Anna Flanagan has returned
from a visit with Scranton friends.
G. b. Vreeland. of South Main
street, is confined to his home by ILL
ness.
Mrs. w. T. Pierce. who has been
visiting at Harvey's lake. has returned
home.
Misses Loretta Winn and Lucy l<el-
lY left yesterday for a weeks stay at
Crystal lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Tralles spent
yesterday at Crystal lake
John Cameron was fishing at Crys-
tai lake yesterday.
Undertaken Butler. Of Archibald, vis-
tied Carbondale yesterday on business.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard KerWin was buried yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs NJ. G. Decths. Mrs. II. c. Wheel
er. Miss Wheeler, Miss Hoffman and
Miss Dwyer left yesterday for a weeks
stay at BinghamtOn, NJ Y.
Hon. p. +. Timlin, of Jermyn, was in
Carbondale yesterday
Miss Della Chumard will give a
luncheon at Farview today in honor
of her guest. Miss Nellie Chamberlin.
St. PatricB's church, of Oyphant,
will run large excursion to Farview
Saturday.
a requiem high mass was celehrat-
ed in st. Rose church yesterday morn
ing over the remains of Martin Casey.
The knights of Father Mathew attend
ed the funeral.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
OLYPHANT.

The school board met last night with
all members present except Messrs.
Donnelly and PettigreW. The regular
order of business was suspended, in
order to allow Mr.. Roach, of Simpson,
an agent for school supplies, to show
the board preparation he is introduce
ing for rendering school room floors
dust proof. The matter was referred
to the building committee. Bids for
the furnishing of school supplies for
the different schools We're received and
were turned over TO the supply COM
mittee. William Potts, who was re-
Gently instructed to do some plaster
ing at the Marshwood school, reported
that the ceiling was in very had con-
ditiOn and unsafe to continue the work,
as it was not properly supported. Mr..
Williams stated that the wall was also
in bad shape and that was the real
cause of the trouble. A motion pre-
vailed that the matter be attended to
at once. The treasurer was authorized
to place all money in the Merchants
and Mechanics bank of Scranton. The
following bills We're ordered paid:
O'Malley & O'Malley, $135: Paragon
Plaster company $16.O5; Tribune Pub
fishing company, S4.2O; Pennsylvania
School Journal, S1425; d. Appleton &
Co, Sc; Peck Lumber company, $1.99;
NJ. d. Brown & Co., $32 49, William
Potts, $3.50; Thomas Carter, SLIPS;
William Gibbons, S24.75; Richard Petit
grew, $3.50; Matthews Bros, $122.O5.
There being a vacancy in the corps Of
night school teachers, two applications
We're received from Miss Eva Kelly and
Miss Sadie O'Malley. The appointment
was deferred till the next meeting. The
board decided to reopen the schools for
the coming term on September 4. for a
period of nine months. Certificates
from teachers We're referred to the
teachers committee The secretary was
instructed to give the tax duplicate to
the collector as soon as his bond is
filed. The meeting then adjourned to
meet August 2S.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
PECKVILLH.

Miss Virgie Stevens is spending a
few days with her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs, Bruglar at Auburn Corners.
James Clark a carpenter employed
at the Sterrick Creek breaker, met
with a serious accident yesterday
morning. Clark was engaged at his
work and was about to pass over the
track leading TO the culm plane. He
failed to see ear that was approach-
ing him at rapid rate Of speed. The
car struck him and the wheels passed
over his body, badly crushing him. He
was placed I'm the mine ambulance and
conveyed to his boarding house.
Miss Annie McGurl, the genial clerk
at the Sterrick Creek store, is spend
ing short vacation with friends at
Girardsville.
The borough council has offered a
reward of SO for information that VIII
lead to the, arrest and conviction of the
malicious inclined persons who are
breaking the electric light globes and
shades throughout the borough Par
ents should watch their children a lit
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

James Dinner, of West Mayfield, the
miner injured in the Powderly mine on
Monday by a blast, is recovering and
was able to be down stairs yesterday.
About a dozen of the doortenders in
the Delaware and Hudson colliery yes
terday morning went out on strike for
more pay. The strike apparently had
little effect on the working of the col
liery, as the breaker put in full day.
1t is probable the boys will return to
their jobs this morning.
j. d. Stocker spent yesterday at
Waverly.
The Powder mill employees will re-
ceive their months pay today.
George Blake expects to leave on
MCndav 10 a'-nd Tia Grt7s rul, con-
Vention of the Knights of Pythias.
A letter received from Porto Rico
states that Leland Tompkins. who sew
eral months ago enlisted in the Elev-
enth United States infantry, is just re-
covering from a severe injury.
Squire Swick was in Scranton yes
terday transacting business.
George Cordner, of West Mayfield, Is
i'll.
Jake Hartnoll, of West Mayfield, has
gone on a visit to Oklahoma.
The treasurer of the school board at
Mondays meeting made an eloquent
plea in favor Of his motion to reduce
the teachers salaries. Without ad-
mitting or denying the wisdom or ne
cessity for his action, we think it would
have been both proper and consistent
had the treasurer reduced his own sal
airy. Last year the treasurer of the
m
This was simply for cashng the orders
drawn by the board, 1t is probable the
whole amount of work involved in his
duties could be transacted in one day,
and yet several of the teachers taught
school for five whole months last year
and then did not earn as much as the
treasurer did for about one days work
consistency thou art a jewel"
Mr., and Mrs. A. Richards. of II street
spent last evening with Olyphant
friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
TAYLOR NEWS.
Foreman and Mrs. Johns Give a Re
ception in Honor of Guests-Evan-
gelst Pearile Lectures-Personals
and Other News Notes.

Foreman and Mrs. John r. Johns
gave a reception on Wednesday even
ing at their hospitable home on Rail
road street, in honor of their guests,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Reynolds, of Indiana,
and Mrs. Trouble and daughter Ger
trude, of Philadelphia. Various games
were played and a musical programme
was rendered which consisted of the
following features: Mrs. Fouser rem
dered several beautiful selections on
the piano; Nessrs. Horace and Thos.
Johns sang several duets, and Mrs.
Barnes, of Green Ridge, with her
sweet soprano voice, pleased the guests
with solos. Several choruses were
sung at the departing hour which
brought a very enjoyable evening to
a close. Refreshments We're served at
seasonable hour. The following
were present: Mr.. and Mrs. s. Rey-
nolds, of Indiana; Foreman and Mrs.
John r. Johns, DR.. and Mrs. Fl. Fl.
Harris, Mrs. Trouble, Of Philadelphia;
Mrs. Barnes, of Green Ridge; Misses
Norma Reynolds, Gertrude Trouble.
of Philadelphia; Norma Johns, Susie
Harris, Bessie +. Davis. Mary Har-
ris. Edith Houser, Lillian Harris, Lydia
Davis, Sadie Allen, and Messrs. w. II.
Peterson, Chauncey Bryant, r. II.
Carson, Frank McGOvern, John NJ.
Harris, Horace and Thomas Johns.
Mrs. Johns was ably assisted IN re-
ceiving the guests by Misses Mary
and Lillian Harris.
Miss katherine Reinhardt is visit
ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James
NJ. Thomas, of Providence.
Miss Lou Perry, of West Scranton,
was the guest of friends here on Tues
day.
Miss Mary Van Buskirk is sojourn-
ing with relatives in Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Francis and
daughter Minnie, have returned from
their sojourn to Atlantic City.
Miss Sadie Stewart, of AVoca, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Matte Har-
ris, of Grove street.
Mrs. John Adams, who has been the
guest OF DIR. ]. S. Porteus, has re-
turned to his home in Philadelphia.
The Nonpariels and Reds will cross
bats on the school house grounds to-
day. 1t will be for the championship
of the borough. Game will commence
at p. m.
Mrs. Pearile, a noted evangelist,
gave an Interesting talk to a good
sized audience at the Presbyterian
church last evening. Her subject was
"Colored Question in the South"
DR. and Mrs. James +. Thompson, OF
Feckville have been the guests of the
latter's mother on Main street.
Invincible commandery, No 252,
Knights of Malta, will meet this even
ing in their rooms in Reese's hall.
Mrs. John Reynolds, of Hyde Park,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11

was the guest of relatives in this
place on Wednesday.
Master Henry Bevan is indisposed,
at his home in North Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Reese, of Provi-
dencc, We're the guests of relatives
here on Tuesday.
The counter jumpers are anXiouslY
awaiting for the BARRIERS to accept
their challenge for q game of bail to
decide which are the champions, as
each have won one game apiece this
game should be the deciding contest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11

dist Sunday schools will hold their an
nual picnic at Heart lake, Wednesday,
August 16,
Miss Florence Carleton, of Scranton.
is a guest at the Brundage residence.
Several of our young men are camp
ing at East lake
DR., and Mrs, Clements, of New York,
who are spending the summer with
relatives here, gave a surprise party
Wednesday evening, August 7, in honor
of Miss Maggie Hayden and brother,
Master Paul Hayden. A very pleasant
evening was reported by all who at
tended.
William Turner is seriously i'll with
typhoid fever.
The social given by the ladies of the
Episcopal church on Mrs. Laura Bad
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
NEW MILFORD.

Miss May Butterfeld is spending
few days with Binghamton friends.
Mrs. II. Parish, of Morrison, who has
been spending the summer with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, James Tenant,
of this place, went to Dalton, Tuesday.
where she will spend several weeks
with her sister.
Mrs. d. b. Replogle and, daughter,
Mildred. of Scranton, are Spending a
couple of weeks with Mrs. Replogle's
parents at their summer residence,
Beaver Meadow.
The Presbyterian, Baptist and Metho-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
TRAIN KILLS A HORSE.

Charles Severance, 16 years old, an
emplove of Contractor T. G. Robin
son, attempted to drive horse over
the Delaware and Hudson tracks at
Eighth avenue yesterday morning. The
load of shingles was heavy and the
horse stalled on the track long enough
to be struck by the passenger train
from Scranton. due here at 1850. The
hoy saved his life by jumping. The
horse had to he shot,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11

gers lawn, Wednesday evening, was
well attended and an enjoyable time
was reported by all who were there.
Mrs. l.. G.. McCollum visited friends
in Montrose the first of the week
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Morse are en-
joying a carriage trip through the
western part of this county and in
Bradford county.
Rev. Charles Smith, of the Methodist
church and Fred. Clark are spending
a couple of weeks at Moody's school, at
Mortified, Mass
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11

We have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in our home for many years
and bear cheerful testimony to its
value as medicine which should be in
every family. In coughs and colds we
have found it to be eficacious and in
Group and whooping cough in children
we deem it indispensable.-H. p. Rit-
ter, 4127 Fairfax avenue, St. Louis, Mo.
For sale by all druggists. Matthews
Bros, wholesale and retail agents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11

driver in Johnsons shaft, was seri-
ously injured on Wednesday night
about o'clock, through being squeez-
ed between loaded car and a prop.
Dr. w. L. Kennedy has purchased
the building formerly occupied by w.
Moses and Barber Barrett has re-
moved into it from the Boulevard
road, where ne will conduct his busi-
ness, .,.s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
CoLUMBIAs' NEW TEAM.

The Columbia Hose company, No. 5,
gave its new team a trial on the streets
yesterday morning. The horses seem
to answer all the requirements of the
company. They are large dapple grays
and weigh 2,Se5 pounds. An exception
ally heavy team had to be secured to
make time with the cOmpanys heavy
wagon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
CARBONDALE.
DEATH OF JAMES PETHIcK.

Early yesterday morning James
Fethlck, of Belmont street, died Old
age was the cause. Deceased came to
this city seven years ago from Wayne
county. He was born in Cornwall,
England. cighty-four years ago. MIR.
PethiciS was regular attendant at
the Methodist church and n man whose
character was much admired by those
who knew him. ono daughter, Mrs.
Frances Whcrry and two sons, John,
of this city and James, of Wayne
county. survive him The funeral VIII
be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
LECTURE COURSE ARRANGED.

The New Century club has arranged
a lecture course for the season Of
1899 1900. Professor De Motto who
pleased so highly q year ago, will be
here on Oct. ~ On Nov. IA, Rogers
Grlley recitals; Dec. 29 Rev. Robert
Stuart Macarthur; Jan. 90 Franz
Wilczek Concert company; Feb. Is,
Rev. d. j. Stafford. d. ID.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11

"HE THAT ANY GOOD WOULD
WIN" should he provided with good
health, and everyone who would have
good health should remember that
pure rich blood is the first requisite.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, by giving good
blood and good health, has helped
many a man TO success. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
PRICEBURa.

John Wesley castle, No 3i9, knights
of the Golden Eagle, will hold their
regular session this evening.
Willie Cooper, of Albert street, a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11

No. 10 and 60 fancy ribbon, t2,C

Friday and Saturday will be big days in
ribbon department We offer you your 4 A1
choice of stock fancy taifeta ribbons 'I
in fancy coors-handsome combinations /~C
real value just double price. Friday and EAZ
saturday Observation-Disclosures.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11

tie closer. as it is thought that young
sters commit the damage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11
Friday==muslin underwear

The quality and reliability of this underwear
being questioned, we deem the offer one of the
greatest features of today'S sale.
trimmed corset covers at oc-Of fine quail
iy cambc trimmed with handsome embroidery ~
real value Ioc-Sold that price in every store SC
Scranton Here on Friday ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
7sc Lace trimmed gowns at 33c-This is
s'a: ;s ;S;: 7 33
75c. Sale price
75c embroidery trimmed gowns at 3oc--
Another bargain lot consisting of four five diff On
ferent styles Mother Hubbard or Empire yoke. avSC
Handsomely trimmed with embroidery. Friday.