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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
DIR. GIFFIN's SAGE ADVICE.
Contained in Sermon He Delivered
Last Night.

Rev. DIR. Giffn delivered a stirring
address last evening in Elm Park
church, the subject suggested by mobs
and lynchings, The Advice of the
Town Clerk Needed Now" The text
referred to a riot among the Ephesians
when one mans GOODNESS controlled the
mob. 1t was from Acts 1896: And
the town clerk said: we ought to
do nothing rashly'' The speaker said
in part:
"One man in a mob, one sane person,
surrounded by mass of bowling lun-
atics. 1t is good thing to have one
man in city who can keep his head
in the midst of excitement. This man
could not only keep records, but quell
riots. The populace is always in dam
ger of doing rash and reckless things.
TT is high time that our safety is
understood as being in legal means.
We ought to practice GOODNESS individ-
ually to resolve never to act hastily"
To the young men the reverend
speaker suggested that the text: do
nothing rashly," might well be put
up in offices, banks, and courts of just
ice and also on bill boards in public
places, that the world might learn it
we'll and profit thereby.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
THIS IS DEWEY'S DAY.
Anniversary of the Battle at Manila
Bay, Which Has Made the Ad-
miral Famous-Celebra-
tions Arranged for.

One year ago today, the most start
ling event in the history of these Uni
ted States since the days of the Inde-
pendence hall meetings, occurred in far
off Luzon Island, when Dewey de-
stroyed the Spanish fleet at Cavite.
Today is known as Dewey's day, and
in honor of it, many affairs will he
held in the city.
Cnc year ago last night was one Of
feverish excitement in this cisy. as we'll
as almost every city in the land. All
Gay long there had been rumors of a
desperate battle at Manila but it was
impossible to get an absolute veriilca-
ton of these rumOrs until after 8
o'clock at night.
People were returning from the
churches when the news was posted
on The Tribune bulletin board, which
was Immediately surrounded by hun
dreds of excited persons who remain
ed for hours waiting for new details
concerning the fight, which arrived at
intervals over the wire in The Trib.
une editorial rooms.
That night people generally first real
lied that Uncle Sam had some hard
lighting ahead, but the result of the
first engagement was so glorious that
there was no fear concerning the re-
suit.
In all of the public schools exercises
of a more or less elaborate nature, will
be held today. The banks will not
close, however, and all notes. ETC., COM
ing due today will be collected. The
postotfice will also be open as usual.
In North Scranton the members Of
Marquette council, Young Mems Insti-
tute, and the Father Whitty society
will Join in holding a debate and CIV
ing an elaborate entertainment at st.
Marys hall. Attorney r. j. Bourke
will deliver an address on Admiral
Dewey"
In South Scranton the Fourteen
Friends society will conduct their an
nual banquet at Hotel Best, at which
their lady friends will be the guests
of honor There will be a flag raising
at st. Johns parochial school.
| In Dunmore there will be several
public and private social affairs.
| The bachelor Girls of '99 will con-
duct their first annual dance at Sic
gels Dancing academy, in the Carter
building, corner of Adams avenue and
Linden street.
The members of the South Side base
| ball club will conduct their first an
nual ball at Music hall tonight in
| honor of the day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01

ton" I have always believed was called
of God to this pastorate, in truth IL 1
had not had this confidence / could not
have tarrled so long In this field of the
Masters vineyard.
During these twenty years i96 persons
have been received into our membership.
lacking only four persons of an annual
average accession of %. The largest ac-
cesson of any one year. was in 1884, when
Ga were received the next largest being
the year 1885 when as were received The
smallest accession OF any one year was
In 1880 when only II were received. Dur
ing this period we have dismissed to
other churches 10S Forty eight who from
time to time have communed with us
about the table spread with the em-
blems of our blessed Lord and Master,
have been called hence. and are In fell
lowship with the Redeemed In heaven.
Our present membership is 1856 During
my pastorate. have ofliciated at 3l2 fu-
nerals and performed the marriage rite
for IFS couples.
AMOUNT or MONEY RAISED.
During this period of twenty years. ac-
Coroing to the annual report of session
to Presbytery, there have been raised
for our chuch, for home use and benev-
olent objects, mainly the boards of the
denomination, nearly 100000. The small
est amount contributed any one year
of the present pastcrate was in the year
1880, when only $3.50 was raised. The
largest amount in any one year was in
1883, when little over $4,000 was raised.
Our session reported for this past year
Just now closing, offerings TO home mis-
sions, $780, to foreign missions. $3.50; other
boards, slS3. Money received from all
sources for the year Is little less than
| five thousand dollars. This includes $500
hn
| from organ rpcitals. / am confident that
the moneys contributed during this period
| of twenty years by this people, includ-
| ing Ladies' Aid society, Sunday school,
missionary organizations, Endeavor So
| cieties, to the home church and to benev-
oences and to various charitable Cb-
| jeCts I'm our city, II exactly known, would
| not fall short of Sl35,OOO
Two of the elders of the session OF
| twenty years ago have died. Elders
| David r. Morgan, who died in 1885, ana
Jonathan r. Wint, who died in 1888 Two
| elders, honored and beloved and not yet
old are still serving the hurch, Major
| ]. Z. Fish and Mr.. G. w. Benedict. The
other five elders of our session have beer
! ordained during the present pastorate
| During these twenty years two former
pastors have passed on to their heavenly
| reward, Rev. James r. Fisher, whAwaS
| pastor from 1869 to 1873, and Rev. sam
uel Whaley, pastor from 1859 to 1869
| They were Cody men and ministers o
| the gospel.
| Among the treasured blessings of thest
years of our lahors together, the choicest
are those of gracious revivals. which
| fro mtime to time have verify beer
epoch making in our church life.
In respect to the temperatures of ou
church. we also have abundant occasion
for gratitude, to Him from whom al
blessings flow. In consideration OF on
material prosperity we may very fit
tingly use Paul's words. and eXclaim
"In the midst of thy church will w
praise Thee, o God!'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
PERSONAL.

Mrs. George l.. Yost is sojourning at
Lake Winola.
ii. II. Boggs and NJ. L. Brown, of
Syracuse, were in this city Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Cramer Won Storch, of
Monroe avenue, are visiting in Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Dolph, of Madi-
son avenue, spent yesterday at Bing-
hamton.
Miss Eva NJ. Brown. of the Correspond
ence schools, has gone to Clark's Summit
to spend few days with friends.
Miss Walkenshaw, OF Glasgow, Scot
land, returns on Friday next to her
home after an extended visit here.
j. f. Stevens and r. b. Williams, of
this city returned Saturday from a sue
cessful fishing trip at Orson
Major w. s. Millar has returned from
tour of inspection among the Seventh
regiment companies and will once more
resume his aldermanic duties.
Sergeant Clegg and Corporal Burk~
hardt, of the United States recruiting
station here, have returned from Will
Transport, where they enlisted ten men on
Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Margaret X. Post, of jefferson
avenue, has as her guests Rev. and
Mrs. ID. w. Skelenger, of Washington,
l.. c. The former was pastor at the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church
several years ago.
The announcement is made OF the en-
Igagernent OF George Young to Miss
Eleanor. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore Skillman, of Wilkes Barre. Mr.
Young was formerly of this city. but now
of Reading, Pa, where he holds posi-
ton with the International Correspond
ence schools. The wedding will take
place i'm the near future.
The Allentown soldiers were inspected
last night (Friday) by Major W. S. Mil
lar the popular Scranton alderman whC
is inspector OF the Third brigade, anC
they passed the ordeal very satisfac
torily. Companies B and ID were in
spected In citizens clothes. After tht
inspection Major Millar told Captains
Medlar and spangler that their compa
nies would be recommended for rein
statement into the National Guard
Allentown Chronicle.
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REV. MR.. WARING ACCEPTS.
Will Be the Pastor of Grace Luth.
eran Church.

At the morning services yesterday
at Grace Lutheran church was read
a letter from Rev. Luther Hess War
ing, of Louisville, Va, in which he ac-
cepts the call rendered him some time
ago to become successor to Rev. Foster
L. Gift, who resigned the pastorate
recently. He will take up his new
duties here on June l.
Mr.. Waring has many adaptibilities
to this fieIu, wide experience, large
learning and aggressiveness, so that
Grace church can congratulate itself
upon being able to secure him as Rev.
Mr.. Gifts successor, who has accom-
plshed such splendid results in the
four years he has been here. Grace
church has grown from nothing, until
today it is an influential church in the
city and with Mr.. Waring at its head
it will undoubtedly continue in its good
work.
Rev. Mr.. Gift will likely accept the
call rendered him by St. Matthew's
Lutheran church at Willamsport, but
he will not take up these new duties
until he has had few months rest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01

BOGERT.-In Scranton, April %, 1899
Marshall Bogart, 4j years of age, at
the Lackawanna hospital.
FLYNN.-In Scranton, April 20, lS99,
John Flynn, ut the Lackawapna hos
pital. Remains were removed to the
residence in South Scranton. Funeral
will be announced later.
MACAULEY.-In Scranton, April 80, 1890,
Mrs. Samuel NJ. Macauley, 30 years of
age, at he residence, 1876 Washington
avenue. Funeral Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock.
TR1PP.-1n Scranton. April %, 1892 Mrs.
Rosana q. Trip, SO years of age, at
the Tripp homestead on North Mai l
avenue. Funeral Tuesday afternoon.
VECH.-In West Scranton. April 30
1899, Mrs. Renata Nech, of 536 Emmet
street, at West Side hospital. Funeral
announcement later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
SOUGHT AID TOO LATE.
Marshall Bogert, of North Scranton,
Dies of Pneumonia at Hospital.

Marshall Bogert was removed to the
Lackawanna hospital, from the resi-
dence of a charitably inclined person
nearby, at 8 o'clock Saturday night.
He was dying from pneumonia and two
hours later was dead, without having
volunteered any information concerning
himself.
Inquiry brought out the fact that for
week he hung around the United
States hotel barn on Penn avenue and
when taken i'll a few days ago, the
friend gave him bed, thinking that
the illness did not amount to much
Saturday the man seemed so much
worse that the hospital doctors direct
ed the removal, with the hope that
something might be done.
Deceased formerly resided on Nay
Aug avenue and belonged to the Car
penters' union here. One sister resides
in Chicago and word was sent to her.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
NEW CHURCH AT GREEN RIDGE
1t Is to Be Erected by the Baptist
Congregation.

1t is expected that sometime dur
ing this week the contract for build
ing the new editice for the congrega-
ton of the Green Ridge Baptist church
on Monsey avenue will be let and the
work begun soon after. The building
fund now contains $4,000, exclusive Of
an envelope containing a subscription.
This envelope is to remain sealed until
the first payment on the new build
ing is made.
The pastor, Rev. w. ]. Ford, expects
that the total cost will not exceed $4,000
and may be less than $500. The pre-
sent edifice will be moved to the rea:
of the lot and the new building will
be erected upon the front. So heartily
have the pastor and his congrega tinn
worked for several years in upbuilding
the church that the erection OF new
and larger edifice became absolutely
necessary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
JAMES MERRILL RESIGNS.
Another Veteran D., L. and w. En-
ploye Drops Out.

James Merrill. engine dispatcher of
the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern company in this city, resigned Sat-
urday. The position for the present
is being filled by Foreman Boldry.
Mr.. Merrill is one of the Oldest en-
ployes of the road and had occupied
the position of dispatcher for a quar-
ter OF a century.
John j. Devine, who was formerly
a superintendent at the Dickson works,
has been placed in charge of Lacka-
wanna's shops at Kingsland, N. j.
Ten machinists employed on the Del
aware, Lackawanna and Westerns
mine repair force were laid off Satur-
day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
MASS MEETING AT PEcKvILLE.
Held by the Union Carpenters on
Saturday Night.

At odd Fellows hail. Peckville, Sat
urday evening, a monster mass meet
ing was held. Those who were in at
tendance were the union carpenters
between Carbondale and Scranton.
Some two hundred were present. 1t
was decided at the meeting that the
trade rules which were to go into ef-
feet this morning must be adopted by
all contractors before the union men
would continue at their labors. Re-
ports from the different labor repre-
sentatives showed that the majority of
the contractors between Carbondals
and Scranton had signed the rules.
At Jermyn the union carpenters en-
ployed by Hoffecker & Co., were or
dered out as this was the only con-
tractor in Jermyn who had not signed
the rules. At Archibald there will be
no trouble as the different contractors
have endorsed the union rules.
At PeCkville the TeClS Lumber Manu-
featuring company have refused TO
adopt the union schedule, and their
case has been turned over to the head
quarters of the union to be dealt with.
All the union men have been called out.
Barber d Co. have not signed the
schedule, and in consequence they
have only one non-union man in their
employ. This company presented to
their men schedule of their own and
asked to have them signed. The men
refused and quit. with the exception of
one non-union man.
At Olyphant the contractors have
practically all endorsed the new rules
and the contractors stated to the union
representatives that all carpenters in
their employ must belong to the union.
At Priceburg the contractors agreed
to the unions demands. This evening
another mass meeting will be held at
| Peckville, and the situation will be dis
cussed. Unless all contractors have
endorsed the trade rules the men en-
ployed by them will be called out.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01

Thomas ]. Griffin, of 1918 Monsey
avenue, was waylaid and fatally in
jured by footpads at Bradford, Mexican
county, Friday night. He went to a
barber shop in the center OF the town
after supper and left there at $40 to
go home.
The next morning at o'clock he was
found by a doctor lying alongside the
road with his skull fractured and his
pockets turned inside out. He never
regained consciousness and died Sat
urday evening at o'clock. 1t is sup
posed club or sandbag was used to
strike him down.
He was brother of Rev. J. ]. Griffin,
Of Carbondale and brotherrin-l of
Judge p. p. Smith. He was 36 years
of age and blower by trade.
He was formerly employed in the
Green Ridge glass works, and lived
here until February last when he went
to Bradford to work at his trade.
The remains arrived at 155 this
morning over the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western road, and were
conveyed to his mothers home at 151S
Monsey avenue. Rev. Father Griffin
accompanied the remins here, having
FASTENED to bradford, Saturday, upor
receiving news of the sad affair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
CHIEF HICKEY's COMPANY.
They Took Action with Reference to
the Parade.

Century Hose company met in spe-
cial session yesterday afternoon at the
hose house on Pittston avenue. The
meeting was called for the purpose of
taking action on a communication from
Chief Hickey, in which he asked the
company to do its utmost in making
the approaching inspection and parade
of the department the greatest of any
yet held.
BY a rising vote the company de-
cided to.
Mr.. Hickey in a ringing speech asked
the company to use every effort to
make the parade and the firemen's fair
gigantic success. The company will
meet in regular session Friday night
next
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
REV. F. S. BALLENTINE RESIGNS
Sewers His Connection with Church
of the Good Shepherd.

Rev. Frank S. Ballentine. pastor Of
the Church Of the Good Shepherd,
Green Ridge, on Saturday handed in
his resignation, to take place tomor-
row, May ]. 1t was accepted.
Some of his sermons which the Off
GERS of the church thought tended to
sensationalism led to his resignation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
SiHIIDREN WHILE TEETHfNG WIFI
CiiILD, SoFTENs the GUMS, ALIASYYS
is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA'
Sold by Druggists In every part of the
world. BE sure and ask for MRS. Wins
kind. Twenty 1--we cents a bottle,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
AN ACCOMPLISHED FACT.
Scranton Coal Company Takes Charge
of Ontario Colliery Today.

The passing of the Ontario colliery
at Peckville into the hands Of the
Scranton Coal company is an accom-
plished fact. John Van Bergen, who
for the past ten years has had the
management of the Mount Pleasant
colliery in this city, viii this morning
assume the management of the on
tario. John r. Dryden, of the Scranton
Coal company will be general man
ager.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
SUCCEEDS HIS FATHER.
John r. Atherton Appointed Pay
master of D. & H. Company.

On Saturday John r. Atherton was
notified by Vice President Young, OF
the Delaware and Hudson Canal COM
pany, that he was appointed paymaster
of the company to succeed his father,
Henry F. Atherton, who died recently.
Mr.. Atherton has for the last four
years been acting assistant paymas-
ter to his father. He is a young man
q years of age, and has been in the
paymaster's department for ten years.
His assistant will be William Gates
and his clerk, his brother. Thomas s.
Atherton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
BOTH SIDES CLAIM 1T.
City superintendency Election Is
Somewhat in Doubt.

The board OF control will meet to-
morrow night to elect a city super
intendent OF schools to serve three
years. Professor George Howell, the
present incumbent, Is being opposed by
the former superintendent, Professor
George w. Phillips, principal of the
high school.
Superintendent Howell has the sup
port of the combine that carried the
reorganization and they claim that
they will muster for him fourteen
votes.
The powers that were, who are be-
hind Professor Phillips, claim his cleo
tion, but are giving no figures.
Dsinterested parties who are in close
touch with the controllers say that the
result rests with one certain member,
and that his vote depends on the re-
port the finance committee will make
tonight on appropriations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
SPECIAL
FRUIT SALE

Box Fancy Sweet
Oranges, 81 to 6 dozen
i'm box $l.35 per box.
California Oranges is
for Csc. Navels, Is and
35c per dozen.
Havana Prunes for pre-
serving l5c, $l.75 dozen.
Strawberries, zoe and
25 per quart.
Fancy Asparagus, zoe
per bunch.
Fresh Vegetables.
Best Goods for Least Money.
K. c. COURSEN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
LADIES, LISTEN.
Here's Hint on Dress That Ought
to Be Appreciated.

There's young woman at the Globe
Warehouse who has made correct cor
set fitting a study for several years
back, and who by reason of her ac-
quired knowledge in that direction has
earned the right to be classed as an
authority on the subject.
After much pressure on the manu-
facturers, 1t has been decided to allow
this lady to remain for another week
for the purpose Of instructing all cor
set wearers in the peerless value OF
these perfect undergarments-Re
Corsets. ss
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A Gard.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a b0-cent bottle
of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar II II
falls TO cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded, J, q. Bone &
Son. Dunmore, Pa; John +. Donahue,
Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL.
George Gassaway Died and John
Harmon Had Narrow Escape.

George Gassaway was found dead in
a freight car at Pittston Junction Sat-
urday morning.
His companion, John Harmon, was
in very weak condition. He said
they purchased wood alcohol at Allen
town and drank it while stealing a
ride to Plttston in a freight car.
Gassaway's body is at the Ransom
poor house. His home is in New
York state. Harmon has recovered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
FATALLY INJURED BY
GANG OF F00TPADS
THOMAS ]. GRIFFIN WAS WAY
LAID AT BRADFORD.

He Left a Barber Shop in the Centre
of Bradford Friday Night to Go
to His Home and the Next Morn
ing Was Found Alongside the Road
with His Skull Crushed-His Re
mains Arrived in This City This
Morning-Brother of Father Grif-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01

All dental work begun during April
will derive the benefit of our big price
cut. After May 1st the old prices will
prevail. Even then you pay less than
elsewhere. Unless you have "money to
burn" you cannot afford to close arrange
ments for any kind of dental work with
out first getting an estimate from us. We
will save you money. Artificial Teeth
for which others charge SIS, Sl2, So and
s.. Our price during April 81, 81. s. and
S2.75. Gold Crowns and Bridge Work
Our April prices s.. 81 and $780, Gold and
other filings 25c. up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
Dr. BARRETT AdloiniaRs iaS SiRsTSs Hotel Stisss j:f%yr
Leader In Low Prices.

We extract and fill teeth and insert
Gold Crowns and Bridge Work without
hurting you. We guarantee our work and
keep it in repair for ten years. EXami-
nation free.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
LIGHTNING FREAK.
Strikes Trolley Car Without Doing
Injury OF Damage.

Washburn car. No. 300, which Motor
man Charles Freeman was running,
was slightly damaged at o'clock last
night by being struck by lightning on
West Lackawanna avenue.
The occurrence caused considerable
excitement, but no one was injured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01
Steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. #. & M. T. Howley.2 1871 Wyoming ave.

Smoke The Pocono Cigar. SC. .- I"
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Beecham's Pills cure sick headache.
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Finest wines and cigars at Lanes.
800 Spruce street. 80
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Wall Papers and Decorations,
All Grades and All Styles
from Cheapest Kitchen Pattern
to Finest Parlor Styles Made.
Suitable Designs for Churches,
Public Halls, Offices, Stores, Etc.
Lincrusta Limitation Carved Wood.
Wall Mouldings to Hang Pictures on.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-01

window Shades, Curtain Poles,
All styles and All Sizes,
Ready Made and Fitted to Order.
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DIED.

oke The Popular Punch Cigar. 10
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ChildTen'S Carriages
and Sleeping Coaches,

and Sleeping Coaches,
Go-Carts, Express Wagons, Etc,
Metal Wheels with Rubber Tires,
Richly Trimmed, Handsome Bodies,
Large Variety, Attractive Prices.