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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
BELATED CHRISTMAS TREES

The Sunday school of the Jackson
Street Baptist church will hold their
Christmas entertainment This evening.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend the exercises.
The Christmas tree exercises at the
Fourth ward Mission school will be
held this evening.
The Cantata waiting for Santa
Claus" will be produced tomorrow
evening by the Bible school of the
Washburn Street PRESBYTERIAN church.
The production is under the direction
of Misses Sara A. Jones and Clara
Sanders. The school rChe stra will
assist in the entertainment
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
THOMAS GIBsoN's DEATH.

Thomas Gibson, aged SO years, was
found dead in bed AT his home, 1913
Jackson street, yesterday morning,
where he kept bachelor quarters In
the rear of Cawley's barber shop. De-
ceased had not heen very we'll for n
long time. and always left one of the
windows partly open in case anything
happened to him. When Cawley went
to awaken him, he found Gibson cold
in death.
The coroner was notified and after
an investigation decided that an in
quest was not necessary. The funeral
will be conducted tomorrow morning.
and burial will be made in the Cattle
dral cemetery,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
LAST NIGHTS FIRE.

Shortly after 10 o'clock last night an
alarm was sent in from box 1923, cor
ner Of Luzerne and Fifteenth streets,
when fire was discovered in an out
side kitchen attached to the house oc-
cupied by Henry ]. Squires, asa Four
teenth street The flames We're sub
dued after considerable work. and
about $50 damage resulted.
The alarm was responded to by the
Franklins and Columbias. The steam
er was also taken out, but 1t was not
necessary to use ii.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
ST. PATRICK's CHURCH FAIR.

a large crowd attended St. Tatrick's
church fair last evening and spent an
ENJOYABLE evening. Much interest is
being taken in the disposal of Rev. J.
Is. Whelan's horse, and already large
number of tickets have been disposed
of for the drawing.
The contest for n lady's gold watch
has been taken up by Miss Mary Lar
kin, of Lafayette street, and Miss
Mary A. McIIugh. of Sixteenth street,
and the friends Of both are hustling in
their behalf The contest for the safe
among the different societies is also
attracting much attention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
DALTON.

Or. A. q. Leacock is home for three
weeks vacation. He is professor of
Greek IN Phillips Exeter academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Shoemaker spent
Christmas With friends in Scranton.
Maurice Dean is home from school at
Exeter; Charles Santee is home from
Wyoming seminary.
The Christmas services held in the
Methodist Episcopal church, under the
direction of the pastor. were a success
i'm every sense of the word Everyone
enjoyed the beautiful decorations and
the singing.
Mr.. Roy Decker is home from Bald
Mount. where he is engaged as II
teacher
Mr.. Robert Gardner, of Scranton,
spent Christmas day with his grand
mother, Mrs. Sarah Gardner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27

Church avenue, spent Christmas with
relatives in Clark's Summit.
David Williams, of Plymouth, is the
guest of his parents on Oak street.
Miss Maud Williams, of School street,
who has for some time past been the
guest of friends at Atlanta, Ga, has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Crabb. of Reese
street, are visiting friends in Trenton,
N. j.
F.. l.. Keator, of Summit avenue, Is
visiting his parents in RoXbury, N. Y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Christmas Exercises at First Pres
byterian Church-Entertaine
Friends-other News Notes.

The Christmas exercises of the Sun
day school of the First Presbyterian
church were held in the main auditor
ium of the church last evening. The
programme was principally Musical
one, in which the young voices of the
church succeeded in distinguishing
themselves.
The younger members of the Sunday
school were put in the best Of spirits
at the sight Of the Christmas trees
and gifts in store for them. Consider
able credit is due tc those who re-
hearsed SO assiduously and helped To
make the programme for the evening
the pleasing success It was.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
WHAT DO The CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called GRAIN
o? II is delicious ana nuurishing and
takes the place of coffee. The more
Grain-O you give the children the more
health you distribute through their eys-
TENS. Grain-O Is made of pure grams,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades OF coffee but costs
about 4 as much. All grocers sell it,
l5c and PC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
EVENTS OF DAY IN
WEST SCRANTON
WINNING NUMBERS IN PRIZE
DRAWING CONTEST.

Children's Christmas Presents Given
Away at Clarke Bros.--Clerks' An
nual Social and Luncheon--Funer-
ais of Catherine Davis and Michael
Bersin-Sudden Death of Thomas
Cosgrove and Thomas Gibson-Hos-
pital Donation Day-Last Nights
Fire.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
ST. PAuL's PIONEER CORPS.

The following officers have been
elected by So. Paul's Pioneer Cprps for
the ensuing term: President, Waller
McNichols; vice president, John j.
Lenihan; recording secretary, Thomas
+. Mcnamara; financial secretary,
William F. Reilly: treasurer James
j. Mahon; auditors. Frank Gibbons,
Frank McLain, William Hoskins; dl-
"ectors, Daniel Lehman, Frank Nc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27

brated In Holy Cross Catholic church ana
nterment will then be made In Cathedral
cemetery. Eight children survive her.
They are: Mrs. Anthony Lord, Mrs.
Thomas Kane, Mrs. L. J. Conway, Eliza
BETH John, Thomas, Richard and Patrick
Moffitt, all of whom are of this city.
Frank Nicholas died at the Scranton
Private hospital on Monday. He under
went an operation for appendicitis about
one week ago. Deceased was 20 years OF
age and had a promising future before
him. He was a corporal In the Thirteenth
regiment. The remains were removed to
his home 1915 Meadow avenue yesterday
morning and the funeral will take place
this afternoon at O'Clock lnterment
will be made in the Washburn street
cemetery.
Myrtle Miller, aged II years daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs John Miller Of 335 North
Lincoln avenue. died yestcrduv morning
after an Illness from diphtheria. Th5
funeral will he conducted tomorrow after
noon at . o'clock. The services will be
private.
George. the rear-cld son of MIR. and
Mrs. John lmeidoph, Of C23 Beech street,
died at o'clock last evening. Funeral,
which will be private, will take place at
. o'clock today. Interment In German
Catholic cemetery
Mrs. Thomas Sanders, Of 12JS I.uzcrnS
street. died suddenly early yesterday
mOinirg She Is survived by her hus-
band and several children. The funeral
announcement will be made later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
OBITUARY

Mrs, Bridget Mofitt of 536 Third street,
died at go o'clock Sunday evening, her
death being due TO bronchitis, She was
5S years of age and loved and venerated
by all who knew her THIS morning at
o'clock ms IS Of requiem will be celc-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
UNCALLED FOR LETTERS.
They Are Now Awaiting Owners at
the Postoffice.

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the Scranton postoflice, Lackawan-
ma county. Ia. Dec. 81, 1899. Per.
sons calling for these letters will
please say advertised ard give date
of list. Ezra II. Ripple p. NJ:
e Anderson, Mrs. Ona Anderson.
Miss Lizzie Bilart, J. f. Barrett, II,
Bose, Il Brewer, Mrs. Bailey, r. G.
Baldwin, Clark Bogargian.
Fred Coyne, w. G.. Cooley, Harry r.
Conltlin, NJ. C. Chavez.
Mrs. II. p. DiXson, John Danala, Mrs.
F. Denning, Mrs. Clara Dennis, p. B.
Doyle, Mrs. G. Dawson, John Davis,
1lO7 Swetland street, J. w. Decker,
NJ. d.
Eagle Granite Co., IG. Echols.
Nathaniel Fellows, Miss Lucy Fuller,
Miss Della Fox F. j. Forman, Mrs. l..
{. Floyd, Norman Fritchenwald.
Miss Mable Gray. r. w. Gates, James
Grimes, II. e. Griffin. Eber Gillpin,
Louisa Gibbons.
Charles ]. Hengen, Edward Hayden,
J. G.. Heth, Harken & Luce, Mfgs.,
Mary G. Hibbs, Miss Ophelia Hender-
shot, Bridget Higgins, GeZa Huss
d. Jones, Mrs. J. f. Jones, Fred Jones'
William Kern, E. f. Knot.
DR.. Sir Lionel, Milton S. Lowenthal,
Miss Mable Livingston. Miss Jane
l-eOIldlu, 1GOI. Joseph JAMES
League, Mrs. Ed Larson.
Charles Managru. Miss Grace Mer-
win, Ed Y. Mahr Miss Mary Murrey,
S. j. Miller, Mrs. Medlin, w S. Mace,
Miss Mabel Moore, r. H. Martin, Rev.
F. j. Miman.
Anthony O'Brien, Miss Mary O'Brien.
Miss L. Peifer
S. ]. Randall, William b. Redman.
Miss Mary Roland, Lester ]. Rockwell.
Mrs. Kate Shelly, Miss Emile
Schmidt Miss Blanch Search, Mrs.
Frances Smith 2, G. D. Simpson, Arthur
NJ Smith, C. Smms, Lewis Skea ?, V.
| T. Shelly. Emil Sander c. A. Spencer.
H. A. Taylor, Joseph Troope, Irwin
| Tuttle, Charles Taylor.
! Frank Woodward. Mrs. ]. p. Wick
, hiser, James Vvelch, E. S. Wetron.
I Thomas II. Williams. Mrs. Carrie
| Wells, John Walters, Mrs. Whiteley,
| Fred Youngs.
Italian.
Migsinarra Farmayo, Vincenzo Co.
| tere fri Antonio Francesca Di Antonio,
! Giuseppe Bondi 2. Giovarelli Ubaldo 2,
| Lamarca Pietro, Augusta Feretti, Wit
| torio Morettini, Giuseppe Azzara. En-
| edo Turrella, Antonio Mazza, Antonio
Pottoto. Frango CpriaAo, Morchio
Francesca.
Polish.
Jan Mitunski, Maryjan Sutkowski,
| KarOl Oleszkiewicz, Endrian Rinke.
| wicza, Sim IN Osihur, Martin Kruku-
! tbs, Antoni OchoCki, Jan Gotembewski,
! Bonifacy Kruponics. Jan Rogowski,
/ Macy Milinowsky. Georg Karnowsci,
| Adolus DZingiel, Jakob Seluciter, Stan
| istaw Tarmowski. Antoni Tyrzkiewic,
! j. Pilelski. Jozef Siankiewicz, Jan San
| nowski, Mr.. Fran August, Josef Mala-
| tin, Mojze Razanowsky, Francyzek
! Gwancewsky.
| Hungarian.
Franczyszek Kumece Michat Magac
! Frack2ek Homjcz, Jan Kopacz, Fran
| Ciszek KomicZ, Michat Srooka, Powet
! Woytach, Wicenty Kozubal. Wojciek
| BrekiCsz, Piotr Gospodarck, Petras
Janos, Brydzi Bodik, Franciszek Chot-
20, Zawrila DZiol, Johan Rakar. Csu-
! kalavisak Petro. Miklas SZegeda, Gy-
ores OstuweCki. Nasty Prizes. l.. Dios-
elk, Rridzi Bodzik, Stiv Csavni, Frek
! Kazubal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
TWO FUNERALS YESTERDAY

Rev. d. Il. Hopkins. pastor of the
First Welsh Baptist church. officiat ad
at the funeral services over the re
mains of the late Catherine Davis yes
terday afternoon. Services were held
at the family home on Acker avenue,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
Pea Coal $1.25 a Ton Delivered

Hyde Park. Address orders to c. B.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-27
Italian,

Migsinarra Farmayo. Vincenzo Co
tere fri Antonio Francesca Di Antonio,
Giuseppe Bondi 2, Giovarelli Ubaldo 2,
Lamarca Pietro, Augusta Feretti, Wit
torio Morettini, Giuseppe Azzara. En-
} edo Turrella. Antonio Mazza, Antonio
Pottoto, FRANCO Cpria.o, Morchio
Francesca
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-18
THE YACHT DIXIE.
yo Assistance Yct-The state or
Texas.

NORFOLK. VA. February T.-(Spe-
ciall-No assistance has as yet been sent
from this port TO Rev. Thomas DiXon's
vacht Dixie. which is ice-bOund between
tIogg and Cobb's Island. There is no ex-
planation of the delay in rendering succor
70 the imperlled occupants of the yacht
except that the ice IS too heavy Tor the
small-siZed tugs that could navigate the
shadows and reach her Meantime II Is
feared that if Mrs. Dixon ana the young
ladies aboard the yacht have not already
reen taken off by the life-savers they
nave experienced terrible suffering rom
hunger and cold. Owing TO the failure 10
force the ice of the expedition dispatched
Yesterday by the Merritt Wrecking Com
many TO the relief of the Merchants ana
Miners liner state of Texas, sunk IN IS
feet Of water in Chesapeake bay, much
anxiety is felt for the safety OF the cap
tain and crew of the vessel, who stuck
bv her after the passengers were taken
off No word has come from them,
and il Is feared that they nave suffered
greatly i'm their exposed position on the
upper deck of the schooner, the only por-
ton remaining above water. The rellet
expedition was forced 10 put back De-
cause of heavy ice foes, but 1t started
AGAIN lot lie HO'Ht "a - -. -.
morning The expedition was htted out
here. and consists Of the barge John Hag-
gerty the tugs Pocah0ntas, OF Norfolk
and +. j. Codd. of Baltimore. The flo
tilla carries twenty men and all wreck
ing apparatus necessary to work on the
Texas.
The Portsmouth City Councils special
committee. appointed TO cooperate with
other organizations i'm their efforts 10
have eight hours a days work and to
secure the construction of battleship
at this navy-yard. held a joint meeting
with the committees Of the Central
Labor Union, and decided TO ask the CO.
operation Of the different navy-yards OF
the country against contract ship-build-
ing.
The oyster industry, which was para
lived by the storm. is recovering.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-18
THE SHOVEL AND THE sLUsH.

The condition of our streets was much
! improved yesterday. The combined efforts
of the street-car companies, the city's
! street-cleaning force. and private citizens
accomplished much. But the work is not
| vet done. Far from it. There are street
! crossings here where the water and slush
are more than ankle deep Some of these
places are on Our greatest thoroughfares'
and thousands Of people-ladies especial
ly-are Inconvenience by them.
our citizens generally responded 10 the
appeal made by the Dispatch yesterday,
and cleared the cutters in front of their
premises. 1t was a fine exhibition of pub
lie spirit. Here and there there were per-
sons who had neither cleared the snow
from their sidewalks nor opened the gut
tiers near their premises. but they were
comparatively few in number. To-day It
is to be hoped that even these slow-going
individuals will be moved to action.
If all the agencies that combined yes
terday should continue active to-day, our
streets this afternoon viii be in a passa
bic condition. The main trouble now is at
street corners. where. we trust, the city
hands will be continued at work.
The sidewalks around the Capitol Square
are not an inspiring sight. No paths on
them have been broken. save by the feet
of weary and disguised pedestrians. We
suppose the reason is that neither the
city nor the State authorities feel obli-
gated TO shovel off the snow
We know not who is legally bound to
do the work so much needed there, and
heartily wish that case could be made
up and carried TO one of the highest
courts for decision. Meanwhile, as an act
of comfy TO Richmond, we should like
TO see the state authorities do the work.
We believe an extra gang of twelve or
more convict hands could be easily spared
for this purpose from the penitentiary.
one day this week there were 500 idle
men there-the shoe-factory being unable
to work that day on account of lack OF
fuel.
Yes; it is to be wished that the State
authorities may help the city out in this
emergency, just as the city would gladly
come to the aid of the State with its fire
apparatus, or police force if the occa-
sion demanded. Let the State assist us
now. and then let some court of compe-
tent jurisdiction be asked TO decide once
for all, whether the State or the city
ought to do-such work. If the Capitol
Square were the grounds of private citi-
zen. he would have to clean the sidewalks
of snow; but being the property of the
state very different rule may apply.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-18

Hampden- Sidney College (Virginia). Pres
ident McIlwaine and Professors Thorn
ton. II. Il. McIlwaine and Denny johns
Hopkins University, medical department.
CMarylanD, Professor w. u. Booker. NJ.
D.: Kentucky University, Professors
Blanton and Davis; King College Cfen-
nessce). Professor Shelley; Presbyterian
College (SOuth Carolina Professors A.
V. and $. T. Martin Richmond College
Wirginia). Professor Winston; Roanoke
College (Nirgini), Professor Amber
Southwestern Presbyterian University
Tennessee), Professor Nan; University
of Georgia. Professors Boc0ck and Hoop
er; University OF Mississippi Professor
Bondurant; University OF Missouri Pro-
fessor Blanton; University OF Tennessee
President Dabncy; University OF VIZ
glnia. Professor Thornton; Virginia Poly
tcchnic Institute. Professors Campbell
and walker: Washington and Leo Uni
verslty, Professor Hogue; Westminster
College (AlissourD. Professor Marques.
All these with two exceptions are full
graduates Of HampdenSidney College.
one-haf Of whom have taken their de-
grees within the past fifteen years. one
fourth of them took university degrees
either I'm this country or Europe after
completing their college course. All eX-
cept four are native Nirginians; nine
teen of the twenty-nine were born i'm the
Southsde. ana Prince Edward county
claims six and Cumberland county three
as their children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-18

docs not design holding the Philippines IN
pcrpetuity. he wants to be war ioru'
and would fasten Old World militarlsm
on this country. The most minute anaiS-
els OF the speech fails 10 disclose even
semblance OF rebuke TO such personal or
CANS OF the Presidents as refer 10 the
Philippines and their inhabitants az
property" which our commissioners
drought home" with them. Nor does II
disclose the slightest discrediting OF sue"
other personal organs as have proclaiheu
that the cherished hope of the Presi-
dent that the Stars and Stripes shoulu
never be hauled down in the Philippines
should not I've discounted by the NC
Emery resolutions. whose concluding pro-
vision "shovs that after all very wide
latitude IS given TO this government IN
the final disposition" Of the ISLANDS
Therefore. we say that when the speech
Is studied in the light OF the President
record and the influences that environ
him. and when one considers his ambi-
ton for a strong military backing, ana
the outcivlngs Of his editorial conh-
dants. there is no escaping the conciu-
sion that his every effort is bent towards
Joining the people fast 10 his imperialistic
idea. when we keep in view the conslde-
ratons we have named his Thursdays
speech becomes one Of his most earnest
attempts TO propagate the new faith, and
convert by indirectiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-18
G. & O. IMPROVEMENTS.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany has decided that the improvements
II long has contemplated here shall be
begun as soon as possible. The franchise
granted it by the city has lapsed, but it
is supposed there will be no difficulty in
having it renewed.
Our information upon this subject leads
us TO believe that the passenger depot
and connection tracks, so long needed
will be surely forthcoming; also. that
there will be no further delay but that
the work will be begun and pushed 10
rapid conclusion as soon as our city
Council grants the necessary lesislauon'
This will be joyful news to our people
and we trust will dispel in some measure
the uneasness and distress which the
freshet in James river has brought upon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-18
DEATH OF PRESIDENT FAURE.

The result of the sudden death of Pres
ident Faure, Of France. viii be awaited
with intense interest by the civilized
world. BY the friends of the French re-
public il will be awaited with intense
anxiety Were any other nation than
the French involved the effect Of such an
occurrence might be forecasted with a
reasonable degree Of confidence With
France. however, there Is equal proba-
biity Of anything or nothings happening.
The history of the third republic has
been a chapter of surprises, with a de-
velopment to-day that would appear to
indicate that republicanism was on a
sound basis. and one tomorrow tending
to prove just the opposite. AT this writ
ing Paris is quiet 1t may remain
so for weeks TO come, but on the other
hand there may be rioting, If not revo-
luton. there tomorrow. Recent events
would seem TO support the pessimistic
view. That is, as far as it is safe to ven
ture in the matter of foreshadowing.
President Faure's successor will be
elected by the National Assembly. and al
ready several men are mentioned as can
didates. Among them is Premier Dupuy,
and he would seem the logical choice
The very fact that this is so. however,
is a sad commentary upon the French
character and French politics. NJ. Dupuy.
| If elected will be elected largely because
he has arrayed himself against right and
justice on the Dreyfus issue. His cleo
ton will be due TO the same fear OF the
Paris mod on the part of the National AS
sembly that caused the Premier to side
with the anti-Dreyfusards on the
question OF revision of the unfortunate
officers case by the whole Court OF Cas-
ytion. His claim 10 the honor is based
primarily on his abject trucking TO the
army element and its following.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-18
williamsburg Personals.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. February IL
SpeciaL)-Professor Charles Edward
Bishop. one of the State vice-presidents.
who constitute the State Executive Com
mittee of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION. has accepted an invitation 20
address the convention Of the association,
which meets at an early day I'm Hampton
Mr. and Mrs. Henri MOuquin who came
down from New York TO spend some time
at their country home. near town. have
returned.
Miss Henrietta Booth. Of Carriers Grove.
who has been the guest Of Professor and
Mrs J. Leslie Hall for several days, has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Denmead. who
have been snOw-bOund for week at their
country home. Port Arthur" on the
James river reached town this morning
Among the arrivals to-day from Old
Point were Mr. and Mrs. George =. Hart.
T.. y. Stanley. New BrittOn. Conn. ana
DR.. and Mrs II. ID. Pease. Buffalo. y. Y.
A large number of northern visitors are
expected here as soon as the weather
opens. many OF whom are anxious TO
make the trip 10 jamestown Island.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-18
Claimed To BE Over 100.

MEHERRIN. VA. February 17.-(Spe-
cial)-Yesterday came the death Of per
Bland (cOlOred)-who was in his lOSth
year. He had been living for the past
ten years with Uncle Ned" Bland, his
third child. who is now in his I'D year.
4, deceased belonged To Mr.. Thomas
EmbrO Scott. Of Prince Edward county,
at the close of the Confederate war.
UEcle Peter had enjoyed excellent health.
and within the past four years he would
walk from near Meherrin to Briery and
Cumberland Courthouse. The deceased
was very interesting in his description
of the habits and customs OF long ago
He would become very enthusiastic in
telling of the Gabriel instruction, and
expressing his contempt of the foolish
action of his niger race" Uncle Peter
Bland was highly respected by the white
people. as are also all of his children.