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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
ALEXANDER AND oPPENHEIM
Both Will Be Present at the Wilkes
Barre Press Club Ball.

Scrantonians who love good music in
Variably attend the annual ball of the
Wilkes Barre Press club, and this year
their numbers will evidently be consid-
erably augmented. The ball will be
given in the armory at Wilkes Barre
on Friday evening, April Z, and the
leaders of the respective musical Or
ganizations engaged are making an ef-
fort to present a most attractive pro-
Sramme.
Last year Prof. Alexander played for
the first time his Press Club Twostep
which has since become famous and il
time will permit he will furnish a new
composition upon which he is at work
and his magnificent band Will play II
at the Press club ball.
Tickets and reserved seats have beer
set aside for the many Scrantonians
who are expected 10 attend and can be
bought at the box office the night OF
the ball,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

The local union painters who refuse
to go to work for the master painters
who have not subscribed to the union
rate of wages, held a meeting last night
at which committees appointed to wait
on the master painters, who have not
yet come into line, made their reports.
1t was given out after the meeting
that the painters are much pleased
with the present status of affairs and
that they have every hope their efforts
will be crowned by success. There will
be another meeting Thursday evening
In the rooms Of local union No. 11S at
421 Lackawanna avenue. The steering
committee of the painters unions gave
out the following for publication last
night:
THE article in the Times of this
afternoon, from the secretary of the
Master Painters association, claims
that his is the only true version of the
present difficulty. The facts in the
matter are that we placed our sched-
ule in the hands of the individual mas
ter painters as early as January, and If
there were any reasonable objections
to 1t there was plenty of time to make
them in.
HE also says that we refuse TO treat
with them as a body. and that they
were willing to treat with us last year
but we turned them down. The truth
is that we did sign an agreement with
them last year, but the ink had hardly
dried before the master painters broke
the agreement Mr.. Secretary prob.
| ably forgets that he at one time July
81 stated to some of our members that
he had been instructed to notify the
Painters unions that the agreement
was null and void, but had failed tc
| do so.
He also states that the present
schedule has been signed by only few
unimportant bosses, whereas the sched-
ule has been signed by almost every
master painter in the city, except those
who are members of the Builders Ex-
change, and they number about eleven
AS for getting plenty of men, he knows
he can not get them, for he has tried
already and failed"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Probably the most beautiful dance cv,r
held In this city was that given last even
ing AZ the Bicycle club BY Mr.. ana Mrs
h, i. Fuller in honor of their son. Mar
timcr' Many features entered into the
affair TO mi Ike it notable in the history of
social affairs in Scranton. The rooms
were thronged by the leading society Deo-
pie and by many out of town guests The
details of the entertainment were elegant
TO degree and the social prestige of
Inc hostess made 1t an event which few
of those invited were willing to miss.
The large ball room was never deco
rated with such beauty and taste Florida
smilaN made graceful festooned frieze.
and at intervals depended from broad
pink satin ribbons big lcghorn hat filled
with pink roses. The musicians plat-
form was hidden by mass OF tropicaI
plants and roses, The dining room ure-
sented lovely picture, where a huge CEN
ter piece, basket of long stemmed Am
erican beauty roses, lifted the rich bios
SONS half way 10 the ceiling. Pink
shaded candles decorated the small table
the reception rooms were also exquisitelv
decorated
Mr., and Mrs. Fuller and MIR Mortimer
Fuller We're assited I'm receiving by Mr..
and Mrs. II, B. Brewster, of Rochester
n. V. Mrs. Fuller wore a Paris gown
entirely composed of point lace over rose
Dancing to Bauer's music was cnioyed
until a late hour, An elaborate sumner
was served by Pursscll, of New York.
~ith the following menu:
Green Turtle a la Toulouse.
Canape--Modern
Lobster n la Newburg
Cotolette a la Spruce
French Peas
Fancy Sandwiches
Gailatine in Aspic
Chicken Salad
Salad ChuvalOf
Finger Rolls
Pudding a la Neselrode
Biscuit Torton' CIace a la PursseII
Fresh Stra wberries, Nature
Fancy Cakes Pelt Fours
harrons Glaces Fruit Glaces
Cream Dipped Brandy Cherries
Cream Dipped Strawberries
Bon-Bosa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
SCRANTON THEATRICAL CLUB
Organized by Members of the Acad-
emy of Music and Lyceum.

The attaches of the Lyceum theater
and the Academy of Music have Or
ganized social club which will be
known as the Scranton Theatrical
club. 1t is for social affairs only. The
club intends to get a suite of rooms
in the Arcade building, on Wyoming
avenue, which will be fitted as a read
ing room. All the theatrical papers
and magazines will be kept on file.
The others will be used as reception
room and parlOr. The reading and re-
ception room will be open to the visit
ing theatrical companies.
The officers of the club are: Presi-
dent. George Nelson Teets; vice pres
ident, Fred Softly; secretary, Edward
W. Kohnstamm; treasurer. Harry
Brown.
The members are Jacob j. Ferber,
= harles Hamilton, James Lowder and
Jack GILES. The club intends to hold
social the latter part of the month.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
Lakewood, the Piney Woods Resort.

Within fifty-nine miles of Greater
New York. on the southern division
of the Central Railroad of New Jer-
sey, is the great pine hill of Ocean
county, New Jersey, vast sand plain,
entirely devoid of moisture. The air,
always heavily laden with the health
giving and invigorating odor of balsam
pine, is dry and pure. Reputable ply
sicians call it the most healthful re-
gion in the north. That is why Lake
wood has grown from mere hamlet
into a thriving town, containing a
sumptuous hotel and boarding houses,
miles upon miles of hard made roads,
all beautifully surrounded by large
driveway, cottages owned by wealthy
city people and all that tends to de-
lightful conditions in the way of social
functions and sports, both indoor and
out. Lakewood is alike a resort of
fashion and for the seeker after
health. 1t pleases everybody and is
growing so rapidly as to be a sur
prise to eXen those that long ago pre-
dicted it's brilliant future. Reached
only by the Central Railroad of New
Jersey, from stations foot of Liberty
street and South Ferry foot of White
hall street. Parlor cars on all trains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
A New Parrot Story.

From Household Words.
A maiden lady of certain town i'm
Cornwall owned a parrot, which somehow
acquired the disagreeable habit of observ-
ing at frequent intervals: 81 wish the old
lady would die" This annoyed the bird $
owner, who spoke to her curate about it.
81 think we can rectify the matter re-
piled the good man. II also have par
rot and he is a righteous bird, having
been brought up In the way he should so.
/ will lend you my parrot and trust mis-
influence will reform that depraved bird
of yours" The curate's parrot was
placed in the same room with the wicked
one, and as soon as the two had become
accustomed to each other, the bad bird
remarked: II wish the old lady would
die" Whereupcn the clergymans bird
rolled up his eyes and In solemn accents
added 1--WE beseech thee to hear us,
good Lord! The story got out in the
parish, and for several Sundays 1t was
necessary to omit the litany at the church
services.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
ASSIGNED TO A BEAT.
Police officer Gurrell Put on the
Patrol Squad.

Police officer Martin Gurrell, the old
est member of the force, who after
being relieved of the office of acting
chief, by the return of Captain Rob-
ling, was assigned to duty as acting
day sergeant at the Center street police
station, was yesterday assigned to do
patrol duty on the West Side.
Chief Robling stated that the change
was due to the fact that patrolmen are
much needed, while there is hardly any
street.
Officer Gurrell was not on duty last
night. He denied that he had resigned
and said he was simply laying off fol
few days to take a much needed rest
As to whether or not he would resume
duty as patrolman he would not say
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
GERMS OF GRIP KILLED!
Experiments Showing That These
Deadly Microbes Can Be Extcrmin-

Willard H. Morse, NJ. D., +. S. S., of
Westfleld. N. j., a well-known and prom
inent consulting chemist and therapeutlst
has recently issued an important article
upon tho treatment Of grip lie took some
of the germs or microbes of grip, put
them upon u glass slide under the micro
scope, and killed them absolutely by a
drop of whiskey. Such demonstration of
cure would be sufficient for an ordinary
observer but II was not enough for DR..
Morse. He says we want also three
things. First. the preventive of disease,
second, the sustaining of the powers of
the body, and third, rendering the system
unfertile to germs or bacili. Therefore,
he says. to successfully kill the germs of
grip and render the body able to resist
them 'it all depends on the whiskey.
This is putting the truth in nutshell.
| But the eminent doctor goes still farther
and says:
Ordinary whiskey is either useless or
dangerous, or both in the treatment of
grip"
"Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is of the
| largest value in the treatment"
Professor Morse draws this conclusion
wholly by experiment and facts proven
under the microscope. Like all scientists
| he comes to his conclusion only after
| testing and proving and does not attempt
| to go farther.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
FUNERAL OF s. A. LACKEY.
Remains Will Be Taken to Perry
County for Interment

The remains of the late Samuel A.
Lackey will be today removed on the
9.3S a. m. Delaware and Hudson train
to New Bloomfield, Perry county, for
interment Services will be conducted
by Rev. Dr. Mcleod at the First Pres
byterian church at o'clock w. r.
Anderson, a nephew of the deceased,
came on from New Bloomfield yester-
day to accompany the remains.
The pall-bearers will be ]. E. Kern,
F. F. Forbes, James OConnor, Charles
Stone, Marshal Preston and John T.
Howe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
KEoGH WINS IN CHICAGO.
Beat All the Cracks in an Open Tour.
nament.

jerome r. Keogh, Scranton's cham
pion pool player, won the open pool
tournament which just closed in Chi
cago, and in which all the world's s
championship seekers were engaged.
Eby was second; De Orc and Werner
were tied for third; Clearwater, DAILY
and Hargan were tied as tail enders.
In the game with De ORC, Keogh won
by a score of rs to AZ.
Keogh's game with De Orc for $1,000
and the worlds championship begins
next Monday, lasting three nights. He
writes from Chicago that he is in
fine form and is confident of being
able to play better game than the
Cuban.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
LAKE ARIEL.
Popular Summer Resort, on Erie and
Wyoming Valley r. R.

Reing easy of access and possessing
natural attractions and advantages,
which cannot be claimed for other re-
sorts in this vicinity, presents itself as
the most desirable resort for Summer
Excursions.
improvements in keeping with the
liberal policy pursued in the past will
be made this season.
Circulars giving rates and other in
formation valuable to excursion COM
mittees, mailed on application. De-
sirable dates should be secured early.
James c. Moffatt,
General Passenger Agent, Dunmore
Pa. %*
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
ENGINEER CORPS ENLARGED.
Two New Men Appointed by Mr.
Phillips.

Thomas Griffin, of Providence, and
Charles Schroeder, of the central city,
were yesterday added to the city en-
gineer's corps as chainmen.
Provision was made for them by a
reorganization of the corps. The 800
a month that was paid to the retired
first assistant city engineer, Edward
Sherwood, was so distributed that two
new men could be put on and slight in
creases in pay given to four of the
older employees. The office of first as
sistant city engineer was dispensed
with and two of the nominal second
assistants" were made assistant city
engineers" with slight increases in pay.
The corps now numbers twelve men.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
Ransom as Temperance Apostle

From the San Francisco Wave.
Ex-senator Matt Ransom, of South Ca
rolina, prides himself on his self-posses-
sion. On the steps of the Metropolitan
hotel he stood one morning lecturing a
constituent on the evils of alcohol, and
eXtolling his own experience as exhibit
ing the benefits of abstinence. Hanging
on his arm was a light overcoat. which,
as he advanced Into the hotel, one of the
bellboys grabbed and started for the
statesman's apartment In his haste the
youngster tripped and went sprawling.
A suspicious-looking black bottle slid out
of one of the pockets of the garment
and was broken into pieces on the marble
floor. There goes my bottle of catsup."
said Mr.. Ransom, without changing a
muscle in his face. But the odor that
arose from the marble floor was sugges-
tive of the strongest liquor ever brewed
by a North Carolina moonshiner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
ROBBED WHILE ASLEEP.
Thomas Shepherd Is Minus 500 as
a Result of Some Ones Boldness.

Thomas Shepherd, of Clay avenue,
Dunmore, and formerly foreman of the
Scranton Stove works, alleges that he
was robbed of 500 while sitting in a
chair fast asleep in Michael Ruddy's
hotel, in Johnson's Patch, Sunday af-
ternoon. The money represents one
months pay which he had received on
Saturday.
AS one result of the alleged robbery,
Ruddy, the proprietor of the saloon,
was arrested and given a hearing be-
fore Alderman Millar yesterday after
noon on a charge of selling liquor on
Sunday. He was held in $500 bail for
his appearance at court. Mrs. Bessie
Shepherd, wife of Mr.. Shepherd, ap-
peared as prosecutrix.
Spolxa Tho pornpo 20 Cioa'r
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
Girl Burned to Death,

Lancaster, Pa, April A.-Last evening
a 7-year-old daughter of Eli Burkhart, of
West Earl township, was burned to death.
The girl was playing with a number of
other children around q brush fire when
she fell into it. She jumped up and with
her clothes one mass of flame ran about
a hundred feet and fell and her clothes
were completely burned from her and her
body was badly charred, She was dead
when picked up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
Ex-Sheriff Clemons Endorses the
Winton Fountain Pen.
Scranton, Pa, March 2S, IS!

Scranton, Pa, March 2S 1888
Winton Pen Co., Scranton, Pa.
Gentlemen-As your Mr.. Winton is
aware, l have used the Winton Pen
for the past i've years: l have been a
user of fountain pens of best makes /
could get ever since they first came in
the market. 7 consider the Winton Pen
superior to all others, in fact will use
no other while able to get this make.
~ Yours truly, i. II. Clemons.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
Steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. F. e. NJ, T. Howley.2 .23l Wyoming ave.
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING WITH
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the
CHILD; SOFrENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA.
Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and take no othsr
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
Lehigh Valley Railroad,

Special low rate excursion to Wash
ington, d. c., Monday, April 10. Rate
from Scranton, S.75 for the round trip.
Tickets good going and returning on
all trains except Black Diamond Ex-
press, and good for return to and in
Guiding April 90, 1899. For particulars
apply to Lehish Valley ticket agents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
Red Ribbon M. e. j,

is always packed in a handsome gold
parchment package. Alright and at
tractive, which retains the fine flavor
and strength of the Coffee. Demon
stration at Goldsmith's Bazaar. SO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
Will of the Late John Sweeney.

The will of the late John Sweeney,
of this city, was admitted to probate
yesterday. His entire estate is dvid-
ed among the members of his family.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
A Good Article

once tried sells for itself when quality
is kept up. This is Just what Red Rib b.
bon NJ. & j.. does. Once tried, always
used. Demonstration at Goldsmith's s
Bazaar -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
|LEACH'S VICTIM
Is IDENTIFIED
WAS WILLIAM BARRY, A CROOK
WITH A LONG RECORD.

Pinkertons Have Identified Him and
Given His History in Brief--Cum-
mings Is Known as "Binghamton
Jim"-District Attorney Jones
Asked the Court to Make an Order
for Appointment of Two Watchers
and His Request Was Complied
with-Verdict of Coroner's Jury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

Paper Hangings, Lincrustu-Walton,
Burlaps, Anyglypta,
Wood Mouldings,
the choicest product of American
and foreign artists and mills.
We have all grades of stock
y for the mansion, the cottage,
the country house, business places
churches, public halls, hotels, etc.
American, English, French, German
designs and colors for all tastes.
We make speciality of
Interior Decorations
and odd things for walls.
Very large variety at right prices.
Window shades, all sorts,
ready-made and to your order.
We invite an inspection and
comparison of stock and prices.
NJ. NORTON,
322 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
80 s. Main St., Wilkes Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar. 1Oc

The Wilkes Barre Record may be had in
Scranton at the news stands of Reis-
man Bros, 4O4 Spruce and SOB Linden
street, Mac, Lackawauna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05
MEETING OF THE
UNION PAINTERS
WELL PLEASED WITH CoNDI-
TON OF AFFAIRS.

There will Be Another Meeting of
the Painters Thursday Evening.
Steering Committee Takes Excep-
tion to Statements Made by the
Secretary of the Builders Ex-
change-Schedule Has Been Signed
by Large Number of the Master
Painters, They Say.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

Mrs. Cushman's opening of elegant
millinery Thursday and Friday, April
and 6, 324 Lackawanna avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

DIR. Taylor, Dentist, is now located at
1860 Sanderson avenue. y"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

Finest wines and cigars at Lanes,
800 Spruce street. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

Smoke The Pocono Sc. Cigar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

have moved their Scranton Office to the
first floor of the Commonwealth build
ing, rooms 4-5-G. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

!. Russell & Co., Local Bond
Brokers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

Smoke The Pocono SC. Cigar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

A GOLD CROWN, 7zK. good weight, high
polish, accurate tit, no brassy taste, never
wear out. Exact duplicate In gold of natural
TOOTH Others charge for such
crown as high as $40 My price, Sc. 90
81 90 ~csoo
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

Mrs. n. Y Lcet gave a luncheon yes
terday for Miss Galpn and her guests,
Miss McGee, Miss Savage and Miss Hurt.
The other guests were the Misses Alice
and Helen Matthews Miss Coleman, Miss
Nash and Miss Steel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-05

Last evening Miss Augusta Archibald ell
tertained the same guests at dinner. The
marriage of Mr.. Twitchell and Miss Win
ton will take place today at noon at the
Green Ridge Presbyterian church. After
the ceremony a breakfast will be served
at the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. b. NJ. Wnton, on SandCrson
avenue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-17
SPoOK WITH A WARDROBE
The Substantial Wrath of Moriches Also
Propels a Bicycle.

Propes Bicycle.
CENTER MoRrcHEs. L. l.. Aug 16.-The Gem
ter Moriches spook has taken to riding a
wheel and wearing fancy costumes. When IL
first appeared on Senix avenue. as was told In
THE Sun last week, the spook was fleeing
one. 1t seldom appeared to men. and while
rather forward with women. siezlng one young
woman's bicycle and tipping it over.
1t would retire almost Immediately. Last
Friday. the tall. gaunt form OF the
spook flashed into full view on Main
street. in front Of the Moriches Inn. The prn-
cipal business block OF Center Moriches adj
Joins the hotel The effect on abe business
men OF the block was somewhat startling. The
barber who wishes nearly $50 pounds shriv-
eleed to the extent OF several pounds The
soda fountain tender in the drug store detect
ed himself just In time filing the sarsparilla
can with castor oil. The baker left half his
stock in the ovens and went about on Satur-
day Offering to ditpose Of it as fireproof build
ing material.
Those who saw the spook say that it was
every bit az tall as reported last week. and was
gawned in the flowing. futternG garment OF
white. 1t was silent and rode very rapidly on
its bicycle. but without apparently moving any
neshey legs under its garment. Mel Ferry and
Bob Stoddard set ont after 1t with loud whoops.
The spook sped diaGonally across the street
into Bishop & Hallock's lumber yard There
it vanished at pile OF three inch joists. Stod-
dard Is house-painter. He stuck to plain
surface work for the meet few days.
In gown OF half-transparent gray. the
epoch has paraded ON Union avenue. near the
home Of New York's former chief OF police.
Peter Conlin. several times. 1t scared the
horse OF Miss Ella Virgins on Saturday night
Mr.. and Mrs r. f. Albion. who were with Miss
Virgins saw the ghost climb fence. and
bring into a corn field. 1t has been seen every
night since. Yesterday it was reported that
the epoch had developed a tendency to peck
into womcn.s windows after dark The ma
tivcs and the summer boarders are growing
anGrier every day. Tho unanimous conclusion
has been reached that some "all-nxed smarty"
Is going to get hurt. and perhaps learn what it
is to SO d sure enough ghost.