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Denutv Grand Master Workman.

Grand Master Workman J. NJ. Collins
of the Ancient Order of Unite. Work
men has reappointed Edwin Danforth
deputy grand master workman for the
jurisdiction of California. The a-1ointed
who is himself past grand master work
man, and who at the recent session was
elected one of the supreme representa-
tives, filed the office to which he has
been reappointed during the last term and
proved very energetic worker.
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Richmond Wants Bonds.

A meeting of the executive committee of
the Richmond District Improvement Asso-
citation was held at $50 Pine street yester-
day at Which a careful review of the re-
quirements for the Richmond district was
thoroughly discussed
1t was unanimously decided that the
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Policeman Moebus Must Go.

ALAMEDA. April 15.-Police Officer
Charles Moebus has been informed by
Chief Conrad that he will recommend his
dismissal from the force. Moebus took
an active part in the city campaign, put
ting in his best efforts to defeat Conrad
who won out hv large vote.
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as to the quality of their rations.'
How is that?" eagerly inquired
the canned beef man.
You just put a silver dollar in each
can of beef" advised the major,
land everything will be lovely"
Needless to say, the seeker of beef
contracts wasted no more time or
words with an officer who could dis
cuss with levity the misfortunes of
his millionaire employers, and he
withdrew with reproachful look on
his face, leaving the major shaking
with silent laughter.
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Death. Came Suddenly.

Anton Seterich, a fisherman, dropped
dead at his residence, Union street.
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less. But the matter did not end
there. The nephew" of the Secre-
tary of War and friend" of the
Secretary of the Treasury and other
Cabinet officers was determined on
revenge. He drew up a long COM
plant against Major Baldwin and
forwarded it to the War Depart
ment. In this complaint, among
other things, he charged that the
major was foreigner and scion
Of royalty, and demanded to know
by what right an Englishman was
allowed to hold a commission in the
United States army and entrusted
with the important duty of purchas-
ing provisions for American soldiers.
The document was forwarded to
Washington, and underwent the
usual course Of red tape, and was
finally returned to Major Baldwin.
decorated all over with hierogIyphic
Endorsements and recommendations
affixed thereto by the various off,
Gals through whose hands 1t had
passed Major Baldwin has not re-
ceived any notice of a prospective
court martial, and the receipt of the
peculiar document has afforded him
endless amusement.
A few days ago another beef con-
tractor was complaining to the
major that the columns of stuff
published in the newspapers regard
ing the alleged poor quality of the
beef furnished the army during the
Santiago campaign had ruined his
business. The major grew sympa-
thetic at once.
"Why. my boy" said he, I'll tell
you how you can sell all the beef you
can furnish, the newspapers will not
have an unkind word to say and the
soldiers will never utter complaint
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

particularly pleasing, Mr.. Warren's
rendition of "The owl" being a de-
lightful number. Mrs. Brundage sang
a selection by DeKoven and lullaby
which were admirably suited to her
sweet voice. Mr.. Johns rendered Pin
suttis queen of the Earth" with in
telligence and spirit, and Miss Jones
sang my Dream of You" in a fault
less manner. She was presented with
a bouquet of flowers.
Messrs. Johns and Warren gave n
duet which was undoubtedly the gem
of the evening. Their rendition of "Ex-
celsior" brought forth spontaneous APP
plause and the audience desired an en-
core, but 1t was not forthcoming. Two
new vocalists were introduced In the
persons of Miss Elizabeth Suydam and
w. f. Jones. They sang n duet, THE
Adieu," which gave them an opportun-
ity to show their ability. Their selec-
ton was we'll received and heartily APP
preciated.
The orchestra played a medley Of
popular airs, and a selection from the
opera "The Ameer," which were de-
lightful renditions Miss Norma Will
Jams. the accompanist, added new
laurels to her reputation as a clever
pianist.
At the conclusion of the programme,
the young people enjoyed number of
dances. the music being furnished 10y
Bauer's musicians. The committee in
charge of the affair deserve especial
credit for the excellent entertainment
provided, and received much praise
from those in attendance
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
FAREWELL PARTY.

Wednesday evening a farewell party
was rendered James Mulderig at his
home on Lincoln street. A most en-
joyable time was had by all present.
Games of various kinds idled away the
hours very pleasantly At a seasonable
hour dainty refreshments were served.
Those present We're Misses Anna
Morgan, Johanna Geary, Mary Jack
son, Mary Mulderig, Margaret Null
derig, Mary Foy, Alice Kerrigan, Eliza
beth Wallace. May Mcdonald, Maggie
Mcdonald, Lizzie Smith, Marie Page,
Mary Judge, Margaret Judge. Lizzie
Stone, Alice Cunningham, Mary Null
len, Lottie Bray. Maggie Sloan, Nellie
Murphy, Annie Barrett, Messrs. Mar
tin McHale, joseph Neary, Herbert
DugGan, Michael McHale, John Neary,
William Armstrong, James Armstrong,
John Mulherin, William Morgan, James
Mulderig, William Birtley, James Price,
James Hawley, Thomas Weles, Evan
Jaol, Daniel Harris, Sidney Williams,
William German, John Mcdonald, Jo-
seph Kerrigan, James Mcdonald, Frank
Price, Thomas Reid. Charles Morgan,
Thomas Reilly and Thomas Duggan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
BITS OF NEWS IN NOTES

The sewer trench in front of o. ".
Palmer's cash store, on North Main
avenue, caved in yesterday afternoon.
The trench is near the street car track,
making it dangerous to run the cars
over. The passengers had to be trans
ferred for the remainder Of the after
noon and evening
The orchestra of the Young Women's
Christian association which met and
organized last week will meet again
this evening at $50. Professor Walk
enshaw is the leader and instructor.
There is still another cello for any girl
desirous of learning to play that instru-
ment.
This afternoon at o'clock the Wo-
mems Home Missionary society will
hold praise service in the parlors Of
the Presbyterian church.
Monday evening, Dec. IS, an enter
tainment will be conducted in St.
Marys hall for the benefit of Morgan
Lewis, who has been for some time
past unable to work, owing to a severe
attack of rheumatism.
The North End Stars and Crescent
basket ball teams will play in the Audi
torium on Christmas afternoon.
Last evening the eX-members of the
Crystal Literary and Dramatic club
held regular meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Jacob Fries, of Maple street, a few
days ago shot and killed a cross-oa
fox in the neighborhood Of Scranton
lake. This is the first fox of this spe-
cies that has been killed in this re.
gion for a long time and Mr.. Fries is
very proud of his game. His dog
which is one Of the best fox hounds in
this city, chased the fox for more than
two hours.
John Bellersheim, of Prospect ave-
nue. a young man who is employed at
the South mill, while in the act OF
coupling two cars on Wednesday even
ing last had his left hand caught be-
tween the bumpers and badly squeezed
The hand was badly lacerated, but nc
bones We're broken. DR.. j. j. Walsh
dressed the wound.
The Republicans of the Eleventh
ward will hold caucus at Germania
hall on Monday evening, when the
nominations for select council and ward
offices will be made. John j. Schneid-
er of the firm of Schneider Brothers
on Cedar avenue, is the only aspirant
for the office of select council in the
Eleventh ward.
The Young Peoples society of the
Evangelical Church of Peace will meet
this evening and conduct an enter,
tainment at Germania hall, for which
extensive preparations have beer
made.
Mrs. sadler, of Salem, is the guest
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The musical programme rendered at
the Court Street Methodist Episcopal
church last evening, the third in their
series of entertainments, was most de-
lightful and entertaining. 1t was given
by the choir of the Green Ridge Pres
byterian church, under the direction of
Professor G.. f. Whittemore, assisted
by Miss Cordelia Freeman, soprano,
and Miss Julia Clapp Allen, violinlst.
The programme as published in yes
terday mornings Tribune was carried
out fully, each of the numbers merit
ing and receiving unstinted applause.
The numbers given were all select and
rendered in a manner that showed the
artistic ability Of the participants.
While all the numbers We're of such
a high order and although each is de-
serving of special mention, the ones
that particularly delighted the audi
ence were the three numbers by the
choir, From Egypt Bondage Come"
"The Miller's Wedding" and Dream Of
Paradise" w. A. Roberts in bass
solo. "Aria to Magic Flute" and Mr.
Winke's tenor solo, "I'll Sing the Song
of Araby."
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NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. O. II. Budd and daughter, Miss
visiting Rev. and Mrs. L. r.. Foster,
Of 123 North Lincoln avenue.
The funeral of the late Mary Ada
Clark Will take place this afternoon
from the residence of MIR. and Mrs.
George W. Jenkins, 2l5 South Hyde
Park avenue. Services will be private
and interment will be made in the
Forest Hill cemetery.
\ cantata win be rendered next
Thursday evening. Dec. 81, by the pu-
pills of No. IA school. The proceeds will
apply to the payment for the school
piano.
Lackawanna Council, Royal Arcan-
um, will hold q regular meeting this
evening, at which an interesting de-
bate will he given.
An entertainment and social will be
given in st. David's hell this evening
by Hyde Park Lodge No 206, knights
of Pythas. Dunmore Lodge No. 10;
will participate. An interesting pro-
gramme has been arranged for the
event.
Bandmaster George Crump has or
ganized a band at the Hillside Homo.
They will give a concert next Wednes-
day evening.
The people of Lincoln Heights who
are interested in the establishment of
a Methodist Episcopal church in that
section, have applied for a charter.
\ lot has been purchased on lands
street Bellevue Heights. and it is un-
derstood that a Welsh Baptist mission
will be established there, which will
take the place of the old school house
recently removed.
\ slight fire occurred in one Of the
corridors at William Farrell's store on
Washburn street Wednesday evening.
The flames were eXtiEguished before
much damage was done.
Harry y. Moore, son Of Putcher ,TO-
seph Moore, and Miss Martha Nichols,
daughter Of Tailor Richard Nichols,
will be married at the home of the lat
ter's parents, on Lafayette street,
Christmas day.
The bazaar at St, Marks Lutheran
church closed last evening. A large
crowd was present and all the fancy
articles were disposed Of Supper was
served to many patrons and the affair
netted a good sum for the new church
fund.
James Barrett, of iO1l Washburr
| street, was committed 10 the county
Jail last evening by Alderman John
in default of $iO0 BAIL on charges OF
assault and battery and making
| threats, preferred by his wife.
st. Patrick's church fair will be
| opened the forepart of next week anG
| continued until after the holidays.
benjamin Grffiths the well knowr
| fire boss, who resided at 81 Thrtcenti
street had a narrow escape from in,
| jury last evening. While crossing the
| street at the corner of Franklin anc
| Laclawanna avenues. he was knockel
down by a horse ana barely escaped
being run over, lie was slightly in
| jured, but was able to reach home
| without assistance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
KILLED IN THE MINES.

Richard Delman, aged 1S years, en-
ployed as a laborer in the Hyde PARK
shaft, was run over by a trip of cars
while at work yesterday and died from
his injuries. The young man was
cropping his way along one of the
gangways when a trip of cars came
along and before he could get out of
the way he was run down. His light
had gone out and he could not tell how
close the trip of cars was when he first
heard the noise.
He was thrown under the wheels and
all the cars passed over his cody, in
flicting injuries from which he died
shortly afterwards. Deceased was the
stepson of Scott Schaffer. a former
member of Company +, Thirteenth
regiment. who is now in the Philip
pines with the regular army. The re-
mains were taken to the home of his
mother in Kelly's patch.
A similar accident occurred at the
Hampton mine, when one of the mules
was killed by trip of cars. The mule
was on the track and failed to get
out of the way in time and was run
down and killed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
EVANS-HARRIs NI1PTIALS.

David Evans, of Washburn street
and Miss Elvira Harris, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. David r. Harris, OF 5O7
North Hyde Park avenue, was united
in marriage at $50 o'clock last even
ing by Rev. J..B. Sweet, pastor of the
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church.
The couple were unattended and only
the immediate relatives and friends
witnessed the ceremony. The bride
was attirad in a tailor-rlade gown Of
blue material, trimmed with liberty
silk and applique lace. After the cCre-
mony reception was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. Evans and a supper was served
the guests. After a short wedding
trip the couple will return and reside
with the brides parents. Both are
well known young people and have a
host Of friends.
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ENGLAND NOT JUSTIFIED.

James Connell lodge, No. 40, I. o. o.
F., held an interesting debate an their
meeting Wednesday evening in the hall,
corner of Cedar avenue and Willow
street. The debate was on the ques-
tion. Resolved That England Was
Justified in Taking Her Present Stand
in the Transvaal." The affirmative
side was discussed by Albert Burdette,
William Lush and William Davis and
on the negative side were l.. G. Schautz
Leopold Johler and w. A. Nicholson.
The judges, c. w. Simrcll, Elwoo
Myers and Frank p. Butler, gave their
decision in favor of the negative de-
baters. The affirmative side appealed
from the decision of the judges and
the appeal will be heard at the next
stated meeting, Wednesday evening
Dec. 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15

The seating capacity of Mears' hall
was taxed to its utmost last evening
in accommodating the people who re-
sponded to the invitations of West Side
conclave, Improved Order Heptasophs,
and participated in the celebration of
the organizations ninth anniversary.
The assemblage was a representative
gathering and the entertainment fur
nished was one of the best ever given
in West Scranton. The hall and stage
was expressly decorated for the occa-
sion and when District Deputy Il. D.
Jones, chairman of the evening, an
nounccd the opening number there was
not a vacant seat available.
The first number, a selection from
The Singing Girl" by Bauer's orches-
ira, merited the applause it received
and G. G. Boland, one of the best
known men identified with the order
of Heptasophs, was introduced as the
speaker of the evening. Mr. Boland
dwelt upon the objects of the order
and gave a plain, concise statement OF
the benefits to be derived from mem
bership therein. He said the organic
alton is beneficial and fraternal and
one of the best insurance societies in
existence. In referring to the neces-
sity for such protection, he said nc
man is doing justice to his family OF
the community without the protection
afforded by such organizations.
Mr.. Boland incidentally paid a well.
merited tribute to the late" Judge
Ward, when he said his life was wei
spent, the model of a perfect Hepta.
soph, a perfect wise man and an idea
character for Heptasophs to mode
after.
The two numbers by the quartette
Sweet and Low" and TELL Me, Thor
Pretty Bee" We're rendered in perfect
harmony and ELECTED well-merited ap.
plause. The singers. Mrs. Franz
Brundage, Miss Marget Jones, Joshua
Johns and Philip Warren, need no com
mendation, as their work is recognized
among the best in the city. Charlie,
Hartley, the mimic and ventrilouuist
introduced several new specialties il
his part of the programme and re-
Ceived several cncores. His little
daughter assisted him in one of tht
songs and responded to recall witt
sprighty cake walk. Mrs. Hartle,
accompanied them on the piano.
The solo parts by the vocaists were
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
GREEN RIDGE.

Can save you money on your Xmas sup
ply, Green Ridge Market. -
Next week 100 extra fine double spruce
Xmas trees. Green Ridge Market. ~
Pure milk, &c. quart. Green Ridge
Market.
can save you money on groceries, pco-
visions and market supplies. Green
Ridge Market. ~
Fresh fish, all kinds. Phone 1920.
Green Ridge Market. -
Cars minCe meat and pure lard.
Green Ridge Market. "a
Order your turkey, ducks chickens for
Xmas. Green Ridge Market. ~
Holly, Mistletoe roping, stars, crosses,
etc. Green Ridge Market -
Blue Point oysters delivered on half
shell. Green Ridge Market ~
Oranges, banaEas, lemons, nuts, all
kinds, Green Ridge Market. ~
Bar lie Due, Peanut Butter Green
Ridge Market. 81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
LC. b. L. ELECTS OFFICERS.

Branch No. 81. of the I. C. b. L.,
held a meeting in st. Leo's hall We'd
nesday evening and elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Ella Cava-
naugh; vice-president Sarah Moran;
secretary, Katherine Gallagher; treas
urer, Mary Reilly; trustees, Margaret
Delmer, Annie Carson. Bridget Muir
ply, Margaret Cusick.
The ladies are making arrangements
for dramatic entertainment, which
will be given under the direction OF
Miss Pauline Hall. of the Scranton
Conservatory of Music. The members
of the union will assume the characters
in the nrOduCtiOn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
All I Ask.

Necessities | do not crave:
Give me my proper NEED
And let me have, my whole life long,
The things l do not need
Permit me not to toe the mark
BE ever prim and true,
But rather let me do the things
That / ought not to do
Should vile temptations strew my path
No weapon may / WELD
To ward them off. TO them may l
With resignation yield.
And when | shuttle off this coil
The world will say: Amen.
His aspirations, after all,
Were just like other men,"
Life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL

The Cleaners society, recently or
ganized among the lady members of
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church,
gave an excellent entertainment in the
church last evening, which was en-
joyed by a good sized audience. The
society was formed for the financial
aid of the church, and last evenings
event was the first of series which
they propose to give during the win
ter months.
The programme, as printed in The
Tribune yesterday, was given in its
entirety and consisted of piano selec-
tions, recitations, solos and duets. The
participants were the Misses Lois Eel
lows. Matte Hughes, Nora Davis, Jes-
sic Polhamus, Arma Thomas, Blodwen
Davis, Ellen Thomas, Lillian Shivelly,
Archie Davis and Harry Acker. After
the entertainment refreshments were
served by the ladies ana a social hour
enjoyed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
AWARDED $3.50 DAMAGES.

In Alderman Ruddy's court Patrick
Mahon was yesterday given judgment
against the Scranton Railway company
in the sum of $3.50.
The suit was brought for injuries re-
ceived while riding on one of the COM
pany's cars. Mr.. Mahon stated that on
Oct. Z last he was pushed from the
car by the conductor, thereby sustain
ing an internal injury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
OFFICERS WERE ELECTED.

Last evening at the regular meeting
Of Hiram lodge, No. POI, Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, the following officers
were elected: Worshipful master, S. II.
Swingle; senior warden, Joseph Fid-
lam; Junior warden, A. A. Vosburg
treasurer, C. w. Zeigler; secretary, T..
S. Morgan; trustees, A. L. Francois,
w. j. Lewis and I. J. Wint; represen-
tative to Grand lodge. d. NJ. Jones.
The installation Of officers will be
held Friday evening, Dec. %.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
WEDDING IN LINCOLN HEIGHTS.

Eliza C. Stubbs, of Plainville, Lu-
zerne county, and Miss Jessie L. Mar
latt of Stratford averue, were mar
ried at $50 o'clock last evening at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Marlatt The ceremony
was performed by Rev. w. ]. Ford,
pastor of the Green Ridge Baptist
church.
The residence was prcttily decorated
for the event and a large number of
guests We're present, among whom
were two sisters of the bride. Mrs.
Morgan and Mrs. McCourt, Of Phila-
delpnia. Mr.. and Mrs. Stubs will re-
side in Plainville.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-15
ROYAL ARCANTTM DEBATE.

Following the business meeting of
LaCkawanna council, No. 113, Royal
Arcanum, this evening in Ivorite hall
there will be a public debate on the
question, Resolved, That Love Of
Country Is a Stronger Emotion Than
Love Of Kindred"
The affirmative side of the question
will be sustained by Messrs. Thayer,
Oliver and Lauer; the negative side by
Messrs. Bevan, Browning and Jifkins.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the friends of the council and the
public in general. The debate VIII be
opened about $50 o'clock