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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-09
Governor NlcLaurin Critically Ill.

JACKSON, MISS, February s.-Gov-
ernor McLaurin is critically III of pneu-
monia at the Executive mansion The
disease has settled heavily on his lungs
and i'm his present feeble condition the
phvvsicians I'm attendance greatly fear
that he cannot stand a prolonged attack.
The members Of the Governors family
have been summoned 10 his bedside.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-09
Dutt BaiIed.

NORFOLK. VA. February S--Sspeeiail
George w. Butt. who was arrested In
Richmond and brought 10 this city 20
answer a charge Of grand larceny, arrived
here tonight IN charge OF Deputy-Ser-
geant Thompson. Immediately upon ms
frriyal he was taken before Judge
Hanckel. who bailed him in the sum OF
@oo with T. w. Butt as surety, for his
appearance In the Corporation Court to-
day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-09

same is true all over the West. Section
Director Evans issued the following bull
letin from his office here yesterday:
1.-THE barometer pressure is highest in
the extreme Northwest and on the west
Gulf coast. and lowest on the northern
Middle Atlantic coast. The storm area
which was central in the vicinity Of Sa-
vannah. Ca. yesterday, Is advancing
northward along the Atlantic coast, at
tended by sleet and snow. and brisk to
high winds. The barometer pressure is
increasing throughout the central valleys
and the area Of clear weather enlarging.
The conditions this morning indicate that
the weather will become clear and much
colder throughout the State tonight. The
coolest weather Of the winter IS now pre-
vaillng generally throughout the West"
The chart which is issued from Mr..
Evans's office shows that it is but de-
grees warmer here than in Boston, and
but 1 degree warmer than in New York,
and that in Augusta, Ca, IL Is colder
than here and equally as cold as I'm Bos-
ton
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-09

The human machine starts but once and
stops but once. You can keep it going
longest and most regularly by using De
Wits Little Early Risers. the famous
little pills for constipation and all stomach
and liver troubles They don't grippe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-09
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only TO the originality and
simplicity Of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA Flo SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA Fro SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. IL is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts ON the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In ordert. get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
k0UIsvILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. Y.
M. rrL u n Ix,A .fsK -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-09
BIG sLEET YEARS AGO.

"This has been quite a heavy sleet,"
said Or. NJ L. James TO a Dispatch re-
porter yesterday, in discussing the severe
weather. but ii does not compare with
one of nearly thirty-five years ago, which
/ remember well. II occurred In February
1865. and surpassed anything l have ever
seen or heard Of The storm was not
general. as the present one seems 70 be,
and was not felt at all scarcely here or
near Richmond / was I'm Goochland
county at the time, and it was very
heavy there and higher up the river. Trees
were broken 10 pieces in great numbers
and many giants of the forest were borne
down. All through the night there was
a cracking and popping of trees like the
din Of battle, and there was the roar OF
the cannon as we'll as the crack OF
musketry in the sound. l came to Rich
mond. and from Manakin TO the city there
was very little ice. l went out on
the Central rairoad-now the Chesapeake
and Ohio-and when / reached Fredericks
Hall. / struck the storm-belt again, and
from there further west the sleet was as
heavy as in Goochland."
4 member of the Virginia Field Sports
Association makes this appeal for the
birds:
"Please call the farmers attention TO
the birds. Request them 10 feed them
during this awful weather. Unless they
do a large number must die"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-09
s. ULLMAN's SON.

>. NLLhANH SONs
1870 AND 1872 EAST MAIN STREET.
Uptown store, 500 east Marshall.
Both phones at both stores.
IL will pay YOU TO write for one Of cur
complete price-lists. It's regular money
(de eth, sa&TutO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-09
THE LINEMEN AT WORK.

The storm is general in its area, and
the ice king seems TO hold the greater
portion of this republic in his grasp. The
weather here is probably the coolest OF
the winter. but the genius who presldes
over the Weather Bureau says that the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
Police Believe it Was j. Coleman.
Colored, Who Robbed Mrs.
Jane v. Huntington.

A negro was arrested yesterday af-
ternoon and is now locked up in the
Central station, who the police are con-
fdent is the man who robbed Mrs. Jane
V. Huntington of over 900 on Monroe
avenue Saturday evening.
His name Is j. Coleman and he lives
in an alley running from Webster ave-
nue. between Mulberry and Vine streets.
Chief Robling and Detective Moir were
investigating the affair Yesterday and
learned that Coleman had been play
ing cards on Sunday and that he had
lost large amount of money. They
learned his address and started fer the
place.
Upon reaching there Detective Moir
went to the back of the house while
Chief Robling entered by the front
door. Coleman was inside and loudly
protested his innocence. He acted very
nervous, however, which excited the
chiefs suspicious.
When they started down the alley
for Webster avenue, Coleman asked
the chief not to take hold Of his arm
as he did not wish the neighbors to
knoW he was under arrest. The chief
complied with his request but caught
hold of the back of Coleman's coat I'M
known to him.
As soon as the avenue was reached,
Coleman made a dash for liberty, but
Chief Robling having hold of his coat
neatly stopped him. Detective Moir
came up at this time and together they
threw the negro. who is quite pow
erful man, to the ground and placed
the handouts on him.
When searched at headquarters he
was found to have a little over $17 In
cash on his person. There was also a
sharp knife found i'm his possession
which the police believe was used Ia
cut the handles of the satchel off
1t has also been learned that Cole
man was formerly employed around the
bakery to do odd jobs. so that he was
| aware of the fact that Mrs. Huntington
was in the habit Of carrying sums OF
money home with her.
He will be given q hearing this morn.
| ing in police court and will undoubted.
! ly be held for court.
| Another COlOred man named Arthur
! Wilkinson, was arrested yesterday or
suspicion, prior to the arrest of Cole,
man but was later taken before Alder.
man Millar and discharged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
HOWELL WILL STRIKE.
If the Board of Control Does Not Pay
He Will Refuse to Do Any
Work for 1t.

If the board of control does not d.
something right away toward paying
the city controller for the work he does
in countersigning warrants and looking
after the finances of the school district
generally he proposes to go on strike.
He told the members Of the board 50
last night in unmistakable language.
An opinion from d. j. Reedy, solicit
tor of the board, was read, which set
for that the law makes it impossible
for the compensation of the controller
to be increased while he is in offine
The opinion was printed in full in The
Tribune of last Tuesday.
After it was read and referred to the
finance committee the following letter
from Mr.. Howell was heard:
To the Board of School Control
Gentlemen: l enclose opinion Of city
Solicitor A, A, Nosburg, touching the
matter of compensation for service in
performing work for the schools. | am
firmly of the opinion that your honorable
body is disposed to provide compensation
i'm the same manner as you do for the
city treasurer,
Such provision, If made, I will divide
FRO rata among my clerks and | consider
them Justly entitled to it when the vol
ume of work they perform is considered.
school Solicitor d. j. Reedy, however,
contends that this is an increased emOlu-
ment to the controller. Let us assume
that this is SO. There is no constitutional
prohibition against the BOARD of school
control hiring the controller as an indiv-
idual and paying him for the service for
the constitution prohibits only an in
crease by law, l. e., by act of assembly.
In any event, the controller is not
bound to perform the duties imposed on
him by your honorable board if you have
adopted the act of 1874, for sections SO and
ii have been repealed ny the act of 1859
Before continuing my duties with rela'
ton to school affairs beyond Sept 81
next | must know If it is your intention
to pay for work performed by me for the
schools. either as compensation to me ol
to my clerks beginning with April last
Very respectfully,
T.. Howell. city Controller.
It was accompanied by an opinion
! from city Solicitor Nosburg to the ef
feet that in his opinion the board car
| hire a clerk to assist Mr.. Howell o.
can hire him to do such work as it l.
necessary for him to do for the boarC
in connection with his office.
All of the communications We're re
| ferred to the finance committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
Laundry Happy.
4 ACKAWANNA
n THE"
Laundry
sos Penn Avenue. A. B. wARMAN
PERSONAL

Miss NJ f.. Cornelia Galpin ia the guest
of Mrs. q. Parsons Nichols, of Binsalm-
ton, n. y.
Dir. Floyd FredCrici, of Wyoming ave-
nue. will spend the present week in Phil
adephia and Atlantic city.
Mrs. Charlotte O'Mallcy and broj her.
Patrick O'Malley. of this city, ana Mis- $
Battle, of Pittston, have gone TO cali
fOrnia.
Mr. and Mrs. Reeve Jones sail for New
York on the American liner New York on
Sept. 20, and expect to arrive in Scranton
on Sept. 80.
Miss Pauline c, Hun, teacher of elocu-
tion at the Scranton College of Music,
arrived in town yesterday, after a two
months vacation spent in New York
state.
Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Hallstead and
Colonel and Mrs. George NJ. Hallstoad
went to Spring lake yesterday TO attend
the formal opening of Mr.. Martin Malo-
ney's magnificent villa, The eveEt was
held last night, introducing Miss Maloncy
The new residence, which is built, as near,
ly as possible after the modef of tho
white house at Washington, is said 10 bC
one of the finest at a seaside sort ir
America.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
MAYOR MAKES REPLY.
Addresses a Communication to Board
of Underwriters Dealing with the
Boards Recommendations.

Replying to the communication of the
board of underwriters transmitting
recommendation for the improvement
of the fire department, Mayor Moir
yesterday addressed to Chairman ID. ].
Campbell lengthy statement showing
what steps have been, or are proposed
to be, taken TO meet the ideas of the
insurance men.
The recommendation that fully.
paid station force and partly-paid call
force be substituted for the present
makeup of the department was passed
over by the mayor with the statement
that the financial conditions would not
permit Of this being done. The propo-
stion to locate another hook and lad
der truck in the business portion of
the city is not approved by the mayor.
one is sufficient, he thinks. He also
disagrees with the underwriters re-
garding the need of larger engines i'm
the central city and an additional en-
gine in the North End, the central city
engines being perfectly satisfactory,
and the normal hydrant pressure in
the North End being higher than that
of any steamer in the city.
He argues that the city should own
its own fire-alarm system, if only for
economic reasons, and that inspections
of buildings should be regularly con-
Quoted that the firemen might become
acquainted with their construction and
also that any defects might be rem
edied.
The ordinances passed or pending,
providing for the betterment of the de-
partment, such as the fire marshal or
dinance, the repairs of apparatus or
dinance and the ordinances looking to
the purchase of more hose and horses,
were enclosed with the communication
1t will be considered at a meeting of
the underwriters today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
Going Westp

Why not go via the Nickel Plate
road? Many improvements have been
made in the last few years and its
service is now second to none. Three
fast through trains are run every day
in the year between Buffalo and Chi
cago. while solid through trains of ele-
giant day coaches and vestibule buffet
sleeping cars are run between New
York and Chicago via the Lackawanna
road. Remember, that rates via the
Nickel Plate road are lower than via
other lines.
For information call on any ticket
agent of the Lackawanna road, or ad-
dress f. j. Moore, general agent Nickel
Plate Road, 291 Main street, Buffalo.
N Y "
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19

Miss Name Sheeran, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick Sheeran, of 2OO5 Price
street, was stricken by heart failure
while witnessing "A performance in the
Academy of Music last night and died
within fifteen minutes in an ante-room
of the theatre.
For several weeks Miss Sheeran had
complained of dizziness and pains in
the region of the heart and on the way
to the theatre last night with her sis
ter, Miss Celia Sheeran, and a neigh
Dor, Miss Nellie Tighe. she said she
did not feel WELL During the first act
of the play she told Miss Tighe that
she thought she would go home, as she
had seen the play before.
A few moments later her head fell
back and she began to breathe heavily.
The people sitting around her thought
she had merely tainted and after she
was carried out most of them dismissed
the incident from their minds. Nearly
all of those in the audience went homo
without any knowledge that death had
laid its hand on one of their number.
When Miss Sheerar was carried into
the ante-room, Manager Harvey Long
sent for doctor and a priest and DR.
Lewis Frey and Rev. John LOughran
responded almost instantly. Before the
priest had finished Amounting her the
young woman was dead. The physi-
clans best efforts were of no avail in
keeping life in the body.
Coroner Roberts was notified and
gave vsrmission to have the body re-
moved to the home. where he viewed
the remains and empanneled the fol
lowing jury: G. NJ. Storm, James Bur
nett, William English. Michael Walsh,
NJ. j. Barrett and NJ. T.. Handley. Hn
Will hold an inquest today
Miss Sheeran was a large, healthy
looking young woman. % years of age.
She was a talented musician and was
very popular on the West Side. She
was a member of the St Cecilia r. A.
b. society and the Daughters of Erin
Mrs. Sheeran was Frustrated when
| apprised of her daughters sudden
death and for a time was in serious
| condition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
Allentown Fair.

The Lehigh Valley railroad will sell
tickets from Scranton to the Alien
town fair and return at special low
rates, Sept 10Th to 22nd. good for re-
turn to and including Sept. 23rd
Special one day rate OF $3.50 VIII be
made on Sept. 21st Tickets good GO
ing on special train leaving Scranton
at GAS a. m. on that date, returning
on special train leaving Allentown 500
p. m. on that date. or any regular train
except the Black Diamond express the
following day.
Consult Lehigh Valley Railroad
agents for information, schedule, spe-
cial train, etc. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
A Welcome to Admiral George Dew
ey, the Hero of Manila.

On September Goth, there will be q
grand land parade, led by the marines
who did such gallant service for the
flag in that great engagement before
Manila.
On September 3Oth, there will be Il
grand naval parade up the Hudson
River, led by Admiral Dewey's famous
sea fighter, the flagship Olympia.
On September 2Sth and 29th, the
Lackawanna railroad will sell reduced
rate tickets to New York and return,
good to return on or before October
4th. Sixteen solid vestibuled trains
between New York and Scranton every
week day. Only four hours ride, OF
two hours quicker than any other
route.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
The Growth of New Orange.

The growth of New Orange on one
side and Roosevelt Manor on the other
is making Judge Winckles property
known as Prospect Park, more valuabli :
every day.-Crawford IN. JD Chroni-
Gle.
New Orange Industrial Association, of.
flee. Ala Spruce street, Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
BURGLARS AT BLAKELY.
They Entered the Residence of H. L,
Thompson.

Burglars entered the house of II. L.
Thompson in Blakely about 1880 o'clock
Sunday night. The family had not
retired and were in the front part OF
the house. The intruders made their
way in through a window in the rear
of the building and entere the cellar,
had lunch and then proc 1cied up
stairs to business.
They ransacked the different rooms
and closets, leaving everything in dis
order, but took nothing. Thev wele
evidently i'm search of Money.
Mr.. Thompson went upstairs about
IL o'clock and, hearing a noise. pc
ceeded in the direction of the sound
and to his surprise saw Il man jump
ing out of the window. He gave chase,
but the intruders made air escape.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
Dewey Day Celebration at New York
Sept. 90 and 30, 1899.

The Delaware and Hudson railroad
will sell excursion tickets from all sta
tions to New York and return at one
fair and third for the round trip.
Tickets will be good going Sept. 2Sth
and 29th and good to return on trains
leaving New York on or before Oct.
4th, and to destination on or before
oct. 5th, 1899
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
Rapid Rise in New Jersey Real
Estate

Last week a plot Of land fronting the
board walk in Atlantic city was sold
for S243,o0O, which less than ten years
ago was purchased for ST., 500. An
other piece of property that was two
months ago offered for $4,000 is now
held at $4,000, an offer of 100000
for 1t having been refused As an ex d.
ample of the rapid increase in the value
of real estate 1T is doubtful If this can
be paralleled i'm the country. Eliza
beth Daily Journal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19

ton and referred to the manufactur-
ers' committee.
The members Of the board evinced a
deep interest in the project and piled
Secretary Atherton with questions re-
gardlng the details. all of which he
answered with a readiness that be-
of the question.
Mr.. Torbet's plans call for a capital
of 5000, ,0O0 of which he will furnish
s25,OOO. This will permit of the erec-
tion of a $165,OO0 plant that will employ
400 hands. Two responsible parties
have agreed to take the entire product
of the mill.
MIR. LOOMS APPLIES.
An application for membership was
received from Il. f.. Loomis, superin-
tendent of mining of the Lackawanna
company. The resignation of Samuel
Hines was received and accepted. The
resignation of Theodore II, Dibble. rep
resentative of the Washburn & Moen
Manufacturing company, before it was
absorbed by the American Steel and
Wire company, was held over.
A communication from the Buffalo
Merchants Exchange. booming the
Pan-American exposition, was referred
to the transportation committee. An
other from the Philadelphia board, ask
ing the Scranton board to get up an
excursion to the export exposition, was
filed on motion of Mr.. Lansing, who
! characterized the request as being just
trihe nervy. Let Philadelphia dc
it's own booming" he said.
Colonel f. l.. Hitchcock, J. A. Lans-
| ing and w. II. Peck were appointed a
special committee to frame subjects for
discussion to be submitted to the ma.
tional board of trade when it meets in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
Excursion to Allentown Fair, Se.s

Excursion to Allentown Fair, $3.50.
Central r. H., of New Jersey, Sept.
21, $3.50, Leave Scranton at 7:25: Pitts
ton, 7;44; Wilkes-Barre at 500 a. m.
Fare from Scranton $3.50; Pittston, 50. .25
Wilkes Barre, $500. Special train will
leave Allentown returning at 200 D..
m. Arrive Wilkes-Barre at o:i5: Pitts
ton, 1910; Scranton, 1O:45 p. m. Tick
etc are also good on all regular trains
Sept, q and good to return until Sept.
90. Solid through trains. No waiting
for connections.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
HIS LEG BROKEN.
Thomas Lotus, of olypbant In
iured at North Scranton.

jured at North Scranton.
Thomas w. Lotus, of Olyrnant. was
seriously injured by being struck by Il
locomotive at the Marvine crossing at
North Scranton last evening. Mr..
LOTUS was a passenger on an OIvphant
street car leaving Scranton at 6.t5.
When at the crossing train Of coal
cars was backing into the Marvin
switch and a collision between the
car and locomotive seemed inesitable
Mr.. LOTUS and a number of passcn-
gers jumped from the car. All escaped
but Mr.. Lotus. who was struck and
injured about the head and one OF his
legs was broken. He was brought to
Olyphant on a coal train AMI taken to
the Mahon house, where medical aid
was summoned
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
FIRE AT PECKVILLE.
Narrow Escape of Hungarian Ten
ants-Two Buildings DESTROYED.

The sounding of the fire alarm at
o'clock yesterday morning was caused
by the burning of the large three-s story
building owned by Max Schwartz and
situated on the East Side. A dwelling
owned by Joseph Tilip was also de-
stroyed. The fire started in the store
room and quickly spread through the
structure. a Hungarian family living
on the third floor had a narrow escape
from being burned to death. They
We're awakened by the dense smoke
and when they made their hurried exit
from the building their bare feet We're
burned by the floor having become so
hot from the flames below them. They,
as well as Mr.. Schwartz, lost all their
possessions, The family who occupied
the Tilip residence succeeded in saving
their furniture.
The entire loss is estimated at s., ,OOO
with small insurance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
DEATH CLAIMED HER
In THE THEATER
SAD OCCURRENCE IN THE AcAD-
ENVY OF MUSIC.

While Attending the Performance
There Last Night Miss Name
sheeran, of 2oo5 Price Street, Was
Stricken by Heart Disease and
Died Within Fifteen Minutes-Mrs.
sheeran Greatly Affected by the
News of Her Daughters Sudden
Death-Coroner Will Hold an In
quest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
Y. M. I. Reunion.

at Lake Ariel Sept. 90 Archibald,
Olyphant, Scranton, adults, 75c; chill
dren, 40c: ,arbondale. Mayteld, Jer-
myn, 9Oc and Acc; Avoca, West Avoca,
60c. and 30c; Pittston, CSC. and 50. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 5O-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II II
fails 10 cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 2j-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded. j. q. Bone d
Son, DunmOre Pa; John p. Donahue,
Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19

Finest wines and cigars at Lanes.
800 Spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-19

The Keystone Republican Club
VIII hold a meeting at Howard Place
hall tonight to transact important
business.