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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
EXAMINED YESTERDAY.

The following witnesses were exam
ined in the Langstaff contest yester-
day:
DUNMORE.
Sixth ward-First district Nelson
Freas. Howard Jones.
Third ward-First district, Everil
Moore, w. B. Washer.
SCRANTON.
Fourteenth ward-l'irst district, David
Davis, Hopkin Davis. Alvin d. Beers,
Thomas II. Jones, Ed Ginader, =. IL.
Koons, George T.. SAKE Max Blume,
Richard Allen, Alexander Titman, Lewis
Raymond.
Fifteenth ward-First district Thomas
r. Jones, Conner Hughes, George Swtzor,
John Williamson, John Smith, f. +. Dick
son, Evan /. Evans, Nicholas FirCh,
Henry NJ. Davis George II. Morgan.
William Gall. Thomas Howell ir., w. j.
Thomas, George Hemmler, Morris Brandt
j. ~. Whiting, George Alspaugh, Val
entino Hess, Peter Brandt John Mar
shall, Lewis A. Stevens Benjamin
Hughes, David Edwards, John f.. Ed
wards, John Evans, David G. Williams,
Thomas Howells, ST., W. II. Williams,
Thomas Howells.
Eighteenth ward-William Reinhardt.
Samuel Ruth. +. i. Williams. H. r.
Mitchell Michael Trainor, +. Weiss, Hen
ry Fergcubaum, Emanuel Weiss, Her.
man Twining. Ed j. Gallagher, f. n.
Shirer, Thomas Cadden.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
SLIM SCRANTON EXHIBIT.
Only Two Manufacturing Concerns
to Have Exposition Displays.

scranton will not be represented to
any great extent at the coming export
exposition in Philadelphia. The Dick
son Manufacturing company and the
Scranton stove Works, ii is understood
VIII make private displays, but further
than this the many and varied indus
tries Of the Electric city will be unre-
presented.
The board of trade was willing and
anxious TO rent a large booth and
make Scranton exhibit but this the
exposition management would not al
low. All articles must be exhibited in
III" department 10 which the manage
ment sees fit TO place them. The ar
ticle and not the city producing il is
what the exposition management wants
to advertise.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS.
The Annual Session Will Be Held in
This CITY October 80.

The annual institute of the teachers
of this county will be held in this city,
at the main court room, the week con-
menCing October 30. j. G. Taylor,
superintendent of the county schools,
has engaged as instructors for the in
stitute DIR. n, c. Schaeffer, state super
intendent of schools. ana Or. Fees, an
instructor of the Ohio State univer-
sity.
DR.. John ID. DeMOtte, a lecturer Of
no little renown, has been selected as
one of the lecturers. The other instruc-
tors, and the place to conduct the even
ing courses, has not yet been decided
on.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING WITH
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the
CHILD, SOFfENS the GUMS. ALLAYS
is the best remedy for DlARRHOEA.
Sold by Druggists In every part Of the
world. BE sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing syrup and take no other
Lind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
SHE DIED VERY SUDDENLY.
Mrs. Anthony Maloney, of Archibald,
Found Dead in Bed.

Mrs. Anthony Maloney, Of Fallon
street, Archibald, aged 81 years, was
found dead in bed yesterday afternoon
about o'clock by one of her daugh-
ters.
She had retired about ESQ for a short
sleep and had been in good health for
some time past. DIR. Kelly was sum-
moned and pronounced the probable
cause of death as heart disease. Cor
oner Roberts has been notified and
will go there this morning. The re-
mains We're taken in charge by I'm
dertaker Cusick, of this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
ASSESSMENT ON CARPENTERS.
Are Asked to Contribute to Support
of Men Still Out.

a letter, of which the following is a,
copy, has been sent to every member
of the Carpenters union Of this city
and Taylor who are working:
scranton. Pa. Aug. Is, 1899
Dear Sir and Brother: You are hereby
notified that on July 90 motion was
made and carried assessing each member
(who is wOrking) at the rate of 81 per
week, this to go into effect at once in
cluding the week just ending. This fund
TO be used to support those who are still
out Of work.
You will please report to your respect
i've unions as soon as possible. BY order
of the committee.
j. NJ Knowlton Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
ON ONE OF HIS FLYING VISITS.
President Truesdale of the Lacka-
wanna Is in the City.

President w II. Truesdale of the
LaCkawanna is i'm the city on one of
his frequent flying visits. He arrived
last evening at $50 and after dinner
at the Jermyn had conference with
various of the local officials.
The land sales and the coming con-
ference with the employees We're, it is
understood, among the things which
brought him here at this particular
time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

Mary Decker yesterday brought an ac-
tion against Ellen Morahan to recover
damages for slanderOus words spoken.
An application was made yesterday for
charter for the Hyde Park Shaft
Miners and LabOrers' union. II is a
beneficial organization.
The Casey < Kelly Brewing company
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
CONTEST SIGNERS
HELD A MEETING
THEY GATHERED TUESDAY
NIGHT IN FULLER's OFFICE.

The Opinion Handed Down by Judge
Archibald Monday in the Walsh
Thomas Case Was Considered.
Opinion Does Not Decide Anything
Save That the Contest Was Well
Started and Cannot Now Be Ham
pered by rictions-Witnesse
Who Were Examined Yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

Tuesday night there was a meeting
IN the office of Alderman Fuller of
the men who signed the election con-
test petition of William Langstaff who
seeks to oust NJ. j. Kelly from the
olltce of county treasurer.
1t was given out yesterday that the
meeting was attended by large NUM-
Der of signers of the petition and that
IL was held for the purpose OF ascer-
tanning the exact status of the contest
ana taking steps to have it terminated
at as early a day as possible.
1t is understood that the opinion
handed down by Judge Archibald Mon
day in the matter of the rule of secur-
ity for costs in the case of w. Fl.
Thomas. whose right to the ofIin Of
constable of the Eighth ward of this
city is contested by John F. Walsh.
was considered at some length and
many of those present were of the
opinion that it was "A straw which in
dicates the way the court will deal
with the Vaughan bill when it comes
before it. The opinion is as follows:
This contest grew out of a municipal
election In February 1899 and was instt-
tuted March 20. under the act of May H.,
1871. BY an amendment to the ninth sec
tiOn of that act approved the eSth day
OF April, 1899, it was in substance provid-
ed that in all such contests if the con
testant fails to establish his right to the
office claimed the petitioners shall be
jointly and severally liable for the costs
To secure which 1t was further provided
that:
MUST FILE A BOND.
Whenever a petition to contest an cleo
tion in any of said cases shall be pre-
scnted to the court, il shall be the duty
of said petitioner, within ten days there
after to file bond signed by at least FIVE
Of the said petitioners in Il sum as the
said court, or any judge thereof during
vacation, shall designate, with suretcs
to be approved by the said court or Judge
conditioned for the payment of all costs
which may accrue in said contested cleo
tiOn proceeding, I'm case the said ptti-
TONERS by decree of said court shall be
adiudged liable to pay said costs. and If
the said bond shall not be tiled, as herein
provided the said petition to contest the
election shall be dismissed
1t is Contended that the final disposi-
tion of the costs in the present case is to
be governed by these provisions of the
subsisting law. and that to make them
effective the petitioners should be re-
quired to give bond as there directed.
To this however, we cannot agree. The
final DISPOSITION of costs is not before
us and as to what law shall govern us
when we come to it we have nothing to
say.
At the time the contest was instituted
it was well instituted, according TO the
law then i'm force, and by that it is to be
judged We are not to impose restrictions
upon IT which did not exist, nor dismiss
it Gas we must. should the present appli-
cation prevaiD for failure to comply with
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requirements, subsequently

statutory requirements. subsequently
passed.
Since the argument our attention has
been called to section II, act s, of the con-
sttution, but we express no opinion as
to whether 1t has any bearing upon the
control of the case before us.
The rule to give security for costs is
discharged.
1t will be observed that Judge Arch
bald does not pass upon the question
of costs at all or whether or not legis-
lation passed by the last legislature is
applicable to contests in progress at
the time. He contents himself with
saying that the contest was we'll begun
and restrictions cannot now be imposed
upon IL.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

LEACH FENERAL.-The funeral SER
vices of the late John Leach will he held
this forenoon ut 10 O'Clock in the under
taking rooms of ID. ID. Jones & Son, 3l9
North Washington avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

MR. cox AS NIANAGER.-Sam T.
Cox, formerly proprietor of the Eagle
hotel at Lebanon, this state has been
engaged as manager of the Speedway
club house
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

yesterday obtained writ of foreign at.
tachment directed against Patrick IIealy,
of Sparrow Point, Nd. Healey owns a
lot on Prospect avenue, this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
IMPORTANT EQUITY
SUIT HAS BEGUN
AIMS A DEATH BLOW AT PRO-
POSED RAILROAD.

Action Is Brought Against the
Northwest Coal Company to Com
pei 1t to Ship Coal from Its Two
Galleries Over the New York, On
tario and Western Railroad-There
Is Contract in Existence Between
the Parties Which 1t Is Desired to
Enforce.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED.-Joseph
Jones and Elizabeth Lamb, a young
couple, both from Old Forge were mar
ried yesterday afternoon by Alderman
ANrOn kaSSUu in his office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
Clam Bake.

Don't forget firemens clam bake and
picnic at Wahler's Thursday, Aug. II.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

HELD IN $500 BAII-Willie Price. the
young boy arrested by Detective Moir for
trying to pawn a stolen watch, was held
in $500 bail yesterday by Mayor Moir.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

FOR NON-STPPORT.--F Schroe-
der of South Scranton, was arraiGned be-
fore Alderman Milllr Yesterday morning
ON charge of non-support and dcser-
1ion preferred by his wife, Annie. The
alderman sent him to the county Jail in
default of $500 bail
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17
CITY NOTES
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PAG-DAGS.-The Delaware and IIud-
son company paid its employees yesterday
ON the Nincvch branch of the road
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

The following witnesses were exam
ined in the Langstaff contest yester-
daN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

SHE WAS DISrHARGED.- Mary Kel-
~ who was arrested on Tuesday evening
Tor soliciting funds without authority for
IN" House of the Good Shepherd, was al
lowed 10 90 by the mayor yesterday af-
tornoon as the sisters i'm charge would
of course, not press the charge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

HE WAS FINED $J0.-Frank MangaN,
who was arrested on Tuesday evening
or Keeping a slot machine in his place
OF business appeared before Alderman
Nillar mt . o'clock yesterday morning ana
was fined $50, which he paid. What Is
I" be done with the confscated machine
has not vet been decided
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

JAMES O'BOYLE'S FUNERAL.-The
funeral of James r. Boyle will take
place this morning at . o'clock from his
par3ntal home, $50 Warren street, North
scranton \ high mass of requiem will
h" sung at Holy Rosary church Inter
mrnt in Dunmorc Catholic cemetery,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-17

MEETING FRIDAY NIGIIT-Member
Of Company \, Thirteenth regiment. Ma
tional Guard of Pennsylvania. will re-
port at the armOry Friday. August lS
at = o'clock u. m to be measured for
uniforms Harry l.. Dimmick. first lieu
tenant commanding Company A. Thir-
tccuth regiment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
JACKsONVILLn

Dr. Oscar b. Roberts has sold out his
practice and will go South.
The winter term at the academy begins
Monday after Thanksgiving.
Several large loads of apples were ship
ped from this place the first of the week.
Miss Dora M. Allard of Brattleboro has
sold her farm in the edge of Halifax to e..
j. Roberts.
Landlord Canedy advertises a Thanks
giving dance at Glen hall on the evening
of Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Samuel VIM, whose death was men
toned last week, was a brave soldier in a
New Hampshire regiment during the civil
war, and by his death one more pensloner
has gone to his reward.
Mrs. Ellen Uake Wheeler), wife OF
Miles Wilcox, formerly of this place, died
at her home In Clarksburg, Mass, Mon.
day, Nov. 20, at the age of 60. The burial
was at this place. Besides her husband
she leaves one son and three daughters.
| She was the last of large family, many
of whom lived and died in this town.
At the grange meeting next Tuesday
evening the following question will be dis.
cussed, Resolved, That the present prohib-
| itory law is for the best interests of the
state. Affirmative, Freeman Hager, Geo
W. Kentfeld and Byron Sprague; mega.
tive, o. r. Chase, Chas. S. Goodnow and
John f. Coleman. Selections will be read
by Miss Rena Goodnow, Mrs. Charles
Clark, Leon Chase, Mrs. Jennie Stetson
Mrs. VIM. II. Hancock and Mrs. julia
Fuller; Rotations by K. j. PEBBLES and
Archie r. Morse, and vocal and instru-
mental music will be rendered by Miss Re
ma Faulkner, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Allen
and Mr.. and Mrs. John K. Coleman
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLYN e.

Jessie Ford is working for Henry Bar
rett.
The typhoid fever patients are all inn
proving.
Rev. 1. NJ. Compton has resigned the
pastorate of the Baptist church.
w. Il. Blanchard of Bingbamton, N.
Y, spent a few days in town the past
week.
School in District No. closed Friday.
The school has been badly broken up by
the typhoid fever.
A. j. Morse had to have one finger re-
moved from his hand which was so badly
injured a short time ago.
The Baptist ladies served an oyster sup
per at their parlors last Friday evening,
which was enjoyed by all present.
A second analysis of the water used by
the family of Alton Morse and by the
school, has proved the water to be pure,
and that the epidemic of typhoid fever
could not have originated from that source
The first analysis was from water taken
Oct. II and the second taken Nov. z.
There were no hard rains during that time,
and medical authorities say that the spring
could not have cleansed itself in that time.
The first analysis did not prove the water
as the source of the fever but that oacte-
rally and chemically the water was contain
mated and unfit for use, while the second
ANALYSIS shows that the water is OF good
quality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
STRATTON.

W. G. johnson of Fitehburg was in town
Tuesday.
John Underwood and family of Loadon-
derry have been guests at Jonathan Bah
cocks.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. d. Allen, who have
been away over three months, returned
home few days ago.
Miss Mabel b. Meanwhile closed a sue
cessful term of IL weeks of school in No.
2, on Friday, the nth.
Delmar Stone has moved from the
Jonathan Babcock place to one part of the
S. J. Forester house with Fred Willis.
The snow that came on the 18th and
18th has nearly all gone. We have had
several mornings that reminded us that
winter was not far off.
o. F, Prentiss and family have moved
from the lime kiln house in Pike Hollow
to the Mrs. Eager place in West Wards
boro. f. j. PIentiss and wife have gone
to live with them, as they are too feeble to
live alone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
GREEN RIVER.

Myron Crosier has begun work for II.
Stowe for the winter.
The ladies are arranging for a church
fair in the near future. Notice will be
given later.
Mabel Bratton returned to her home in
Athens, Tuesday, after spending a week
with cousins here.
The social and dance held last week was
attended by over so couples. A good num-
ber were from out of town.
Scott and Edith Richmond have moved
their household effects into the house of
+. A. Richmond, and will keep house
there for the present.
Arthur Worden has begun extensive re-
pairs on the barn on the Allen Worden
farm, by adding a 70-foot stable. Mr..
WOrden is progressive young farmer.
Charles Cox of Brattleboro. the purchas-
er of the j. Henry Richmond Farm in the
west part of the town, is to begin extern
sive repairs and improvements ON the
house at once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
SOUTH LONDONDERRY,

Mabel Walker spent Sunday at home, re-
turning to her work on Monday morning.
Mrs. Anna K. Arnold and her three
daughters, who have been staying at j. W.
Melendy's for the past few months, return
ed to their home in Boston on Wednesday.
The Methodist ladies' aid society met
with Mrs. Orrin Hewes on Wednesday.
Although the day was rather threatening
the attendance YVES good and a pleasant
time enjoyed.
Bible Sunday was observed at the Bap-
list church with appropriate exercises last
Sunday. The program was very interesting
and the children as well as the others ac-
quilted themselves creditably.
Mrs. Murphy of Bennington inspected
the Woman's Relief corps last Thursday.
The corps bad social and supper in the
afternoon and the inspection was in the
evening. The whole affair was pleasant
and profitable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
NBWFANE.

W. T. Bruce, jr., returned on Tuesday
from his trip to Boston.
The Christian Endeavor meeting of
Tuesday evening is spoken of as one of I'M
usual interest, about 40 being present.
The illness of Miss Loenia Davis having
developed into raving mania made it advis-
able to take her TO the Brattleboro Re
treat.
Mrs. NJ. d. Newton, whose condition
last week was alarming, is on the gain at
present. Her young son has received the
name of William s. Newton, I'd.
+. A. Wellman has bought lumber lot
on Newfane Hill of Mr.. Clifford, part of
the Nathan Mortified farm, and is having
it prepared for saving in his mill.
A happy result of active numbering on
Newfane Hill is the prospect of open roads
over the hill where with ordinary travel 1t
could hardly be expected that good sleigh
ing would prevail through deep SHOWS.
The Attrdge wood lot on Newfane Hill,
recently bought by j. II. Mortified, which
now resounds with the echo of various
woodmen's blows, will be the scene of
further activity when the shedding season
advances. 1t is estimated by some that the
timber capacity of this old hill woods,
OuCc pclOLBluB W Juo IdIu SclIlou ny
Judge Knowlton, is half million feet.
One of the bevy of woodmen is Wells dill
dreth of Dummerston, who, with his fam
lily, has moved into the j. b. Read house
on the farm just bought of Mr.. Read by
Cullen Lamson. Mr.. Lamson has also
bought of Charles Holland the Sophia K.
Holland wood lot Of about 20 acres.
As an example of contrasting homes In our
great country there may be mentioned from
letters of locally well-knOwn national home
missionary secretary the extreme newness
of buildings in frontier places, the sod
houses, etc., the sudden transition to Ridge
field, Conn, and being entertained in
Colonial mansion where not only the own
er of Huguenot ancestry was born but her
mother and grandmother, and where fam
lily occupancy antedates the Revolutionary
war. The old mansion retains its ancient
beams of inside finishing and has common
ball imbedded In the frame which can be
felt by reaching in the arm. Such is the
novelty of the old-time dOmicile that it at
tracts streams of visitors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
JAMAICA.

Calvin Harrington has moved to Strait
ton.
George G. W. wyman was home over
Sunday.
H. II. Reed and family are at home for
the present.
A number who have been on the sick
list are now on the gain.
DR.. Greenwood went TO Springfield last
Saturday, remaining over Sunday.
Alvin Frost of Bellows Falls, former
resident, has been at j. G. Daggett's few
days.
+. c. Wright, who has preached twice at
the Baptist church, has returned to Troy,
n. II. All are in hopes that he will come
to remain with us.
Our village schools began again this
week after a vacation of two weeks. The
teachers are Mrs. Sprague of Jamaica and
Lyle Pierce of South Londonderry
Cards are out announcing the wedding
of Miss Kittie T. Frost, formerly of ia
maica, to Archie K. Jewell of Readsboro,
which occurred at the Vermont House in
Wilmington Wednesday. Miss Irene Glea-
son of this place was the bridemaid
The Jamaica Sunset club will meet at
the Town nail next tuesday evening, NOV.
%, at 1880 sharp. A varied program will
be given, entertaining and instructive.
The early history of Jamaica will be one of
the features of the evening. A ten min
utes' recess at 8 o'clock will allow all time
to get their mail. All are cordially inuited.
Admission free.
The Walpole correspondence Of the
Claremont, n. H., Advocate contained the
following last week: Daniel +. Brown died
at his home in the south part of the town
Wednesday night, Nov. 10. he had been
in failing health for some time, but was
able to be about and was in the village not
many days since. He suffered from dis
ease of the heart as well as other troubles.
Mr.. Brown came to Walpole from Jamaica
about 10 years since, having previously
lived in Londonderry and Townshend. For
a time he carried on one of the Doggy
Meadow farms. Afterwards he lived In
the Lovejoy house in the village and then
for several years on the Kidder farm near
the head of High street, and for the last
year has lived in the house in which he
died. He was nearly 10 years of age. He
leaves widow and three children, Mrs.
Herbert d. Bellows, Highland j. Brown
and Miss Annie Brown. He was indus
| trious and a man of warm feelings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24

Crosier, on Wednesday, Rev. MI, Morse of
Brattleboro officiating.
Chas. Alexander left for the northern
part of the state this week to dispose of a
carload or so of apples. Mrs. Alexander
accompanied him with the intention of
visiting relatives in New Hampshire.
Francis W. Putnam of Bernardston and
Miss Bertha franklin, eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. WOODBURY. Franklin of Yer
non, we're married in BernaIdston on
Thursday of last week, where they will re-
side. Mr.. Putnam has recently bought a
farm in that town. Mr.. and Mrs. Putnam
have the best wishes of their many friends,
and they will be greatly missed from the
social circle here.
The body of Mrs. G. S. Lynde of West
Leyden, who died in Boston Tuesday after
an operation at hospital, was taken to
Leyden Wednesday. She was a daughter
of the late Thaddeus Ashcraft of this town,
and besides her husband leaves four small
children.