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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18

There is a younger element in st.
Paul's Pioneer corps than in any other
similar organization in the diocese. The
average age Is less than 81 years, and
applicants must be 16 years old before
they can become members. He con-
graduated the Pauls on the success
they have already achieved and ex-
pressed the wish that the next annual
dinner may be attended by at least five
hundred young people.
Charles Canavan, secretary of the
Scranton Diocesan union, was the Sec
ond speaker He congratulated the So
ciety on the success Of their dinner,
and upon the numerical growth of the
organization during the past year He
said it was the intention of the Union
to have more drilled members enrolled
by the next convention than ever be-
fore. In closing, he added that ST.
Paul's Pioneer corps was a success in
every particular and hoped 1t will con-
tinue so.
Past President Frank McClain, who
is known as one of the best workers in
the ranks. was called upon. and said
he was delighted to see such a large
gathering. He congratulated the soci-
ETY. in having the ladies present, and
said he felt that they are the real
workers in the cause of total absti-
nence. THE ladies have done more to
build up st. Pauls Pioneer corps than
| anybody else" concluded the speaker
Peter Mccoy, who is also a pas;
| president, spoke in behalf of the ladies
and told in humorous way why the
society had so many lady friends. He
| attributed that to their popularity
good looks and winning ways. IT am
| in favor of ladies' total abstinence
societies." said Mr. Mccoy, "and
want to go on record as being in favor
of their organization and affiliatior
| with the male members"
In introducing G. A. Williams, of thu
Republican, to respond to the press
President McNichols said that much o.
the success of the society was due u
the cooperation and assistance re1
dered by the newspapers and assured
the representatives present that th
organization appreciates what IN
press has done for them. Mr.. viii
liams spoke briefly in response to tn
toast and the exercises were closed a
II o'clock.
The guests repaired to the porlor
on the second floor, where the caterer
We're clearing the hall and after a hal
hours intermisson the renal 1dcr o
the time was devoted to terpsich )rA4'
pleasure. A programme of the lates
dances was enjoyed, the music bein
furnished by the Star orchestra. TIL
affair was the most successful even
in the history of the corps and reflect
much credit on the committee Of ar
rangements.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
NEWS NOTES IN BRIEF.

Clarke Brothers Pittston Avenue
Cash Store Grocery department will
be open for business this morning at
the corner of Pittston avenue and A.
der street.
The Adonis dancing class will meet
at the new South Side hail this even
ing.
Foreman Henry McGraw, of the
South Steel mill was seriously injured
on Monday, while tending to his us
ual duties.
Members of William Connell Hose
company have organized a tourist club.
They expect to attend the tiremen's S
convention at New Castle next year.
Clarke Brothers Pittston Avenue
Cash Store Grocery department will
be open for business this morning at
the corner of PittstOn avenue and AL
der street. ~
The Welcome dancing class will
meet this evening at Snover's hall
Music by orchestra.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
THE WORKERS BAND.
rendered Reception Last Evening
in The Y. M. c. A. Rooms.

A reception was rendered the Work.
ers band by the members of the Y.
NJ. C. A. Tuesday evening in the asso-
cations temporary quarters on North
Washington avenue. 'rhc affair was
arranged by Secretary Mahy and a
very large number of members were
present.
The reception was an Informal ar
fair and at its conclusion refreshments
were served. President II. G. Shafer
delivered the opening prayer and w.
c. Mckee. general secretary of the
Wilkes Barre branch delivered a brief
address.
A report of the work done by tbs
band since it's organization which was
prepared by the secretary d. L. Will
son, was read by Assistant Secretary
Haines.
The Wilkes Barre band was organ
tied in November, 1897, by Secretary
Mahy with a membership os eight
| This membership has now increased t
! seventy-five The hand has done {
| large amount of excellent work, th'
! splendidly attended series of %undaI
afternoon meetings held during las
winter being a notable example.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
THE DIAMOND DRILL PATENT
Thomas Sprague and Walter Hen
wood Have Secured Control of 1t.

A sale was concluded yesterday by
which Thomas Sprague and Walter
Henwood became the owners of the
Diamond drill patent and business
formerly the property of H. p. Simp-
son, who has most successfully con"
Quoted it for the past seven or eight
years
The plant is located at Wyoming and
much valuable machinery is in the
warehouse at that place. The business
has been one of great importance in all
prospecting where it was desired to pro-
duce a core and the drill as operated
by Mr.. Simpson has acquired a wide
spread reputation
1t is proposed by the new firm to make
an extensive outlay in introducing II
beyond the districts where it has beer
employed. Already they have opened
operations in the cement region about
Allentown. The consideration in this
deal has not been made public, but II
is understood as being large sum,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
NOTES AND PERSONALS.


The time limit for receiving new
members into the West Side Republi-
can club will expire next Saturday
evening.
The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Lewis child was conducted yesterday
afternoon at the house on Price street.
Rev. L. r. Foster pastor of the SUM-
ner Avenue Presbyterian church, was
the officiating clergyman. Interrnert
was made in the Washburn street Gem
etery.
The Ira Trip Hose company have
purchased a plot of ground on Farr's
Heights, upon which they will erect
new hose house
Arthur Kresge, a newsboy was Bit
ten by dog while delivering papers on
Luzerne street, Monday afternoon.
A fair and festival under the aus
pices of st. Johns German Catholic
church will open in Music hall on Sat
urday evening, Oct. 2S, and continue
two weeks.
The Industrial school at St. Davids
Episcopal church has been reopened.
Twenty-Five scholars have already been
enrolled.
The celebration of Holy Communion
will be observed at st. David's Episco-
pal church this morning at 9 o'clock
Frank Pedrick, accountant at the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
freight office. has purchased the prop
erty OF William Thornton, on North
Main avenue.
| ST. Peters r. A. B. society, of Behe-
vue, will celebrate their fourteenth an
1 (. 7 lnn hit X.Of1
| ing.
| An initial supper will be served in
the Plymouth Congregational church
this evening from $50 to o'clock, by
the ladies whose names begin iwth the
letters l, and K.
The regular monthly open parlia-
ment of the Bible school will be held
after the prayer meeting at the wash
burn Street Presbyterian church this
evening.
| Prof. John T. Watkins will organize
a party of male voices this evening for
the purpose Of competing at the Gin
cinnati eisteddfod on New Years day
The meeting will be held in Powells
music store.
Rev. John Steinkychner. of Luzerne
| preached the sermon at the devotions
in st. Johns German Catholic church
last evening.
The pupils in Grammar A. b, G and
intermediate A of No. 13 school gave
an entertainment Monday afternoon
which was enjoyed by many pupils.
John Joseph, of 2121 Jackson street
employed as a runner at Briggs shaft
had his left thumb so badly smashed
that amputation was necessary.
Patrick the 5-yesr-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick Gilroy, of Pleasant street
is seriously i'll at the home of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Frank Cannon, at Fleetville.
William Kresge, of Mill City, is visit
ing relatives on North Hyde Park ave
nue..
EX-PatrOlman James Saul, of Wes
Linden street, is able to be arounC
again, after a severe illness.
Arthur Slower, of Keyser avenue. ha
removed to South Sumner avenue
r. L. Capwell, of South Main avenue
and Miss Frances Coleman. of Factory
vile, will be married at II o'clock to
morrow morning.
The drawing for an organ and book
case was held at Cooperative hal
Oct 16, 1899, The following person
f. Williams, sr, 1853 Hampton street
Dorsey, Scranton, ticket $50, organ: 7
We're declared to be the drawers job
ticket 9S1, bookcase.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
INDUSTRIAL JOTTINGS.
Meeting of the officials.

1t is officially announced that Cen
eral Superintendent e. G. Russell, Of
the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern Railroad company, will remove
his headquarters to New York city on
Nov. /.
His office will be located at No. 26
Exchange place, adjoining that of
President Truesdale, and all orders
will be issued in his department from
the New York office.
Mr.. Russell has been located in
Scranton since he became general sup
erfntendent Of the Lackawanna sys-
tenn and has made many friends by
his courteous and affable manners. II
is to be regretted that he will leave
here just at time when he expected
to take a house and establish per-
manent residence in Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
MINOOKA.

The arrangements are completed for
the grand entertainment ana social
which is to be held at st. Joseph's hall
on next Wednesday evening under
auspices of the Young American band
of this place. The following programme
will be rendered at the entertainment:
Overture, Y. A. G. band; song, The
Girl l Loved in Sunny Tennessee"
James X. Conboy; song, Because I
Love You" Celia LanGan; buck and
wing, Anthony Coyne. song, william
Jones; character sketch, Bert Long,
core; song, Lizzie Hines, song, Ella
Mangan; song, Edward Murphy; song
Maggie Armsby. Part 2.-Overture,
Taylor Cornet band; selection, Dewey
Glee party; monologue, James X. Com
boy; song, Thomas Grimes; piano solo,
Laura Eagan; song, ThOs. Quinn:
song, Jimmie Burke: dancing, Messrs.
Sullivan; song, Patrick Burke; song,
VIM, Murphy; recitation, Rose E. Dol
an; song, Master Joe Feeney; Cornet
solo. John Shean.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18

On Friday evening. Oct. 20, there will
be a free entertainment given in the
Welsh Presbyterian church on Wayne
avenue. The occasion will be the re-
opening of the Welsh Literary society
for the season.
The programme will be as follows:
Address by the chairman: selection by
the young musicians, Glee Party; OPP
ening address by Mr.. Thomas Price;
song by Mr.. James NJ. Thomas; history
Of the society by the secretary; address
by the bards; song by Henry II. Hitch
ings; address by Lewis Jones: duett
by VIM. J. Davis and friend; address
by Joseph Morris; sorg by Joshua
John, address by Evan Reese song
by Evan Gabriel; recitation by VIM.
J. Davies and party. address by Henry
G.. Davies. address by Henry Jenkins;
selection by the Glee party.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18

social in Odd Fellows hall Friday

social in odd Fellows hall Friday
night, Oct. q.
The crosswalks recently put in by
council are a source of much annoy
ance to wheelmen, who are complain
ing at the height which they were
raised above the streets.
Mrs. John Dolphin, of Chestnut
street, is confined to her home with
sickness.
Mrs f. B. Sanders, of North Blakely
street, has gone on a two weeks visit
with Philadelphia friends.
A meeting of the Women's Foreign
Missionary society will be held at the
home of Mrs S. d. King, of Dudley
street, Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Items for The Tribune should be left
at j. G.. Bone e. Sons drug store, on
Drinker street, and James McHale's
drug store, corner Elm and Chestnut
streets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18

St. Paul's Pioneer Corps. one OF the
Oldest and most popular organizations
in the Scranton diocese OF the Catholic
Total Abstinence Union, held thei'
thirteenth annual dinner in st. David s
hall last evening. The society Is COM
posed of some of the best known young
nen in the city. and they have an en-
Viablc record as drill corps. The
members and their lady friends to the
number Of over two hundred, assembled
in st. I,eo's room at $3.50 o'clock and
marched to the banquet hall, where
covers were laid by Caterer Hanley
and an efficient corps of walters and
mattresses Three tables extending the
entire length of the hall were occupied
on either side by the ladies and men,
bers of ST. Pauls who were dressed in
their natty uniforms of gray, with gold
and black trimming.
At the head of the centre table sat
Captain Walter McNichols, the organ
izer of the corps, VINO is also president
of the society. First Vice-President
James Mccoy occupied a seat at the
head Of the table on the left of the
president, and Second Vice-President
NJ, J, Coleman was at the head of the
behind the toast master was the Stai
orchestra, which played several inspir'
ing selections during the serving OF
courses. The dinner was served under
the personal supervision of William
Hanley, jr., and James Forkin. The
menu consisted Of stewed oysters, salt
ed waters, chicken salad, French rolls
buttered bread, ice cream, chocolate
cake. angel food and coffee. The ser
vice was excellent and the refresh
ments dainty and appetizing. Aroun'
the side walls of the hall were hum
streamers of red, white and blue bunt
ing, and suspended from the balloon.
railing were American and Cuban flags
The decorations, the assembly, the mu
sic and the supper were particular,
pleasing.
Toastmaster McNichols opened tn,
post-prandial exercises by congratulate
ing the members upon the success at
tanned during the past year, both iron
a financial standpoint and an Increase
membership. The purpose of the or
ganization, he said, was the enrollmen
of Catholic young men under the ban
ner of total abstinence, and by doinj
so more good was accomplished thai
by any other society in Scranton
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
BITS OF MEMS IN MOVIES.

Last evening the entertainment CIV
en- in the Court street Methodist Epis-
Copal church by John 7. watkins and
the Schubert quartette was attended
by a large and appreciative audience.
AS usual the programme rendered by
the singers was up to the standard and
earned the hearty applause of all
present.
Sabina McIIalc died at the home II
her uncle, John Percel of lIj4 Perry
avenue. The deceased is survived by
a mother, one sister and one brother.
The funeral services will be conducted
this afternoon at o'clock at the Holy
Rosary church. lnternent will be
made in Cathedral cemetery.
The deposits of school No. % are as
follows: Prof. J. ]. Costello, $2.Gj: Miss
II. c. Battle, Sl.39' Miss Kate D. Jor-
dan, Sill; Miss Katie O'BOylc, 10 cents;
Miss Ella o. Boyle. II cents; Miss b.
NJ. Norton, "a cents; total. $3.50
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
IS AFTER A BRIDEGROOM.
Pleasant Honeymoon in Prospect for
Moses Debosik.

Police officer Joseph Block was
about the clerk Of the courts office yes
terday watching for return of the
marriage of Moses KobOsig end Eta
Drink, who secured a license the day
previous and started out to be made
one. The officer SAYS that as soon as
proofs of the marriage are at hand a
warrant will be sworn out charging
Kobosik with bigamy. woman
friend OF the alleged Mrs. Kobosik No,
l, will give the information it is
claimed.
In his application for a license Ko-
hosik saws his first wife died July 4,
1895, and that he was divorced from a
second wife in April, 1896 at Brooklyn,
Miss Drink says in her Application that
she was divorced in Sept. 1898, in Rus
sia, He gives his age as 70 and sac
35.
Up to closing time last evening moth
ing had been received at tine clerks
Office to indicate that the marriage had
been solemnized. officer Block says he
learned that the couple had waited up
on South Washington avenue clergy
man to be married and were turned
away,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.

A most unique and artistic musical
entertainment will be given under the
auspices of the Christian Endeavor So
cety of the Presbyterian church Mon
day, Nov. 20.
The orld-famous Rock Band" CT
Crystal Palace, London, England, has
been engaged to furnish the evenings s
entertainment, which will consist Of a
musical programme, the music being
made on rocks taken from the Majestic
Skiddaw mountain, England.
Miss Mildred Till, contralto, and
Miss Esther Till, humorous and dra-
matte reader, will assist the band.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Dunmore Cooperative Society's New
Managing Committee - Enter
tainment Next Week-Notes.

The Dunmore Cooperative society
will be under entirely new manage
ment during the coming year.
The new members who will consti-
tute the management committee will
be Christopher Vickers, Byron Brady
and James Luaker who takes the
place of John BrOnner W. S. Sterner
and Barker Millner, the retiring mem
bers.
A new secretary will also have
charge of the affairs of the society
Fred Wheatcroft, who will enter or
his duties at once.
The society has been in a flourish
ing condition for some time and will
doubtless be a permanent organiza'
ton,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
IEl:l||ISlI'Y!|'!s!lil]:

grand patriotic hymn by male voices;
fine instrumental music by the Phil
harmonic trio; Mr.. w. A. stevens will
speak of Experiences in Porto Rico"
Lieutenant o. 7. Jackson will detail "A
Recent Trip to the Philippines" and
Prof. r. NJ. Loomis, of the High school,
will deliver an address on ''Public
Schools and Public Education" All
members of the club are requested to
be present and bring friend.
Miss Grace Peck, of Monsey avenue,
expects to attend the wedding of Mr.
Harry Pratt at Glen Cove, l.. l., this
evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
GREEN RIDGE.

Ford Pratt. of Green Ridge street,
left yesterday morning for Glen Cove,
r. /.
Mrs. George Sturges will give a tea
this afternoon at her beautiful home in
North Park.
Mr., Arthur Harlor, of Monsey ave-
nue., left yesterday for Hot Springs,
Ark, where he will be treated for rheu-
matism.
Women's prayer meeting in the lee
ture room of Green Ridge Presbyterian
church this afternoon at $50 O'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Reynolds, the
Misses Marion and Jean Lindsay and
Mr.. John Poore and Alex. Lindsay re-
turned last evening from a two days
fishing trip at Bidwel pond with a nice
lot of bass and pckerel
Mr.. and Mrs. +. S. Pratt. of Green
Ridge street, expect to leave this mora
ing for Glen Cove, l.. l., to be present
at the marriage of their son Harry tc
Miss Elsie Shepard Wright. which oc-
ours this evening at 6 o'clock at the
home of her parents, DR.. and Mrs
Wright.
Mr.. ROLAND Carr, OF Dickson avenue
has returned home from a two weeks
vacation spent with friends in New
Jersey.
Green Ridge lodge, Independent Order
of odd Fellows, was well represented
at the installation exercises Monday
evening of Celestial and Lincoln lodges
Thursday evening District Deputy
Vosburg will install the officers-elect OF
Green Ridge lodge. Independent Orde
90 -
hall, Dickson avenue, after which re
freshments will be served.
An exceptionally interesting meetins
OF the Mems union of the Green Ridg,
! Presbyterian church will be held in tn,
chapel, Thursday evening, Oct. 10, at
o'clock sharp. In addition to the semi
annual election Of officers, the follow
| ing programme will be carried OUT 4
I
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
A QUIET WEDDING.

Benjamin f. Chaplin, aged As years,
resident OF Marathon, Cortland
county, N. Y. and Mrs. Lainia II.
Eaton, aged AZ years, of New York
City, were united in marriage at $50
o'clock last evening by Alderman Beg
aleel Davis.
The ceremony was performed in tie
alderman's office in the presence Of
Miss NJ. A. Morgan and C. NJ. Sto:n
as witnesses. Mr.. and Mrs. Chaplin
enjoyed their wedding dinner at Fair
childs Hotel, and afterwards left for
Marathon, where they will reside.
The groom is a prosperous fat1,er in
Cortlandt county, and his bride was a
former resident of that section Of New
York state.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
Will Move to New York.

time card meeting of the officials
of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western company will be held in this
city next Friday for the purpose of
making necessary changes in the pres
ent operating schedule of passenger
trains.
The company has stopped issuing
time tables for the present and If GER
tain recommendations are adopted al
the meeting a new schedule will be
issued next week.
There is talk of putting on a Lacka-
wanna Limited Flyer between New
York and Buffalo. but nothing has
been definitely decided upon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
SHORT NEWS ITEMS.

The home of Rev. w. f. Gibbons,
on Elm street was the scene of a
pleasant gathering last evening, the
occasion being a chestnut broil" given
by Mrs. w. f, Gibbons to the MEM
bers of her Sunday school class.
The fremen flushed the streets last
evening and succeeded in allaying
some of the dust
The Taylor Dancing class will hold a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
DRINK GRAlN.0

after you have concluded that you ough
not 10 drink coffee, II is not a medicine
but doctors order 1t, because II is health
full, invigorating and appetizing. 1t Il
seal brown color and tastes like the fines
grades Of coffee and costs about a al
much. Children like It and 'hrive on 1
flaming nothing but nourishment. Asl
your grocer for Grain-O. the new foo'
drink. 10 and 2bc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
HAPPENINGS In
NORTH SCRANTON
A FREE ENTERTAINMENT TO BE
GIVEN FRIDAY EVENING.

Will Be Given in Welsh Presbyte-
rian Church, the Occasion Being
the First Meeting This Year of the
Welsh Literary society-Alderman
Myers Yesterday Upon Reconsid-
Grafton Released Several Prisoners
from the Jail-Last Evenings En-
tertainment-Dea of Sabina Nc.
Hale-School Deposits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
German Editor Imprisoned.

Berlin, Oct. l7.-Dr, Klapper, editor of
the Deutsche Amsar-C r-Correspondenz, has
been sentenced to Imprisonment in a fort
ress for six months on charge of lese
majestic for criticising Emperor William.
The leading agrarian organ the Deutsche
Tage Zeitung blames the emperor "be-
cause by frequently identifying himself
with public measures he compels criti-
cism."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
This and That.

The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western company has had erected
new scale at the Hyde Park colliery
for the purpose of weighing the coal
hauled away by teamsters.
Thomas Evans, formerly employed
at the Woodward colliery, Kingston,
has been promoted to assistant super
intendent at the Continental mine.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18

in the building. She is a graduate of
the kindergarten department OF the
Scranton Training school and is one
of the most competent instructors in
the city.
The school will be open 10 children
between the ages Of 4 and 6 and the
school hours will ba from 9 to IL. II
the experiment is lccessful similar
branches will be opened in several 9TH
er public schools in the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
Appeal to Elght-Hour Decision.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE executive
council OF the American Federation of
Labor today took into consideration the
fact Sat the supreme court of Colorado
decided that the clght-hour law of that
state was unconstitutional, and concluded
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-18
KINDERGARTEN AT NO. IS.

Commencing this morning the frs:
free kindergarten in connection with
the public schools will be opened in
No. 10 school, Three new rooms
have been fitted up'for the purpose and
the enterprise will be in charge OF
Miss Grace Peck, at present a teacher