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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29
SCRANTON GOLFERS WIN.
Defeated Wilkes Barre at the Coun-
try Clubs New Links on Sat-
urday-Day of Enter
tainment.

Gayety reigned supreme at the
Country club on Saturday. While at
times the weather was threatening, no
rain fell, and the broad verandas and
the links were visited by many MEM
bers and out of town guests.
No one could view the beautiful sur
roundings without a thrill of delight
at the succession of exquisite pictures
presented from every side. The ideal
location, the lovely course stretching
far and wide like a Velvety lawn, the
deep shadows of the forest in the
background and the groups of merry
golfers scattered here and there, the
red jackets of the ladies giving a rich
keynote of color, all made tableau
pleasant to recall.
Tea was served during the afternoon
under charge of Miss Manness, assist
ed by Mrs. w. w. Scranton. Mrs. G.
$. Weston, Mrs. l.. S. Oakford, Mrs.
Walter Dickson, Mrs. A. =. Bedford,
Mrs. H. w. Kingsbury, Miss Coleman.
Miss Nash and others.
The golf match with Wilkes Barre
was but a preliminary contest and re-
suited in victory for Scranton. The
score was as follows:
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AT THE A. M. E. CHURCH.

Rev. II. A. Grant b. D., of the How
ard Place African Methodist Episcopal
church, delivered an address Sunday
at 1890 a. m. on Memorial Day" In
part he said:
To-day. by acts of loving remem-
brance, by this gathering, by beautiful
and touching ceremonies in honor Of
the nations departed braves. we DELHI
erately, yet reverently affirm that those
illustrious men who laid down their
lives for the Union placed a worthy
sacrifice upon as worthy an altar
They We're privileged to die for the re-
public because we were certain that
the liberties and institutions of our
country were worth more 10 humanity
than the 100000 lives which were paid
as the price of a perpetual union.
"The declarations and the thoughts
they inspire carry us backward over
the sweep Of seasons to those dark days
when patriots hurriedly pushed all,
save manhood and devotion to the flag,
behind them, and marched to the music
Of old Glory determined to save
America from disruption. maintain a
free government and bless the world
by victories gained over political error
lists, even though they died in the eff
fort
The 30th day of May-so significant
to the survivors of that terrific con-
test between the North and South, be-
tween the United States and Spain, as
well as those whose homes were de-
spoiled and curtained with funeral
pals by the strife-is sacredly dedi-
Gated to tender memories of deceased
defenders of national unity. To re-
member the dead is always a hallowed
duty; to ever keep enshrined in loyal
hearts a fadeless remembrance of those
who calamity fought and gloriously
fell freely Offering their lives for the
life Of the nation, is especially a sacred
obligation. and one the Grand Army of
the Republic fraternally discharges,
aided by a patriotic people.
$50 we crown with eternal honor the
heroes who offered up their lives for
the Union when no less invaluable con-
sideration could ransom the nation"
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JOSHUA R. THOMAS DEAD.
Passed Away Last Night from the
Effects of Paralysis.

Letter Carrier Joshua Il. Thomas
died last night at his residence on
Wood street after a very severe ill
ness resulting from an attack Of
paralysis sustained about a year ago
Deceased was well known and highly
respected. He was born i'm Carbon
dale, July 2S, 1874, and was almost
So years of age. When he was a boy
of u the war broke out and he prompt
ly enlisted, serving to the end Of the
contest. In the famous Seven Days
battle he was wounded three times
and the last time was captured. He
spent sixty days in that awful prison
at AnderSonvilie before securing re-
lease.
Mr.. Thomas was first appointed to
the letter carrier force in 1885. hut
only served a year During Harri-
sons term he was re-instated and
served until a year ago when he suf-
Iered the stroke of paralysis.
He was a member of the Letter Car
riers' association here and took an ac-
tive interest in its work. He also be-
ionged to Lieutenant Ezra S. Griffin
post, No 139 C.. a. r., Providence con-
clave. No, 159, Improved Order Of
Heptasophs, and Globe lodge, No. 95S,
Independent Order odd Fellows.
He is survived by three aughters,
Mrs. Howard Gabriel, of this city; Mrs.
James Thorpe, of Brooklyn, N. Y, and
Mrs. W. w Reed, of Olyphant, and
two sons, Charles f and William G.,
both of this city. The funeral ar
rangements have not yet been made,
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IN OTHER CHURCHES.

Rev. o. r. Beardsley, pastor of All
Souls Universalist church, delivered a
we'll prepared sermon yesterday morn
ing to a large audience. The service
was a special one, the subject of the
sermon being Memorial Day--Why
They Died" Many veterans of both
wars were in attendance. At the even
ing service the pastor preached on THE
Life Work Of the Rev. George de Ben
neville"
At the Green Ridge Presbyterian
church, at the evening service, the pas
tor, Rev. /. J. Lansing, preached a
Memorial day sermon, his topic being
THAT Struggle and This"
Does War Pay?" was the topic Of
the evening sermon preached yester-
day by the Rev. w. j. Ford, at the
Green Ridge Baptist church. During
the course of the sermon the speaker
referred to the Memorial day observ-
anecs.
At the North Main Avenue Baptist
church the pastor, Rev. w. G. Wat
kins, preached on the Thoughts of
Memorial Day" at the evening service
Attorney A, V. Bower addressed
large audience at the Providence Pres
byterian church last night, it being a
special service in honor of Memorial
day. The choir sang several appropri-
ate selections and Mrs. w, C. McDon-
nell, Miss Phoebe Smith and Joshua
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29
AT PENN AVENUE BAPTIST.

Many times has the auditorium of
the Penn Avenue Baptist church been
decorated, but never as last night.
Simply. yet effectively, the national
colors were used in a splendid arrange
ment. On each wall, between the side
windows. about the pulpit and pros
cenium of the choir alcove and on the
pipe organ front itself were these most
beautiful colors displayed. In the
center of the pipe organ was a large
picture Of General Grant and to the
left and right of the proscenium one
each of Generals Sheridan and Sher-
man. Also the colors Of the attending
G. A. r. posts.
The pulpit was draped with a single
large flag, and crossed in front were
two sabres. The purpose of all this
was to make a pleasant and appro-
pirate setting to the welcome and SER
mon rendered the members of the
Grand Army posts and patriotic organ
izations by the pastor, Rev. Robert Il.
Y. Pierce
TO complete the perfect arrangements
and setting, dainty programmes were
distributed, the choir sang splendidly,
and four eN-members of the Thirteenth
regiment in full uniform acted as
ushers. The ushers were Bert Murphy.
Homer y. Pease, Clarence Rozelle and
Charles Bacon. Prof. Hayden Evans
acted as organist and the choir, with
Mrs. Frank Brundage as soloist. sang
such selections as America" Ban
ner of the Sea" "Tenting on the Old
Camp Ground" "The Vacant Chair"
and Battle Hymn of the Republic"
Previous to the sermon by the pas
tor, Arthur l.. Collins recited some
original poetry, entitled "Our Jewels"
On the pulpit platform near the pastor
were seated DR.. Heath, Colonel II. A.
Coursen, s. r. Mott, Moses Morey, A.
b. Stevens, Fred. Adams. Major Mink
and Colonel Meredith Jones. In the
audience were seated the members of
Lieutenant Ezra s. Griffin post, No
1879, and Colonel w. n. Monies post, No
3l9, G. A. r.. Camps No. s, Sons of
Veterans, and members Of other organ
izations.
The topic of the pastors sermon was
''Reveille and Taps" 1t was a master
ly effort He reviewed the events lead
ing up to and occurring during the
Civil war; referred to the recent war,
and feelingly urged the cultivation Of
a better respect both for the dead and
living soldiers He said that no nation
could boast a prouder record. The
country was full of men who would do
as Dewey and Hobson did when the
occasion demanded ii. Since the Span
ish war the nations had been attending
school and the United States was
schoolmaster He urged that a monu-
ment be raised on the court house
square in memory of our martyred
dead, and that our children be taught
to revere their memories.
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Jones sang solos. It was a most edi-
flying service throughout.
RELIGIOUS NEWS NOTES.

Rev. T.. S. Ballentine preached yes
terday at his evening service on The
Church OF the Rich and Poor"
us the Decay Of the Pews to BE the
Spiritual Decline of the Pulpit?" was
the topic of the Rev. Levi Birds dis
course at the service last evening Of
the Peoples Prohibition church in Co.
operative hall, North Main avenue. o
AT the Vesper service yesterday after
noon in the First Presbyterian church
the pastor, Rev. James Mcleod, d. D.,
preached on MARK, the Perfect Man"
The attendance was large and special
music was rendered by quartette led
by John Il. Watkins.
The members of the Epworth League
chapter of the Asbury Methodist church
observed the tenth anniversary of the
Epworth league last night Addresses
were made by the pastor the Rev. MIR.
Simpson, and members of the chapter.
Rev. I. j. Lansing, pastor of the
Green Ridge Presbyterian church, and
the Rev. J. p. Moffatt, pastor Of the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church,
exchanged pulpits for the morning SER
vice.
Rev. M. Grffiths. of Plymouth. con-
Quoted the services yesterday at the
Church of the Good Shepherd Green
Ridge. lie celebrated Holy Communion
at the morning service.
An open-air service was conducted
last night at the Rescue mission on
Franklin avenue.
Rev. Foster L. Gift, the retiring pas
tor and the Rev. Luther II. Waring,
the pastor-to-be, of the Grace Luth-
eran church, each conducted a service
at the above church yesterday.
Special music was rendered by the
choir last night at the service of the
Second Presbyterian church.
Rev. Mr.. Smith, of Nanticoke. occu-
pied the pulpit at the Puritan Con-
gregational church yesterday morning
and evening
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29
GEORGE coNNoR DISMISSED.
Veteran Firemen Has Been Laid of
by the MayOr.

Engineer George Connor, of the Cry
stal Engine company of the Scranton
Fire department, was relieved from
duty for an indefinite period on Satur-
day. In fact, II appears to be a down
right dismissal.
The following letter from Mayor
Moir received by Harvey r. Long. fore
man of the Crystals, is self-explana-
tory:
Scranton. Pa. May o. 1899.
Foreman Crystal Hose Company.
Dear Sir: You are hereby informed
that the engineer of the steamer of your
company, Mr.. George Connor, has his
date been removed for cause.
Respectfully yours,
James Moir, Mayor.
For cause" may mean q multitude
of things or may be simply a means
unto the end. Neither Foreman Long
or Engineer Connor could explain it
and Mayor Molr simply says the engine
is out of commission, owing to bad
condition for which some one is re-
sponsible.
Engineer Connor is the oldest paid
engineer in the fire department with
the exception of Thomas Allen, of the
Franklins. He has been a fireman for
nearly thirty years and it is said that
no bad mark blots his record. The
members Of his company are said to be
highly indignant and Foreman Long
has asked for an explanation from the
mayor.
Engineer Connor is the fireman who
has been in the hospital so frequently
from injuries sustained while on duty.
That he should have fallen from grace
to such a degree as to warrant his dis
missal, if such indeed be the case, will
be regretted by his many admirers in
and out of the department.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29

\ party of Wilkes Barreans were en-
tertained at the Scranton club at lunch
by Mr. and Mrs. II. p. Simpson, Mr..
and Mrs. T. H. Watkins and Colonel
and Mrs l.. A. Watres, and We're taken
on a drive over the Boulevard. The
driving party consisted of Mrs. Rick
etts, Mr.. and Mrs. George Bedford,
Miss Downs, of Germantown; Miss
Van Duesen, of Albany; Mrs. Benia-
min Reynolds, Mr.. William Shoemak-
er Mr. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson,
Mr.. Watkins, Colonel and Mrs. Watres,
Miss Simpson, Mrs. A. II. Christy.
Tomorrow cup handicap will be
played, which will be of great interest.
The cup offered by the Country club
may be seen in the window at Florey
and Brooks store.
Beginning with today, the bus will
run for the next month, making forty
minute trips after 10 a. m. Immediate
work is to begin on the street car
extension, the road to be operated by
July /.
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DIED.

COOPER.-In West Scranton, May q,
1895, Mrs. George Cooper. aged Sc years,
of 154 South Hyde Park avenue Fu-
neral tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock
at house. Intermcnt in Forest Hin
cemetery.
JOHNSON.--In West Scranton, May 27,
1893, Charles H. Johnson, aged A. years,
at his home, I47 North Main avenue.
Funeral this afternoon at O'Clock
Interment in Washburn Street ceme-
terry.
JONES.--In West Scranton, May %. 1899,
Harold, son OF Mr.. and Mrs David NJ
Jones, aged years, at the home, corner
OF South Main avenue and Eynon
street. Funeral announcement later.
KAISER.--In Allentown, Pa, May e.
1899 George G. c. Kaiser late of Dun
more, age 70 years 3 months and 22
days. Remains will arrive Monday May
% at 2 p. m. over Delaware and IIud-
son rAilroad, lnterment in Forest Hin
CeU. tery.
THOMAS.--In North Scranton, May 2S
1890 Joshua II. Thomas &c years Of
age, at the residence on Wood street
Funeral announcement later.
WEBBER.-In West Scranton, May o.
1898, Mrs. Samuel Webber, aged 80
years at the house. corner Of Lincoln
avenue and Lafayette street. Funeral
tomorrow Lnterment in Paradise Val
ley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29

into the gutter and women mop up the
filth with their trains. Wouldn't It be
a good thing IL every one in this city
would constitute himself a committee
OF one to keep the streets clean?
"If we had the true spirit of citizen
ship we could have clean streets II
every man would agree to support the
party that would reform the city in
iqulties. reform would come. The civic
spirit is to be cultivated"
The speaker In closing referred to the
funeral of Mr.. Stiles, at which he had
Just offlciated, and paid a tribute to
him as the first man of the state to
shed blood for his country in the Civil
war, and then said impressively, II
bring two wreaths on Memorial day,
one for the good soldier, the other for
the good citizen"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29
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, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC, and
Is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA
Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world. BE sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29
THE DEAD OF COMPANY c.
Their Graves Will Be Decorated by
Their Former Comrades.

Company C.. Thirteenth regiment,
Pennsylvania, Volunteer infantry, will
meet at L30 p. m. on Tuesday, May 30,
on Wyoming avenue, between Mulber-
ry and Vine streets. TO participate in
the parade. Full uniforms with cam
paign hats will be worn.
In the morning a detail composed Of
the following members will visit the
cemeteries and decorate the graves of
their deceased members:
At Archibald, Henry Roth detail
Howard Davis and Harry Angle. At
Clark's Summit, Harry Pease and Will
liam Staples; detail, Corporals Homer
Pease and Bernard Haggerty At
Washburn street cemetery, Alvin
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29

An unusual opportunity to secure Good Books at
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Of cloth bound books made anywhere for any price
Maroon CLOTH gilt top. List price SI.oo Ours 69c
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Gospel, ,-Gospel tent ser.
OFFICERS OF THIRTEENTH.
Will Meet This Evening and Discuss
reorganization.

Colonel Coursen. of the Thirteenth
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. has
called a meeting of the officers of the
regiment for this evening to discuss
the reorganization of the guard.
Governor Stone and General Goblin
are anxious that the regiment be re-
organized and will aid the officers
materially in doing so. All of the
companies, except Company T., of
Honesdale, are expected to join the
ranks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29
Some Fine
Ludwig Pianos

are attracting the attention of all who
see them at our store. These splendid
pianos contain so many improvements
and in style and finish are SO far ahead
of anything of the same wholesale cost
that one marvels at the low prices we
ask for them. WHY CAN WE SELL
OUR PIANOS so Low? Because we
buy at the lowest cash price. Because
We cart no pianos out on trial. Because
we demand a payment down on the in
strument. Because we have no agents.
Because we make no unnecessary ex-
pense.
1t costs thousands of dollars to have
from so to rs pianos about the country
on trial, all Of which must be made up
by those who purchase. All the, latest
\Ialsic at half price.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29
CITY NOTES
J <t<+<+<t++*++++t+t++.

FIFTY-FIRST MARRTAGE.-Aldcrm
Howe performed his tifty-iirst marriage
ceremony Saturday at his office The
contracting parties were Miss Mary Phil
lips and Philip Rocher, both of this city.
SOUVENIR JEWELRT. -- The 1900
pounds of steel recovered from the wreck
of the battlcship Maine have been sold
by the navy department to the W. f..
Doll Manufacturing company of Maiden
Lane, New York, who are converting the
steel into souvenir jewelry of various
kinds.
GOSPEL SERVlCES.--Gospel tent SER
Nces will be held at Driving park
grounds, Providence, every afternoon
and evening this week at and 80
O'Clock, Mrs. a. NJ. Medley. evangelist
of the New England EvanEelistc asso-
citation of Boston, will speak this after
noon to women only.
}~~NLEARlNG HOUSE EXCHANGES
As reported by the Scranton Clearing
House association the exchanges for the
week ending May 27, are as follows:
Monday. $2ll ,59O,SS; Tuesday G7,1H,3l +:
Wednesday, S2O5, ,9O713; Thursday, $2SZ-
G2I7l; Friday, S20j, 262S7; Saturday, $780,
664,09; total, $l,2G1 59G,99,
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MEMORIAL SERVICES
In CITY CHURCHES
MANY PULPITs GAVE FORTH
PATRIOTIC UTTERANcEs.

Rev. DR.. Giffin, of Elm Park,
Preached in the Evening on the
Theme of Good Citizens and Good
Soldiers--Rev. r. F. Y. Pierce Con-
Quoted an Elaborate Patriotic Ser
vice at the Penn Avenue Baptist
Church, Which Grand Army Men
Attended.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29
BORN.

WA1"rS--To Mr. and Mrs. Frank d.
Watts, on Sunday, May %, son.
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Evans; detail. Sergeant Major Gould
and Joseph Ross. At Stroudsburg,
where Obey A. Michaels, a former
member of this company, is inferred,
flowers will be sent from here and a
detail selected from soldiers of that
city.
Company a, Thirteenth regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry, will
meet at the Globe hotel, 229 Wyoming
avenue, tonight, to make final arrange
ments for Decoration Day
Smoke The Pocono SC. Cigar. "
Finest wines and cigars at Lanes.
320 Spruce street.
Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar, 10c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-05-29
WilkoS- Barrn
Scranton
LADIES' swEEPsTAKE HANDICAP

Miss Jessup won in the Ladies'
SWpeDStakp handicap.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-09-08
Kansas City Hay Market

As reported by J. T. Woelsey & Co. Wholesale
dealers in hay, grain,etc., Kansas City, MO.
The receipt of hay and straw for the
week ending Sept. 9th consisting Of
26S cars prairie, 81 timothy, l6 clover.
mixed, 3 clover, 3 straw and alfalfa,
making total of 375 cars against 4SO
for the preceding week.
The receipts of prairie have been
lighter this week but the most of the
arrivals have been of the lower grades
with which the market is glutted, No
l and choice hay are in demand as
there is very little coming in but the
lower grades are very hard to dispose
of at satisfactory prices.
Timothy arrivals are not large but
the demand is very light Oh account
of the decline in the markets Of the
Kansas City shipping points, the
warehouses are well filled and many
have more cars on their tracks than
they can handle to advantage.
There is a little demand for clover
mixed and the market is rather weak.
Pure clover and straw are weak and
slow sale. We quote today's market
as follows.
Prairie hay, choice S5.75-$6; No. ]
S.. 25-$5. rs; No. 2 81 50-S5: No. 3 81
$3.50; No. 4 1888 80; prairie hay $3.50
SO.
Timothy hay, choice $7.25~S7 so; No.
SO. 5O.S7; No. 2 1886. so; No. 3 $5.50.$6.
Clover-mixed No. l 1915 1925; No. 2
S. $50; No. 3 S4.5O-$5. Pure clover
1886; alfalfa Sc. 5O-$7.5O; straw SO 81.