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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
Desirable Building Lots-Homes for
the People.

OF the many desirable plots which
have been opened up into building
lots in and around our city during the
last ten years, none of them can COM
pare with the large tract of land
known as "Oram Farm" which was
recently purchased from the D., L. &
w. railroad company by a party Of
Scrantonians.
This magnificent tract Is beautifully
situated, is easily accessible, and only
few minutes walk from the central
part of the city. North Main avenue
street cars pass the entire plot, and
all West Side cars run within two
blocks of it.
The work of opening wide streets
and boulevards through the entire plot
will be begun at once, and no expense
will be spared to make 1t the most
beautiful and attractive place in this
city 10 build a home
For information, maps, prices, etc,
call ct the office of q. +. Reynolds,
Connell building, or Charles Schager,
Traders National bank building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
ious colleges, and are we'll versed in
the science OF the national game.

lous colleges, and are we'll versed in
the science OF the national game.
The writer attended the exhibition
on Saturday at the park, which Is sit
uated within walking distance of the
hotels. Shortly after the game start
ed, the first unnatural occurance was
the footing of the whistle at the silk
mill which is located near the ball
grounds. II was a gentle reminder of
the days when Arthur Frothingham's
Arcade calio2e was wont to wake up
the guests at the Westminster every
morning.
Tho next event, which was not on the
programme. was the spectacle OF the
base bah manager publicly denounc-
ing the town newspaper for certain
things published which said manager
took exception to, and the cancelling
of their free passes to the ball games
on account of said certain things"
But the most humorous sight, from
the writer's point of view, was the VEN
cradle eX-Judge Ham lodging base
ball. There are two distinguished
gentlemen by the name OF Ham in
Honesdale. one being the editor of the
weekly paper and the other ex-asso-
ciate Judge.
Both gentlemen were attired in
black with long frock coats, and each
wore a wide trimmed soft felt hat.
Their silvery locks were visible under
meath the broad rims, and their gem
eral appearance reminded one of the
old Kentucky statesman OF by-gone
days.
The brothers were standing near the
home plate, when one of the players
fouled the ball in the direction OF the
gentleman.
The editor, strange TO say, turned
his back on the ball and ran while the
judged duCked and fell sprawllng on
the ground, rolling over and over un-
til he regained his feet With a majestic
wave of his hand, amid the laughter
Of the assemblage, the judge signalled
the umpire, eXClaiming, 1T never
touched me-" and the game went on.
The manager took occasion to an
nounce at the close of the game that
the lady friends of the club would
tender the boys a social in the town
hall in the evening, and serve all who
attended with ice cream and cake"
Imagine an ice cream social for a
w. r. Hughes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Freeman have re-
turned from Lake CaYuga.
Mrs T.. A. Scott and daughter have re-
turned from visit to Scott, Pa.
Miss frankie Murray, of Pittston, is
visiting Miss Hanaway, OF Vine street.
The Misses Sarah and Margaret Rud
dy, of Penn avenue. are at Rockaway
Beach.
Mrs. c. p. Kenyon, of New York street,
is entertaining Miss Jennie Stark, of
Hazleton.
city Controller Howell and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hartley aud family spent
yesterday at Lake Idlewild
Mrs. John Coar and daughter, Rcbecca,
of South Washington avenue, are visit
ing in Boston and New York.
Mrs. Annie Haley and daughter, May,
of Perry county, are the guests of Mrs.
Emory Young, of North Washington ave-
nue..
Miss Gertrude Cassidy, of Wilkes
Barre. and Miss Byrne, of Hazleton. are
the guests of the Misses Mahon, of Null
berry street
John Hedges of Philadelphia, right
end on last years University OF Penn
sylvania varsity eleven. is visiting
friends i'm this city.
Rev. Robert +. Y Pierce, pastor of tho
Penn Avenue Baptist church, accompa-
MED by his family. have gone to Ocean
Grove for month.
Mrs. Hanaway. of Vine street, ana
daughter. Miss Tessie Hanaway, re-
turned Saturday from a two weeks visit
with friends i'm New York state.
Abe Roos, of this city. formerly a pri-
vate in Company G.. Eleventh United
Staets infantry, has been appointed chief
Of the municipal police at San Juan
Porto Rico.
]. C. Taylor county superintendent Of
schools, is enjoying a weeks vacation
Mr.. TAYLOR goes in order to recuperate
his health which was impaired during
the past few months owing to hard work
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
TWENTY YEARS AFTER.
A Former Scrantonian Revisiting
the Scenes of His Youth.

Edward Corcoran, formerly of this
city, but now of st. Louis, is visiting
relatives in and about this city. Mr..
Corcoran left Scranton twenty years
ago and for a decade has been a resi-
dent of the Mound city. He has but
recently returned from the Klondike
country. but was not among the for
tunate ones.
Mr.. Corcoran is amazed at the pro-
gress and growth of his native city
and is enthusiastic in it's praise. He
has Travelled much and is satisfied that
Scranton more than holds her own with
her sister cities in the union. Born
and residing here until his early man.
hood. he freely admits that he would
not be able to make his way without
asking questions. Mr.. Corcoran left
Scranton in the days of the naptha
lamp. He will return to his western
home in the course of a week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
TWO FIRES IN SAME HOUSE.
Second Was Followed by Disastrous
consequences,

a fire broke out in the double house
owned by John Madigan at 427 and 429
Wheeler avenue at o'clock Saturday
evening.
The building was occupied by Mr.
Madigan and Attorney William Vok-
oleck. The blaze started in the cell
lar of Mr.. Nokoleck's side. Mrs
Vokoleck gave the alarm and the
central city companies responded. Mrs,
Madigan was very i'll but was safely
removed to a neighbor's house.
The fire was got under control bc-
fore any serious damage was done
though the side of Attorney Vokol-
eek was badly scorched. The damage
amounted to about 5000.
At six o'clock yesterday morning the
building was again on fire, and an
alarm was sent in. The efforts of the
hose companies were unavailng, the
entire building being burned to the
ground. Messrs. Madigan and VokOl-
eek lost most of their household
goods, which were covered by insur-
ance. The loss to the building is not
known
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07

The Central Labor union held q
regular monthly meeting yesterday af-
ternoon in Carpenters hail. The meet
ing was especially well attended, over
one hundred delegates representing
labor unions throughout the city and
county being present.
The most interesting feature or sub
ject considered was the boycott which
has been inaugurated by the striking
members of the Building Trades coun-
ell. A delegation from the council
was present and presented for the
consideration of those present the
various grievances held against those
merchants placed on the blacklist.
These grievances were held in some
cases on account of business connec-
tcns with firms affiliated with the
Builders Exchange In the majority
Of cases, however, the grievances
were due to the merchants having al
lowed scab labor to be employed on
work being done for them.
ONLY COURSE OPEN.
The delegates present seemed per-
fectly satisfied that the grievances
were just and that the boycott was
strikers, as they unanimously decided
to pledge the support OF the various
unions represented This means that
10000 union men in this city and
throughout the county will boycott the
firms on the strikers list.
1t was also decided that all beer
brewed by brewers who refused to
have their horses shod by union horse
shoers, was to be boycotted. This
action was taken at the request of
the delegates from the horseshoers'
unions who scomplained that several
large brewers We're not having this
line Of work done by union help
The next question considered was
the proper celebration of Labor day
The principal cause for the large
number Of delegates present was the
circular sent out during the week by
President Martin Flahcrty asking the
unions desirous of having a parade to
send delegates. The parade question
was put to n vote and While a few
We're not in favor of the idea, those
who were easily carried the day.
PARADE IN THE MORNING.
1t was decided to have the parade
in the morning. starting at 10 o'clock,
80 as not to interfere with the letter
carriers parade in the afternoon. The
unions affiliated with the Building
Trades council are to be given the
place of honor in the first division.
The organized miners, who ara prac-
tically new organization, are to have
the right Of line in the second 1iVi-
sion, while the miscellaneous trades
are to take places in the third dlvi-
sion. TIE final arrangements for the
parade We're left in the hands of a
special committee.
There will also be n picnic held at
Laurel Hill park during the afternoon
and evening A grand labor rally is
to be a feature of this and a number
of the prominent leaders in the PIES
ent strike are TO deliver addresses. A
committee consisting of J. A. Price,
William r. Evans, William O'COnnell
William r. Jones and J. F. TIammis
was appointed to look after the de-
tails of the picnic.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
\ ACKAWANNA
THE"
Laundry
3oS Penn Avenue. A. b. WARMAN
NOTES OF A VISIT
TO HONESDALE

One of the most delightful trips on
warm summers day for residents of
Northeastern Pennsylvania is a ride
over the Delaware and Hudson railroad
from Scranton to Honesdale Leaving
the Lackawanna avenue station the
journey to Carbondale is made in a
short time, where the traveller changes
cars. Instead of riding in the open
cars up the numerous planes of the
old gravity road. which, ~ the way,
has been abandoned, the passengers
are taken around the Last Chance"
route, and the train is jerked up the
mountains at rapid rate of speed.
Along this route the scenery is pic
turesque, but the dirt and dust en-
countered is anything but agreeable.
Numerous small bodies of water are to
be seen, and some rich lands, and there
is an abundance of apple orchards
along the line. The novelty of a ride
up the planes has practically been
done away with except between Far
view and Waymart.
Farview, the summit of the Moosic
mountains, is still one of the most
delightful places in this region to Wis
it, but there seems to be something"
lacking to popularize the place, Per-
haps it is the hotel which has been
contemplated for many years. but new
er has materialized. The walks and
drives are pleasurable, and the scenery
is superb, but there needs be more
life there to attract the visitor.
The gravity system from Farview to
Waymart is still in use, and simply
serves a reminder of the days when
the numberess planes We're ascended
in quick succession. The scenery from
Waymart, through Prompton, Keene's
and other villages, TO Honesdale, is n
panorama in itself and is only dimmed
by the miserable surroundings OF the
Honesdale station, where the train
passes over the old canal and enters
into the heart OF the coal yard.
But one soon forgets this scene, when
the main thoroughfare of Wayne
county's seat Is reached. Here is found
several attractive buildings, particular
ly the First National bank building,
which is stone structure of modern
design. There is no hum Of Industry
there, not even a trolley car mars the
silence of the peaceful little place,
where 1900 people live and have their
being.
The old-fashioned stage coach is
still in use there, and occasionally the
observer is confronted with a real
bicycle girl. But the one particular
spot in Honesdale, where the tired
traveller may find rest and comfort IS
in the pretty little park, situated op-
posltc the Allen house. The tail trees
and well kept lawns and walks are
pleasant greetings TO the eye,
There Is one OF two things in Homes,
dale that Scranton cannot boast OF
the other is a real live base ball team
which is literally supported by tho
residents. and particularly by the la
dies, who outnumber the male patron;
two 10 one IN attendance at the games
The players are gentlemanly lot OF
young athletes, mostly from the var
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
Reduced Rates to Changers Picnic
at Williams Grove via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad,

For the Twenty-siXth Annual Inter
State Grange Picnic Exhibition, to be
held at Williams Grove, Pa, August
2S to September 2, the Pennsylvania
Railroad company will sell excursion
tickets from August 26 to September
., inclusive, good to return until Sep
tember 4, inclusive, at rate of one fare
for the round trip, from principal st.
tions between East Liberty and Bryn
Mawr; on the Northern Central Rail-
way north of and including Lutherville
and on the Philadelphia and Erie div
ision east of and including Waterford
For information in regard to train
service and specific rates application
should be made to ticket agents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07

The Griffin post and their many
friends propose going to Lanesboro on
Wednesday. Aug. 16 via the p. & II.
railroad, the occasion being the twen-
ty-hrst annual reunion Of the Seven
County Veterans association, COM
posed Of soldiers OF the Civil war. AS
there is good bathing and fishing as
well as an attractive picnic park at
Lanesboro the attendance will doubt
less be large. Fare for the round trip
Sl.O0. Special train will leave d. & H..
station at a. m, >"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
WILL THE CITY BUY
THE ROUND WOODS
DO YOU WANT TO BUY A LOT?
If So, "Make Haste Slowly" and
Wait for the Opening Sale OF Lots
at Round Woods Park.

our title is perfect and we want our
plot of lots to be the same. Our Plot
is not quite ready. 1t is being made
from Actual Survey on the Ground
and will not be a Paper or Chamber
survey. 1t takes a little time to make
an Actual Survey on the ground, bu:
it Pays. No overlapping of lines; no
mistakes. Our plot will show eleva-
ton of lots so that you can figure
accurately for Building.
We have had many applications for
lots, but have told all to Wait till the
plot is ready, then Lots can be seen
as they are actually laid out on the
Ground. Watch the papers for Special
Announcement of liberal Prices or call
at the office of Watson, Diehl &; Kern-
merer, Sd floor, Traders National
Bank Building, where information will
be Cheerfuhy given.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
SUBSTITUTE CARRIERS.
Four Appointed Who Are Doing Ser
vice in Regulars Places.

The following substitute letter car
riers have been appointed, dating from
August /: Benjamin f. Thomas, school
teacher, Clifford, Susquehanna county;
James F. Saltry, miner, Scranton; Ed
ward j. Leonard, telegraph operator,
Scranton; Henry r. Edwards, laborer,
Scranton.
The above appointees are filing the
places of the regular carriers who are
at present enjoying their annual fif-
teen-day vacations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
ACCIDENT PROVED FATAL.
Fred Dreyer, of Dunmore, Injured in
Pennsylvania Coal Co.'s Yard.

Fred Drcyer. of Dunmore, met with
a fatal accident on Saturday after
noon while at work in the Pennsyl-
vania Coal company's yard.
He was working on the top of a d er-
rick when the base of the latter was
struck by a derrick, throwing him TO
the ground He sustained injuries
which resulted in his death a few
hours later
Deceased was well known in this city
and was a member of the German lodge
of odd Fellows. He is survived by a
wife and three sons.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
Norton'S New Books

hurchill's--Richard Carvel.
Caskoden s--ISuig hthood Was in
Flower.
Cromweii's-ownbv Patterson.
Bang's-Dreamers.
Merrlman's--Priso and
Captives.
Rowiers Double Thread.
Harold ?red sI1oks'-Market Place.
WhItings'-Number Five John
Street.
Weymnn's--Castle Inn.
Harraoer The Fowler.
Dunton's--.Asylum.
Burnham's--West Point Wooing.
Kipling's-Sea to Sea.
Doyle's--A Duet.
Jerome's-Second Thoughts Of an
Idle Fellow.
Page's--Red Rock.
Westcott's--David Harum,
200th thousand.
Roosevelt's-Rough Riders complete
Dooley in Peace and War,
second book.
Sheldon's Famous Books.
All the above and others at cut prices
NJ. NORTON,
322 Lackawanna Avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
SARDINE BARGAINS.

Fancy Boneless, 15c, $l.75 dozen.
AS good with bones,l2 Full halves,
Ice, worth 25c. We offer fancy bone
less, full halves, full size 25c, $2.75
doz. Magnum, 35c, S3.4S doz.
Iced Water Melons-No extra
charge. Fancy Gem Melons.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
MENTION OF SOME
MEN OF THE HOUR
GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT
LEE IN THIS CITY.

He Is One of the New officials of the
Lackawanna Company and This Is
His First Visit to Scranton--Much
Pleased With the Progressive spir-
it of the City-Bishop Moore in
the City-Attorney r. j. Murray's
Resignation-Honor Accorded to
DR.. H. N. Dunnell.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.

mrs' "lnsloWs Soothlng syrup
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
BY MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
PERFECT SUCCESS. II SOOTHEs the
CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO, 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
kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottls.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
THEY WAIVED A HEARING.
Fellows Again Comes to the Rescue
of Little e. O'Toole.

Richard Little and NJ. j. OToole,
who are charged with criminal libel
by Colonel E. II. Ripple, waived a
hearing Saturday and entered bail in
the sum Of $1,000 each for their ap-
pearance at court.
EX-Mayor John II. Fellows qualified
as their bondsman
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07

removing the secretary IL he removed
his clerk and when Mr. Murray learned
Of this he proceeded to bring matters
to a head promptly by dismissing the
clerk forthwith.
This made several OF the members
angry and they asserted that the clerk
must be reinstatcd. Mr.. Murray dis
puted their right to dictate to him in
the matter of employing office help
and rather than have any trouble over
a 5000 year position he resigned, only
asking that it take effect as soon as ac-
ceptcd. Mr.. Murray succeeded Attor-
ney Walter E. Briggs in the office.
DIR. II. N. Dunnell of this city has
been selected as one Of the supreme
representatives of the Knights of Py-
thlas Of Pennsylvania. AS only three
representatives are chosen from this
state the honor is one of uncommon
distinction.
DR.. Dunnell has for years been one
or the most prominent members of the
knights OF Pythias and has been hon
ored with the highest office in the
gift of the knights of Pennsylvania.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
WAsA RECORD BREAKING WEEK
Large Production of Steel Ingots at
the South Works.

Last weeks production of steel in
gots was the largest in the history of
the South works of the LackaWanna
Iron and Steel company. 1t was as
follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07

Finest wines and cigars at Lanes,
800 Spruce street. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
There Are a Few Merchants

who do not realize the commercial
value of telephone. They are few
however.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
BOYCOTT WAS UP
FOR CONSIDERATION
CENTRAL LABOR UNION GAVE
PLAN ITS APPROVAL.

for Labor Day cele-
bration Were Also Considered.
There Is to Be a Parade in the
Morning Of All the Labor organi-
cations, and Later in the Day a
Demonstration will Take Place in
Laurel Hill Park at Which Speech
es Will Be Delivered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07

Beecham's Pills will dispel the
"blues." ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
Merchants of Long Ago

used to drive TO the cities, They tele-
phone now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
Telephone
Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar. lOc

rental rates are made to fit the require
ments Of every one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07

Smoke the Pocono Sc. Cigar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-07
Cal. Peaches, Pears and Cages

For iced Tea--We offer special
lines at soc; A lbs, $500.
Royal Crown Ceylon. soc
Worth 75c.
coursen's Mandehling Java, .4oc
Coursen's Triple Blend. .32c
Coursen's g. G. Java. ..25c
Why Pay Tea Stores 3oc,p
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-06-02
viii Come This Way,

Two new steamers have been added
to the fleet of colliers engaged in the
coast trade. They are both in New
York at present, but will soon be on
their way to this side Of the continent
James Jerome, owner OF the Leelanaw
Mackinaw, Washtenaw and Progreso
has just purchased the Matteawau in
New York. She Is vessel of 2iSO
tons net register and has a carrying
capacity of 5000 tons. From New YorK
she will go to Norfolk, Va, there to
load for Honolulu, from which port
she will come to San Francisco. The
Pacific Coast Company has purchased
the collier Miamc, vessel Of 1892
tons register, She will come around
from New York in ballast.-S. L.
Chronicle, May 18th.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-06-02

ed at Falmouth shortly after O'Clock.
the local agents OF the American line
meeting them and providing them
with every care and quartering them
at the various hotels and the Sailors
Home.
When the Paris struck the tide was
within an hour of the flood. and this
proved insufficient to raise her of the
rocks, Hundreds Of people visited the
scene during the day.
1t is stated that those in charge OF
the Paris were so perfectly confident
that they were pursuing the proper
course that the vessel was steaming
eighteen or nineteen knots an hour
when they struck.
In connection with the accident to
the Paris 1t will be of interest to
mariners and travellers to hear that
persistent agitation since the wreck OF
the Mohegan has at last induced the
Trinity brethren to act. and last week
they promised to erect a gas-lighted
automatic sound-producing buoy on
the manacles in place of the useless
bell buoy now there. Gangs of men on
lighters have gone to the stranded
steamer to take off the belongings OF
the passengers.