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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
Recruiting in France.

Every year about 100000 Frenchmen
reach the age of twenty. After the
physically unfit, and those who are
exempt under any of the other clauses,
have been weeded out, the actual num-
Der of men required to maintain the
standard strength of the army is
chosen by ballot. They spend three
years in the active army. They are
then dismissed from permanent service
and return to civil life. But for the
following ten years they are numbered
among the reserve of the active army.
They are then drafted into the terri
torial army for six years; at the con-
cluSion of which they pass into the ter
ritorial reserve for another six years.
Not until the age of forty-five does a
FrenChman become free from all Obli-
CATION to the military service; for
thirteen years he is liable to be called
upon to serve either at home or abroad,
and then for the following twelve years
to defend his country against invaders.
No exemption can be purchased. I'm
less a conscript is exempt either on the
ground Of physique or for family rea-
sons, he is bound to serve his twenty
five years. Until 1890 there was a class
Of conscripts known as "One-year vol
unteers." These We're men of good
education, who were allowed to pur-
chase their discharge after one years
service The extent to which conscrip-
ton has militaried France may be
gathered from the fact that every
fourth male is serving or has served
In the army-Chambers Journal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
STOLEN GOODS FOUND.
Identified as Having Been Taken
from School of Lackawanna
and Ruins of Lad
wigs Store.

A clue has at last been discovered
to the mysterious burglaries which
have been committed at the School Of
the Lackawanna during the past few
weeks.
A search warrant was procured yes
terday afternoon from Alderman Kas-
son by Marion s. Cam. son of the
principal, and the house of Charles
Heams at 213 Broadway was gone
through
1t was thought that Albert Snousli
a young boy who lived there was the
guilty party, and search of his room
lent color to the belief. Two of the
cameras missed from the School of the
Lackawanna We're discovered as was
also a miscellaneous collection of
crockery, which has ben identified by
John Ladwg. of the Four Cent store,
as some which was stolen from the
ruins of his store on Lackawanna ave-
nue.. A bunch of over 100 assorted
keys was also discovered showing that
the lad was no novice at the work
a warrant was procured for the ar
rest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Heam and their
daughter Kate, on a charge of receiv-
ing stolen goods. When arraigned be.
fore Alderman Kasson they denied the
charge and said that the boy told
them he had found the articles on a
dump.
This did not convince the alderman
however, and he held them under 5000
bail each, for appearance in court
They We're allowed TO go until this
morning. when they said they would
procure the necessary bOndsman.
Albert Sinouski, the boy who is sup
posed to have committed the burglar
les. has been staying at the Heam's
home since last fall. They say they
have not seen him since Friday last
and it is supposed that he has left
town. The police are making a dill
gent search for him. He probably let
himself in at night by means Of some
of the keys found and leisurly helped
himself.
Two Photographic lenses which were
stolen We're recovered last week from
a South Scranton junk dealer. They
were valued at $75 a piece, but the
dealer not realizing their value bought
them merely for the sake of the brass
rims.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
Yesterdays Marriage Licenses.
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

John Dudko. who is charged with
making threats, entered bail yesterday
in the sum of $500, John Lipik qualify
ing as his bondsmGn.
Deputy Sheriff Ferber last Monday
evening levied on the stock and fix
lures in the State House on Penn ave-
nue., of which August Schmidt is pro-
prietor. The execution is for $500 and
was obtained by Michael Dennier. The
sale will take place next Monday.
James Semile, a married man of
Dunmore, who was committed 10 the
county Jail Monday night on a charge
of having criminally assaulted 13-year-
old Rose Garbo, also of Dunmore, en-
tered bail yesterday in the sum Of
81 900. Frank Williams became mis-
bondsman.
John ID. Jones, tax collector of Tay-
lor borough, yesterday filed his bond
with Clerk of the Courts Daniels and
had it approved by the court. 1t is in
the sum of $4,000 and has John w,
Jones, Davy J. Thomas, James McDer-
mott, Joseph Jones, John Price, Mar
tin Williams. Edmund Williams, John
Coombe and Edmund Jones as sure
ties.
There was another hearing yesterday
in the Eighth ward election contest.
The only witness examined was Harry
s. Poust, who was tax collector for
that ward in 1898. He was questioned
concerning those whose votes are chal-
lenged on the ground that they did not
pay tax in time To enable them to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
A. MODEL CITY.
thriving SWISS community in the
State of Indiana.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Indian claims that one model city
in the United States--a city where the
workngmen own, control and operate
the factories and fix the price of labor.
Tell City is the name of this place. IL
it situated in Perry county The toll
ers are formed into companies and op-
crate their factories singly. There is,
however. no common purse for citizens.
Each man must make a living for his
own family, but the matter of employ
ment is so simplfied that the difficulty
of this is minimzed. The city was
founded in 1858 by the Swiss Colonial
tion society of Cincinnati. Each fac"
tory in the city is owned by a stock
company of citizens They were started
years ago. the first in 1856, by small
sums furnished by individuals. Year
by year the business grew, and as soon
as a dividend was declared this money
was added to that already in the busi-
ness.
In this way the new buildings were
erected, and great sums of money were
eventually invested in the industries
which have made Tell City a flourish
Ing town and famous as manufacture
ing center of wooden utensils of all
kinds. Each stOCkhOlder in q factory
at Tell City is a workingman. Each
company selects its own board of man.
ayers and superintendent. These men
are always stockholders. Each MEM
Der of the corporation is entitled to as
many votes as he has shares of stock.
Each laborer is paid at the end OF
week according to the amount of work
done or at a stipulated sum per hour.
A dividend is declared annually.
The various industries employ 595
workmen, and represent nearly $780,
600 of capital. In addition to this about
200 men are given employment by the
chair factories Gaming chairs, which
work is done by hand at the workmens S
homes. The leading products of the
city are furniture, desks. mantels,
wagons, hubs, hub blocks spOkes,
brooms, baskets. shingles. railroad ties,
-four and meal, harness (wooden),
staves, barrels, toys, wooden goods,
bricks, dressed lumber. brandy, whisky,
wine and beer. There are no unem-
plOyed people at Tell City. Everybody
is busy and contented Most of the
workmen own their own homes.
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Holgate Made Objection.

Attorney X. II. HOlgate, one of the
attorneys for w. S. Langstaff in the
contest against NJ. j. Kelly for the Of
flee of county treasurer, yesterday re-
fused to take part in the examination
of certain witnesses from the Nine
teenth ward who he believes were not
legally subpoenaed. He says he has in
formation to the effect that these wit
nesses were subpoenaQd by having the
writ showed under the door of their
residence instead of having it served
upon them personally. The court will
be asked to pass upon the matter. The
witnesses examined yesterday We're all
from this city. They We're:
Nineteenth ward-E. L. France, A.
L. Wood, Joseph Weichel, Richard
Keller, August Frantz, Philip Roller,
John w. Warner. August Ross, Will
liam Greiser, Louis Frantz, Philip
Lowert, Herman Stahlheber, John
Lewert, August Knapp, p. j. Kramer,
Lewis Deising, John Schunk, William
II. Walter. Jacob Miller, jr., Christ
Wirth, William Schunk, John Fetzer,
Charles Cooper, Jacob Miller ST., Fred.
Fisher.
Tenth ward-Henry Baustian, Philip
II. Hansen, l.. f. Horns, Fred. Pit
tack, Charles Kemple, S. d. Berry,
Charles Rinker, Henry Bosey, A. H.
Bernstein, a. l.. Rice. Ed. Borg
Charles Wagner Henry Kemple, A. II.
Dickman, Charles Camin, Joseph
Baumeister, Charles Luthner, Michael
Walters, Christopher Woehrle, w. H.
Nelson, Lewis Miller, Philip Schwert-
zer, r. H. Cobb, Charles WaXman. c..
Hart, William Wellner, Christopher
Becker, C. w. Kramer, Charles Ray
nor, o. r. Swink, Rudolph BunzIi,
Henry Miller, sr.
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THROWN FROM A HORSE.
Miss Susan M. Donley, Of Bingham.
ton, N. Y, Seriously Injured.


The following from yesterdays
Binghamton Republican refers to a
young woman who has many friends
in this city,
Or +. l.. Forker was called yestor-
day morning to Little Meadows to at
tend Miss Susan NJ. Donley, of No. "a
Doubleday street, who was seriously
injured near there while with a party
of Binghamtonians.
The accident occurred at about noon
on Sunday The party was at the lake
four miles beyond Little Meadows. DIR.
NJ. Pembroke Congdon, of this city,
was taking a snapshot photograph
of Miss Donley, who was mounted on
horse for the occasion. The animal
became frightened and gave a start.
DIR. CongdOn jumped to catch 1t by the
bit, but missed. and the horse became
more frightened, starting to run.
Miss Donley was thrown off and
her head struck tree, cutting a deep
cash in the scalp, which bled pro-
fusely. She became unconscious. The
party of merrymakers were much
frightened. DR.. Harding was called
and 1t was feared that the young wo-
man would not recover. Her father
was summoned from Buffalo and came
Immediately home, and Miss Donley's
mother also went to Little Meadows.
The local physician considered the case
so serious that he sent to this city yes
terday morning for DR. Forker, for
consultation. The latter however,
when he had examined the patient, did
not consider that there was so great
danger and believes that, barring un-
forseen circumstances, Miss Donley
will recover"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
KAFFIR MARRIAGES.
The Wife Sometimes Asks Her Hus-
band to Get Another One.

From the Wide World Magazine.
That which makes a KafIir marriage
binding is, in Katfirland, not the per-
fOrmanCe of a ceremony, but the trans
fer of a certain number of cattle, as
agreed upon from the husband or his
friends to the father or guardian Of
the woman. The regulations respect
ing karhr marriages are very strict.
No matter though the bridegroom and
the bride have seen each other a hun
dred times before. yet Oh the day of
the inauguration of the wedding cere-
monies etiquette requires that they
should meet as total strangers, going
through a formal introduction. All the
friends and company assembled are
smiling and passing pleasant remarks,
and the bridegroom is Fastening to-
ward his shy lady love. After the for
mai introduction is over the bride, ac-
cOmpanied by her father, mother and
friends is ready to acknowledge herself
as the wife of her lord. The "Yehbo,"
or Yes" being uttered, the dance of
the bride is proposed. This dance is
somewhat of a trial TO the bride, as the
critics are the brdegroom's party. The
brides dance finished, the feasting
commences. No formal invitations ara
issued to the feast. 1t is soon hruited
about that a marriage between Kenebo
and Mpunzanyana is impending, and
that the ceremonies are fixed for a cer-
tain date. Human nature is much the
same all the world over, and should
there be a likelihood of plenty Of beer
and meat, many friends will put in an
appearance The Kaffir wife is hard
worker. She tolls in the garden, grow
ing the Kafiir corn, and, in a thousand
other ways, being much more indus
trlous than her lord. She is sometimes
so oVerburdened with work that she
says to her husband, "It is only fair
that YOU should take another wife TO
help me i'm the work, | have been a
good working woman; my industry and
thrift obtained the means to enable you
10 acquire much cattle, your riches
come through me. Now, it is only
Just, as the cattle We're bought with
my earnings, that you should expend
some in a fresh marriage contract, and
so my labors would be lightened." And
the man is generally agreeable to fall
in with her proposals. The Kaffir wo-
men, wives of the same man, agree we'll
together, jealousies being seldom ex-
hibited
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
CORONER INVESTIGATING.
Inquest in Case of Boy Killed on LIE.
high Valley Road.

Coroner Roberts went to Pittston
yesterday to inquire into the death Of
the young man who was killed on
Monday by the Black Diamond express
at Ransom The remains lay in How
ellis undertaking establishment and
were horribly mangled. The boys
head was cut off, the body was terribly
cut up and the legs were severed at
the thighs. Both feet were also cut
off at the ankles.
From what could be learned from
several witnesses Mrs. Girton and her
son had been warned not to cross the
tracks. as the express was due and
when the train was approaching sew
eral persons called to them to get out
of the way. The woman was caught
by the hand just as she crossed the
track and dragged by the engine. Her
Injuries will not prove fatal.
The fathers name is Lorenzo Girton
and he is employed as a laborer The
family formerly resided in NoXon, wy
oming county. The coroner will hold
an inquest Friday afternoon between
and o'clock at the L. & b. junction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
UNCALLED-FoR LETTERS.
Those That Are Now in the Scranton
Postoffice.

List of letters remaining uncalled- for
at the Scranton postoffice, Lackawanna
county, Pa, July 26, '99. Persons call
ing for these letters will please say ad-
vertised and give date of list. Ezra H.
Ripple, p. NJ.
Mrs. Mary Arheart, James Adams, Mr..
AlersOn
w. l.. Brown, Edwin NJ. Barring. Miss
Mable Brundage, John NJ. Bryant, George
Brennan.
J.. a. Connell. Patrick Corcoran, j. W.
Coster, Miss Jane La Dow Crozier, Miss
Rose Crandall, Henry Crisswell, Miss
Nellie Castor.
John Dougherty, Miss Mary Donlan,
Mrs. James Donahue, Mrs. J. w, Davis,
Frank Day, d. w. Davies, J. c. Dale,
Jacob Daley.
Mrs. Edward Evans.
Miss Francis. Mrs. w, A, Fraser Sam
uel Fem, William Fay.
Mrs Annie GaslSin.
A, b. Hedden, Mr., Hopkins, Mrs Hig-
ginbottom, Henry Haoberlin.
Louise +. Jones, w. w. Jones, Mrs,
Alice Jones.
Libbie 5. Kerr.
Mrs Eunice Latham.
Katharine b. Montgomery, Mrs. Will
| lam Mullin, Max, Meinhardt, Eva Mart2,
A. r. Mathers. Matthew Moran, Maria
Murilla, Louis j. Murphy, Helen Morgan,
Ferdinand Merle, William II. MCNeaL
Patrick Mcclure, Paul Mcintyre Miss
Agie Mcdonald, Mrs. G. Mcdonnell
Martin Neary.
Joe Oppenhemer.
Miss Kate Pease, Samuel b. Power,
president; Mrs. Jennie Penna.
II. ID. Rowley, Willard Richert, Mrs.
| Abbie Reed, c. S. Raiser.
Miss Bridget Swanick. Miss Maud
nj X
| Ida A. Snyder.
Mrs. A. O. Trust, Mr.. Thomas.
p. j. Walsh.
Italian-Antonio Ciero Dl Franajco,
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A Bow Prisoner.

Seven-year-o old Martin Sibliski spent
Monday night in the county Jail hav-
ing been committed by Justice of the
Peace Smith, of Peckville, on a charge
of receiving stolen goods.
Yesterday he was released on $500
bail, Michael Haydok becoming his
bondsman. The boys father was with
him in the clerk of the courts office
when he entered bail. 1t is alleged
that one of the boys companions
stole a pocketbook containing s. and
that he helped to spend part of the
money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26

The terrible railroad accident at Mud
Run on oct. 10. 1883, in which more
than sixty persons were killed and a
large number more or less seriously in
jured, was recalled yesterday by, the
instituting of a suit for damages by
John j. Curran against the Lehigh
Valley Railroad company for injuries
sustained in that memorable wreck.
The papers in the case were filed
with Prothonotary John Copeland The
plaintiff is represented by Attorneys
f. G. Newcomb, of this city, and H..
ID. Carey, of Jermyn.
At the time of the accident Curran
was II years of age and was one Of
the two who came alive out of the
last car of the train into which the
engine in charge of Cook plunged up
to the cab. Curran was sitting with
his brother, who was killed. The
plaintiff in the action begun yester-
day was pinned between the inside
wall of the car and the side of the
locomotive and was burned by the heat
Of the boiler ana scalded by the escap-
ing steam.
1t is contended that he has since suf-
fered from the injuries he then sus-
tanned and that he will continue to
suffer during the remainder of his
life. One of his feet is said to be use
less and he cannot bend over because
Of the pain such action entails. At
present he is employed as a barber,
but cannot work save at irregular
intervals he says, on account of his
physical condition.
At the time the accident occurred
Curran resided at Avoca, but has since
moved to Jermyn. After the accident
his parents received $lS00 from the
railroad company. but now, having
reached his majority, he sues in his
own right and places his damages at
$4,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
THIRD CONTRACTOR ARRESTED.
Failed to Take Out Building Per-
init from Inspectors Office.

r. Nelson Ia Bar, head of the North
End Lumber company, was arrested
yesterday by Mounted officer Block on
a warrant, sworn out by Building In
spector Jackson, charging him with
beginning the construction of n build
ing without first obtaining a permit.
The hearing will take place at 9
o'clock this morning before Mayor Mor
in police court A number of other
contractors, who have been guilty of a
like violation are to be arrested
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
THAT SOUTH SIDE SEWER.
Contractor Rooms Says He will Be-
gin Tomorrow.

once more the South Side sewer "is,
at last. in sight" Contractor Rooms
announced yesterday to the Citizens
committee that all the preliminary ar.
rangements are now concluded to his
entire satisfaction and he will at once
enter upon the work of construction.
He went to Kingston yesterday to
bring up his tools and machinery and
will tomorrow morning begin excavat-
iny
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26

Nicola PasCareila, Turon Luigi, Rocco
Penello. Paolo euro.
Polish 49, Josapas NaczaS, StaniSlaw
Kowliewski, Adam Guzinsky, Jan Car
onish, Piter Gailunas, Frank Kasleckis,
Jozef Dombrosky, John Kilokowsk, Frok
Matynowski
Hungarian-Onay Pijcuyutin. Ivan 1lo-
dowanic Stanistaw Siarnilk, WiktroyEs
Rogisnska, Johan Midrak, Juhyar Aliz-
ika, Juhar Johanna, Johann kuave, Ma
thlas Paulaz, Mrs. Maria Czumik.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
MRS. BENS IN FRISCO.
Only Survivor of the Vetter Party
Arrived Yesterday.

Mrs. II. w. Bens, of Clay City, Ky,
who was the only survivor of the party
in which Philip j. Netter, of this city,
met death in the Klondike region, ar
rived in San Francisco yesterGEy on
the steamer Bertha.
Mrs, Rens will go to Bay City. Mich,
where her mother, brother and sister
reside. Attorney George NJ. Watson,
who is on his way to Seattle, will prob
ably arrange to meet the woman and
learn the particulars of Mr.. Vetter's
death
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
It is Expensive to Be Late.

The Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern railway carry the United states
mails under contract between Buffalo
and Chicago. Under the arrangement
the railroad company loses heavy
forfeit whenever its mail trains are
delayed 1t is therefore expensive to
be behind time and travellers may be
sure of reaching their destination on
time if they buy their tickets via the
Lake Shore.
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PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.
Submitted Yesterday to Referee c.
A. Van Wormer.

The voluntary petition in bankruptcy
of j. and d. Harris was yesterday
submitted to Referee c. A. Van Wor-
mer This is an old firm that has been
out of business for a number of years
and desires to clear away its indebted =
ness. The liabilities are $S,755 and the
assets nothing.
The senior member of the firm, Jacob
Harris, also petitioned to have his
individual debts wiped out. He owes
$,29O and his assets consist of $50
worth of wines, liquors and cigars.
which, however. he propose to holn
under the exemptions laws. George
NJ. Okell is their attorney.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
TESTIMONY WAS
EXTREMELY TAME
CLOSING HEARING IN OLD
FORGE INJUNCTION CASE.

Number of Councilmen Were Put on
the Stand, but Aside from Receiv-
ing Passes Denied That They Had
Been Approached in Any Way.
General Manager silliman Was the
Only Witness Called for the De-
fense-Case Will Be Argued Thurs
day in Chambers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
Smoke the Hotel Jermyn Cigar. lOc
TOO LATE.

"I guess It's all over between Mile
and me-"
"Why, what's the trouble"
81 went up there this afternoon with
my trotter to take her out Tor drive,
and there was a fellow ahead of me with
an automobile. ."-Clevcland Plain Dealer,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
Telephone for All.

The new telephone rates are adapted
to the wants of everyone. All may en-
joy the convenience and protection OF
a telephone at a price suited to their
needs.
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MEETING POSTPONED. Owing to no
quorum the annual meeting of the Board
OF Trade Real Estate company sChed-
uled FOR yesterday was postponed until
September j.
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We, the undersigned. do hereby agree
10 refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
II Crssnes Warranted Syrup of Tar II 1t
lailS 10 cure your cough or cold. We also
Edafantee a 25-cent bottle TO prove salts.
factory or money refunded. J. G. Bone &
BON, Dunmore. Pa; John p. Donahue,
kSr0nton. Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26
Large Clothing Manufacturer Moves
from New York to New Orange,
NJ T.


from New York to New Orange,
N. ].
The reason that there has been so
much delay in the silk mill is because
we found that the parties who were
going to occupy it We're not going to
be able to employ half the help that
They agreed to. We have therefore
mbstituted in their place the large
lothing manufacturer, Max Ernst. who
had a contract with the government
TO supply 100000 uniforms for the SOL
diers. He is now employing upwards
of 600 hands in several factories in
New York and expects to be able TO
accommodate about 400 in the build
Ing, which is being rapidly fitted with
Jhaftings, pulleys, hangers sandmachines
Ior his tailOrs. Mr.. Ernst EMPLOYS
Inion help, pays New York union
wages and is endorsed by the Fedora
hon of Labor. Yours Truly.
c. NJ. Tompkins President.
New Orange Industrial association,
ia Spruce street, Scranton, Pa. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26

ANIMATED PICTURES.-A realistic
reproduction of the Jeffrics-F -FitzsimmOns
fight will be given in the moving pic
ture exhibition at the LyCeum on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evenings
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-26

vote at the election last February.
There will be another hearing Thurs
day.
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MEETING THIS EVENING - The
Scranton Glee club of the Letter car
riers association will meet this evening
In Mears' hall at 7.3O
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CITY NOTES
I++%t++++++++++++++++t

THE WRONG NCMBER.-The disor-
derly house raided Monday night was at
126 Penn avenue instead of 132, as stated
in yesterdays paper.