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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

Daniel Meehan, Il well known resi-
dent of Second street, has received
word that his uncle, Michael Flynn,
who lately died in New York state,
has left him farm of 100 acres. The
land is said to be under rich cultiva-
tion and is very valuable. 1t is said
he cOntemplates moving his family on
the farm in the spring.
The condition of Mrs. Michael Clark,
of Second street, who has been i'll for
some time, Is said to be quite critical.
Mr.. Cavanaugh and Miss Bridget
Cavanaugh, Frank and Miss May Kill
patrick We're on Tuesday evening the
guests of Miss Eliza Osborne of Main
street.
Andrew Meehan. of the West Side,
who for some time has had a milk
ruote at Carbondale, has disposed #
it to Fred Roth
The Misses Mary Jones, of Rushbrooi.
street, and Maria Pritchard. of West
Maylield, were callers at CarbondaIe
yesterday.
Mrs. George Cole, formerly "a resi-
dent of this borough, now of Fall
Brook, was the guest Of Mrs. John Il.
Jones yesterday.
Mr. n. II. A. Battenberg, of Main
street, transacted business in Wilkes
Barre yesterday.
Misses Maggie and Polly Evans, Of
Vandling, are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. f. Grifiths, of Main street.
Insurance Adjuster A. b. Holmes,
of Scranton, was in town yesterday.
Mrs John Mellow, of Second street,
was a Scranton visitor yesterday.
A masquerade social will be he'll in
Enterprise hall tomorrow evening.
Mrs r. II. Griffiths and children at
tended an entertainment and supper
at the West Side, Scranton, last even
ing.
Council will hold their regular
| monthly meeting tomorrow evening
| and finish up the years business. IN
I readiness for their reorganization,
| which viii take place on Monday even
ing.
Thomas Bergan, a well known
young Mayneld resident. was taken
TO Philadelphia yesterday 10 undergo
treatment in one of the hospitals in
that city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
Jonas Longs Sons

Robertson and william Jennings, Of
Moosic.
The Womens Foreign Missionary-so-
ciety of the NJ. z. church will meet at
the home of Mrs. William Gay on
Tuesday afternoon, March Z. All mem-
bers are requested to bring or send
their mite boxes.
The sodality will meet in st. Marys
church on Friday evening after SER
vices.
Mrs. Robert Mcmillan was at the
Nesbtt on Tuesday evening to hear
Ian MacLaren in the Annals of Drum
tochty."
Prof. r.. R. Williams, accompanied
by Mr.. Martin, of Pittston. made a
professional call to town yesterday.
Rev. l.. L. Van Hoesen attended the
ministerial conference at Scranton on
Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Wheeler attended
party given at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Weaver, at Parsons, last even
ing.
Mrs. Westcott and daughter. Elsie,
of West PittstOn, We're visitors IN this
town yesterday.
Mrs. John Brogan. Of the West Side.
is critically ILL.,
Mrs. John Lally, of Olyphant. hes
returned home, after spending a few
days at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Munley.
Mrs. James Connolly and sons. VII
liam and Francis, are spending a few
days with friends in town.
Rev. Father O'Bryne preached a
beautiful sermon in St. Marys church
on Tuesday evening.
Captain Bronson will be at the p.
NJ. church during the remainder of
the week His forcible lectures at
tracts large crowds every evening.
Since his arrival in Avoca there has
been siXty-oscven converted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02

ing parties entered: The first led by
Lewis Williams, the second by John
Brooks: John Phillips conducted the
third and John Parry, of Olyphant, the
fourth. The fifth was a double quar-
tette from Taylor, under the leadership
of Richard Watkins. While the adjudi-
Gator was preparing his award, Mrs.
d. d. Lewis, of Providence, sang a
soprano solo in most pleasing man
ner, The prize was divided between
the first and fourth parties, conducted
by Lewis Williams and John Parry, Of
Olyphant. The prize was $4. The prin-
cipal competition of the session was
Lead Me and l Shall Not Straw" for
a Juvenile choir of thirty voices and
not over fifteen years Of age. The
Band of Hope choir and the Welsh CAL
whistle Methodist Sunday school choir
entered. Both choirs We're commended
y the adjudicator and the prize of SIS
was divided between them. This last
piece concluded the afternoon session.
The evening session of the Olyphant
eisteddfud meeting was called to or
der by the conductor, d. T.. Lewis,
who introduced the chairman of the
evening District Attorney John r..
Jones. Mr. Jones spoke in behalf of
the Welsh nation.
Mr.. David Parry sang Hen Wlad fly
Nhadau," (My Native Land, the au-
dience joining in the chorus. Com
petition, bass solo, "Morja Rhaddlan," ;"
was entered by seven contestants. The
aujudicator awarded the prize 81, so,
to Burgess James Watkins, of Tay-
ha
recitation, THE Golfers Dying
Child" Seven little girls entered. Miss
Lucy Steel recitcd the piece excellently
and carried away the first prize, 81 90.
Miss Louisa Nicholas received the sec
ond and Miss Lizzie Lewis the third
prize. A soprano solo entitled but
| That Is AL" was the next COMPETE
! tion. The prize was divided between
Mrs. GWilym Evans and Miss Maggie
Thomas. The prize was S1.JO A de-
bate in Welsh or English was the
amusing feature of the evening. The
| subject of the debate was Which Is
the Best, a Democrat or a Republican. -
The debaters kept the audience in a
! continuous roar of laughter. The prize
| was Sl.OO was awarded to Prof. T. w.
| Watkins and John l.. Davis, the last
two DeIters. Four glee clubs took
| part in the competition, Sailors
! Chorus" They were the Ambrose
| Glee club, under the leadership OF
| Prof. John y. Parry; the Schubert
| Glee club, conducted by Prof. John T.
| Evans Of Providence; the Amateur
! Glee club, conducted by Prof. James
| Freas, of rovidence, and the Taylor
| Glee club, under the direction of Prof.
| Samuel Evans.
The adjudicator of music was Prof.
| Oliver Rhydderch, of Providence;
| Revs. George Hague and Peter Rob-
| erts, of Olyphant, adjudicated recita =
| tions. Miss Maggie A, Williams was
| accompanist. The following commit
! tee had charge of the affair: Presi-
| dent, Hector Jones; secretary, Hugh
| Lewis treasurer, David Parry; Will
| liam r. Evans, John j. Parry, James
! Il. Williams, John f. Probert and Sam
uel Parry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02

The full text of the bill introduced
in the legislature by Hon. A. +. Squier
during the last week is as follows:
AN ACT
Relating TO the contracting by county
commissioners for the erection and
maintenance and repairs Of county
buildings, bridges and other county
property and for the furnishing and pur-
chase of supplies of any nature i'm and
about the same, where the sum involved
exceeds the sum of one hundred dollars.
Section /. Be ii enacted, etc, that IL
shall be unlawful far any board of Coun-
ty commissioners of any county IN the
commonwealth 10 eXpend any sums OF
money in excess of the sum of one hum
dred dollars, for the erection or mainten-
ance or repairs of any county building or
buildings, county bridge or bridges or
other county property, or for the purchase
or furnishing of supplies or any nature,
for the use of the county, until such con-
tract shall have been legally thrown open
to competitive bidding from the public,
and due and legal publication shall have
been had for three weeks in the county
newspapers in which the usual county
advertising is published and then only to
the lowest and best bidder.
Sec. 2. Any board of county commits
sionerS aforesaid who shall neglect sUcn
publication and competitive bidding and
letting, shall be deemed guilty Of mis-
demeanor. and upon conviction thereof,
shall be fined a sum equal 10 the amount
OF the money involved in the letting vlo-
lated. and be imprisoned in the county
Jail for a period not to exceed one year,
or either or both, in the discretion of the
court
Sec. g. All laws inconsistent herewith
are hereby repealed.
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect on the
first day Of January, 1900
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
NO SLEEP FOR THREE MONTHS
One Cause of Sleeplessness That Can
be Overcome.

Mr.. VIM. Handschu. of 46th street,
Cotton Alley Pittsburg, Pa, expresses
himself as follows regarding the new
remedy for that common and obstinate
disease, piles: II take pleasure i'm stat
ing that | was so afflicted with piles
that for three months | got no regular
sleep; l became completely Frustrated,
the doctors did me no good; my brother
told me of the new remedy for piles,
the Pyramid Pile Cure; 1 purchased Of
my druggist three so cent boxes and
they completely cured me. / am once
more at work and but for this excell-
ent remedy l would be on my back
l take great pleasure in writing this
letter because so many people are suf-
'}rers from this trouble who like my
Alf did not know where to look for a
permanent, safe, reliable cure.
Experience with the Pyramid Pile
Cure for the past three years has de-
monstrated 10 the medical profession as
well as to thousands of sufferers from
piles that it is the safest and most
effectual pile cure ever offered 10 the
public, containing no Opiates or pois-
ons of any kind, painless and conven-
lent to handle, and being sold by drug
the reach OF every sufferer.
Very often two or three boxes have
made a complete cure of chronic cases
that had not yielded to other remedies
for years
There is scarcely a disease more ag-
gravating and obstinate TO cure than
the various forms of piles, and IT is a
common practice 10 use Ointments,
salves and similar preparations con-
tanning dangerous poisons TO remove
the trouble. The Pyramid has super
seded all of these Intellectual remedies
and no one suffering with any rectal
trouble will make any mistake in giving
the Pyramid a trial.
IL in doubt as to the nature of your
trouble send to The Pyramid Drug Co,
Marshall, Mich, for a valuable book on
piles. describing all forms of the dis
ease and describing the method of cure.
Any druggist can furnish the Pyramid
Pile Cure as IL is the best known and
most popular remedy for piles aud II
you ask him he can doubtless refer you
to many people in your own vicinity
who have been cured completely by it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
LITERARY PROGRAMME.

The programme to be carried out by
the Franklin Literary society on FRI
day is as follows:
Composition on literature. Keith
Manville; recitation, Kate Solomon:
reading. Short biography Of benjamin
Franklin, NJ. Brennan; debate, Re
solved that Lincoln did more for the
welfare of our country than Washing
ton," affirmative, Claud Oliver, Lulu
lsger Mamie Collins; negative, Dean
Bassett, Mary Campbell, William Male;
duet, Marion Mills and Grace Powell;
humorous reading, Charles Firth; rec
itation Lena Williams; parliamentary
rules, Grace Bishop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
CARBONDALE.
d. g. H. CHANGES.
w. w. Copeland Assumes Command
of the Yard.

Several changes i'm Delaware and
Hudson affairs occurred yesterday. w.
W. Copeland assumed charge of the
railroad yard in this city, vice David
Nichol, who went back on the road.
taking the Saratoga express.
Pierce Butler, who was master me-
chanic of the Gravity, has been placed
at the head of the suppliA' department.
His headquarters will be at the John
street storehouse, where all supplies
pertaining to the machine and repair
departments will be centercd
The lumber interests of the mine de-
partment, which have been looked af-
ter by Il. Nj. Peck, of this city, Will
henceforth come under the supervision
of c. c. Rose. of Scranton. Mr.. Peck
will continue in charge of the lumber
department OF the railroad.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
ORNAMENT FOR SOUTH MAIN

Chief of Police McAndrew will have
commenced as soon as the weather
will permit the erection of q hand
some building on South Nam street.
between the Metropolitan rink and the
liquor store of J. +. Mcdonald. It
will be 26X60 feet, two stories high
and of brick. The ground floor will
be arranged for store, with living
apartments on the second story. Con-
tractor Kinback is working on the
plans
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
oLYPEANT EISTEDDFoD.
Celebration of st. David's Day by
Members of Emlyn Lodge.


ST. Davids Day was celebrated by
the members of Emlyn lodge, No. 40,
True lvorites Of Olyphant. The
meeting at 2. IN. was
called to order by the chairman.
Hector James, who introduced the con-
ductur of the eisteddfod. Mr.. d. f..
Lewis. Mr. Lewis spoke on the origin
Of the eisteddfod, that eisteddfodau
was held several years before the birth
Of our Saviour He closed his
remarks by calling on the chair
his remarks by calling on the chair
man of the session. Mr.. W. Ii. Davies.
of Olyphant.
This was followed by Prof. Will
liam ID. Evans, Of Carbondale.
singing an opening song, THE Maid of
Llangollen," after which Miss Maggie
Williams played a selection on the
piano. Competition solo for children,
THE Miller's Daughter" was the next
number, six children under fifteen years
of age singing for the prize of 81, which
was won by Miss Anne Jones of Oly-
phant, A friend in the audience pre-
sented Miss Sadie Lewis of Hyde Park
one Of the contestants prize also. A
pliNc VI Fl'ov was ulcItd lOf tne DcSt
rendition of "Yr Storm" four competit-
ors entering. The prize was won by
Daniel Evans, of Taylor. The next
number was a duet (soprano and alto),
30 Morning Land" The prize of Sl.5O
was sought by five competitors. Blod-
wen and Chester Davis, of Hyde Park,
We're the successful competitors.
The most amusing feature OF
the afternoon session was a
spelling bee, conducted by Rev.
Peter Roberts. There We're ten
contestants. The principal words missed
were oary, propeller cuniform and
psychomachy. The prize was awarded
to Miss Maggie Evans, of Olyphant
The next competitive piece was double
quartette, Redemption" The follow
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
TAYLOR NEWS.
Funeral of Mrs. Mary Evans--Night
School to Close-Personal News.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Evans Oc-
Cured from the home of her daughter
Mrs. Emanuel owens, OF Taylor street.
yesterday afternoon at go o'clock.
Services were held in the house Rev.
Ivor Thomas and Rev. DR.. II. II. Har-
ris officiating. Burial was made in the
Forest Home cemetery. The pallbear-
ers were: Thomas Davis, Thomas
Moses, Bezalcel Thomas, William Har-
ris, William Evans. Martin Williams;
honorary pallbearers, Emanuel owens
David owens John F.. Owens, Sidney
owens Griffith Williams and Richard
Roberts. Undertaken ]. T.. Davis had
charge of the remains.
Night school will soon come to a
close in this borough. The season has
been quite largely attended and the
teachers are well pleased with the con-
duct of the scholars.
Rev. J. VI. Lloyd, of this place, off,
ciated at the funeral services of the
late Thomas w. Davis, of Hyde Park,
on Tuesday.
The cOllierips Of the Delaware, Lack
aWanna and Western company are
working four eight-hour days this
week
y delegation of members from the
Ripple division, No. 45, Sons Of Tenn
perance, paid n fraternal visit to the
Emblem division or Monday evening.
At the celebration of the siNty-tirst
anniversary Of Mrs. ". W Watkins,
of Grove street, on Tuesday afternoon.
she was the recipient of a wrll-flled
purse, which was presented by VIII w.
Watkins.
The condition Of Superintendent
Adam Reinhardt is much improved.
The Monarch Literary and Debating
society Of North Taylor are making
extensive arrangements to conduct an
entertainment and social in the near
future. The committee is at work on
the same
Mr. William Athcrton. Of Clark g
Summit. was business visitor in this
place OF Tuesday.
TavlOr was well represented at the
Olyphant eisteddfod yesterday.
Master John Hannick, of South
Scranton, was caller on relatives in
this place yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Davis. Of Nam
ticoke, attended the funeral of the late
Mrs. Mary Evans yesterday
MI and Mrs. william Evans. of
Olyphant were the guests OF relatives
in this place yesterday.
Misses Annie Bevan and Eva Davis.
of Hyde Park, were visitors in this
place on Monday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
BIG GUN.

One of Uncle Sans big guns was
an object of much interest in the
Delaware and Hudson yard in this
city yesterday afternoon. 1t is twelve
inch bore and weighs sixty tons. The
gun was on cars made especially for
the transportation of that sort Of
freight, 1t came from Watervliet ard
was en- route to Sandy Hook.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
AVoCA.

At the home Of Mr. and Mrs. ID. j.
Morton on Tuesday evening Miss
Name McCrindle pleasantly entertain
ed the following guests: Misses Ellz-
abeth Wylie, Of Carbondale; Rose
Warner, Mabel and Lula Hutchings,
Of Moosic; Name Cranston and Jennie
Whyte; Messrs. Iona Day, of Scran-
ton: w, S, Mcmillan and William
Amos, of West Pittston; David and
Edward Rosser, Of Kingston Or. Wat
son and wife, DIR. Richards, David
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
PRICEBUR9.

All members of Priceburg Citizens
band are earnestly requested to he
present on Monday evening, the 9th
inst. in Central hall. for rehearsal.
The Rev. w. c. Hall, of Jermyn, will
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
PECKVILLE.

Mrs Abe Reynolds is visiting rela-
tives at Oneonta, n, Y,
Mrs. A, G. Green is i'll at her home
on Hickory street.
The fire alarm has been extended
to the borough electric light plant. a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02

Geo. Is. Secord. the well known con-
tractor Of Towanda, n, V, says: Il
have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy i'm my family for a long tirne and
have found it superior to any other
For sale by all druggists. Matthews
Bros, Wholesale and retail agents. 81"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02
JONAS LONGS SONS.
JONAS LONGS SONS.
The Storm OfLOw Prices Has Struck This Store
For TOday's Selling and Some of the
Most Immense Bargains Ever Offered
Are Here for Your Choosing Until Six
O'Clock Tonight. Don't Miss Them.
NNN~~A~N~N~

SHIFTING CALlCOES-o 900 yards of Fine Shirtng Cali
Goes the regular scent quality Today only.
Pl LLOW CASES-Fne Muslin Pillow Cases. all hemmed
ready for use; size 45x3o inches worth Today ony
TABLE DAMASK-Your choice OF Beached, Unbeached
and Turkey Red Table DamaSk worth 25c and CSC yard To-
day only
BLEACHED MUSLIN-The famous Hill Brand OF
Beached Muslin is yours during today only yard.
(Only limited quantity a cuStomer)
W0MENS H0SIER-One hundred dozen Fast Black and
Ian Seamless Hose, with double and heel sold
der shilling pair TO go today only at yard
MEMS PERCALE SlIlRTS-Entirely spring patterns
and the nobbieSt shown in Scranton Made with aun
deed bosom and separate pair OF link cuffs positive value is
75 cents each, For today only they are.......,....
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02

test of all the boxes in the borough
will be made on Saturday night March
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02

RHEUMATISM causes more aches
and pains than any other disease. 1t
is due to acid in the blood, and is
cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
neutraliZes this acid.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-02

HOODS PILLS cure biliousness.
Mailed for % cents by c. /, Hood &c
Co., Lowell, Mass. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19
$4,000 OF DAMAGE BY FIRE.
SEVERAL STORES WE'RE BURNED
An WHuTEsBono.
Loss by unlf-starteh from OIL
stove Explosion.

Whltesboro. Texas, June 1s--A de-
structive fire occurred here last night IN
he main part of town. The fire is sup
posed to have started in Sam Eno's barber
shop, The following persons suffered loss:
Abney Bros, dry goods, $4,000 insured
FIR $4,000; ], r. Robinett, groceries, loss
10000 insured for $200O Jarvis McGilh-
cudy, groceries, loss on building, S25OO
insured for $500; loss on stock and Ak
lures, $1,000, insurance In Liverpool and
London and Globe. $780, G. T. Sunny,
drugs, loss on stock. $4,000. Insurance
$1,000; Carson & Easter, groceries, loss
on stock, $4,000 insurance, $780, b. Benz
metz, loss On two buildings, $1,000. lnsur-
ance, $1,000; f. G. Jamson loss on build
ing $500, Insurance, $500; II. e. Bsr-
tram, loss on building S2500; Bertram has
insurance but can not get amount; C. f.
McWilliams, groceries, less and damage
to stock, $780, fully covered by insur-
ance; DR.. w. A. Darnall lost all his books
ana instruments, no insurance; c. Turner
lost entire stock of jewelry with no in
slrGncei supposed loss about $4,000
The origin of the fire is not known, but
quite likely started from the explosion
cf an oil heating stove.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-19
BENEFITS OF INVESTIGATION
HAVE BEEN REALIZED lay FAR
MERs OF NUECES COUNTY.
They Have Received Good Prices for
Vegetables and Cotton Is Much
in Disfavor.

Corpus Christi, Texas, June 1s.-The
heavy shipments of diversified vegetation
which have been rolling cut OF here daily
by express for several months past are
now somewhat decreasing although some
small shipments are yet being made. In
conversation with Agent Coleman of the
wells-F Fargo Express company yesterday
The Post correspondent requested an esti-
mate of the aggregate amount OF vege-
tables shipped from this city during the
present season. Mr.. Coleman approxi-
mates the daily shipments at from $4,000
to 10000 pounds, or about $4,000 pounds
up to the present time. This Is exclusive
of the several cars of mixed vegetables
which have been shipped by freight. Two
cars Of melons were shipped from here
yesterday by freight, one car going to
Omaha, Neb., and the other to Kansas
City, Mo-. while a third car will be ship
ped to the latter place tomorrow.
The heavy shipments this year, which
have been unprecedented in the history Of
this section, would have terminated sew
eral days since were it not for the copious
showers that have fallen here during the
pas. few weeks, which served to a great
extent to replensh the almost devastated
fields. The large amount of diversified
vegetation this year has been such sue
cess and has yielded such a remunerative
crop that it is doubtful whether any acre
age at all will be put in cotton next year,
as the vegetable crops have demonstrated
that gardeners can realize at least ten
times the compensation from one acre Of
diversified vegetation they can from ten
acres Of the staple, and it is safe to pre-
diet that nearly all land owned by those
planting vegetables this year will be re-
planted in similar crops next year. Cab
bage okra, cucumbers, onions, squash, to-
matoes, potatoes and other vegetables
have brought exceedingly high prices this
year in comparison to that of last year.
and although there was not as large an
acreage Of cabbage this year as last On
account of the late frost, the price paid
was in excess of that of last year. Cab
bage averaged $3.50 per 100 pounds this
year, cucumbers from $3.50 TO 50 per bar
rel and other vegetables in like proper
ton Catalogues and watermelons are
still bringing fair prices, and, although
the bulk of the luscious fruit has already
been shipped, small shipments are still
in progress and may continue for several
weeks to come