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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
THE CITY GROWS.
Annual Statistics from the Buildings De-
partment Prove It.


One of the surest signs of Worces-
ter's growth is the evidence contained
in the statistics on buildings which
Charles H. Peck, superintendent Of
public buildings, has prepared. During
the year ending December 80, 1898, there
were granted in mis- Office 756 building
permits. OF this number, AZ were for
brick buildings, mainly within the fire
limits, 445 for wooden buildings and
26S for additions to buildings now in
existence. The total amount of money
which has been added to the wealth
of the city by the erection of new
buildings has not been fully computed,
but the figures will run over 81 800, 0O0
During the previous year there We're
granted 1872 permits, an increase of "a
last year. The number of permits is
sued last year was greater than ever
before since the record was kept by
the department. The increase in val
uation last year was not as large as
it has been in other years when there
was more building in the centre of the
city.
The majority of new buildings erect
ed last year were in the suburbs, show
ing that the city is being developed
by the electric car lines.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
FIVE PERMITS ISSUED.

Five building permits were issued
yesterday at the office of the superin-
tendent of public buildings.
b. A. Bancroft, to be built by the
day, an ice house one story high and
~ feet square, on Bancroft avenue
near Lincoln street
Mrs. Mary T. Murphy, to be built by
the day, a wooden addition 22x43, on
Plantation street near the Boston and
Albany Railroad, the additional room
to be used for a marble show ROOM
Patrick McKeon, Frank j. Yates, to
build a three decker, 2Sx50, with base
ment, on Perry avenue near Harlem
street
Dennis Keefe, to be built by the day,
at II Milton street, a wooden addition,
l2X22.
Adlor Livernois, himself to build a
wooden piazza 6x24, at 20 Winfield
street.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
CARD

we, the undersigned, do hereby agree tn
Greenes shS 9ney on % cent bottle Of
fails to cure your cold or cough We n LIZ II
warrant 20 cent bottle to prove sa $50
factory or no pay. Sdtls-
Albert w. Andrews.
o. j. Carroll & Co.
Frank G. Rourke &. Co
F.. II, Fales. Holden,
Albert p. Booth. Leicester.
y. II. Gregory e Co Princeton
II. j. Wizard. East BrookdeI ISiton'
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
NOTABLE BOSTON WEDDING

Boston, Jan. 26-The marriage of
George Rowland, a well-known artist
of New York and Paris, to Miss Vir-
ginia Stackpole, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. L. Stackpole of Boston, oc-
Cured at Trinity Church, at noon to-
day. Bishop Lawrence of Massachu-
sets officiated. The best man was
Howard Dawson of New York. Mr..
Rowland is connected with the Ecole
des Beaux Arts in Paris, and is a sue
cessful portrait painter After wed
ding breakfast at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland
left for New York and will sail for
Paris at an early date.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
CUBAN COMMISSION.
Or. Costello Thinks Its Function is a Bad
Thing for the island.

Havana, Jan. 26-Gen. Wood, mill
tary governor of the department of
Santiago, has arrived here from the
United States, to confer with Gen.
Brooke, the governor general of Cuba.
DR.. Castillo. representing the business
interests of Santiago who went to
Washington with Gen. Wood, says the
commission of three appointed to act
on Cuban franchises produces a bad eff
feet. He added This tribunal will
sit where the citizens are unable to
get a hearing, and will give away con-
cessions and privileges, as we UNDER
stand it. that may be a load upon
Cuba for a generation. | hope our in
formation is wrong; but the functions
Of the commission as reported are a
bad thing for Cuba"
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
MAY WHEAT.

Chicago, Jan. 26.-May wheat TODAY
went up rs cents a bushel of s cents
over the quotations of week ago. The
dealings, which were the largest of
the season, ran into the millions before
the close of the session, when May sold
at 77%. May at one time shot IN to
7si2, gain of AZ cents for the day, but
fell back on heavy realizing. The pri-
mary reason assigned for the bull
movement is the rise of securities in
Wall street Wall street houses led
the local market in the buying, through
their agents here. Excitement reigned
throughout the session.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
SHORT FOURTEEN VOTES.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. Ex-senator
Quay was again IA votes short of cleo
ton, today, to the United States SEN
ate. There were no absentees today
without pairs. After announcing thai
there had been no election, the assem-
bly, adjourned.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27

the MONTH Today
of per already aStonshngy Nothing
equal the prices quoted ever special
offers as samples of prices:
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-01-27
Pinkhanl 4 Willis Co.
RUSSIA SEEKING A LOAN FROM
UNCLE SAM.

for his peace scheme makes the old man
smile. misrepresentation is something
that we never do. Our reputation for
is as solid as our furniture, and
built on as good foundation. Any of
the superb parlor suits, handsome dining
room suits, or chamber sets that we are
offering at such low prices are the perfec-
ton of the furniture makers skill, and
although our prices are low, our goods
are high grade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-23
TUNKHANNoCK.


In the estate of Gilbert Travis, de-
ceased, in which the will was probated
a few days ago, letters of administra-
tion have been issued to c. II. Smith, a
son-in-law of the deceased.
A marriage license was issued yester-
day on the transcript of S. +. Majors,
justice of the peace, to William Shell
ley. of Ricketts, and Bertha Minch, Of
the same place.
Testimony was taken in the Gallup
desertion case before j. Wood Piatt,
esq The case comes up from Centre
moreland.
The commission of Dennis Harley, Of
Meshopren, as notary public, has been
left with w. N. Shaw, recorder for the
purpose of being recorded. Mr.. Harley
has for a long time been one of the
justices of Meshoppen borough. At the
last election he failed of nomination
on the Democratic ticket and ran in
dependently and was defeated. He
Immediately applied for a commission
as notary and proposes to do business
in spite Of his defeat.
The special agents of the various in
surance companies have finished their
work on the Hungerford stock of goods,
damaged by the recent fire in the Gray
block, fixing the loss at $500. The
store opened for business yesterday
morning with an extra force of clerks
and the goods will be disposed of as
soon as possible, so as to permit the
laying in of an entirely new stock.
The loss on the drug store of T. r.
Grenville has not yet been adjusted.
County Commissioners Charles Whee-
lock and Michael Brown were in Scran-
ton on Tuesday.
James Ball, one of the overseers OF
the poor of Clinton township, and Mr.
Cobb. one of the supervisors We're, in
TunkhannoCk on Wednesday.
Dawson Howell proprietor of the Sisk
house in FaCtoryville borough. was in
Tunkhannock on Tuesday. Mr.. How.
ell retires from the hotel business or
the first of April and will take up his
residence in Factoryvillc.
The Cuban warscope entertainment
for the benefit of the Triton Hose com.
pany will take place tomorrow (Thurs.
day) evening, at Piatts Opera house.
Arrangements are already under way
| fo' the five county volunteer fremen's
convention which viii be held at Tunk.
hammock about the FIRST of September
next, under the auspices of Triton
Hose company. Circulars will soon bt
sent out to all the companies who are
members of the organization, and g
special effort will be made to induce
the companies who are not member,
to send representatives to this convcn
ton. Rooms have already been en-.
gagged by several out Of town com
pani al the various hotels here fol
! that Week
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-23
PECKVILLE.

The sounding of the fire alarm about
o'clock yesterday morning was caused
by the burning of two buildings on the
East Side, near the Sterrick Creek
breaker. The fire originated in a large
double block occupied partly by An
drew Bashko, who conducted a saloon.
Part of the building was not tenanted.
The fire had gained great headWay be-
fore the alarm was sounded Jessup
Hose company responded, but upon lay
ing their hose found it was frozen. hav-
ing been left on the cart from former
fire without being drained. IT was
nearly half an hour before a stream
could be gotten on the fire Meanwhile,
dwelling owned by John Mermack
and occupied by Mike Skibble had
burst into flames and was also burned
TO the ground. At one time the Ster-
rick Creek breaker was considered In
danger and the call for help was made.
The Wilson's, from this place, respond
ed promptly, but the wind changed and
their services were not needed. The
double block burned was owned by e.
Robinson, of Scranton. Mr.. Bushko
and family had narrow escape from
cremation, as the fire started in the
barroom and had sperad rapidly before
being discovered by the occupants. The
tenants Of both burned buildings lost
all OF their household effects. The loss
is partly covered by insurance.
Mrs. Robert McManes, of Grassy
Island, received a telegram Yesterday
announcing the death of her sister, Mrs.
Craig, at st. Jerome, Quebec.
Mrs. w. S. Bloes was a Scranton
caller yesterday.
Many cellars about town have been
flooded by the high water. The Ster-
rick Creek store and odd Fellows
building have suffered most.
John Griesdale, who resides at the
Erie farm is very i'll.
The local institute which was to have
been held at Jessup on the 25th inst
has been postponed by order OF Chair
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-23
HoNESDALE.

Company /" OF the Eleventh regi.
ment. expect to participate in the par
ade at Scranton today.
Mr.. Frank Decker has entered the
employ of the Prudential Insurance
company.
Mrs. Wesley Gardner is preparing to
remove to quincy avenue, Scranton.
Hon. +. h. Kimble and L.. c. Mum
ford, esq, spent Monday at Taston,
Pa
Next Sunday morning communion
services will be held at the Presbyter-
ian church.
A large number will go on the Della .
ware and Hudson excursion to Scran-
ton today.
This, Thursday evening, occurs the
concert at the opera house by the Phil
harmonic society and promises to
eclipse all former efforts by Honesdale
musicians.
Saturday, April 1st the Erie viii run
an excursion To New York to return on
! Monday. Fare, 81 90.
The Lawye" band held its first beno-
fit ball in the armory last Friday even
| ing, which was a grand success, both
| in proceeds and music. There was a
large attendance. The boys are well
! pleased with their FIRST effort in rails
ing funds for uniforms. They wer,
also favored with assistance from the
Hawley band, which came up and fur
nished some excellent music during
the evening. The Lawyer hand has
made wonderful progress during the
two months 1t has existed. They have
| secured Mr.. Fred Gill, late of the Thir.
| teenth Regiment band, as musical di-
| rector.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-23
OLYPHANT.

The quarterly convention of the
Welsh Congregational churches of
Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys will
be held in the Congregational church
on Delaware street, commencing Satur-
day evening. On Sunday afternoon
and evening services will be held. Sew
eral clergymen and delegates from
churches throughout the valley are eX-
pected to be present.
The fair and festival of the Susque-
hanna Street Baptist church continues
to draw large crowds every evening.
On Tuesday evening the bicycle contest
was decided. Isaac Grifiths was the
successful contestant, having collected
over seventy dollars. The fair will be
closed tomorrow night until the first
week in April.
DR.. and Mrs. w. E,. Lloyd were called
to Middlespring, VT, this week. owing
to the serious illness of their son, DIR.
Ross Lloyd, at that place.
George Spitz is spending the week in
New York.
The local institute of the teachers of
this district, which was to have been
held at Winton on Saturday next. has
been postponed on account of the new
school building not being quite ready
| for occupancy.
Rev. Peter Roberts delivered an in
| teresting sermon on Fasting Under
Judgment" i'm the Congregational
church last evening. This evening he
will preach on "A Kings Fasting" The
| meetings are largely attended.
w. S. Bloes has sold out his drug
store at this place to J. M. Bush, OF
| Mauch Chunk, consideration $1,000. Mr.
Bush took possession of the store yes.
terday.
Albert Jones, of Providence, former.
! ly of the Thirteenth regiment, visited
! friends in town Tuesday.
Mrs. George Hull. of Blakely, is Wis
iting relatives in Philadelphia.
Miss Anna Dougher, of Wilkes Barre
has returned home after spending the
past week with relatives here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-23
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

The funeral of the late Christopher
Mooney was held on Tuesday afternoon
and was largely attended. In accord
ance with the wishes of deceased, SER
vices were held in st. Rose church, Car
bondale. For over thirty years, al
though a resident of Wavmart, he
walked that distance every Sunday to
assist at mass in st. Rose church. His
remains were laid to rest in St. Rose
cemetery. The pall-bearers were Mar
tin McAndrew, Michael Haggerty, Pat
rick McGovern, r. 7. Maxwell and
Michael Mcdonnell, of Carbondale.
Among those from town who attend
ed the lecture on Pompeil given at
Archibald, Monday evening, were Mr..
and Mrs. II. A. Willman and daughter,
Mandane: Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Baker,
DR.. w. j. Baker, Misses Clara Davis,
Jennie Battenberg, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Hemelright, Mrs. Mary Osborne and
son, William T. Osborne.
The members of st. Agnes guild OF
st. James church will meet this after
noon.
Walter Greenslade of Cemetery street,
on Monday evening at the entertain
ment in Enterprise hall won a box of
silverware containing twenty-seven
pieces. The prize was awarded for the
nearest guess at the number of beans
contained in a bottle His guess was
375. the exact number being 35S.
The committee appointed at Tues
days meeting met in Attorney Carey s
Office last evening and arranged their
plans for canvassing the borough. Be-
fore commencing the work, however,
the committee decided to await reply
to a communication that has been sent
to the firm.
The Delaware and Hudson breaker
received orders last evening to work
/ three-uuarters time today
Laura, a little child of Mr. and Mrs
John Tompkins, of Cemetery street, is
/ i'll. threatened with an attack of pneu-
monia.
William Oliver, of Mayfeld who was
seriously injured in the Powderly mine
! several months ago. has suffered a re-
/ lapse
/ Conner Jones, of Scranton, visited his
/ brother, Druggist Jones, yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-23
TAYLOR NEWS.
Two Sudden Deaths-Miss James
urprised-Personal Notes.

David B. Williams a respected resi-
dent and citizen of this town, passed
away at 1880 clock at his home on
Ridge street, on Tuesday evening, after
an hours illness. He was 4S years Of
age and leaves a wife and family.
a surprise party was rendered Miss
Lizzie James at her home on Washing
ton street, on Tuesday evening IN hon
or of hcr nineteenth birthday anniver-
sary. She was the recipient of many
presents. Games and music was in
duged in until late hour, after which
refreshments We're served. Those pres
ent were: Misses Mary Jones, Lizzie
James, Mary a. Lewis, Annie Bevan,
Mary A. Jones, Ida Stevens, Mary
James, Mary Daniels, Gwennic Evans,
Sarah NJ. Howells, Maggie S. Thomas,
Blodwen GritIiths, Ellen Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Edmonds, and Messrs
David Pugh, William Hooper, Thomas
Armstrong, Griar Phillips, Willie Phil
lips, Louis Reynolds, William Smith,
David Il. Davis, John II. Jones, Daniel
Lewis Thomas Harris, Samuel James.
Harry Jones, John Williams and
Thomas Griar. Thomas Evans, of Prov
| idence
Pride of LaCkawanna lodge, No. IS,
American Protestant Ladies' associa-
ton, nominated and elected the follow
| ing officers at their meeting on Tues
day evening. Worthy mistress, Mrs.
Ann Evans; worthy deputy mistress,
Mrs. Sarah Reese; recording secretary,
Mrs Mary ]. Davis; assistant record
ing secretary, Mrs. GWennie Davis;
financial secretary, Mrs. Lydia Winter
burn; treasurer, Mrs. Sallie Williams;
conductress. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones' as
| sistant cOnductress, Mrs. Sabina Fish
cr; inside studies, Mrs. Helen Daniels;
outside studies, Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas;
| trustee for three years, Mrs. Sarah
Grifiths.
The BARRIERS will close their shops a
| half day today to attend the reception
of the Thirteenth regiment at Scran-
| ton.
The different churches in this town
are busily engaged rehearsing music
! for Easter celebration.
Miss Sallie Evans. Of North Main
street, is confined to her home with
sickness.
Minooka tribe, Nc. pa, Improved Or
der Of Red Men, nominated officers at
last evenings meeting.
The condition of Funeral Director j,
T.. Davis is somewhat improved, but II
is not considered out of danger
All places Of business will be closed
today and the schools a half day owing
to the reception to the Thirteenth regi-
ment at Scranton.
Mrs. Edward Davis and daughter OF
Middle street, visited relatives in Pitts
ton on Tuesday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-23
AVoCA.

A sum of money found. The owner
can have the same by calling on Mrs.
James Walsh.
Mrs. Houston, of School street, was
called to Scranton yesterday on ac-
count of the death of her sister, Mrs.
GUY.
Patrick DOugherty, aged about -
years OF age, was removed TO the Ran
son poor farm few days ago. He
is suffering from temporary insanity.
Ground has been broken for the cree
tion of the annex to the silk mill.
Anthony Ryder, of the West Side, is
convalescing from long siege of bron-
chial trouble,
One of the lraeest corteges that ever
windcd it's way To St. Mary's cemetery
was that of Mary Walsh yesterday af-
ternoon The remains, encased N a
handsome casket, surrounded by Easter
lilies, were beautiful even in death.
Other floral emblems were placed on
the bier by loving friends. Services
at the church were conducted by Rev.
NJ. f. Crane. The Daughters of Erin,
of which deceased was a member, at
tended the obsequies. The pall-beaTers
were Neil Ruddy, of Scranton, Timothy
King, Thomas Murphy, William McIn-
tyre, Daniel Ward, Daniel Donovan.
The flowers We're carried by Eugene
Watson, Patrick Conaboy, John Nc,
Kean and William Kelly.
Chief of Police j. f. Conaboy will
hereafter receive $40 a month for his
services and be attired in uniform. The
borough council will not meet in the
school room, bur in the town hall
otherwise known as Sarsfeld Meeting
room. The salaries of the clerk and
borough attorney will remain the same
as last year, 800. The president APP
pointed the following committees: ON
bills. James Graham, John Mckenzie
John Munley. On streets, Frank
O'Boyle, Charles Reilly, Edward
O'Brien. Appropriations, Charles Reil-
ly, Edward O'Brien. James Graham.
Light, l.. r. OBrien, John Munley
Frank O'Boyle. A committee was APP
pointed to wait on the officials of the
traction company TO have them replace
the planks which were removed from
the tracks some time ago and also Ia
collect taxes on all poles and wires
Of the company within the borough
limit, The following bills were ordered
paid; Street commissioner $19.53;
Squire Fitzsimmons, s2 Chris Druff-
ner, $3.50, Several others bills were
also ordered paid. The bill of the elec
tric light company for February,
amounting to $2l9,5s, was referred 10
the committee on bills. The bond Of
A. b. Curley for $500 was accepted.
The council adjourned to meet the first
Monday in April.
Mrs, ID. ]. Brown, of Pealxvile, is
the guest of Mrs. II. NJ. Steever.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-23
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Isaac Burros and wife are visiting in
New York city.
Edward Aunger will leave this week
for Oneonta, where he will make an
extended visit with friends.
Mrs. John Hcadley and grandson,
Harper Fulkerson. left Yesterday Tor
Passaic, n. j., where they will visit
friends.
Mrs. Hannah Leonard has returned
from Wilkes-Barre.
Several young ladies of the elite CO.
terie are arranging for a pOst-Lcnten
dance
Progress Lodge is preparing to cele-
brate it's sixth anniversary on the 18th
Of Nav.
Delaware and Hudson locomotive No.
Ga came out of the shop spick and span
yesterday having been overhauled and
painted.
Miss Jean Searles, of Pittsburg, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sands, cf
Hospital street, whO.is seriously ill.
Mary and William Male will go to
New York today to visit relatives.
Rev. Rollin A. Sawyer preached in
the Church of the Good Shepherd at
Green Rigde last night.
Marie Moon was a little better yes
terday.
Mrs. Mary Manville is entertaining
Miss Bell. of Symrna, Del.
James Thompson, of Wilkes Barre
was in this city yesterday.
The ladies of the Second Presbyter-
ian church gave a delicious supper at
the home of Mrs. John Howarth, of
Burkett street, last evening.
Thomas Bottomley has been elected
TO represent Court Lily Lodge, Forest.
ers of America. of this city at the
state convention to be held in South
Bethlehem in May.
Among the students who gained
honOrs while pursuing her studies al
Millersville Normal school is Miss
Mary NJ. Murphy, of this city. She
was elected secretary of the Normal
Literary society. This is an honol
much sought after and the balloting
was quite interesting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-23

man Moyles, because the building in
which it was to be held is not ready
for occupancy.
on Thursday evening, April 6, the
Improved order of Red Men, Warahpa
tribe, No. 211, will hold a banquet at
odd Fellows hall. All members and
their wives are expected to be present.
A most cordial invitation is also ex-
tended to the members and their hus-
bands of Warahpa council, No. IS, De-
gree of Pocahontas, to be present on
that evening
No trace of the thieves who looted
the clothing store of Emil Hubshman
has been found. The police at Scran-
ton have been Informed of the theft
and are on a lookout for the goods
and thieves. The Republican scribe In
an article yesterday morning states
that no robbery took place. Tribune
readers can depend on the truthfulness
of the articles given under the Peck
Vile heading OF The Tribune, and for
the benefit of ye scribe we would state
that if he will call on Mr. Emil Hubsh-
man, of the East Side, near the Della
ware and Hudson depot, he can learn
something that will be of advantage to
him should he desire to correct his
erroneous article
The break in the water main of the
Archibald Water company's system has
been located at Archibald, where the
pipe had been frozen and burst in sew
eral places. Valves have been turned
so that Peckville is again getting its
usual supply and pressure. The state
ment made by some local correspond
ents that the water company had
turned the water off to make repairs
was erroneous.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-23

last. A large congregation was pres
ent and great interest was manifested.
These services will be continued for
several weeks and the general public
is invited to attend.
The terrible wind storm which passed
over this town on Sunday afternoon
struck the large chestnut tree which is
near Priceburg school No. 9, in the Sec
ond ward and tore it up by the roots,
leaving it across the sidewalk and COM
pelling pedestrians to walk in the mud
Golden Chain lodge, |. O. O. f., Will
hold their regular meeting this evening.
Eagle Hose company, No. l, Will be
in the parade today in the city.
Fred. White, of Blakely, was a caller
in town on Tuesday evening.
Storrs' mines will be idle today and
Saturday.
Samuel Dave, of Maple street, who
has been confined to his home for sew
eral weeks with rheumatism. is able to
follow his usual employment.
Miss Gertrude Watkins is at the home
Of her parents, on Main street, suffer-
ing from an attack of the grip.