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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

The announcement in yesterdays
Tribune, on the authority of the In
vestor that Simpson & Watkins are
acting for a New York syndicate in
the purchase of the more desirable of
the individual collieries OF this region,
could not be verified here yesterday,
owing to the absence Of both gentle
men, who are in New York, with the
intention of remaining all week.
Other coal men who were interviewed
on the matter were of the opinion that
the statement is not exactly true. The
general opinion among them was that
the Ontario and Western is behind the
contemplated consolidation, and point
to this as the cause of the unusual aC-
tivity of Ontario and Western common
stock, which closed Saturday night
at 261R, about eight points higher than
it stood a month ago.
There is nothing else at present ap-
parent that would cause this big fluc-
tuation in Ontario and Western stock.
This, coupled with the known fact that
the Ontario and Western is bending it's
most energetic efforts to secure larger
share of the coal carrying trade from
this valley. tends to give color to the
belief that it is ontario and Western
company for which Messrs. Simpson
and Watkins are acting.
In an interview in The Tribune. two
weeks ago yesterday, Simpson & Wat
kins admitted that they were combin-
ing the various coal companies in which
they are interested and that they pro-
posed, in time, to take in other coal
properties. In answer to a question as
to whether or not the Morgan syndi-
cate was interested with them in the
! movement, they answered positively
that such was not the case and added
that there was no syndicate whatever
behind the project.
They did not say, however, that no
railroad company figured in the deal.
How far the negotiations for the For
est, Newton, Jermyn and other coa1
company properties has progressed has
not as yet been made public, but it is
understood that in every case except
ing one-the Jermyn Company-thC
deal has been practically consum-
! mated. Jermyn & Co., it is said, have
Withdrawn their option. 1t is said the
| papers for the transfer of the FCrcst
Mining company's property are being
| prepared.
Beofre the week is over, it is expected
the full details of the matter will be
made public.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
LEFT BARTLES BAREHEADED.
Daring and Successful Escape from
q Revenue Officer.

Revenue Collector T. F. Penman re-
ceived a telegram Saturday ANNOUNCE
ing the capture of Henry Darman, q
WiliamspOrt man whom he has been
seeking for over two months, with a
warrant charging him with violating
the revenue laws regulating the sale
of oleomargerine.
Collector Penman was much gratihed
over the capture as Darman is n
wholesale offender and has caused the
department no end of trouble and ex-
pense by reason of his success in elud-
ing arrest.
Yesterday, however, the collectors
qualification was turned to chagrin by
the receipt OF a letter notifying him of
Darman's escape and inability Of the
marshals men to get track of him.
When brought before Commissioner
Bentley for a hearing, Darman was al
lowed to step aside to confer with his
attorney, Charles Bartles. There was
no one between him and the street
door and scizing the opportunity and
Mr. Bartles' hat, he dashed out of the
office, turned down an alleyway and
disappeared.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
REORGANIZATION TONIGHT.
schreifer and Davis Factions Both
Hold Caucuses.

What the board OF control will do at
reorganization tonight can not be fore
told and even a guess would be haz-
ardous as II is generally the case on the
night previous to the annual meeting
there are several members on the fence
or at least unwilling to go into one or
the other of the inevitable two eau
cuses.
As is usual, also, the division. this
year, is not marked by party or any of
the other recognized lines. one fac
tion, supporting Q. p. Schreifer for the
chairmanship, has in its makeup.
Messrs. Casey, May. Francois, Walsh,
Jennings. Barker and Langan, eight in
all. The other faction, with Benson
Davis as its candidate, musters Messrs.
Shlres, Phillips, Roche Jayne Evans,
Schwass and Gibbons, eight votes.
Messrs. Schaefer. Neuls. Leonard and
OMalley are not openly identified with
either side and are counted upon for
support by both sides. Mr.. Zeidler, of
the Eighth ward, is with the Thirteenth
at Camu Mackenzie, or at least is sup
posed to be there. His appearance at
the meeting tonight. however, is not
among the impossibilities, as greater
been sprung at school board reorgani-
cations.
The Davis people held a caucus last
night after the meeting in D. I. Phil
lips furniture store in the board of
trade building. The Schreifer faction
met in the rooms of the Engineers club
in the same building
Messrs. Schaefer and Neuls attended
the Davis caucus, but it is said, did
not promise to support it's candidate.
Mr.. O'Malley did not attend the board
meeting and was not at either caucus.
Mr.. Leonard, il is understood, has be-
come identified with the Davis people
The indications were last night that
Mr.. Davis would be elected but there
is no telling what the day may bring
forth. AS far as could be learned there
is no opposition to the reelection of
| Secretary L. d. Fellows or Solicitor
| David j. Reedy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
PERSONAL.

Attorney Fred stark left for "A She.
visit to Denver Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Lohmann. Of Spruce
street, are sojourniug in Florida
Miss Edna NJ. Evans of Taylor avenue,
has returned from visit a Philadelphia.
Rev. j. j. r. Feelcy is at Williamsport
the guest of Very Rev. r. y. Garvey,
V. q.
Mrs. Samuel Woolner, ir.. and Miss
Frances Moses are spending the weel; at
New York city.
George Sanderson and daughter Miss
the Hotel Ponce de Leon, St. Augustine,
Fla.
William ID. Jones. of Old Point Comfort,
was the gucs. of his cousin, cX-City As
SCISSOR IL. ID. Jones, of North Hyde ave
nue., yesterday.
Mary NJ. KccrCy, of Old Forge, Great
Winona, Degree of Pccahontas, paid an
official visit to Hiawatha council No. 26,
az knights of Malta hall last evening, She
IS instruCtirg a team preparatory for
adoption work at the institution OF a new
council al Carbondale ext month.
E. Il. Robathan, vice president OF the
Republican League of clubs, yesterday re-
ceiVed the report of the league convention
held i'm Pittsburg last September. II is
handsomely bound and very interesting
little volume. 1t contains the speech made
by f. w. Flcitz and a resolution offered
by Mr.. RobathGn and adopted by the con-
NpOtion
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
WoMEN's CLUB SESSION.
Was the Regular Monthly One and
Music Was the Topic.

The members of the Women's club,
Of Green Ridge, met in regular month
ly session Yesterday afternoon. This
session is the Joint business meeting
Of the four divisions into which the
club is divided and each of which meet
once a month separately. President
Mrs. l. j. Lansing presided yesterday
and at the conclusion of the routine
work and committee reports, etc, those
present devoted themselves to a dis
cussion of the topic Music.
A paper on "The Composers of Our
Choicest Music" was prepared and read
by Mrs. Edgar Dean. She introduced
an unique feature by playing selections
from the pieces of favorite composers.
General discussion followed. An in
teresting report of the progress of the
Art section of the club was read by
Mrs. Kirkpatrick and a vote of thanks
was rendered her. Mrs. L. G. Dean
read a carefully prepared paper on
Germany and it's Emperor"
At the conclusion of the exercises,
the social committee took charge and
served a dainty collation.. This com"
mlttee comprises Mrs. f. r. Arndt, Mrs.
w. w. Phillips, Mrs. Warner, Miss
Weinshank. Mrs. Law, Miss Gereke,
Miss Hicks, Mrs. Thompson.
At the next monthly meeting, which
will be held on March 4, many inter
esting papers will he read by outside
talent,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
Honeymoon Trips.

The Lake Shore and Michigan south
ern Railway promises to take special
care Of those who are on their wedding
trip. No journey could be more full of
delightful surroundings than "a few
days or weeks spent in the West. and
travellers on the Lake Shore Limited"
may be sure of utmost comfort and
luXuriousness, and perfect privacy. The
bridal chamber on this palatial train
surpasscs imagination. Each state
room has a lavatory with hot and cold
water, and toilet conveniences of
unique design and is finished in differ
ent kinds of wood, and the walls are
covered with silk tapestry Of design
and color 10 harmonize with the wood
work. Your wedding trip will not be
complete without a trip on this mag
nificent train.
Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar, 1Oc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
FUNERAL OF JOHN JOYCE,
Victim of the Steel Mill Accident
Laid at Rest Yesterday.

The funeral of John joyce, who was
instantly killed at the South mill of
the Lackawanna Iron and Steel COM
pany Thursday, was held yesterday
morning from the residence on
Fellows street. A large concourse of
friends We're in attendance and the
members of Division No. 8, Ancient Or
der of Hibernians, of which he was a
member. attended the funeral IN a
body.
At o'clock the procession moved to
Holy Cross church, where q high mass
of requiem was celebrated by Rev.
john Loughran, assistant rector Of that
church, who also preached the sermon.
lntorment was made in Cathedral Gem
etery. The pallbearers were: NJ r.
Griffin, James Dolphin, Owen O'MaIiey.
Michael Wright, James ]. OManey and
William Laffey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
BOY SENT TO JAIL.
Father Says His Son Is Incorrigible
and Beyond Control

Few fathers are called upon to take
the step that William Mertz, sr., of 414
Emmett street, took yesterday when
he had his son, who is named after
him, arrested on a charge of larceny.
At hearing before Alderman Kasson.
he stated that William, jr., had stolen
a quantity Of brass from about the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
machine shops or railroad on Feb. IL
and that, though he had been repeated
ly punished, the lad would take articles
which did not belong to him.
He was compelled to use more heroic
measures and had had his son arrested
in order to have him sent to the re-
formatory. The alderman held the lad
in 5000 bail and in default committed
him to Jail The lad is said to be
seventeen years Of age. but only ap-
pears to be about twelve years old.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
ST. DAVID'S DAY BANQUET.
Programme That Will Be Observed
Wednesday, Night.

Wednesday night the Robert Morris
lodge of IvOrites will celebrate st.
David's day with a banquet at the Ho-
tel Rudolph. John ]. Davies, of West
Scranton. will be toastmaster and he
will be introduced by l.. +. Robathan,
president of the lodge. Following is
the programme arranged for the ban
quet:
Messrs, Warren, Jones, BcSnun, Stevens
THE Day We Celebrate"
j. NJ. Harris, Esq
Solo ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. II. Warren
Saints of the Past"
Professor George Howell
"The Modern Saint"
Hon. II. NJ. Edwards
"Other Cclts". "....F. j. Fitzsimmons, Esq
Duet ......... .MeSsrs. Warren and Stevens
"A Weshman from Yankee Point
of View" .......... Everett Warren, Esq
The Office of Poetry" 1T. q. Osborne
: 40 ..........,.......,......T BCynon
Forensic Oratory' .......N. Nidaver, Esq
"lTOr Hael'' .................R. H. Williams
Solo OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. D. y. Stevens
THE Lawyer" ........ VIM. Il. Lewis, Esq
Education via Press. &C. l.. Daniels. Esq
solo OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .....John w. Jones
Patriotism" ...................D. j. Davis
"Hen Wlad Fly Nhadau,"
Led by David Stevens
Accompanist ........Prof. Llewcllyn Jones
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
NORTON'S
SPRING SELECTIONS

of New Wall Decorations
are now ready for inspection.
We invite your attention
to see the beautiful Novelties
we have for your consideration.
Choice American, EngliJh
and French designs and colorings to
match the new carpets and draperies.
We have selected the "Cream" of
the patterns from the mills that
make the Finest Wall Decorations.
Our selections are exclusive and
cannot be had elsewhere in the city.
You are welcome to see them
and not be under any obligations.
We will cheerfully and gladly
exhibit our specimens to all
who desire to see the new ideas
in interior decorating.
Any contemplated inside decorating
can be done in cold weather
as we'll as in warmer, more quickly
and at less expense. We furnish
competent workmen on short notice
and at reasonable rates.
We suggest an early consideration
to avoid the usual spring rush.
M. NORTON,
322 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton.
80 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
MAY YET SUCCUMB.
Nellie Martin, Who Took Carbolic
Acid Last Week Is in Danger.

The condition Of Nellie Martin, the
woman who took carbolic acid in her
room at 22i Center street, of which
place Pearl lockwood is In charge, is
reported to be unfavorabe. 1t is sup
posed that the acid was taken with
suicidal intent, and DIR. Reedy, who
was called in, had hard work to over
come the deadly effect of the acid
She was removed to the House Of
the Good Shepherd by direction Of AS
sociated Charities Agent Mrs. w. y.
Duggan, and since going there compli-
cations have arisen by which the girls
life is in danger
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
ADDRESS BY REV. DIR. FULTON.
He Believes in Doing More Mission
ary Work at Home.

Rev Justin d. Fulton, formerly pas
tor Of New York church, which he
left to do missionary work among
Catholics, spoke at the Baptist Min
ister's meeting yesterday. He felt that
it lay in his line of duty to try to
convert members of that faith TO Prot
estantism and has been active in this
work.
He told many incidents connected
with his experience ana expressed
great sincerity in his belief in his
chosen work. He deplored sending
away so much money to foreign lands
instead of employing more workers
here at home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
BENEFIT AFFAIR.
Was Held at the Excelsior Social
Club Rooms Last Night.

The efforts of the members of the
Lady Deborah society towards making
their benefit affair last night a success
were well rewarded, a large number of
persons attending. The entertainment
was held at the Excelsior Social club
house, on North Washington avenue,
and it's purpose was to secure funds to
further the work of the above society
among the INDECENT poor,
The exercises consisted of a German
drama given in the original by a COM
pany OF local artists. IT was a very
enjoyable performance and was heartily
appauded, Tables were then arranged
and progressive euchre was enjoyed
Refreshments We're served,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
CASKET ROOM ENTERED.
Burglars Garry Off Goods Valued at
Twenty-Five Dollars.

Burglars effected an entrance early
Saturday morning to the casket room
at Cusick's undertaking establishment,
on North Washington avenue, and
stole about S25 worth of Casket furn-
ishings. The casket room is situated
on the first floor Of the recently burned
building,
\ new floor was placed or the
room Friday. John Walsh book
keeper at the Cusick livery, discovered
the loss. There is no clue as to the
identity Of the burglars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. II SOOTHES the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAl
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 bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
ONTARIO & WESTERN
BEHIND THE DEAL
REPORTED SIMPSON g. WATKINS
REPRESENT THAT COMPANY.

The Recent Activity in New York,
Ontario and Western Common
Stock Can Not Be Accounted for
in Any Other Way and There Are
Number of Lateral Circumstances
Tending to Give Ground to the Re-
port-Jermyn Il Co. Are Said to
Have Withdrawn Their option.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
MINISTERS OF THE
WYOMING DISTRICT
OPENING SESSION HELD IN THE
SIMPSON CHURCH.

Rev. Austin Griffin, d. D., Presiding
Elder of This District, Was in
Charge of the Meeting-Rev. John
Bradshaw, of Pittston, Delivered
the Association Sermon-His Topic
Was "Why 1 Am a Methodist" 1"
Those Who Discussed His Address.
Programme for Today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
MONEY FOR STOCK PAID OVER.
Dunmore Electric Light Company
Has Passed Out of Existence.

The stockholders of the Dunmore
Electric Light company yesterday re-
ceived the price agreed upon for their
stock, and 1t has now practically
passed out OF existence. The trust has
assumed control of the plant, and all
of the property owned by the COM
pany.
A stockholder Of the Dunmore COM
pany is authority for the statement
that only the par value OF the stock
was paid by the trust.
The plant Of the DunmOre company,
though small, Is one of the most mod
eTn character.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
SPECIAL
FOR THIS WEEK

Sweet Clover Corn, 3
cans for 25c.
Sweet Glover Peas, 3
cans for 25c. p cans
limit to each order.
Coursen's Triple Blend
Coffee, regular price 32c,
value 38c, this week 24C
per lib. | lb limit to each
order.
Maple Syrup, quart
bottles, lOC.
Coursen's fancy fresh
Creamery Butter, 5 Ib
boxes, 25C per lib.
Olives, pint bottles 25c.
II ~ HHI
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
BURGLARS AT WoEK.
Tried to Enter a Number of Houses
on the Hill.


1t is believed that q concerted plan
was made last Thursday night To bur-
Rlarize a number of houses of well
known citizens. It was or this evening
that NJ. II. Dale's house was entered,
About the same time several suspic-
ious looking characters We're found on
the premises of ]. t. Crawford. and
about o'clock on the same evening a
burglary was attempted at the resi-
dence of eX-Mayor Connell on Clay
avenue when man was discovered
with his head and shoulders in a win
dow, while a companion waited out
side.
OF course he was frightened away
when seen by a maid who was like
wise nearly frightened into commissions
at his unexpected appearance. On the
same night a Mulberry street resi-
dence was also entered but nothing
was secured, a small dog soaring of
the intruders by his fierce barking.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
THIS rs JUST AN INSTANCE.
1t Indicates That Free Ads, at
Least, Are Read.

Yesterdays Tribune contained a
brief notice to the effect that specimen
sets Of the obsolete newspaper and
periodical stamps had been received by
Postmaster Ripple and would be sold
for So a set.
Before noOntime yesterday six sets
had been disposed of and inquiries re-
Ceived from several other intending
purchasers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
A Card

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
OF Greene's Warranted syrup Of Tar If IL
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded, j, q. Bone &
Son. Dunmore, Pa. John r. DonahuS,
Scranton Pa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
TUCKER G. MAXEY HEARING.
Will Take Place Tomorrow Before
Referee Van Wormer

At the meeting Of the creditors OF
Tucker & MaXey, Of Carbondale, in the
office of Attorney c. A Van Wormer,
referee in bankruptcy, r. d. Stuart,
eX-city solicitor, of Carbondale, was
elected trustee and meeting arranged
for tomorrow to examine the bank
rupts.
A lively time is anticipated, as the
creditors will endeavor to show that
the failure was a fraudulent one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
SHORTY" WETZEL DEAD.
Played Here with Swift's Team in
1894

William Wetzel, the veteran ball
player, who was a member Of Marty
Swift's 1894 team in the State league.
died last Saturday in a hospital at Day.
ton, Ohio.
He was familiarly known as Shorty"
Wetzel. and played in the infield, gen
erall" at shortstop. Last year he was
a member of the Toledo Interest
team
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
Home
and
Abroad

magnificent display of New
spring and summer Dress Fab
ricS at Globe Warehouse.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

The Wilkes-Barre Record can be had
In scranton at the news stands OF Refs.
man Bros. 4O4 Spruce and 503 Lind an
'ueetS; Mac, Lacke wanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Finest wines and cigars at Lanes,
320 Spruce street. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Miss Jennie f. Dean, of 1917 Vine
street, Rad thrilling experience last
evening as the result of a novel acci-
dent.
In company with girl friend she
was returning from a visit at Rich
mont park just after nightfall and
took the route along the extension of
Washington avenue to reach the car
line.
While picking her way through the
mud and slush about two blocks above
the end of the pave, Miss Dean sud-
denly sank into the earth out of sight.
In frenzy of astonishment her COM
panion rushed to the spot where Mi iss
Dean was seen to disappear and found
her clinging to the rim of circular
opening.
INTO a SEWER OPENING.
1t was a man-hole leading to a sewer
sixteen feet below. The cap had been
removed and an icy crust had formed
over the opening. 1t is an Isolated
place and but few people pass that
way. Miss Dean walked out of he
beaten path to escape the mud and
stepped on the crust that concealed
lne opening
Had she not instinctively caught the
rim of the well she would have plunged
into the sewer main below. What the
consequences would have been are ter
rifying to even contemplate.
Miss Dean being of large stature and
her companion slight of build, it was
impossible to rescue her without bring
ing assistance. 1t was dark, there ale
no houses in the immediate vicinity,
and the road at that point is not very
much Travelled.
FELT LIKE AN AGE.
How long Miss Dean hung there
neither she nor her companion could
give any definite idea, owing to their
excitement, but each AYERS that it felt
as If an age passed before their COM
bined cries brought to their succor two
men who happened along in a grocery
wagon.
Miss Dean was released not a mo-
ment too soon from her terrible posi-
ton. SO completely exhausted was she
that she completely collapsed, and late
last night was still suffering seriously
| from nervous prostration.
The police were notified of the affair
and two officers We're despatched to
! put some protection about the sewer
opening. They reported they could not
! find the place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

f. /. Crane has a fine assortment
of tailor made suits. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Go to Lanes for your meals. 1920
Spruce street. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
AS If SWALLOWED
UP BY THE EARTH
YOUNG WOMAN HAS A THRILL
ING EXPERIENCE.

Miss Jennie Dean Drops Into
Sewer Opening in an Unfrequented
Part of Richmont Park and Hangs
by Her Finger Tips to the Six
teen-Foot Hole, Over the Rushing
Sewer, Until Chance Passers-By
Rescue Her--Her Frail Girl Com
panion Could Not Assist Her.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Smoke The Pocono Sc. Cigar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28

Smoke The POcono Cigar, sc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-28
Beautiful
S4OO Pianos
Given Away
FREE

We are going to
give to our custom
ers free of charge
2 magnificent pianos.
This is the most
royal gift ever given
by any store in the
state. Call at our
store and see them.