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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09

The bible class Of the Jackson Street
Baptist church rendered a reception
lats evening to their teacher, Rev.
James Hughes, and presented him with
a set of resolutions of regret at his
leaving the class to devote his whole
time to the Adams avenue chapel.
Short speeches were made by w. ].
jenkins, 3. G., Morgan, William Fow-
Ter. John Coombs, Rev. Thomas de
Gruchy and Alfred Roberts. Mr..
Hughes responded in a fitting man
ner. Following are the resolutions:
At a meeting held Dec S, 1899 by the
Jackson Street church Bible class, the
following resolutions were passed and
rendered to their beloved teacher, Rev.
James Hughes, late of Kimberly. South
Africa:
That having heard with regret that our
genial gifted, intellectual and beloved
teacher has been called and accepted a
pastorate in another part of our city,
which action will uccessitate mis- rCsig
nation as our teacher, we desire to cx-
press our tharkfulness to him for his
tience and knowledge manifested during
the time we have had the privilege of
being his pupils,
We earnestly pray that the continued
blessing of the Holy Spirit may attend
him in his new field of labor and that
he and his people may be abundantly
blessed in maGnifying the name of the
Great Head of the church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
NORTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Fine Entertainment Given Last
Night in the Auditorium by the
Pupils of No. 25 school.

One Of the best entertainments ever
helu In this section was produced last
evening IN the Auditorium by the pupils
Vi NO 20 school, with the assistance of
tne pest talent in this part of the city.
Ihe spacious room was packed to the
doors and many had to be turned away.
as about 300 were unable to secure
seats.
Inc programme was opened with a
chorus, Jack Frost" by the primary
pupils of the school. About 200 little
tots, each knowing T"oir own pIaca
sang with very dsti' L voice, to ih,,
directions Of Miss Claudia Williams
superintendent George Howell wa
then intI oduced by Professor Harry
Kemmerling. Mr.. Howell addressed the
audience on Books" which was thor
ouGh'y appreciated
Missea Henwood and Jackson PLAYED
a piano duet. Solos by Nessrs. Will
lam Davies, William Evans, David
smith, Joshua Johns. John Evans and
MRS. j. II. Cousins were all rendered in
the most pleasing manner. The Little
walters deserved much praise for the
way they sang what they would and
could do. trio MY lady sleeps. ."
by Misses Davis, James and Smith, was
highly applauded. Professor George
Wa!kenshaw rendered a violin solo.
"Ballade ct Polo ais" The st, Mary's
orchestra and the Young Musicians
Glee club gave several selec' Iors dur
ing the evening. During the second
part OF the programme, ]. u. Hopewell
made few remarks concerning tho
clock and bell, for which fund the en-
tertainme"t was held. Miss Elizabeth
Owens was the pianist of the evening.
The audience was highly pleased by
the manner in which it was entertained.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
WOMAN IN BLACK AGAIN.


The Woman in Black" who ter
rorized the residents Of Keyser Valley
about year ago, has been heard from
again and Is evidently up to her old
tricks again. A few evenings agn,
While a female resident of Cameron
avenue was returning home, she was
frightened by an object in the middle
of the road, which appeared to be a
tall woman, dressed in black gar
ments
The Cameron avenue woman was
terribly frightened and ran speedily
to her home, screaming at the top II
her voice, and apprlsed her relatives
of what had happened. A diltgeut
search was made in the vicinity Of
the bridge over Keyser Valley creek,
where the incident occurred. but no
trace of the woman IN black" could
be found. Since then several parties
have been laying for her" but thuS
far their efforts have been unreward-
ed. 1t is safe to predict that she will
receive a warm reception if caught.
1t has been suggested that the Keyser
Valley Fire company turn their new
hose on the woman.
About a year ago n female resident
Of the Twenty-first ward was arrested
after a difficult struggle and recoG-
nzed, and when confronted with the
truth of her escapades acknowledged
the nightly exploits were only made
for the fun derived from frightening
people. The vicinity where the latest
scare occurred is a lonely spot and Is
never ratroled by a policeman. The
street is beyond the railroad and quite
unfreQuented. especially at night time.
1t has also ba n learned that several
young ladies' wera ightened recently
while returning home from q dance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Union services will be held with the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church
tomorrow morning at 1890. Rev. 3.
L. Mathews, of the Baptist church.
will preach, the pastor, Rev. ]. f.
Moffat, being unable to oficiate by
reason of illness in his family.
In the evening the Baptist church
will meet in the usual place, in the
Welsh Baptist church, at which time
communion will be observed.
The Industrial School meets in
1vorite hall this afternoon at 2 o'clock
All children are cordially invited.
The annual business meeting Of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union will be
held on Tuesday evening Immediately
after Christian Culture Course class
which meets at the parsonage. All
members are urgently requested 70 he
present Among the Important bust.
ness will be the election of officers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09

tries" and Mrs. Richard Castner read
a translated Oriental Christmas SER
mon.
Mrs. r. ]. Hughes was elected life
member of the woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary society and four new members
were elected to the local society. Mrs.
Charles Acker presided at the meeting.
Mrs. Hall. assisted by her sister. Miss
Grace Acker. served ice cream and
cake.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. w. w. Davis on South
Hyde Park avenue, the first Friday In
January.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09

last evening at the meeting OF the
Baptist Young Peoples union, in the
Welsh Baptist church. An interesting
meeting was held.
Mrs. G. w. Powell ("Morfudd"), who
is well known here. won a prize at the
eisteddfod in Wilkes-Barre on Thanks
giving day for the best poem. The
title of her effort was "At Last"
on Thursday evening Ralph Will
liams, of Acker avenue, entertained
MS Sunday school classmates. Re-
freshments were served at suitable
hour and very pleasant evening was
spent. The members of the class are:
David Thomas, Fred Evans, Arthur
Jones, Richard Davies. Willie Morgan,
B Lewis Lewis, David Jenkins, Thomas
Reese, Ralph Williams, Arthur Thomas
ana Annie T. Humphreys, teacher.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
SUPPER AND BAZAAR.

The ladies of st. Marks Lutheran
church are busily engaged in making
the final arrangements for the holding
of a bazaar in the basement of the
new church on Tuesday. Wednesday
and Thursday of the coming week. A
fine assortment of articles suitable for
the holiday season nave been pro-
vided 1t is hoped to sell these at a
reasonable price.
Supper will be served every evening.
A large number of tickets have been
sold. The proceeds of the bazaar are
to be applied to the purchasing of the
pews for the new church. No pains
will be spared in order to make the
affair agreeable to all attending the
bazaar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The funeral OF the late T. d. Mans.
field will be privately conducted from
his late residence at All Chestnut
street, Sunday afternoon, at o'clock
Burial will be made In Forest Hill
cemetery.
Services over the remains of the
late Thomas w. Roberts will be con-
Quoted at the Plymouth Congrega-
tional church at 230 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Interment will be made In
the Washburn street cemetery.
A high mass of requiem will he cele-
brated in the Holy Cross Catholic
church, Bellevue, at 0 o'clock this
morning, at the funeral services Of
the late Mrs. Michael Keogh. Burial
will afterwards be made In the Cath
olic cemetery.
The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Carroll's child will be held at 2.30
o'clock this afternoon from the family
residence, 5i1 Hampton street. The
remains will be inferred in the Ca
thedral cemetery
The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late Mrs. William W.
Hayward will be held at the house, 123
South Hyde Park avenue. tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. The interment
will be made in Forest Hill cemetery.
Private services will be held at the
funeral Of the late Mrs. Lewis Miller,
9ii West Lackawanna avenue, this
afternoon. Burial will be made in
Washburn street cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Maud Lott, who
died at her home on Academy street
Thursday evening, will occur on Mon
day morning. Services will be held at
the house, and the remains will be
taken to Meshoppen, Wyoming coun-
ty, on the $40 a. m. train, where in
terment Will be made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09

Miss May A. Dolphin, Of Chestnut
street, left yesterday for Kentucky.
where she will spend the Christmas
holidays and winter months following.
Her friends gathered Thursday night
and gave her a very pleasant fare
well party,preparatory to leave takinE,
dancing, vocal and instrumental music
and other various diversions being in
dulged in. The party were refreshed
by tempting tid-bits later and after
farewells were spoken retired.
Among those forming the party were
Misses Marie Lewis, Lettie Morgan,
Marie Standish. Eva jefferson, Hattie
Morrison, Katherine Davis, EVA
Guernsey, Matilda Standley, Ruth
Harris, Margaret Morris, Minnie Nor
gan, Matte Eynon, Louise Morgan,
Margaret Dryden, Viola Harris, Bertha
jenkins, May Percy and Polly Gunter,
of Maryland; Messrs. William Dol
phin, Frank Harley. Austin Murray.
Bert Rivers, Joseph Davis, Bert
Powell, Harry Barbour, Joseph Leon
ard, Arthur Kenwood. Edward Foley,
Harry Mclean Frank Golden and
James Dolphin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
MISS GALLAD SURPRISED.

A number of the young friends OF
Miss Mary Gallad rendered her a sur
prise party at her home on Quincy
avenue Thursday evening Miss Gal
lad entertained in royal style ard the
evening was quickly passed By the
guests joining in games and other
party pleasures. Refreshments were
handed to those present, who soon
afterwards departed for their homes.
Among those present were Misses
Carrie Clark, Katie Mitchell, Anna
Newhouse, Eva Miller, Mary Potter,
Mary Young, Anna Clark, Mary Nit
chel, Anna Simpson, Agnes Lewis,
Mamie Newhouse, Marion Gallad and
Pearl Newhouse. Messrs. Harry Sam
pie Fred Hutchins, William Sykes,
Edward Lewis, Charles Gallad, Frank
Montgomery, William Thomas,
Thomas Widmeyer, Harry Armstrong.
Ralph Clark. Thomas Morrison, James
Wilson, Charles Miller, Harry Nit
chell, John Carney Fred Potter and
Frederick Newhouse.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
OFFICERS NOMINATED.

Robert Morris Lodge. Order of Amer
lean True Ivorites. at 4 regular meet
ing held on Thursday evening, nom-
mated the following officers for the
ensuing term. President, John II. Ed
wards; vice president, Charles f..
Daniels; conductor, David Owens: In
side guard. TallIe NJ. Evans: financial
secretary, Louis A. Howell; record
ing secretary, David =. Davis; stew
ard. b. G. Reddoe' treasurer. John 7.
Davies. and Ely Harris: trustees, Joh 1
II. Phillips, Roger Evans, David 7.
jenkins. representative to grand lodge,
Louis A. Howell; alternate. Ely Har-
ris.
The social rooms have recently been
improved and a pool table will be
added. which will afford amusement
for the winter months.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
THE RECENT FAIR.

The fair and entertainment which
closed on Tuesday night in odd Fell
lows hall, was in every detail n credit
to the Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church. Their time and de-
votion in the cause espoused curing
the autumn months have been met
with a generous appreciation. Since
the society's inception. which is upward
of two decades, they have worked zeal
| ously the year in and the year out .or
the benefit of their church, and to their
untiring efforts there is visible those
influences so essential to the spiritual,
social and financial welfare of any
church.
Today, as in the past, those who
worship within it's walls recognize the
| efforts of those whose aim is to pro-
mote the best interest Of their church.
| This has been the object of the society
since it first elected Mrs. Chamber
| lain to be it's president. To Mrs.
! Chamberlain there is much credit due
| taking charge as she did in its In. ncy.
| Time with its cares and vicissttudes
! has enlarged the societY's sphere of
usefulness which has been met in a
| spirit of love becoming so exalted n
mission.
Its present executive, Mrs. a. D.
| Blackinton. Las Deen the choice of the
| society for some years, and by her tact
and many virtues the society has pros
pered under her guiding hand. On"
and all of the members recognize in
| Mrs. Blackinton that devotion an.
benevolent interest so necessary to So
divine a work; her thoughts are nrst
and last for the progress of the society
and the good of the church. The men,
bers express heir appreciation for any
patronage bestowed and for any he'p
contributed, pecuniary or otherwise,
| through their presi lent. In these ref
erences they are not unmindful of their
pastor and Mrs. Gibbons, whose hearts
go forth in sympathy with every move
ment advanced for the spiritual well
fare of the church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
TOMORROW IN THE CHURCHES.

The services at the Trip Avenue
Christian church will commence to-
morrow afternoon with Sunday school
at 29n o'clock, followed by the serv-
ing OF communion to the members of
the church. At the evening service
the evening will be In charge of the
Christian Endeavor society, who will
give addresses.
The Presbyterian service tomorrow
morning will be on the subject, "Guid-
ance," the pastor also preaching the
sixth sermon in the series, What
Would Jesus Do?" in the evening. The
subject will be, "How Would Jesus
Regard Marriage and Divorce?"
In the Methodist Episcopal church
the pastor, Rev. c. ]. VanCleft, will
preach both morning md evening. The
subjects viii be, christian Omnipot-
ence" and "The Almost Christian" re
spectively. Prof. r. G. Buck, the sing.
ing evangelist, will assist and sing at
both services Evangelistic meetings
will be held each evening Of next week
at which there will be good preaching
and singing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
HOUSE DESTROYED

A small, unoccupied house in the GIL
bert addition of Scranton, formerly
known as "the Bush" caught fire from
some unknown cause yesterday morn
ing at 2 O'Clock. An alarm was sent In
from Box 81. corner of Gilbert street
and Rockwell avenue.
Owing to the lack OF water in that
section, no assistance could be rendere
by the fire companies, and the house
was entirely destroyed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
ST. LEO,s ANNrAL SOCIAL.

The thirteenth annual social of St.
Leo's battalion was held last evening
in St. David's hall An exceptionally
large number of young people were in
attendance. Bauer's orchestra fur
nished the music and the hall was dec
Grated and illuminated with arc lights
for the occasion.
The affair was in charge of Master Of
Ceremonies T. B. Buckley, Assistant
Master of ceremonies James DegnOl.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
WEBSTER DEBATING SOCIETY

The regular weekly meeting of the
Webster Literary and Debating So
ciety was held at the home of George
d. Mailin, on Academy street, last
evening. Sanford Phillips was initiat-
ed into membership OF the society.
The literary programme consisted Of
eXtemporareous speeches. The next
meeting will be held at the home Of
w. II. Williams. on Academy street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
DAYS D0INGS In
DUNh0RE BOROUGH
SURPRISE PARTY FOR MISS
MARY A. DOLPHIN.

rendered to Her by Friends Prior to
Her Departure for Kentucky-Miss
Mary Galland Surprised at He
Home on Quincy Avenue-Services
Tomorrow in the Churches--No. 5
Colliery Of the Pennsylvania Coal
Company will Resume Operations
Monday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Womans Foreign Missionary
society of the Simpson Methodist Epis-
Ccpal church held their regular month
ly meeting last evening at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. F. c, Hall. corner IF
North Main avenue and Lafayette
streets. After the regular business was
transacted Mrs w. w. Davis read a
paper on women of Oriental Coun-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO
REV. JAMES HUGHES.

Has Severed His Connection with the
Bible Glass Of jackson Street
Church-Choir Concert and oyster
supper-Foreign Missionary So
ciety Meeting-St. Leo's Annual
Social-Webster Literary Meeting.
Supper and Bazaer-Woman in
Black-Funeral Announcements.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09

church, which was enjoyed by several
hundred persons. A professional tncf
prepared the dishes and gave splendid
satisfaction. The affair netted a good
sum for the building fund.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
Undigested Food

becomes poison in few hours aud is re-
sponsiblc for constipation, indigestion,
dyspepsia, languor, nervousness and all
liver and kidney ills. Where there is one
or all of these ailments lTostcttcr's Stori-
ach Bitters should be taken at once. 1t
prevents as we'll as cures all stomach ills,
aud is specific for malaria and fever and
ague. When you get it see that a p, =
of the bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-09
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-29
MR.. SMOOTH"
Willie Collier at the Werces:er Theatre
in a New Play.

Willie Collier at the Worcester Theatre
in New Play.
II is an aggravating thought that
Willie Collier should tour the country
in The Man From Mexico for two
seasons without coming near us, when
all Worcester has been eagerly longing
to see that deliciously clever farce,
and then strike here with a new play
that nobody cared anything about on
the very second week OF its existence.
Owing to the disappointment at not
having the Du SOuGhet piece, the au-
dienCe was of more slender proportions
than Mr. Golfers reputation deserved.
Those who did attend were given a
fair measure of enjoyment, but not
crowded with il.
Mr. Smooth. is announced, and I'M
doubtedly with truth. as from the
stars own pen 1t has all the ear
marks which are usually found in an
''own composition" whether it be fired
a you by pianist or an actor There
are lots of crude places in it, such as
the rush of affairs in the first act and
the weak climax Of the second; and II
is not without its good points either.
The scene where the family who have
been joyOusly anticipating a reception.
receive the disappointing news that
the affair is off, is particularly novel
and cleverly arranged and there is a
great deal Of the CollieTesque word
PLAYING and repartee that never fails
to be humorous. Yet the dialogue, as
a whole, is smart rather than witty,
the plot is not especially attractive
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-29

At the Middlesex Club, Ex-Governor
Bracket urged that congress should
pass a law giving federal courts general
jurisdiction over lynching. To him this
seemed the only possible remedy for the
national disgrace. The general govern
ment must exert its authority. He said:
The only region upon this broad earth
in which the government of the United
States has no power to protect a cit
izen of the United States is the terri
tory of the United States itself" Surely
the situation is lamentable, but what
reason is there to suppose that Mr..
Brackets remedy would be effectual.
supposing such law as he suggests
could be passed by congress? The iuries
that would try the lynchers would be
chosen from among the lynchers'
friends and neighbours and the result
of the recent trial of the murderers of
southern postmaster, a federal off
cial affords no encourag cement to ex-
pect that an anti-lynching law could be
enforced even under federal jurisdic-
ton.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-29

Aguinaldo or his representatives hav-
ing asked for a suspension Of HOSTILE
ties, it is hopefully assumed that the
submission of the Filipinos is at hand
and peace in sight. 1t is to be hoped
that this is true. but Asuinaldo puts
am obstacle i'm the way by asking that
time be allowed the Filipino congress
To decide between peace and war. This
indicates that he is not yet ready to
surrender Internationally. but hopes
TO save something from the wreck he
and his compeers have made. Gen.
ot'S very properly replied that he could
not thus recognize the existence of Il
Filipino government, for such an act
would virtually concede one of the
chief points for which we have been
hshtins, namely. the sole sovereignty
of the United States in the islands
Time was when the would-be Fuini-
no government might have been in
some degree useful in the adminfstra-
Ton Of the province. much as wore
the natives of Porto Rico or of Cuba
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-29

The administration press has en-
deavored to make capital out of certain
private letters received from soldiers
attributing decidedly barbarous CON
duct to our troops in the PHILIPPINES
One Of these letters has been brouabr
to the attention of President NrKir-
ley, and by him referred through +ba
proper channels for Investigation 4.
the charges reflected rather severely
upon a Kansas regiment Gen. Otis ra-
ferred the matter TO Gen. Macarthur.
to whose division it belonged Nou.
comes word from Gen. MacArthu- that
he has no knowledge of any such ,o,-
duct as is charged against his soldier,
but he promises to make inycs-ias,f,.,
and report. Nobody for a rnu.r.
believes these stories unless he is ba-
fuddled by anti-expansion s..s and
they are the more improbable bs-
cause it is asserted that THE allsrs5
excuses were committed bv dfra.+ ~
der of the officers. There is rro,,i.,
that the truth will now n, l-.,.a.,,
through authoritative sources. and 5,.t-
pretty sure TO put am end to his .,rf
Of talk.