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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
CONFIRMATION OF DEATH.
Is to Be Sent to the Family of the
Late Baron Smeritz.

An application was made to Clerk
of the Courts Daniels yesterday for a
certificate of the death of Baron Hugo
Smeritz, who was found dead along
side the Delaware and Hudson railroad
in August, 1896. A bottle that had con-
tanned laudanum was found in his hand
and the verdict Of the coroners jury
was that he committed suicide.
His family is a distinguished mem
ber of the Austrian nobility and for
q long time after the death of the
baron they were at a loss to account
for the fact that they never heard from
him. Finally news of his death reach
ea them and now they want official
confirmation of the fact, for his sister
has reached her majority and comes
i'm for the estate and title that would
have been the barons had he lived.
A certified copy of the verdict Of the
coroner's jury will be sent to the bar
on's relatives.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
KNIGHTS OF MALTA.
Convocation of the Grand Command
cry to Be Held in This City
from May 8 to 12-The
General Programme.

The convocation of the Grand Com
mandery of the Knights of Malta, of
Pennsylvania will convene in Scranton
on Monday, May to II. The commit
tee in charge of the arrangements for
this session are sparing neither money
or labor to make this a red letter"
event in the history Of Malta. The fol-
lowing is the program prepared by the
committee and approved by Grand
Commander Sir John Gowland:
Monday, May S-Reception of delegates
etc: Monday evening, band concert and
visit to mills and mines.
Tuesday, May 9--Session of grand COM
mandery; Tuesday evening. Buemdn
Master Builder degree at Knights of
Malta temple.
Wednesday, May l0--Sessiun grand COM
mandery and parade at p. m; Wednes-
day evening, public meeting, followed ly
banquet at Hotel Jermyn.
Thursday, May 1l-SessiOn grand com
mandery: Thursday evening. Supreme
Siesta 81" j. i. 60 at Knights Of
Malta temple
Friday. MAY 12-Excursiou; Friday eve
ming, banquet
Several Communicates have already
signified their intention of attending
the cOnvocation in q body for the pur.
pose of taking part in the parade on
Wednesday afternoon.
The program committee are working
| on soi.ething new and novel i'm the way
Of a souvenir programme.
4 special feature of this COnvocatior
will he the street parade, which the
| committee hope To make the most at
tractive of any Malta parade to date
| Several original features will be intro
| duced, which will make a display Ions
| to he remembered by all who witnes!
| it,
The committee urge every cOmman
| derry in the state to make Il special ef
fort to be with us at this session, anC
are doing everything possible to incur
| those who do come a royal welcome t
| the ever hospitable city of Scranton
Scranton has many points of public in
| terest, and hotel accommodations sec
ond to no city of its size in the coun
| Try.
Bauer's Military band of thirty mel
has been engaged by the committee TO
| the entire session. Both the day AM
| evening sessions will be held i'm Malt
| Temple, which was fitted up by An
thracite Commandery, No. 2ll, at a
expense of about $4,000.
The first Commandery in Lackawann
county was Instituted in November
1895 and there are now over 1900 mem
bers in this county, with two more com
manderles to be instituted durin
March S.ld April.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
PERSONAL.

II. q, Brooks went to New York city
yesterday.
Hon p. L. Timlin returned to Harris
burg yesterday.
John II. Wooden, of Honesdale, was in
the city yesterday.
City Controller Robinson returned from
New York city yesterday.
William Blrdshall, of IIonesdale, visit
ed friends here yesterday.
EX-Judge harding, of Wilkes-B Barre,
was in the city yesterday.
b. p. Connolly, the dry goods merchant,
Is in New York city on IA business trip.
DR.. and Mrs. II. b. Ware returned yes
terday after spending few days in New
York
Robert Il. O'Boyle. of North Scranton,
has returned from "trip through New
York state.
George G. Hughes proprietor Of the
Stroudsburg Times, was among the Wis
tors TO the city yesterday.
Mrs. .. J.. Jewell of Madison avenue,
and Mrs. r. fl. Benton, of Washington
avenue, have gone to New York city to
see Miss Jewell, who is very ill.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Storm and p. $.
Barrett of the Creston Clarke company,
win remain in the city until Easter Mon
lay. The engagements of the company
nave been cancelled until then, owing
70 Mr.. Clarkc'S impaired health.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
1T Is SOMEWHAT HAzY.
What Trade Journal Says About
Plan to Control Anthracite.

Saturdays Engineering and Mining
Journal in its review Of the coal trade
for the week says:
"Stories about controlling the inde-
pendent operators continue, but Just
what shape this control will take is
still somewhat hazy matter. The
one point about which there seems to
be substantial agreement is that the
proposed new railroad from Scranton
is not to be put through this year.
"The report of an advance in pric IS
March 1st proved as true as other
stories Of the same sort that have come
from Philadelphia before and the date
Of the general advance has been
changed to April tst
"The simple truth of the matter is
that so much ground is now opened
up in the anthracite region that the
addition of a few miners all around
means a big increase in the output.
Productive capacity is well in excess
of any probable demand. Prices to-
day for all prepared sizes, except
chestnut and possibly stove. are as low
as they were last month and IL the
large companies, induced by the gen.
eral feeling of good times, loosen all
checks on production, prices are liable
to get as low as any time last year
ANY talk Of advancing prices
amounts to nothing unless accompan-
led by assurances that the companies
are cutting down their outputs. At
present 1t looks as if a moderate ton
mage at present prices would pay bet
ter than attempted restriction of a
| free-for-all tonnage race.
"The anthracite trade at present is
in about as satisfactory shape as car
be expected. At the head of the lakes
the demand for coal is reported to be
almost as good as during the cold snap
shipments from the docks averaging
over 900 cars daily"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
Board of Trade Annual,

IL. A. Sharpe, cashier of the Citizens
National bank. has received from W.
II. Logan a handsomely bound copy of
the annual report of the Scranton
board of trade. 1t is very neat in COM
pilation and is a sure indication that
a spirit of progress and enterprise per-
vades the organization. Mr.. Logan is
a member of the finance committee Of
the body.-zanesville (Ohio) Courier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
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, English
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.
NJ. NORTON,
322 Lackawanna Ave-, Scranton.
80 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
COMMITTEES OF THE
BOARD OF CONTROL
CHAIRMAN DAVIS GIVES THE
ENEMY THE AK.

Captain May dets an insignificant
Place OH Fifth Rate Committee.
Ex-Presidents Jennings and Fran
co.'s, Who Took Good Care of Mr..
Davis When They Were Naming
Committees Are Each Named Last
on Unimportant Committees-Bid
for No. 3 Sewer Cause Trouble.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
SEARCH FOR TRUANT HUSBAND
Wife Believes He Has Encamped
with Another Woman.


Mrs. William Fink. of Mckee, Blair
county. has enlisted the aid of the
police in a search for her truant hus-
band.
After eight years of married life, he
left her eighteen months ago and came
to this city. Learning of his where
abouts, last month, she followed him
here and induced him to live with her.
She wanted that they should return
to Mckee and he agreed. Last Satur-
day he went to the Delaware and Hud-
son station and bought ticket for Nc
Kee and a mileage book. He gave the
ticket to his wife, and that is the last
she has seen of him. She says she was
informed that he left here on the AL
bany express with another woman.
Fink is a boilermaker by trade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
STATIONED AT KINGSTON.
Father Holmes Made Assistant to
Rev. John P. O'Malley.

Rev. Father Holmes, who was as
sistant at Sacred Heart church, Plains
was recently assigned to st. Ignatius
church in Kingston as assistant to the
pastor, Rev. John =. OMalley.
He succeeds Rev. James O'Malley,
who was appointed pastor of the church
al Friendsville some time ago Father
Holmes was celebralt at the laJe mass
Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
CAUGHT IN THE SCREENS.
Slatepicker Has a Narrow Escape
from an Awful Death.

A young son Of Frances b. Singer, OF
1903 Jackson street, narrowly escaped
being killed while at work in Briggs
2olliery yesterday about 4 p. m. The
boy, who is a slatepicker, was working
on the "telegraphs," near the screens,
and in some manner his clothing was
caught in one of them.
He was drawn from his seat up
underneath the heavy cylinder and in
iured about the head and body His
lace was badly cut. and If assistance
had not been rendered by several work
men standing nearby the boy would
have been ground to pieces.
Singer was removed to his home and
medical aid summoned. The chances
for his recovery are good.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
NEW PRESIDENT
COMES HERE TODAY
MR.. TRUEsDALE WILL HAVE A
FAST RIDE OVER ROAD.

General Manager w. F. Eallstead
Went Down to New York Yester-
day With the Parlor Car oswego
and Engine No. 8, Which Is One
of the Swiftest III the Country.
Outline of the Programme for In
spection Trip of the Road That
Begins Today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
San Francisco and Return.

One fare for the round trip, National
Raptists' Anniversaries, May $780,
1899. tickets on sale May Il. 10, 16 and
II, good to return until July 18th. For
full particulars call on or address John
X. Pott, District Passenger Agent,
Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y, 4S6
William St., Willamsport, Pa, or 800
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
Faith and the Keeley Cure.

is faith necessary for a successful
cure? by no means. Men have come
to us utterly skeptical, and because
of their many failures to be Cured by
other means doubted every thing. The
Kelley Cure is no faith cure but
scientific treatment, hence faith is not
essential. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
THAT BOLT AND NUT WORKS.
Committee Will Prepare for the
Conference of March Is.

An important meeting OF the manu-
facturers' committee of the board 90
trade will be held Thursday evening.
The purpose is 10 make preparations
for the conference, which is to be had
March Is, with the proprietors of the
big bolt and nut works, which Scran-
ton hopes to secure.
This is the first matter the new com
mittee has taken in hand and it is very
likely it win make a success of II.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
VERY Low DEATH RATE.
Big Falling Off as Compared with
Last Week

March is coming in mildly in the mat
ter Of mortality. Only thirty deaths
were recorded at the board Of health
office last week. During the previous
week there We're forty-siX deaths, The
average death rate is thirty-two.
Only one of the thirty deaths was
from n contagious disease-diphtheria
Nine new cases of contagious diseases
we're reported. Seven of these We're
diphtheria and two scarlet fever.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
20 refund the money on G0-cent bottlo
fails 10 cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded. ]. q. Bone &
Son. Dunmore, Pa; John l.. Donahue,
Scranton. Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

President Benson Davis, of the board
of school control, named his commit
tees last night. They are as follows:
IIigh and training-B. n. Jayne. John
Gibbons, Louis SchSass, III. j. ONalIey'
ID. |. Phillips,
Teachers-D. ]. Phillips Peter Neuls,
Edward j. Leonard, John Gibbons, ii. G'
O'Malley ID. J. Roche, +. s. Barker.
Building-George H. Shlres, Louis
Schwass, Dennis ]. Roche, Jacob Sch6cf-
ct. q. T. Jayne Elias T.. Evans, Anthony
walsh.
linance-Elias Evans Louis Schwass,
Charles Zeidler, d. /. Phillips, 4. j. Jen-
nlngs.
Suppy-Dennis j. Roche, Elias Il. Ev-
ans, Jacob SChaefer, John Gibbons, Peter
Neuls, George II. Shires p. j. Langan.
Text books-E. j. Leonard, Elias f.
Evans, b. n. Jayne, George II. Shires.
O. b. Schrefcr.
Insurance-Jacob Schaefer, Peter Neuls,
Charles Zeidler John Gibbons w. a.
May.
Rules-Peter Neuls, II. J. O'Malley,
John NJ. Casey.
Audting-Louis Schwass, d. l. Phillips,
A. l.. Francois.
THESE GOT THE AK.
In connection with this it is interest
ing to mention the names of the mem
bers who voted against Mr.. Davis at
the reorganization last week; a. l..
Francois, John NJ. Casey W. A. May,
Anthony Walsh II. ]. Jennings, o. b.
Schreifer, +. S. Barker, p. j. Langan.
The announcement of the committees
was followed Immediately by adjourn
ment, this being part of the previously
arranged programme. the present pow
r n In, n pt tel n a q NJ
business until it has passed through
| the hands of the committees.
, Adjournment was followed by some
very caustic comments on Chairman
Davis shabby treatment of several OF
| the recognized leaders in school board
! work, in the makeup of his commit.
| tees. The auditing committee of which
! eX-President Francois was made the
! tail, has no particular work to do, and
| as far back as any of the present con-
| trollers can remember ii has never had
| a meeting.
/ Previous to the appointment of the
| committees there was a lively discus.
sion, precipitated by Mr. Gibbons ef-
| fort to secure a reconsideration Of the
action of last meeting in rejecting the
1 bids for the construction of the sewer
at No 3 building, and ordering adver.
| tisements for new bids.
FOUGHT AGAINST ODDS.
Mr.. Gibbons contended that O'Boyle
& DonahOe had submitted the lowest
bid and should have been awarded tn,
contract. Most of the members agreed
with him that it was unfortunate the
board was unable to determine this a
| the time, but only Messrs. Roche
Schreifer and Schwass voted with hin
! TO reconsider.
The new bids were then opened. V
II. O'HOro offered to do the work fol
$49S and p. F. O'Hara proposed to do /
for S345. O'Boyle & DOnahoe did no
send in any bid.
While the bids were being read Mr.
Casey tried to have a motion passed
permitting any other bidder, that saw
lit, to come in with proposal any tim
before the building committee would
meet to pass upon the matter of award
ing the contract. Mr.. Caseys idea di,
not meet with favor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
THEY BELIEVE 1T
WAS UNAVOIDABLE
VERDICT OF coRoNERs JURY
IN THE JOYCE CASE.

A Considerable Amount of Testimony
Was Heard Last Night Concern
ing the Bursting of the Fly-wheel
Which Caused the Death of John
Joyce in the South Mill on the
Afternoon of Feb. 23.-No One
Able to Give Any Reason Why the
Wheel Broke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

Go to Lanes for your meals. 1920
Spruce street. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07

Finest wines and cigars at Lanes.
$40 Spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-07
A Card

Smoke The Pocono Cigar, Sc,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
FINE srocK OF FURNITURE.
Co. Commences business Under
Bright Auspices.

The Southern Furniture and Carpet
Company opened its fine establishment
at Nos. and 9 west Broad street yes
terday. Hundreds OF people visited the
stores during the day. and the managers.
Messrs. Mayer & Petit. had every rea-
son to congratulate themselves upon a
most suspicious opening
y The stock was greatly admired. All
through the great building there IL evil
denced the fact that the markets have
been drawn upon for the best that they
produce. Every line Is complete and
more than satisfactory In design as wei
as quality. All the latest styles are on
hand and the great variety or goods IA
every department is almost bewilderin8.
The ground floor carries Bedroom Suits,
SIdeboards Ca very fine selection). Fancy
Rockers of every description, afternoon
Tea and other Fancy Tables. Mirrors,
and "A rare assortment OF beautliui
Lamps.
The Parlor Suits and Fancy Chairs.
that are not Rockers. ind place on the
second floor, with an immense stock OF
carpets and Rugs. Curtains and Portiere5
on the third floor are Couches, Iron
Beds. Housefurnishing Goods, Chairs, and
Chinonnieres.
the firm is prepared to do business on
cash or credit system. They cater 20
all classes Of trade. but the quality of
Goods is always the highest, and the
prices will be found to be among the
lowest.
II would not be the part Of wisdom TO
overlook this new and attractive store
in making purchases FOR the fall and
winter
4 large force Of statesmen IS on hand,
and every preparation has been mace 70
make the fan campaign interesting 20
competitors and profitable to customers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
MANCHESTER BOYS.
TIDINGs FROM CITy's REPHEshN-
TATIyEs IN THE I<LONDIKE.
REUNION OF CHESTERFIELD TROOP.
priefs.

Letters OF recent date from Messfs'
George and John 7. Friend and Bernai ~
Robinson. young mca Of Manchester
who are now In the Kloadise reslon' say
nothing OF their coming home.
Mir George Friend IS ROW near the
mouth OF the Yukon river, point which
IS very far north. He IS prospecting -
that IS. he IS going constantly from place
20 place stalking on claims lie is am
bilious 20 find one that is immensely rich,
which viii make him independent for the
rest Of his days. Prospecting is saia
TO be very fascinating. one cannot tell
where ne may stumble across n smau
plat Of frozen land that IS strewn as thick
with priceless nuggets os the leaves III
Vauambrosa Valley
Mr. John Friend and Mr. Robinson are
at or near Dawson city, at work. fAcy
are In fine health. ana write cheerfullg
81 fI17r PROSPECTS and fortunes. The cut
accompanying this article was made from
n Photograph taken of the party while
on the pass" going 90 The Klondihe
The exact location is Toronto creek. cir.
John Friend has his guitar. which his
many friends have often enjoyed hear
ing him play. Mr. Robinson has his
violin. almost IN the act Of drawing the
bow when the picture was taken. Inc
pictures sent home hy these you"s S'n-
tlemon from the far away lonesome
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
A GREAT SOUTHERN EXPOSITION.
Colonel John }. Garnett I'm Hic"n'"""
I'm IFS Interest.

Colonel John j. GarnetL managing ~
rector Of the Southern Exposition 20 DC
given I'm the Grand Central Falace' III
New York. beginning october lst, Is IN
the city in the interest Of this large en-
tcrprise. lie called at the Governor ;
Office Yesterday and asked that his TX
ccllency appoint a commission from VII
ginia. and then visited the Mayor Win
whom he had a long talk.
Colonel Garnett IS making tour oil
the South, and already has met WIN
much announcement Governors OF an
the Southern States which he has Wsi'eu
have appointed commissions, and much
interest I'm the exposition Is being mani
tested. Many Of the Southern states ana
q large number OF southern cities are
prcparinr 10 make elaborate exhibits ana
Colonel Garnett Is hopeful that kicnmona
and Virginia will make display OF ther
resources. .t.....
Colonel Garnctt Is particularly anxious
that Virginia should make a good snow
ing az this exposition. He Is a native OF
WestmOTcand county and Tor a nuihoel
of years resided i'm Richmond. lie wa
Gallant Confederate soldier ana uulIHS
The nrst part Of the war was IN G9unIn,ann
Of a battery Of the celebrated NashlnS-
ton Artillery, Of New Orleans.
The Southern Exposition is his own
idea and IL is being promoted by com
pany Of gentlemen. an Of whom hol4
membership I'm the southern society OF
the metropolis The object OF the cNpVSl-
ION a. SET forth I'm the prospectus being
circulated. is: ..-,.,
"To bring the splendidly great material
reeoIrcos of the South. its advance within
recent years in industrial activity ana
iion i'm ,rt in science. and manufac-
turine 10 the knowledge of the people OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
VISIT TO THE STATE FARM.
Officers Of the Penitentinry and
Others Take the Trip.

Major George NJ. Helms. Superintend-
cnt OF the Pcnitonuary, and Nh \. Q.
Hartman. president Of the Board Of Di-
rectors of that institution visited the
state Farm yesterday, and were accom-
panied by the following gentlemen-vz.:
Mr. Ashton Starke, Hon. John e. Epps,
and Colonel John w. Richardson, Regis
ter Of the Land ONCE
Mr. Starke went TO make some esti-
mates and submit plans for getting
better supply Of water to the buildings
Sc. on the place; Mr.. Epps, as a guest,
and 20 sec the place and Colonel Rich
ardson To- inspect the brick being made
bv The State for the walkways in the
Capitol Square. Colonel Richardson was
well pleased with the quality Of the
brick. they filling the specifications given
superintendent Helms for making them
and also with the progress Of the work
and hopes by the latter part of October
20 have at least all the sloping walk
ways i'm the Capitol Square under nice
brick pavement
II will take something over 100000 brick
20 DO all the paving that is contemplated
being DONE and when done many
dollars will be saved to the State
in the way of granite, out of which the
walks are now made, washing away AT
every heavy rainfall
The visitors express themselves Is nav
ING spent most pleasant day, and spoke
I'M highest terms of the courtesy and law
ish hospitality extended them by Major
Helms. Mr.. Finch, the superintendent OF
the farm. his excellent wife. and the
officials generally out there. Crops are
reported by these gentlemen as looking
finely. with a general appearance of good
farming and prosperity pervadins the
place
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
Mrs. IInncI,stedt,s FnnernI.

The funeral OF Mrs. Frederick knack-
stcdt took place from 81. Johns German
Lutheran church yesterday afternoon ut
( o'clock. and her remains were laid 10
rest I'm ShOckoe-Hnl Cemetery. The pail
bearers were Messrs. o. Mocller. ID. w.
Witte. T.. Miller c. Gross, A. Nolllman,
and j. Stenbrecker.
Mrs Knackstodt died Friday at 1870
o'clock. she had been I'm bad health for
several months. but il was only recently
that her illness became such as to cause
her relatives uneasness Her death was
due 10 pulmonary troubles.
Mrs Knackstcdt was born In Germany
G6 years ago. coming 30 Richmond fifty
years ago. She was "a Miss kOss. was n
member of 81. Johns German Lutheran
church. and one Of the most devoted ard
consistent communicates.
She is survived by her husband and
five children-Mr. Henry W. Knackstcdt,
Jr.: Mrs Amelia Wade. Mrs. Emma
buchanan. and Misses Hannah and LIZ
zie knackstCdt.