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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
MR.. JENKINS RESIGNS.
Ill Health Compels His Retirement
from Two Positions.

j.. -. Jenkins, Of CapOusc avenue,
has resigned his position with the Stew
ems Coal company and the mercantile
firm of Jenkins & Co.. at Pittston, as
general manager and president and
treasurer respectively.
Mr.. Stevens resignation went into
effect yesterday. If. w. Kingsbury. of
this city formerly manager of the
Scranton Supply aud Machinery COM
pany, and later secretary and manager
of the Lackawanna Lubricating works,
will succeed Mr.. Jenkins.
The retirement Of the latter was due
to failing health. Mr.. Jenkins was
connected with the coal company amt
store since July, 1894 In no small de-
gree he, by comprehensive knowledge
Of business affairs, contributed to the
success of the company, from which
he has resigned When the Stevens
company changed ownership two years
ago, he was retained to fill the posi-
tions entrusted to him under the out
going management. He will assist his
successor for a short time.
At the conclusion of the meeting
yesterday the following resolutions
We're drafted and adopted:
Whereas, Through increasing i'll health,
and by the advice Of his physicians, Mr.. T..
ID. Jenkins, for IaIy years a StoCkhOldcr
and for several years the general mana
ger Of this company, has found /, neces-
sary to sever his connection with the
Stevens Coal company, and
Whereas, His fidelity to the company
while occupying the position of general
manager has t%en constantly viewed with
satisfaction by the directors, therefore
be il
Resolved, THAT it is with keen regret
that his resignation Is hereby accepted,
and that we record with it, the hope of
returned health and an earnest desire for
his future welfare and prosperity, and
| further be IL
! Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of the meeting
and that the secretary be instructed Ia
! forward n cCpy suitably engrossCd IA
| Mr.. jenkins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
SNEAK THIEVES AT WORK.
Residents on Lower Linden Street
Report Losses.

Judging from the complaints being
made, the residents ON lower Linden
street are Or were, being made the
victims Of two clever sneak thieves.
Yesterday one person, who refused to
give his name. but Is the proprietor Of
boarding house on Linden street went
before a central city alderman and
swore out Il warrant for the arrest Of
two unknown men, charging them with
having stolen purse containing a
large sum of money from his residence.
lie felt sure that he would recognize
the fellows again If he saw them, and
was willing to look around for them.
He further stated that the two men
whom he accused of taking his money
had visited several Of his neighbors.
but he did not know with what sue
cess. The fellows came to his resi-
dence and asked for lodging. They
were shown a room and seemed satis-
fled, They left, stating that they
would surely return. 4 few minutes
later the purse was missed.
The two are described as being rather
young and of medium size and weight.
Both were plainly but neatly attired in
dark clothes. One, who gave the name
of j. Harris was smooth shaven, and
had blue eyes The other wore a sandy
Wherever they visited they had a suit
able story ready to secure an OppOr-
tunity to carry out their fell designs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
WILL BE CARED FOR.
Remains of Late Charles Tury to Be
Buried by G. A. r.

The remains of the late Charles Tury,
who died early Sunday morning in his
rooms at the Grand Central annex, ON
Lackawanna avenue, of which =. H.
Durkin is proprietor will be given a
proper burial by the members of the
Grand Army rrsts of this city. De-
ceased was veteran of the Civil war
having enlisted in Company A, TWen-
tieth Pennsylvania volunteers, in which
eX-Chief of Police William r. Simpson
also served.
Deceased received a wound in the
right thigh and never fully recovered
from IT, He drew a pension and was
known here by many old soldiers. He
was i'll but a few days, and was at
tended by Drs. Kearney and Reedy.
The direct cause of death was pleuro-
pneumonia. Deceased was 30 years of
age, and once stated that he had a
cousin named Flood, who resides in
South Scranton. He also said he had
relatives in Jermyn and Pittsburg. The
remains We're removed to Prices under
taking establishment, on South Main
avenue, and prepared for burial
Adiutant George S. Brock, of Lieu
tenant Ezra Griffin post, No. l29, Grand
Army of the Republic, viewed the re-
Grand Army veterans would see that
they were given a proper interment
Coroner Roberts has already viewed
the remains and will conduct an in
quest i'm a day or two.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
THE CONTEST RESUMED.
Testimony in Rebuttal the First
Offering of the Respondent.
Wednesday the Examiners
Will Sit at Winton,

The first batch of testimony on the
part of NJ. j. Kelly, the respondent in
the contest which was begun by w. :.
Langstaff for the office of cOIKty treas
urer was taken yesterday in the ar
bitratiOn room by Examiners w. r.
Lewis and Il. j. Duggan. In the morn
ing Hon. NJ. f. Mcdonald, counsel for
Mr.. Kelly, Went before court and asked
to have the order made Saturday by
the court revoked. The order directs
the respondent To close their testimony
on Aug. 10.
Mr.. Mcdonald thought the order
ought to be recalled until such time
as they have finished examining wit
nesses in rebuttal. There was g .possi-
bility, he said, that it would not take
them long thereafter to close the case.
The judges thought in that event the
order could do no harm and it was al
lowed to stand.
The witnesses examined yesterday
were: Stephen Cawley. Second ward,
Olyphant; William shea, FIRST ward,
Dickson; John Heffron First ward,
Olyphant; Stephen Frencho, Third
ward, Olyphant; Patrick Kane, First
ward, Olyphant; Martin Walsh. Firs,
ward, Olyphant; Patrick Kane. Third
ward of Olyphant; Martin MCGOWAN
and Michael Mccormack, Throop.
These men had their votes knoclie 1
out during the examination in chief be-
cause they did not have their naturali-
zation papers and tax reNipts with
them. All but one of these witnesses
produced the necessary papers yester.
day.
The examiners will hold another
meeting in the arbitration room today
and on Wednesday viii sit in Redding-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE
Held an Enthusiastic Meeting Last
Night at Headquarters.

The Republican city committee un-
der the able direction of City Chairman
w. S. Millar has already systematized
the work of the campaign in an ad-
mirable way and the reports received
show that the work being done is hav-
ing an excellent effect
a meeting of the general committee
of the Republican city organization was
held in the Central Republican club
rooms last night and it was a large
and very enthusiastic session.
Much routine business was transacted
and eloquent speeches were made by
Chairman Millar. Attorney NJ. w. Low
ry, G. Il. Chittenden and Thomas II.
Dale. The burden of the addresses
was an appeal to the party workers to
prove to the evening on election day
that there are no dissensions in the
Republican ranks that cannot be set
tied within party lines.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07

Originally the CITY buildings. incIud-
ing engine houses. were lighted free.
Councils allowed a second company to
extend its lines through III. .'tt and
the first company thera,n,. r.rusel
t. furnish municipaI nght. free any
longer ono of the companies was
contracted with to s,lpnly Iiehts at so
much per lamp. The bills were too
high. it was thought. and the contract
was given to another company. Now
this other companv's bills are higher
stiil and the auditing committee wants
to know the cause.
Chief Hickey pnsitircly AYERS that
the fire Comruu dc not use the
amount of Il. .Irqed for. What
the electric ny has to say
on the matter >cluped by the
investigation.
The chief further. said that the only
way he could explain the change in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
PERSONALS.

Wesley Gardner, of this city spslt
Sunday at Honcsdale.
Miss Belle Cross, of Montrose. is the
guest of Miss Mabel Leonard.
Sheriff c. L. Pryor returned from stay
at New York city yesterday.
Deputy Attorney General Fred Flcitz
'eturned to Harrisburg yesterday.
W. w. Wood and William Fcrber. Of
lonesdale, were in the city yesterday.
Miss Lizzie Munley. Of Wikcs-Barrn
spent Sunday with friends in the city.
Henry Fisher, president of the Nd-
tional Tobacco Workers union, il in the
city.
Miss Wnifred Moran, of Carbondlle,
the guest of her sister Mrs =. f..
Haitian, Of Franklin avenue.
Mrs. S. Hasdcher. of Rochester y. y,
visiting her sister. Mrs. Sol Goldsmith.
If G37 North Washington avenue.
Miss Kate Curtin. who has been th"
guest of Miss Margaret IIorau cf Dun
more, has returned TO her home in Will
transport.
Mira and Mrs. Alfred Ernst and little
.aughter, Elaine, returned Saturday on
Gc steamship Palatia from ten weeks
isit in Austria and Germany.
Henry Felmau. of the University of
pennsylvania, who was visiting for few
lays 1T the home of Mr.. ana Mrs. y. W.
lowell. on Linden street. returned yes
"rday to Philadelphia,
Albert Watson son Of Mr.. ANA Mrs. W.
w, Watson. is critically Ill at Amherst,
Mass, where he l. a student at Amherst
College. lie is III with typhoid feve-.
Ills parents have been AT his bedside for
time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
NEW COMPANY FORMED.
Pittston Gas Plant Under a New
MANAGEMENT

The plant of the Pittston Gas com
pany has passed into the hands of Il
new management, the formal transfer
IF the same having been completed at
, meeting held Saturday afternoon al
he First National bank in Pittston.
Those interested will take charge of
he plant Immediately.
At the meeting 70 definite plans for
the future We're made and no other
business of Importance was considered.
The new company comprises Lyddon
Flick, f. j. Mulligan Billings. ]. Flan-
ligan and Abram Nesbitt. Those for
nerly interested are: Andrew Dryden
'homas Ford, w. l.. Watson, :. NJ.
'arke and William Abbott.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
CAREY AN oLYPHANT MAN.
Remains Will Not Be Brought on
Here for Burial.

The John ]. Carey whose violent
death in Youngstown, Ohio, was an
nounced to his friends here through
the medium of the police, is a former
resident Of Olyphant, The widow wait
ed upon Chief of Police Gurrell yester-
day and stated that owing to her pow
erty she would not be able to bring the
remains here for burial. The chief
thereupon notified the authorities in
Youngstown to inter the remains
there.
Carey went away last April, saying
he intended to try his fortune in :he
west. He wrote several times during
the early part of his absence, but moth
ing was heard of his whereabouts re-
Gently until word of his death in
Youngstown was received.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
CRYSTALS HAVE MOVED OUT
Horses and Apparatus Stationed at
Different Places.

Yesterday the Crystals moved out OF
their Linden street quarters, on which
the work Of remodeling is to begun this
week.
The horses and the hose wagon are
stationed temporarily in Tropps barn
in Forest court, between Mulberry and
Vine streets. The engine is in the
street commissioners shed in the rear
of the city hall. The permanent men
will have their quarters in the barn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07

Another investigation of the bills for
lighting the fire engine houses is on.
At the bi-weekly meeting of the
joint auditing committee of councils
last night, bills for the lighting of Il
number of the department houses for
the quarter ending Jan. 81, 1899 were
protested against by Chief Hickey, and,
after some discussion, referred for in
vestigation to a special committee. con-
sisting of Messrs. Thomas jackson and
Sheridan.
The Objectionable bills showed that
either the liremcn are using u remark
able amount of light or that the cleo
trio light company'e meters are work.
ing over time. Here are the bills for
three months:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07

No. IL shaft of the Pennsylvania
Coal company at Pittston resumed
work yesterday after suspen-
sion of two months, owing to
the fire in No shaft. At the
time the fire was discovered it was
thought that nothing would prevent
the drowning out of both places, as the
one communicates with the other, but
a new and novel idea and an excellent
one was suggested by the officials. that
was in the walling up of several OPEN
ings and flushing the slope where the
fire was located. AS has since been
proven, the scheme was success, ard
in a short time the repairs in No. 6
will be far enough advanced to resume
work.
This is not only a large saving
to the company in the matter of ex-
pensos, hut will give employment to
nearly one thousand employees at once.
The company has decided to be more
cautious in the future, so that occur
rences of this kind will not be repeated
and to that end have engage additional
fire bosses and others, whose duties will
make it an impossibility for a fire to
make any progress before it's disc1v-
cry. 1t was in this same shaft that Il
fire was discovered several years ago
and it ragged for months before it was
eXtinguished, and the cost OF this 2x-
perience run up to many thousands of
dollars.
The spot where this fire oc-
CURED is today a curiosity and has
been visited by many distinguished
peOpla from different parts of the world.
The roof is consumed for distance of
fifty feet towards the surface and rep
resents a huge dome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
What the Result May Be.

Any cough neglected may sap the
strength and undermine the health un,
til recovery is impossible. Coughs
and cold leads to lung trouble If no
stopped in time. Take DIR. .Alexan
der's Lung Healer il stops that cough
cures that cold, strengthens the lungj
and prevents consumption. Ask for /
and take no other All dealers sell /
at 25 cents a bottle -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
LEFT ARM CRUSHED.
Edward Maloney injured by Cars in
Johnson's Mine.

Edward Maloney, employed as a driv-
er boy in Johnson's mine, met with
a serious injury yesterday about !? 80
o'clock while at work. He was bring
ing a loaded trip of cars down a run
when the "stretcher" got caught, threw
the first car off the track and pitched
young Maloney headlong and directly
beneath it. His left arm was crushed
between the elbow and shoulder and he
was bruised and cut about the body
and face.
The injured lad was taken from he
meath the car and removed to the
Lackawanna hospital, where it was
found necessary to amputate the arm
at the elbow. He bore his sufferings
without murmur and rallied well from
both shocks. Maloney is lG years Of
age and a son of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Maloney. of River street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
THEIR FEARS NOW ALLAYED
Ikey Seidman Is Doing Detective
Work on the Hill"

Clay avenue property holders have
dded another private watchman to
heir force. The new acquisition is De-
ective Ike Seidman, of Corcoran muir
Ter fame.
No more burglar stories are antici-
pated from the hill" or at least from
hat portion over which the redoubt-
lble Ike surveys with his eagle eye.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
Election of Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Trad
ers Real Estate company the follow
ing directors We're elected: Charles
Schlager, G. ID. Jones, II. y. Kaufhold,
\. d. Stelle and Luther Keller, who
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent Charles Schlager; treasurer, A.
ID. Stelle; secretary, Thomas Palmer.
The company's offices are on the sew
enth floor of the Traders bank build
ing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
PICKET HELD HIM.
Contractor ". o'Hara Impaled on an
Iron Fence,

Contractor Vincent O'Hara met With
a painful accident early yesterday
morning while walking along Lacka-
wanna avenue. Just in front Of F. j.
Mangan's hotel, at 3O2 Lackawanna
avenue, he slipped and falling struck
his chin against one of the piCkntS of a
small iron fence rail used to guard the
hotel approach. a lacerated cash was
inflicted in the heshy part of the neck
beneath the chin.
\ friend assisted Mr.. O'Hara To his
feet and they then went to the Lack
awanna hospital where the wound was
dressed. He was then removed to his
residence on Capouse avenue. The
wound is not dangerous, though ex-
tremely painful. Fortunately, Il few
days ago Mr., Mangan had the picket
points blunted, otherwise Contractor
O'Hara's injury would have been dan
gerOuS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
WHILE TEETHING. with
PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the
SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAh ?
all PAIN; CURES WIND collie, and
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, 1899-02-07
WORK RESUMED
Al NO. ID SHAFT
DESTRUCTIVE MINE FIRE HAS
LEN ExTINeUIsHED.

Plan of Walling UP the Opening
Was Successful, and 1t Was Not
Necessary to Flood the Mine-It
Was at First Feared Such Course
Would Have to Be Pursued-Pe
sylvania Coal Company Will Take
Additional Precautions to Prevent
Mine Fires.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
Ihamberlain's Cough Remedy in
Chicago.

Hlsgen Bros, the popular South Side
iruggists, corner 69th-st and Went
North-av., say: "We sell a great deal
of Chamberlainis Cough Remedy, and
find that 1t gives the most satisfactory
results, especially among children for
severe colds and Group" For sale by
III druggists. Matthews Bros, whole
ale and retail agents. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
Bargain Day Every Day

Until Feb. "a. A So set of teeth. 50;
S. set, Sc; a IS gold crown, SO; 81 gold
crown, IS; SO crown, 81; 81 gold fill
ing, 81; a IS gold filing, SO; 7jc. ANAL
gam, Doc; a soc. amalgam, 2jc.; 81
cleaning teeth, pc.
Boston Dental Parlors,
Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07

toms hotel, Winton. Attorney II. IT.
Holgate, who represents the contest
ant, objected vigorously to having a
hearing at Winton and will appeal TO
court to change the ruling of the eX-
nminnrS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar, lOc
A Card

We the undersigned, do hereby agree
TO refund the money ON a 50-cent bottle
VI Greene's Warranted syrup of Tar II il
falls TO cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove salts
sactory or money refunded. J. G.. Bone &
Ion. Dunmore, Pa: John l., Donahue,
scranton. Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
Removal.

Forest Hill Cemetery Association.
f. l.. Hitchcock & Son, Insurance and
Real Estate.
r, l., Hitchcock, Attorney. have been
removed from 4O4 Lackawanna avenue
to rooms 506-7-S Commonwealth build
ing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
Select Yonr Own Goods

when you. call at our establishment,
and we win sell them to the highest
bidder. Dayidow Bros, 227 Iacka-
wanna avenue. -
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NORTON'S

February Specialties,
All the Monthly Periodicals,
for Feb'y. are now here,
uso all the Fashion Books for spring
Pocket Diaries for 1899,
good variety yet.
Art Calendars for 1899,
at cut prices.
VALENTINE ES
An elegant assortment of
new and attractive love gems,
for all ages and conditions.
Blank Account Books,
all desirable sizes and styles,
from vest pocket Memorandum,
to Bank Ledgers.
Mercantile Stationery, all sorts,
Office and Desk Requisites,
all worth having.
Ladies' Stationery,
all desirable styles.
Engraving and Printing to order.
Games of Amusement
for winter evenings,
he standard sorts and new things.
All the new and Standard Books
in various bindings
at popular prices.
NJ. NORTON,
322 Lackawanna Ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
COL. COURSEN'S LETTER
Will Likely Be Mustered Out in
Georgia, but Regiment Will Re-
turn Practically Intact,
1t Is Expected.

The expected letter from Colonel
Coursen replying to the entertainment
committees query as to the probable
ity of the Thirteenth regiment coming
nome intact was received yesterday by
Chairman Frank NJ. Nandlng. lii it
Colonel COursen says that the men viii
very likely be mustered out there, but
that fully 9j per cent. Of them Will
come home in body. The letter in
fTll reads as follows:
Headquarters Thirteenth Regiment. Penn
sylNania Volunteer Infantry.
Camp Mackenzie, Ga, Feb, 3, 1SIJ.
+. NJ. Nandling. Scranton, Pa.
Dear Friend: Your telegram received
yesterday which 1 answered briefly. and
VIII soon write you more fully as prom
iScd. From all we learn it is the intCn-
tiOn OF the government to muster the
regiments out here. The Fifteenth Penn
sylNania were mustered out here, and left
for home last Monday. The men received
one days pay ana $50. which is for pri-
Yates about $40 Corporals and sergeanyS
receive more. They all want this and [
cannot place myself in opposition, though
1t has been my great desire to bring my
regiment home armed, with Colors flying
and band playing. In fact that only has
kept me in the service, but $4,000 on one
side ana some fuss ana feathers on the
other do not balance. The time has been
very short for any discussion of the mat
ter, but | am inclined to believe l can
bring the regiment home almost intact,
near enough for all purposes and the men
Will have their extra $40 or $50 in their
pockets We have definite orders from
the war department and officers appoint
ed to conduct our muster out. So | con-
slider that as settled. | will advise you
Of our movements in time for any ar
rangement you may desire to make at
home. Very truly yours.
Colonel IL. \. Cours"n.
Thirteenth Regiment. p. V. :.
This means that the regiment win
not be home for some time yet. pos
sibly month. In view of this fact
and the indefinite nature Of the infol -
nation concerning the home coming,
nothing is being done just at present
by the relief association. The commit
tees will. however, preserve their or
ganizations and when the time for ac-
tion comes will be ready to do their
duty.
There was great deal Of conjecture
yesterday as to whether or not he
Filipino insurreCtion would affect the
homecoming of the Thirteenth and the
friends of the soldier boys We're caused
no end Of anxiety thereby. There seems,
however. to be no good grounds for
fearing a recall Of the mastering out
order. There are now forces enough
in the Pacific to take care of the insur-
gents and if more are needed thay can
be supplied by thG regiments Hti!l un-
! der orders.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
1s47 Roger Bros. silverware,

Now you can buy them at your own
prices, as all goods are sold at auction
to the highest bidder. Davldow Bros.
227 Lackawanna avenue. -
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We Can Give You So Value for 81

and it would be no loss to u.s. as moss
of the goods have been pawned and left
here for small sums. Davidow Bros
227 Lackawanna avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07

The Wilkes-Barre Record can be had
In Scranton at the news stands OF Res-'
man Bros, 4OI Spruce and 503 Linden
sJeets; Mac, Lacks wanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-07
DO METERS WORK
OVER TIME FOR CITY?
CHARGE MADE AT MEETING OF
AUDITING COMMITTEE.

Only Way the Large Bill for Elec-
trio Lighting of Fire Department
Houses Could Be Explained Last
Night - A Committee Was Ap-
pointed to Make an Investigation.
Bills of Viewers on Section d of
Fifth Sewer District Not Looked
Upon with Favor.