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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
GUARDS THE cZAR's LIFE.
The Duties of the outrider Who Ac-
companies Him on His Journeys.


The man who is the most important
in the whole domain of Russia, from
the point of view of its ruler, is de-
picted above. The czar never travels
by rail without the gendarme. who il
supposed to have the keenest scent for
Nihilist weapons of anyone in his EN-
pire, going ahead of the train on his
peculiar railway bicycle. Travelling
slowly, with eyes and ears alert for the
presence OF the enemies of his master
and their terrible weapons. this out
rider carries his own life in his hands
and the life of him who is considered
of much more importance, the ruler OF
the Russian empire.
incidentally the outrider is on the
lookout for defects in the railroad that
might play havoc with the royal train,
but this is not the primary object Of
his preceding the imperial party. He
is an inconspicuous object on his curl
Gus wheel and it is not likely that his
swift progress along the road will ia
observed until he is too near would-
be assassin for the latter to accom-
plish his purpose.
A long experience with the Nihillss
gangs of Russia has taught the police
of that country that the bomb Is the
favorite weapon with the killer of
kings Should one Of these be left on
the track in such a position that the
wheels of the imperial train would eX-
plode it, 1t must surely be discovered
by the outrider, or, If he were unfor-
tunate enough to overlook It, the cars
life at least would be saved, for the
railway bicycle would cause the bomb
to blow up the riders life alone being
sacrificed. Hence the importance OF the
outrider.
He is continually in the proud posi-
| ton of Offering his life for his master.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12

The funeral of Eli Mitchell who died
Monday morning after an illness Of one
week with pneumonia, took place from
his late home yesterday afternon. At
2 o'clock the remains in charge of
Funeral Director T. p. Letchworth, and
followed by a large cortege Of SORROW
ing friends, were borne to the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, where Rev. A.
j. Van Cleft, assisted by the Rev. Mr..
Crandall, of the Ash Street Methodist
church, conducted the services. Inter-
ment was made in the Dunmore ceme-
terry. The Junior Order Of United
American Mechanics, No. 1922. of which
society the deceased was an active
member, attended in body. Many
beautiful floral tributes were in evil
dence. The pall-bearers were members
of the Junior Order of United Ameri-
can Mechanics.
The funeral Of Mrs. James Seigle, of
South Blakely street, Dunmore, who
died Tuesday evening, will be held Fri
day afternoon at o'clock. Services at
the house. The funeral will be strictly
private. Interment in Dunmore ceme-
terry.
The funeral Of Mabel E. Steere
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Steere of Elmot street, took place from
the home Of her parents Tuesday morn
ing at o'clock. Rev. A, ]. Van Cleft
pastor of the Methodist Episcopa
church. offioiated. Following the ser
vices, the remains were borne to the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
depot and taken to Kingston, where
interment was made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
LESSER NEWS NOTES.

Dunmore people are very tardy In
cleaning the snow from the sidewalks.
Occasionally one will find a sidewalk
that is kept clean, but in the majority
of cases the snow is allowed to remain
on the walk and freeze. 1t is danger
Gus for a person, especially an elderly
one, to attempt to walk in such places.
There are walks where the snow is
allowed to lay all winter and many a
heavy fall is the result. Several bad
falls, some oe them serious. have been
reported this winter.
The Slippery Ten and their sweet
hearts composed a sleishing party
which left town last evening. McMil-
Ian Bros. took the party.
All the members of the knights of
Honor are requested to meet in Ma
sonic hall Saturday evening.
The employees of the Pennsylvania
Coal company will receive their month
ly wages Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12

A concert was held last evening in
the Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist
church, under the auspices of the
church. Judge II. NJ. Edwards pre-
sided as chairman of the evening.
The opening number was a bass solo
by John w. Jones' followed by an ad-
dress by the chairman. Miss Eva Kit
tie rendered a pretty soprano solo.
Messrs. Jones and Davies interpreted
n duet with much intelligence, fol-
lowed by a recitation selected by
Thomas James, which received an en-
core. Thomas Abrams sang tenor
solo. and returned 10 the platform
with a rousing encore and sang with
much tenderness.
The second part opened with a selec-
tion by quartette comprising Prof.
w. w. Jones and party and received
the usual recognition. Miss Margaret
Jones, whose rich voice is always Of
good service, rendered a solo in an
admirable style. John w. Jones sang
II Cannot Do Without Her." In fault
less rendering, his voice being full Of
the richness that is required from a
singer. Miss Lizzie Hughes Brundage,
whose profound soprano voice has been
heard and admired on similar occa-
sions, responded to an encore and sang
when the Heart is Young" Prof.
Robert STEINER, the weil-known con-
ductor of the West Side band and COR
netist, rendered a solo, which received
a warm compliment and he responded
to an encore. Rocked in the Cradle
Of the Deep" was a coupling link to
his first selection. Philip Warren,
whose magnificent voice has earned
him many laurels on such occasions
responded to an encore and sang IT'LL
the Sun Goes Down"
The committee, which consisted OF
the following, Thomas Samuel, Ivan
Jones, Thomas Price, Thomas o. Jones
and Isaac T. Davies, deserve a compli-
pent for their excellent success.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
OBITUARY.

David Mcdonald, one of the oldest
and most respected citizens of Scran-
ton, died at his home, 1929 Olive street,
yesterday at p. m, Mr. Mcdonald
had been confined to his bed with pneu-
monia for the past week. He was born
in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1S43, and came
to Scranton when but lad of " years,
and was in the employ of the Dickson
Manufacturing company for about
twenty-five years. He was one of the
representative Scotchmen of this city.
He was one of the charter members of
the Caledonian club and a member of
the Union lodge of Masons, of this city.
Mr.. Mcdonald leaves family OF q
wife and ten children. three of whom
are in the west. His son, Thomas Nc
Donald, came here yesterday from
Burlington. Ind, where he is engaged
in the oil business.
Miss Evelyn Stone died suddenly at
the home of her uncle, Robert West
lake, of West Market street, Tuesday
morning. She was a. native OF Bridge
port Conn, and had come here to re-
cuperate her health. She had been here
but a short time and was doing well.
She had not left the house in over a
! week until Tuesday, when she went out
for short walk. When returning, as
she reached the gate she tainted and
died within an hour. The funeral was
| held last evening at $50 o'clock Rev.
| william Edgar offlciated, The re-
mains will be taken over the Delaware
| and Hudson at s o'clock this morning
| to Bridgeport for interment.
| John X. Davis, an old resident of the
| West Side, died yesterday at the res
| idence of his daughter, Mrs. Emanuel
| James, corner of Lafayette street and
| Fillmore avenue. Three weeks ago Mr..
| Davis suffered a stroke of paralysis,
but rallied for a time. Yesterday he
was taken with another stroke, which
| caused his death. Several adult chill
dren survive him. The funeral will
| take place tomorrow morning at II
| o'clock from the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs JanAes. The remains will be taken
on 1855 p. IN. Bloomsbury train for
Forty Fort, where interment will be
made.
Mrs. Caroline Ridenbach died at hel
home on South Washington avenue
yesterday at the advanced age of Z.
| years. She was a woman very well
known and deeply respected. A fam.
lily of children survive her. The fun,
eral will take place Saturday. Ser.
vices will be held at the German Me,
thodist Episcopal church on Hickory
street.
Mrs. Jane Phillips died at her resi-
dence on Eynon street yesterday aftel
long illness. Miss Phillips was s.
years OF age and was a native of Wales
She was the mother of Alex Phillips
the well known bother, Funeral an
nouncement later.
Thomas Reese, of Corbett avenue
Bellevue, died recently at Pembra
South Wales. Several weeks ago ht
left here for Wales, where he wa
horn, and died at the home Of hi:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
BIG PRICE FOR LAND.
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Makes Purchase Near Elm
hurst Reservoir for
$4,000.

1t has cost the Scranton Gas and
Water company $4,000 to buy a small
piece of land through which runs an
outlet from the Elmhurst reservoir
The company has for several years
been trying to purchase the land, which
was wanted as part of a route for the
company's water line from the Elm
hurst to the Dagen farm reservoir. The
plot consists of twenty-eight acres.
I. e. Carr, the owner, purchased the
land some years ago for $1,000 and cul-
tivated it as truck garden. He said
it to the Gas and Water company last
week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
GOES TO THE PHILIPPINES

Ebenezer Williams, of Chestnut
street, has received a letter from his
son, Robert, who is stationed at Au-
gusta, Ga, stating that he would sail
on Sunday from New York for the
Philippine Islands. Mr.. Williams left
here with the Thirteenth regiment as
a private, for Mount Gretna. He was
promoted, until now he is mounted col
or sergeant on General Youngs staff.
He made application for admission to
the artillery and was accepted, and on
Sunday he will sail for the Philippines.
Mr.. Williams is a we'll known young
men and his many friends will be glad
to hear OF his success.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
HOStctter'S
.isS iss Stomach
: " youth BitterS

to make these sermons sensational in
any sense of the world, but he will
speak in a plain, practical way. In
the last one he will speak OF the mod
ern methods of society receiving with
open arms the prouigal son, while the
erring daughter finds no room for for
giveness. though she seeks Is carefully
with tears" "Woman's inhumanity to
woman makes countless thousands
mourn"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12

American Mechanics, will hold a spec
ial meeting in Leonards hall on FRI
day evening, Jan. 13. All members are
requested to be present.
The funeral of Joseph Humphrey
will take place this afternoon at two
o'clock. Interment will be made in the
Forest Hill cemetery
The Excelsior Fife and Drum corps
held It's second annual social at st.
Mary's hall last evening.
Last evening Rev. s. Guy Snowden.
of Moscow, delivered an able sermon
at the Methodist church.
Thomas Munley, former resident OF
Providence, was killed instantly on
Tuesday at Jessup by n fall OF rock.
Loyal Council, No. 5, Daughters Of
America, will hold a special meeting
in Leonards hal this evening. All
who wish to have their name on the
charter roll for 1899 are requested to
be present. An order has been made
enabling delinquent members to be re-
instated for one dollar.
The members of Tonaluka Tribe, No.
72 Independent Order of Rednen, will
meet in their wigwam this afternoon
at 1 o'clock to attend the funeral of
Evan Watkins.
The funeral of Evan Watkins will
be held today from the house on Main
avenue at o'clock. Rev. Peter Rob-
erts. of Olyphant, will conduct the SER
vice. Interment will be made in the
Forest Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Diana Evans, of Wayne ave-
nue., is i'll with the grip.
Hon. w. J. Lewis and daughter Ettie.
have left for an extended trip through
the western states. Chicago and Den
yer will be the principal places at
which they expect to spend most OF
their time.
James Fidler, OF Wayne avenue. IL
confined to his home by a severe cold
Miss Marion Shepherd, of Clinton
Mass, is visiting the Misses Jones, O
Wayne avenue.
Mrs. James Polk, OF Lemon, is Wis
iting her brother, Thomas Morgan, o.
Wales street.
Miss Lizzie Jones, of North Main ave
nue., is suffering from a severe cold.
James Kennedy and Walter German
Of Avoca. spent Monday among friends
| in this end.
Richard Davis. of Green street, ha
accepted a position in Nanticoke, anC
has moved to that place.
Miss Anna James, Of Olyphant, spen
last evening with friends in this sec
tion.
Mrs. w. II. Davis. of Wayne ave
nue., is confined to her home by Sc
we're illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. f. Campbell ant
Miss Jennie White, of williams street
attended the funeral of their cousin
Miss Clara Golfer, of Pittston, Monday
Miss Stark, of Nicholson. is the CUES
of the Misses Henwood, of Main ave
| nue..
Next Sunday two special services will
characterize the day the Providenc
Presbyterian church. In the mornin
at 1890 o'clock the sacrament of tn
Lords supper will be celebrated. L
the evening selections from the Christ
mas music will be repeated at the re
quest of many Of that congregation
The two choirs will participate in tn
music as on Christmas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
Y. NJ. l. INSTALLATION,

The Young Mems Institute, No. 2ls,
held it's annual smoker and installation
of officers at their rooms on Tuesday
evening. The following officers were
installed: President, p. II. Haggerty;
second vice-president William Crane:
third vice-president, +. OHora; re-
cording secretary, James Dwyer; mar"
shal, Martin Haggerty; outside senti-
mel, Thomas Payton; inside sentinle,
Thomas Corcoran; executive commit
tee, John Burke, John Gilmartin, r.
Ward, Stephen Haley and Thomas
Reilley. After the installation cere-
monies the following programme was
rendered: Solo. +. Doud; recitation,
A. Gavigan; solo. Edward Scott; solo,
Thomas Mcdonald: solo. Edward Lof-
tus; Irish Jig and reel, John Naugh-
ton and Thomas Collins: Y. NJ. I. trio,
NJ. J. Murray, jr., John Blanch and
James Gilmartin; solo. John Burke;
solo, william Ryan. After the enter
tainment, all sat down to a sumptu-
Gus repast, furnished by Caterer James
Flannely.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
NORTH SCRANTON.

Tuesday evening at their newly fur
nished home on Leggett street, John
Twining and Miss Lizzie Nicholas were
married by Rev. W. f. Davies, of the
First Welsh Baptist church. A large
company of friends and well-wishers
were present. The ceremony was fol-
lowed by a supper. There was singing
by the Welsh Baptist Glee party.
The following were present to wit
ness the ceremony. William Evans. of
Priceburg, who acted as best man, and
Miss Mary Leonard as bridesmaid;
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, the parents of
the bride; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Evans,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Foux, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Frieze, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Frieze. Mr.. and Mrs. T. Thomas,
Mr.. and Mrs David Gravel, Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liams r. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. David
Evans, Mr.. and Mrs. George Davies;
Mrs. John Harris, Mrs. Jenkin Evans,
Mrs. Elijah Young, Miss Maggie Lew
is, Miss Mary Ellen Williams, Miss
Annie Reese, Miss Maggie Twining,
Miss Mary Williams, Miss Maggie Jehu,
Miss Mary Watkins, Miss Leah Evans,
Thomas Reese, Albert Blaney. Samuel
Howells, John Hughes, John Powell,
David Smith, Edward Morgan and
Master Wesley Owens.
The committee of the Welsh Baptist
fair and festival, to be held this even
ing and tomorrow evening, have de-
cided to give box containing twenty
large bars OF soap for the door prize
the first night. For the door prize
Friday evening a large silver water
pitcher will be given. No doubt this
will be one of the most popular and
most prosperous fairs ever held in this
section of the city. All the booths and
refreshment tables will be stocked with
a large variety of articles.
Council No. 1915, Junior Order United
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss May williams, of 1921 Lafayette
street, has been seriously i'll since Sum
day with diphtheria.
A. williams, of Clark's Summit, has
returned from a visit with friends on
this side.
Mrs. Theodore Nauman and daugh-
ter, Jessie, OF North Sumner avenue,
have returned from Wanamie.
Mrs. f. 3. Reese, of Washburn street,
is slowly recovering from severe at
tack of the grip.
Mrs. Chester Cammer, Jr., and daugh-
ter, Ethel, Of Frink street, are i'll with
the grip.
Attorney John r. Edwards, of South
Main avenue. is in New York city.
r.. II. williams, of Academy street,
is i'll.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
MAcHINIsTs FROM NAVY.
They Expect to Work for the Dick
son Manufacturing Company.

Frank Miller. a machinist from the
battleship Brooklyn, who has seen nine
years of service, and who was wounded
in the side by splinter from a flying
shell at Santiago on July 8, is in the
city. He expects to go TO work in the
Dickson Manufacturing company's ma
chine shops with his companion, Gus
States immunes.
Richter served in Porto Rico and at
Santiago. He and Miller nave become
tired of service and will work at their
trade in this city. Mr.. Miller is one OF
the first to apply for a pension from
the Cuban war and bears a receipt for
the filing of his claim.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
MINooKR.

Thomas Butler. of West Minooka,
is announcing his candidacy for SUI
pervisor in the South district.
The Daniel O'Connell council, Young
Mems Institute, will meet this even
ing. The newly elected officers will be
installed by Henry Casey. district dep
uty grand president.
Austin Scahill. of Davis street, died
yesterday afternoon after a short Ill
ness of the grip. The deceased has
resided in this section for a number of
years He is survived by his wife and
grown-up family.
Misses May and Kate Walsh, of Port
Griffith, are the guests of the Misses
Higgins, of Main street.
The employees of Taylor, Pyne and
Holden mines will be paid today.
Rev. D. A. Mccarthy, or Sugar Notch.
was a caller in town yesterday.
The Lackawanna township school
board met in regular session at No. 1
building yesterday afternoon. James
Durkin, who was recently appointed td
fill the unexpired term of Dennis OI.en-
ahan, was given a seat on the board.
The attendance at the night school in
this vicinity does not warrant continu-
ing the school, and the board is con-
templatng closing it. The teachers re-
ceived their salaries for December
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HE WENT TO JAIL.

John Utrodt, of Irving avenue. was
arraigned before Alderman Lentes last
night on the charges of assault and
battery, threatening to kill and nom
support, all the charges being preferred
by his wife. At the hearing the wo-
man told tale of the most cruel treat
ment from her husband.
The alderman held Utrodt in $1,000
bail for his appearance at court After
a diligent search for n bondsman, but
without avail, the much charged man
was taken to the county jas by Con-
stable Woelkers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12

Until yesterday the Democrats OF the
Eleventh ward had not developed a
candidate for the nomination Of select
councilman to succeed Robert Robin
son, deceased.
August Schimpff, of 502 Cedar ave-
nue., by flow of persuasive eloquence
Of the party's leaders of that bailiwick
consented to allow his name to be pre-
sented at the ward caucus for the nom
ination.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Three young men, while walking down
Main avenue at IL o'clock Monday
evening, had a narrow escape from in
jury. An arch of bricks protrudes over
the window of the front of Mears' hall,
While dancing was in progress the
vibration Jared the bricks and they
fell to the sidewalk, just in front of
the young men, badly frightening
them. Luckily, the bricks didn't fall
after the social had closed; if they had
many would no doubt have been in
jured. The building is a substantial
structure and there are no other de-
fects to condemn it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS,

Patagonia lodge, knights Of Pythias,
installed officers for the ensuing term
in Evans hall, on South Main avenue,
last evening. The ceremonies were in
charge of District Deputy Grand
Chancellor William Lumby. The Off
GERS installed are: Chancellor COM
mander Morris Jones; ice-chancellor.
Rees j. Evans; master-at-arms,T Thomas
b. Jones; prelate, Thomas f. Williams;
inner guard, David p. Roberts; outer
guard, William l.. Jones; trustee
Thomas Il. Williams. A smoker fol-
lowed the installation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
RUNAWAY HORSE.

Pedestrians descending the old depot
hill on South Washington avenue last
night, about $50 o'clock, were startled
by the terrific approach of a maddened
horse attached to a cutter. The ami
NAL was caught near Hickory street,
and evidently it could not have gone
very much further. The sleigh was
nearly demolished. The young men
who captured the runaway started for
the central city with their charge.
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TO SING IN NEW YORK.

The Devil SAINT Glee club was re-
Gently organized among the members
Of the Ivorites. The club will sing at
the grand session of the Ivorites to
be held in New York in May. The
officers of the club are; President, r.
II. Williams; secretary, Reese Sam
uel; treasurer Evan L. Evans; con-
ductor William j. Davis committee
on music, w. J. Davis, ID. d. Lewis,
David jenkins, Edward Roberts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
MR.. CARSON wITHDRAWs.
Not Candidate for the City Treas
urer Nomination.

George b. Carson, of the West Side,
has withdrawn as a candidate for the
Republican nomination for city treas
urer He is not in the best of health
and this is given as his reason for re-
firing from the contest.
Mr.. Carson's withdrawal leaves
Thomas r. Brooks, Joseph Alexander.
jr., T. 3. Jackson and John Won Ber-
gen in the field for the nomination.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
ICE COMPANY SALE.
It's Right and Title Is Purchased by
E, E. Clark.

e. f. Clark, OF the West Ridge Coal
company has purchased the right and
title Of the Poyntelle Ice company. and
is making arrangements at Park Place
for the storing of many thousand tons
of ice.
The Poyntelle company had large ice
houses. but not sufficient for the needs
of the new interests. The structure
being built Is to be about 100X3O0 feet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
DEMOCRATS SELECT AUGUST
scHIMPFF FOR COUNCILMAN.

Was Experienced in Finding
a Man Who Would Consent to a
Nomination to Succeed the Late
Mr.. Robinson, Select Councilman
from the Eleventh ward-Husband
Seriously Accused by His Wife,
Could Not Get Bail-Young Men
Stop q Runaway Horse.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
GREEN RIDGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Keene, OF Elmont
street, spent yesterday in Elmhurst,
Mr.. and Mrs. George London, OF
TunkhannoclS, are visiting friends on
Elmont street.
Mrs. C. ID. Dewitt, OF Tunkhannock.
is spending a few days with the FAM
lily of Spencer Dewitt, of Ferdinand
street.
Mrs. r. n. Lamb, of Paterson, n. j..
is visiting relatives on Delaware street.
Mrs. c. c. Steere, of Elmont street,
Is critically i'll.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
DAYS D0INGS In
DUNMORE BOROUGH
FUNERALS OF ELI MITCHELL
AND MABEL E. sTEERE.

That of the Former Was Held at the
M. E. Church Large Number of
Letters Are Awaiting the Owners
at the Postoffice Annual Smoker,
Supper and Installation of Y. M. l.,
No. 21e-The Affair Included an
Entertainment Programme-Lesser
Items of News.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-12
For Women

No medicine is so good for pale, weak,
nervous, fdgety women as Hostel.
er's Stomach Bitters. It is real
fiesh.maker, a real blood.purifier,