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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12
ALLIANCE CONVENTION.
Names of Those Who Participated in
Exercises Yesterday.

The Christian Alliance convention,
which began Sunday morning, was
largely attended at all the sessions dur
ing the day. A. d. Jackson, of New
York, gave a helpful Bible study on
waiting on God" at $50 a. M; Rev.
Il. D. Whiteside, of Pittsburg, preached
at 1880. Rev. and Mrs. +. II. Senft,
who have recently returned from Pal
estine. spoke in the afternoon Of their
visit to that land and the mission sta
tions of the alliance, of which Mr.
Senft is home superintendent. At
night addresses were given by for
mer priest and also Mr.. Whiteside.
Yesterday the following took part:
At $50 a. m. y. f. Armstrong, of Pitts
ton gave a Bible reading upon Prayer,
the Command to Pray, its Purpose and
Conditions" Mrs. Anna Medley, Of
Boston. followed with an address upon
"The Will of God" and Rev. +. II.
Senft spoke upon Humility" from
PHILIPPIANS, second chapter. At p. m
A. u. Jackson led a spirited testimony
meeting, after which addresses were
given by Superintendent +. ID. White
side upon "The Man of Prayer" and
Mrs Senft upon "The Unity of the
Body, or Church of Christ" Mr.. and
Mrs. Senft sang yielded to God The
New York quartette arrived in the aft
ternoon and sang one of their stirring
songs. They will sing at all the ses-
sions today and will also speak during
the convention. They are among the
prominent alliance workers of New
York state. Rev. Howard Smith, from
the Soudan, Africa, is expected today,
and tomorrow Miss Louise Shepard
will arrive. The sessions are held from
Q to II; Bible study and addresses, to
43O; addresses also at 7.3O p. m.
The visiting friends will speak and
sing. The public is cordially invited to
all the services The tent and taber-
nacle are located on jefferson avenue,
mann nnIowarp
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

Susan Mack was granted final dis
| charge in insolvency yesterday.
Court yesterday. transferred the res
taurant license of d. w. Harris, of the
Second ward of Olyphant, to Thomas
| Norton.
The return of sale of John Hartwick,
administrator of the estate of Henry
Hartwick, deceased, was yesterday
confirmed nisi.
In the case of G. l.. Rice against c.
B. Wright a rule to interplead was
| discharged yesterday and the sheriff
directed to proceed.
The return of sale of Elizabeth Nc
Murray, executrix of the estate Of
| Lawrence McMurray deceased, was
yesterday confirmed nisi.
John d. Atherton, of Taylor, was ap-
pointed guardian Of Mabel V. Knight,
the minor child of Richard Knight, late
Of the borough of Taylor.
The return of sale of real estate by
| George w. jenkins, administrator of
the estate of William Maurer, deceased
was yesterday confirmed finally by the
court
Margaret and Katharine O'Malley,
minor children of Michael and Mary
OMalley deceased yesterday had
Thomas F. Harrison appointed their
guardian by the court.
The report of the viewers with refer
ence to the costs and expenses of con-
| structing the sewer in Schultz court
and other streets Of the Seventeenth
ward was confirmed finally yesterday
A rule was granted in the case Of
| William II. Evans against the Town
| ship of Carbondale to show cause why
a mandamus execution shall not issue
| 1t is made returnable at argument
court
The report of the commissioners was
| filed yesterday i'm the case Of Sarah A.
| Ord and others against John Cannon
| and others and the report confirmed
Rule granted on all persons interested
in above case to refuse or accept ap-
| praisement according to the report Of
| commissioner.
Mary J. Davis, Of Taylor, through
Aattorney James T., Watkins yester-
| day began an action to obtain di-
! vorce from David NJ. Davis. They were
| married Sept 22, 1875, and Mrs. Davis
says her husband deserted n" oct.
| 16, 1897, and has persisted in hia de-
| sertion ever since,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12
scUTT HAS DISAPPEARED.
But His Horses and Wagon Have
Been Found.

Saturday afternoon two horses were
found tied to trees in a strip of wood.
land about half a mile from the main
road that runs through Austin
Heights. A short distance away was
a farm wagon with a bushel of pota-
toes and a few heads of cabbage in
1t. There was no trace of the driver.
The horses and wagon are now in
John Surbur's barn at Babylon and
an effort is being made to locate the
owner.
He is supposed to be William Scutt,
who resides between Falls and RAN
som. He was seen driving the team
toward Austin Heights Friday after
noon, but nothing has been seen or
heard of him since.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12
THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-TUEsDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 1899

supreme court. in which the validity of
the present school board of this city Is
attacked In an opinion by Judge Nc
Pherson Of Dauphin county, not now at
hand. II was held, that the Countcrsign-
ing Of a school warrant by the city con-
trollcr was unnecessary as the 39th sec
tion of the Act of 1874 is unconstitutional
for the reason that no reference is made
TO school districts I'm the title Of the
Act. If the Act falls then the city con-
trollcr is not bound to supervise the ac-
counts, countcrsign warrants, etc. of the
school district. but until such time as
the supreme court renders such n deCis-
ion the law must stand that it is the duty
Of the city controller to perform such
services and without any compensation
from the school district
Respectfully yours,
David J. Reedy, solicitor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12
Going WestP

Why not go via the Nickel Plate
road? Many Improvements have been
made in the last few years and it's
service is now second to none. Three
fast through trains are run every day
in the year between Buffalo and Chi
cago, while solid through trains of ele-
CANT day coaches and vestibule buffet
sleeping cars are run between New
York and Chicago via the Lackawanna
road. Remember, that rates via the
Nickel Plate road are lower than via
other lines.
For information call on any ticket
agent OF the Lackawanna road. or ad-
dress f, j. Moore, general agent Nickel
Plate Road, 29l Main street, Buffalo,
N. Y. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12
Injunction Against Mullen.

Hon. John II. Farr yesterday OBJ
tained an injunction to restrain
Thomas Mullen from eXcavating and
laying the foundation for building on
land on the east side of North Mair
avenue, of which Mr., Farr claims to
be the owner
An Injunction was granted and is
made Ieturnable Saturday. Ny. Farr
is represented by Attorneys II. NJ Han
nah and r. Il, Duffy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12
Allentown Fair.

The Lehigh Valley railroad will sell
tickets from Scranton to the Allen
town fair and return at special low
rates, Sept. 18th to 22nd, good for re-
turn to and including Sept. 23rd.
Special one day rate of $3.50 VIII be
made on Sept. 2lst. Tickets good GO
ing on special train leaving Scranton
at 6.45 a. m. on that date, returning
on special train leaving Allentown. s. 90
p. m. on that date, or any regular train
except the Black Diamond express the
following day.
Consult Lehigh Valley Railroad
agents for information, schedule, spe-
cial train, etc. "%
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12
FIRST DAY OF FALL
TERM OF COURT
GRAND JURY MET AND CON-
STABLES MADE RETURNS.

They Reported Greater Number of
Violations of the Law Than is
Their Wonderland Jury Has an
Abundance of Work on Hand-An
Old Law Invoked to Checkmate the
Borough Council of Winton-wit-
nesses Examined in Election Con-
test-Marriage Licenses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

Friday night last the finance COM
mittee of the board of control held a
meeting to consider Controller How
ellis claim for compensation, as it ap-
peared under the new light shed upon
it by city Solicitor Nosburg's opinion.
Attorney ID. j. Reedy, the school
boards solicitor. was at the meeting
by invitation and pointed out to the
committee how Mr.. Vosburg's opinion
was not good law.
The committee requested Mr.. Reedy
to put his contentious in writing, that
they might be presented in ready form
to the board. Mr., Reedy complied in
the following communication.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12
REEDY RE- ASSERTS
HIS FORMER CLAIMS
AYERS CITY SOLICITORS oPIN
ION DOES NOT HOLD GOOD.

At the Request of the Finance Com
mittee of the School Board, He
Submits an Opinion on the Mat
ter of the City Controllers Claim
for Compensation from the School
District, in Which the Opinion of
City Solicitor Vosburg Is Dealt
with
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

DIED.

ASSION-In Scranton, Sept. 9, 1892 at the
residence OF j, G. Zurhieh, Gi3 Clay ave-
nue., Charlotte Assion, aged 76 years
Funeral Tuesday, Sept, u. Services in
Hickory Street Presbyterian church,
Interment In PittstOn avenue cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

Is a trip over the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway. 1t passes
through beautiful scenery, it makes
fastest time, its cars are the latest type
Of car-builder's skin, its road bed is
perfect, its equipment uneXcelled. II
you contemplate a trip between Buffalo
and Western cities, the Lake shore is
the road for you 10 take. -
Try the "JOy Maker" cigar 10
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12
BORN.

Scranton, Sunday. Sept 10,
1899, to Mr., and Mrs, Edward j. Lynett,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

Finest wines and cigars at Lanes,
500 Spruce street. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

Smoke the Hotel Jermyn Cigar, lOc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar, 1Oc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

Steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. F. & M. T. Howley. .2S1 Wyoming ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

FUNERAL TODAY.-Thc funeral of the
late James Il. Francis will take place at
$50 O'Clock this afternoon from the fam
lily residence, 1909 Monsey avenue. In
terment will be in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

TO ARRIVE TODAE.-A telegram re-
CciVCd yesterday from Z. J. Nctter, dated
Chicago, H., would indicate that he will
arrive in the city today. Mrs. Netter
has gone to Bnghamton to meet him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

FOR A DECISGON.-Australla Paddy
German and Jimmy Judge will fight 20
rounds for a decision in Music hall, Sept.
is. The fight is for purse and Il side
bet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

Try the Joy Maker" cigar sc. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-12

SIXTEEN NEW CASES.-Diphtheri is
still quite prevalent. Sixteen new cases
aud four deaths Were reported last week.
There were also two new cases of scar
let fever and three cases of typhoid
fever, with one death. The total number
of deaths was twenty three less
than the weekly average.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
UnaDDrecfated.

The teacher OF Il district school in
Maine tells Il story that reminds me of
Mary and her little lamb, only it is of
Joe and his little dog
Joe was n boy about s years old and
was devoted to small, lank puppy.
Out of school hours boy and dog were
inseparablc, and Joe apparently could
not reconcile himself to the necessity
of leaving the dog at home. For sew
cral mornings the teacher allowed the
puppy TO remain ut Joc'S feet under
the desk.
Then there came n day when the
small dog could not he kept quiet, but
frisked about, To the delight of the
school and the disnay of the teacher.
joe" she said firmly, you must
take that dog out"
Joe looked at her mournfully, but
picked up the pup and. with its head
against his cheek, started for the door.
The boys feelings were evidently hurt,
but he said nothing until he reached
the door; then, giving his teacher n re-
proachful look. with Il plying glance
toward his dog, he said slowly, And
hes named fer you"'-Youth's Com
paniOn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
HER MIRROR.
a Japanese Story of Its Influence on a
MotherIess Girl.

MotherIess Girl.
At Y. NJ. G.. A hall Yeataso Okano.
japanese, told the following story to
a large audience:
"Once upon time there lived in .
little hamlet in Japan young couple.
They had one cllild-a beautiful little
girl whom both loved very dearly. 1t
came to pass while the child was still a
baby girl that the father was obliged to
take long journey to the far distant
city. 1t was too far for him to take his
wife and child, so he left them at home
and travelled alone.
''In that great city he saw many new
things which, having lived in the peace
full little hamlet up among the noun
tains all his life, he had never seen be-
fore. He desired to take home to his
wife some of these new things which
seemed TO him so wonderful. And the
most wonderful gift he could take, it
seemed TO him, was a mirror. He wish
cd to take home to his wife the pleasure
and surprise he had experienced when
he first looked into a mirror. So he took
one home to his wife
'When he arrived home he gave the
present to his wife, and for the first
do You see?' her husband asked She
replied: I declare! 1 see very pretty
woman. She wears her hair Just as l do
mine, and she smiles and moves her
lips as if she We're talking to me- Her
husband told her that the mirror was u
present for her, and he hoped she would
use it every day. But the wife thought
it far too beautiful and rare and costly
gift 70 use every day, so she put it
carefully away and never spoke about it
to the little daughter, who grew moro
beautiful and more like her mother ev-
cry day.
by and by great misfortune fell
upon that little household. The wife
and mother fell sick, and it was soon
evident that she must die. As she lay
upon her dcathbed she called her little
daughter to her and told her that she
was going to lose her mother forever.
She could point To no future life after
death i'll which they should be reunited,
but Ill the love and simplicity of her
heart she did the best she could. She
told her little daughter about che Won
deTful mirror. After / am dead, she
said, take down that box and look into
the mirror that it contains. There you
VIII see my face. And L want you to
look into the mirror every day, that you
may never forget your mother, and that
you may grow like me more and more
every day
$50 the mother died. The little girl
did rs she had been told, and i'll the
wonderful mirror she thought she saw
her mothers face, young and beautiful
not as she had seen her, pale and i'll
as she lay dying. but fair and fresh as
she had looked before the fatal illness.
And the little girl looked into the mir
ror every day and thought of her moth
er and her many lovely ways, and so it
came about that she grew to be more
and more like her mother rs the years
went by. ''-Rochester Post Express.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
The Pronunciation ExDInined.

''Thcre is Il family in Virginia." says
Golfers Weekly, the name of which
is spelled 'Enroughty,' but it is pro-
nounccd Darby This fact, familiar
to many Americans, happened to be
told by Miss Hayward at n dinner in
London at which Mr.. Kipling was
present, when he broke in: You have
saved my reputation by telling that.
You are the first man, woman or child
who could back me up in it,
The explanation of the popularity is
that the DCrbys were an English fami-
ly who settled in Virginia i'll the colo
NAL days. One of the sons. the tradi-
tiOnal black sheep of the family, was
left share in his fathers will on con-
dition that he changed his name. lie
changed his written name to En-
roughly, but continued to call himself
Derby.
ION hearing this explanation Mr..
Kipling said, L think L will change my
name to Smith, You can spell it
Smith if you like was the reply, but
it will always be pronounced Kipling,'
n remark which caused him to look AS
unfcigncdly pleased as Il boy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
MI,ntthe Mouth Tells

4 certain philosopher declares that n
woman is known by her mouth. not by
the words that issue therefrom. but by
the shape and color of the lips and the
lines and dimples that gather about
this important feature. lie is support
ed in his theory 10y physiognOmists,
who all endcaVor to prove that no wO-
man with the small. red Tipped Cupid
bow mouth, so praised in song and
story, was ever intellectual or generous
of heart, and 1t is consoling to those
whose mouths are not in accordance
with the lines of beauty laid down by
the poets to be told that 4 wide,
straight mouth, with strong, white
teeth" denotes the woman of SUI
perior Intelligence. goodness of heart,
strength of mind and n thousand and
one other sterling qualities which one
likes to think she possesses.
1t is the fashion ut present for wO-
men to hold their lips slightly apart.
This is supposed to give that innocent,
wistful wondering expression which
was the peculiar property of the
heroines of old fashioned novels, but
which bicycle riding and kindred mod
ern amuSementS have caused to VAN
isl. 1t is difficult for the thin Tipped,
determined woman to acquire this
trick, but perseverance works wonders.
Baltimore Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
An ol,S.ENiu= Pupuy.

\ rector writes from Huuiton. Eng
land. 10 The Spectator tu record an in
Stance of very high order of intrlii-
grucc in an animal. Of Il power of real
snniug as distinct from any acquired
instinct:
Il have a bullpup. aged 10 months.
and bulldog / years old, both of
which live in the house ana are great
pets. y short time ago my wife WAS
i'll. and. though the older dog. owing to
Ills quiet and Sc,latu WAY. was allowed
10 enter her room. the puppy was new
cr admitted. The nurse could always
tell which dog was 1T ia" door. because
the older dog gave one single and gen
tie scratch and then remained quiet,
while the puppy scratched violently
and frequently and Whincd. The puppy
apparently could not understand why
she WAS not admitted, and felt her eX-
cIusion Sorcly.
zone day she scratched furiously rs
IL she was heard going iiop-!op down
stairs. In few minutes the single
gentle scratch of the old dog waS
heard. the door was opened. and there
were. both dogs. and. strange 10 say.
from that time the puppy 81 initiated
the scratch OF tine other dog that ii
was impossible tn tell which WAS ut
the door. Undoubtedly the puppy went
and asked the old dog to show her
how lac gained admission. How else
can one explain the fact:'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
PICTURESQUE ECONOMY.
\ Style of Laundry Work Said to Prevail
In Boarding Houses.

Style of Laundry Work Said to Prevail
In Boarding Houses.
A peculiar appearance in the front
windows of an aristocratic boarding
house on one of the leading avenues
caused a discussion among passersby.
In each pane was square of white mus
lin, with embroidered edges, which was
apparently glued to the pane.
That's queer way of keeping out
the light, " observed one citizen to an
other.
Must he some new method of deco
ration remarked another
Don't you know what that is?' said
a young woman to her husband. That's
a window laundry
And what may that be?''
Its the way ladies who board wash
their fine handl1erchiefs. You see, it
dries and irons them at the same time"
Il see, " answered the young man,
''that they adhere like postage stamps.
How do they do it?''
'Oh, you first catch your window;
then you wash the panes and place the
handkerchief against them, wringing
wet. They stick like "a plaster, and when
they come cf are as smooth as satin. In
that way every woman can be her own
laundress. -
Il see, said her husband thought
fully, why so many families board. -
Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

Teaming to Chicago is n favOrite
topic of the early settlers, and many
pleasing anecdotes are told of those
long and weary. though oftimes hila-
rious, trips. 1t always required n
week, and sometimes longer. to make
the journey. Twenty or thirty hungry
Transfers stopping at rude country
tavern overnight sometimes made it
interesting for the landlord. Fifty
cents for supper, breakfast and lodg-
ing. with all the whisky one could
drink and free hay for the horses, was
the uniform price for entertainment in
the early days. and the average team
ster usually intended to get the worth
of his money before he settled his hotel
biil.-Stillwater Valley Qlls.j Graphic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25

Judge McClinton of the superior court
Of Clallam county has virtually decided
that under law women cannot hold Office
in this state. The case which came be-
fore him was that of Charles Russell,
relatcr, against Ella Guptill. Miss Cup
till was in November elected superin-
tendent of schools in this county, and
received the largest majority of any Of
the successful candidates, but OH the
strength of an opinion received from the
attorney general it was decided to con-
test her election, with the result that
Judge McClinton overruled the demur-
rer of the complaint, which decides the
case as far as the superior court is con-
cenred. Miss Guptill's attorneys say
that they will appeal the case to the SUI
preme court.-Seattle Post-Intelligen-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
The Sons Answer.

After his sons great success with the
Dame aux Camelias." Alexandra Du-
mas wrote to him as though n stran-
ger. cOngratulating him on the book,
and expressing n desire TO make the
authors acquaintance Il myself am
a literary man." said he, in conclusion,
and you may have heard my name as
the author of 'Monte-Christo.'
Dumas fills was equal to the occa-
sion. He wrote Immediately in reply.
expressing the great pleasure he would
have in making his correspondents ac-
qualntance, principally on account Of
the high terms in which he had always
heard his father speak of the author of
Monte Christie" Rival.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
COMPANY.
Mr.. IIimberIey.s Nimble wit.

James q. Blaine was nonplused
once while he was secretary of state.
One of the applicants for n consulate
in Japan was the late Samuel Kimber-
ley of Baltimore. who died in the scrv-
ice in Central America. After he had
presented his credentials Mr.. Blaine
said:
Il should like to appoint you, Mr..
Kimberley. but l have made it rule
to recommend no one who does not
speak the language of the country to
which he is sent. Do you speak Jap
anese?'
''Cert-t-tainly, Mr.. B-Blaine," STAN
mercd Mr.. Kimberley. "A-a-ask me
s-s-something i'll J-J-Japanese and I'll
answer YOU
Mr.. Blaine hadn't word to say, but
the Japanese post went to another
man, all the same, and Kimberley
went to Central America.
Another story is told of Kimberley
equally crcditablc to his nimble wit
One day he met a young woman who
threw her arms impulsively around his
neck and kissed him. Seeing her mis-
take, she drew back and angrily ask
ed:
Aren't you Mr.. JOnes?"
'N-n-no, madam" replied Kimbcr-
ley, bowling; I'm n-n-not, but i
w-w-wish to thunder l w-w-was."-
Saturday Evening Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-25
Oriental Hurr,nr.

Some of the SMILES used by oriental
advertisers are as remarkable for hu-
NOR and naivete as even those of the
immortal Sam Weller. Here are one
or two specimens which have recently
appeared in eastern newspapers:
Goods dispatched as eXpcditiously
as cannon ball.
Parcels done up with as much care
rs that bestowed on her husband by a
loving wife"
Paper tough as elephants hide"
The prtGt of our books is clear as
crystal: the matter elegant rs Il sing
ing girl
customers treated as politely as by
the rival steamship companies"
silks ana satins smooth as 4 lady's
check and colorcd like the rainbow
London Answers.