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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-28
Treasury Statement

Washington, Dec. q. - Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury
shows: Available cash balance. $685.. 2s4,
IS, 974, 054; United States notes in the
treasury, s16,S51 645; treasury notes OF
1890 sl,015,010; total receipts this day,
this Year sSs Os 0n total expenStures
this dav, 81, 355, 900: do. this month, $34
10000; do. this year, $3.50, 241 900; deposits
in national banks, SS4,295,545; silver bull
lion, SOB, 451.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
FIRE ON THE NoRTHLAND.
]. Frank Richards Had an Exciting
Experience on Lake Erie.

J. Frank Richards, who returned
yesterday from a vacation trip around
the great lakes, had an experience
Tuesday on Lake Erie which he will
remember. He was on the Northland
about five hours out from Buffalo
when a fire broke out on the upper
deck of that fine steamship. Some
planks lying adjacent to the smoke
stack smoldered for a time and then
ignited. A stiff breeze was blowing,
which famed the flames into a lively
blaze. There were 400 passengers on
board and no other ship in sight.
Mr.. Richards speaks in the highest
terms of the discipline exhibited by the
officers and crew. The moment the
alarm was sounded every man took
his appointed place, water and chemi-
taken to calm the excitement among
the passengers. 1t would eXaggerate
to say there was a panic on board but
many women became hysterical and
some of the men passengers behaved
eXcitedly. 1t took an hours steady
work to put the fire out, and not for
two hours afterward did another boat
come in view. AS it was the North
land landed her human cargo in Buff
falo in safety several hours behind the
schedule time of arrival, but the ship
herself was badly water-soaked and
the last few hours of the voyage were
not characterized by an excess of hi
larity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
BENEFITS FOR FIREMEN.
Seven Disability Claims Allowed by
the Relief Association-one of
Them Was Disputed.

Seven disability claims were present
ed and allowed bv the Firemen's Re-
lief Association at it's monthly meeting
last night.
Charles Richie, of the Nay Augs, who
was burned on the right shoulder at
the Fourth of July fire on Vine street,
was granted benefits for nine days
disability or SIS. James Riggal, Of the
Nay Augs, who stepped on nail at
the same fire was allowed $2S. James
]. Keogh, of the William Connelrs,
who was injured about the head and
face by being thrown from the wagon
while on the way to the fire was al
lowed 500.
w. c. Eldridge, permanent man Of
the Niagara company, was allowed $2S
for being laid up fourteen days with
tonsiltis, contracted through expos
ure at fire last winter. David Mar
tin, who contracted tonsilitis at the
Cusick's stable fire was allowed 500
James F. Stewart, of the Cumberlands
drew $34 benefits for seventeen days
Illness of tonslitis.
Adam Steinhouser, permanent man
of the Hook and Ladder company, was
allowed S34 benefits for being laid up
seventeen days with a frozen foot,
which injury was received at the big
fire on West Lackawanna avenue last
winter.
This last claim was disputed by
James Moir, jr., member of the Hook
and Ladder company. He simply
stated that it was not just claim and
should not be allowed. Gene May,
another member of the Hooks, con-
tended for the payment Of the claim.
He said that while Mr.. Steinhouser
continued to work during the seventeen
days for which he claims benefits he
did so with great difficulty and only
because Chief Hickey would not re-
lieve him. Mr. May further said that
anyone who got to the windward of
the alleged frozen foot would unhes-
tatingly admit that it was very badly
frozen.
There was another lively debate on
the question as to whether the per-
manent men should be beneficaries OF
the relief fund, but as a committee is
now drafting a rule to cover the point
in question, with the intention of re.
porting it at the next meeting, no at,
| tempt was made to take any definite
| action.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
MERCHANTS ARRESTED.
They Are Charged with Offering
Adulterated Goods for Sale-Will
Have Hearing Today.

John r. Lehman, a special agent Of
the department of agriculture, and
his deputy, S. j. Stevens, who are in
this city inspecting various food pro-
ducts offered for sale, yesterday caused
the arrest of six merchants on the
charge of selling adulterated foods.
Four are from Jermyn. one from Tay-
lor and the sixth is from the central
city.
The warrants were issued by Alder
man Millar and hearings in the several
cases will be held this morning in his
Office.
The goods found adulterated were
vanilla extract with carmine; cream
of tartar with starch, and tomato
ketchup, which was found preserved
with salicilic acid. Samples were pro-
cured in all cases and chemical analysis
made by Prof. A. II. Wells, of this
city.
The merchants arrested are cOnsid-
cred only legally guilty of the charge,
as it is very probable they did not
know the goods to be adulterated. The
manufacturers are really the guilty
parties,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
REPORT HAS CAUSED
ABUNDANCE OF TALK
LOCAL MEN REFUSE TO VERIFY
THE STORY.
Evidently the Time for Them to
Speak Has Not Yet Arrived.
Riggs People Are Making Inquir-
les Concerning the Condition of the
Carbondale Traction Company's
Property - What a Man Who
Knows Plans of the Riggs Has to
Say About the Sale.

There was much talk about town
yesterday concerning the reported sale
of the Scranton Railway company's in
terests in the trolley roads hereabouts,
which was announced in yesterdays
Tribune. Everybody in a position to
speak with authority about the matter
maintained strict silence and answered
all corners with II know nothing about
it," ITS news to me-" etc.
They know, but evidently the time
for them to speak has not yet arrived.
For more than two weeks the Riggs
people have had a representative here
who has been gathering information
about the condition of the Scranton
Railway company and it's liabilities in
the way of suits, etc.
The condition of the rolling stock was
one of strong objections to the property
and as soon as they take charge a
radical Improvement in that respect Is
promised.
A man who is in a position to know
the plans of the United Power and
Transportation company, said yester-
day:
II cannot tell you that the sale has
actually taken place for I don't know,
but / do know that negotiations nave
been in progress for some time. If the
United company secures the lines they
will at once expend enough OF money
to get them in first class shape and
supply them with a sufficient amount
of up-to-date rolling stock.
"The purchase Of the Scranton lines
will not mean the abandoning Of the
project to construct line from Wilkes
Barre to Scranton. True they would
have a continuous line, but not such a
line as the United people want. They
desire a road on which they could run
cars between the two cities at steam
road speed and they will have it wheth-
er or not they secure the Scranton
| lines. My opinion is that they will Sc
cure the Scranton company II they
have not already done So"
1t was learned yesterday that the
| Riggs people are also investigating the
| condition of the Carbondale Traction
company with a view to acquiring that
property. The intention is to obtain
control of all of the trolley roads In
the Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
\ ACKAWANNA
THE"
Laundry
sos Penn Avenue. A. B. WARMA
PERSONAL.

F. w. Bunnell, of Honcsdale, is at the
Jermyn.
Miss Lillian \. Kraft will return to
New York this afternoon.
Frank T.. Patterson, of Wilkes Barre
was a Scranton visitor yesterday
Councilman William V. Grifiths and
wife are sojourning at Atlantic City,
n. j.
S. Norris, accompanied by his wife and
daughter left the city yesterday for At
lantic City.
Mrs. George FELTON, and family are
spending their vacation with relatives at
Utica, n. Y.
Mrs. r. C. Hurley and children, of Elec-
tric avenue. have returned from a visit
70 Syracuse.
II. c. Birtley, of New York, of the
firm of Kramer, Wells Co., is spending a
few days in town.
Attorney and Mrs. W. NJ. Bunnen left
for LewisburG this morning to attend
the funeral of Judge Hoffa.
Mrs. Bert Hinckley, who has been Wis
iting relatives in the city the past few
days has returned to her home in Mich
olson.
The Misses Jennie and Leah Mucklow,
of Tamaqua, and Efie and Jessie Muck
low, of Dupont, are the guests of friends
In this city.
Charles L. Harris, prominent attor-
ney of Belvidere, y. j., accompanied by
his wife and daughter are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wade of Quincy
avenue.
DR.. Fred Davis. for number of years
house surgeon at the Moses Taylor hos
pital, has opened an office in the Koem-
pie building corner Of Washington ave-
nue. and Linden street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
CoNNoR-HANNoN NUPTIALs.
Ceremony Performed at st. Peters
Cathedral Yesterday Morning.

Miss Anna Harmon, Of 42S Prospect
avenue, was united in marriage to p.
+. Connor, city treasurer of Carbon
dale, yesterday morning at $50 o'clock
in st. Peters cathedral
Rev. Francis j. Canivan was the Of
fciating clergyman. The bride was at
tired in white, as was also the brides
maid. Miss Agnes Harmon, her sister.
The groom was attended by Joseph
Connor his brother. At the conclusion
of the ceremony a wedding repast was
served at the home of the bride.
Mrs, Connor is a we'll known and
charming young lady and has been
employed at Goldsmith's Bazaar Mr..
Connor is serving his second term as
treasurer of Carbondale and is a young
man highly respected by the residents
of that city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
WILL LOOK IN MoRAVIA.
Father Looking for Indentured Child
Came to the Wrong Place.

Six weeks ago Mrs. Michael Walters,
wife of the we'll known meat market
man of Stone avenue, disappeared sud-
denly from home taking with her their
adopted daughter, $500 in money and
the best of the furniture.
Nelson Parkar a travelling painter,
from Moravia. n. V, who did some
work at the Walters home, and for
whom Mrs. Walters evinced a very
friendly feeling, disappeared at the
same time.
Yesterday, Jacob d. KEEPER, of Al
toona, father of the child adopted by
the Walters. came to this city looking
for his daughter. He left for Moravia
n. Y, last evening.
Mr.. Walters has applied for divorce
alleging unfaithfulness on the part OF
his runaway wife.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
PATRICK HERRITY BURNED.
He Fell Into Load of Heated As
phalt.

Patrick Herrity, a raker employed
by the Barber Ashpalt company, was
the victim of very peculiar accident
yesterday afternoon while at work
He was laying and spreading a fresh
load of ashDalt on Capouse avenue
when he was suddenly taken with an
epileptic Mt. He fell forward hurying
his both arms in the hot ashpalt. The
standard temperature required is $50
degrees Fahn,, but this was a load
which had not been standing long and
was probably heated to about 900 de-
grees.
He was quickly picked up by his
fellow workmen and was found to be
very seriously burned about the arms,
hands and face, and suffering intense
pain. He was taken to the Lacka
wanna hospital, where his injuries
were dressed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
AID FOR THE STRIKERS.
Action Taken Last Night by the
United Mine Workers.

Local union, No. S62, of Pine Brook,
Of the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea, at their meeting last night voted
TO give the men on strike in this city
500 at once.
An assessment of 81 per month was
levied on each member until such time
as the strike terminates. The union
has 800 members
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
A WELCOME MEETING.
Will Be Given Monday Night for
Colonel ]. ]. Keppel.

A welcome meeting to Colonel ]. j.
Keppel, late of Michigan, now in COM
mand of the Atlantic Coast regiment
of the Volunteers of America will be
held in Grace Reformed Episcopal
church, Wyoming avenue, on Monday
evening, July 81, at o'clock.
Colonel Keppel will be assisted by
Captain and Mrs. Anderson and lieu
tenants of Wilkes Barre, also local Of
flcers, Captain Totten and wife. Col
onel Keppel will play on his cornet
and concertina, and Mrs. Anderson,
whose sweet voice has been heard by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
FoRTY-Two INCH SNAKE.
Killed by Attorney G. Reynolds Bed
ford Near Lake Scranton.

Attorney c. Reynolds Bedford is suf-
fering from an ugly wound in the palm
of the left hand which he sustained
Tuesday at Lake Scranton.
He was riding along the boulevard
on the edge of the lake when he saw
a large rattle snake on the road A
piece of board was close at hand and
he grabbed It and dispatched the
snake, but in doing so bored a large
hole in the palm of his hand with n
nail that was in the end of the board.
The snake proved to be forty-two
inches in length.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
ls)C

buys the "P & B" Imported Sardines,
not the largest size tin, but in quail
ity, the finest imported, regular
halfs 19c, value 25c. a Magnum tin
Qargest) at 35c or 2ec in quantity,
value 45c; Cherry-stone olives 10
and 20 per bottle, for soc; Fancy No.
fruit, value SOC; Clipped Beef in
tins l5c $1.75 dozen; Salad Dress
ing 25c per bottle value doc; Finest
Home Grown Potatoes 9oc per bushel
Melons, only the best, prices low;
Rodi oranges, fancy sweet fruit;
Fresh Sugar Peas, Sugar Corn, Acme
Tomatoes, Fresh every day.
Best goods for least money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
RIFLE RANGE IMPROVEMENTS.
Many Changes Made Under the
Direction of Reese Watkins.

The rife range at Dickson city has
had thorough ovcrhaullhy at the
hands OF a gang of worlUnen under the
direction of Inspector of Rifle Practice
Reese Watkins, of the Eleventh Gegi-
ment Adjutant d. b. Atherton was at
the range yesterday afternoon and
made an inspection of the improve
ments.
Within a few days the improvements
will be completed and every thing at
the range will be in model shape. New
targets have been constructed and the
buildings at the range have been re-
built
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27

thousands from Atlantic to Pacific, will
sing several solos to banjo. guitar,
mandolin and autoharp accompani-
ments.
Colonel Keppel is the author and
composer of the song can Boy For
get His Mothers Prayers"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
JUMPED INTO THE RIVER.
Peculiar Conduct of Mrs. Haggerty,
of Leggett's Street.

A Mrs. Haggerty. of Leggett's street,
who has been demented for some time,
created some excitement yesterday by
throwing herself into the Lackawanna
river.
She first tried to force her body down
through the ties of the bridge at the
Delaware and Hudson station, but
failing in that, crossed to the end of
the bridge and threw herself into the
river. She was dragged out by per-
sons who had been watching her ac-
tions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
HAVE STARTED FOR EUROPE.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban Is Accom-
panied by Three Priests,

panied by Three Priests.
Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban, accompanied
by Rev. ]. A. O'Reilly, of the cathe-
dral; Rev. James l.. Stanley, of Sayrc,
and Rev. Joseph Coroner, of Towanda,
left the city yesterday morning for
New York and will sail this morning
at 10 o'clock on the Barbarossa for Ger
many. They leave on the same steam
er but may not all travel together on
the other side.
Bishop Hoban will spend all of his
time in Germany while the three
priests may visit Rome or Paris.
Very Rev. Eugene V. Garvey, Of
Pittston, vicar general of the diocese,
will administer affairs until the return
of the bishop in October.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27

men who are competent to give an
opinion on the matter.
James ]. Grier, Democratic leader in
common council--"The man who fig
ured out that proposition has no
brains"
c. Z. Chittenden, one OF the RepubI
can leaders In select council-"It's an
impossibuity."
c. II. Smith, prominent insurance
agent-"Mr. Hughes spoke Alright. It's
ridiculous"
IDEA is ABSURD.
c. f. Wagner, one Of the leading
members OF select council: TITS alb
surd to talk about protecting the city
with seven companies. 1t can't be
done. Twelve companies l should say
is the least number we could get along
with"
T.. Il. Robathan, former chairman OF
the fire department committee of COM
mon council: ITS useless TO talk
about protecting Scranton with seven
companies even If they had an abund-
ance of permanent men. It's an impos-
sibility. When l was chairman of the
fire department committee OF common
council in 1894 we made an exhaustive
inquiry as to the manner in which
every paid fire department in the east
was conducted. ! then framed an or
dinance which councils killed. This or
dinance provided for eleven companies
and we made a generous allowance of
permanent men for each one. The city
has grown considerably since. Many
new plots such as Trip park have been
opened and 1 should say the city ought
to have a larger number Of companies
today than would be necessary in 1894"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
A Blaze of Splendor.

The Lake Shore Limited" is a veri-
table blaze of splendor as 1t fits along
It's course. At night time, II is as bril-
liantly lighted as the average ball
foom, and II would be impossible to
Imagine greater luXuriousness and
comfort. II you have never Travelled
on this wonderful train you should
be sure 70 do so next time you take
trip from Boston, New York or Buff
falo TO western cities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing svrun.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING WiTi[
PERFECT SUCCESS. II SOoTHES the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
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 q bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
TWO MORE CANDIDATES.
They Want Republican Nominations
for County Commissioners.

Two more candidates for the Re-
publican nomination for county COM
missioner registered yesterday with
Attorney ]. Il. Watkins, secretary of
the county committee.
one is William Evans, OF this city,
and the other is John Penman, of Oily
phant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
CARRIERS CONVENTION NOTES.

There is now every reason to believe
that Governor Roosevelt, of New York
will be here to participate in the
Labor Day parade. He must be in
Ogdensburg, n. Y, the next day to
make a speech and when this fact was
explained to Superintendent Russell. of
the Lackawanna road, he stated that
the governor will be landed in Ogdens-
burg at any hour he desires to reach
there. He will go on the Lackawanna
road to Syracuse and from there to
Ogdensburg on the Rome, Watertown
and OgdensburG road of which Mr..
Russell was until a short time ago the
superintendent.
On Saturday a delegation of New
York letter carriers will arrive in the
city to complete arrangements for
caring for the delegation of carriers
from that city who will be here during
the convention of Letter Carriers in
September Manager Geer, of the
New York letter carriers band, will be
one of the party. His special duty
will be to look after the arrangement
for his band. NJ. A. Fitzgerald, presi-
dent of the Letter Carriers Association,
of New York, is expected to accompany
the party.
The citizens committee particularly
urge the owners of buildings who have
electric light plants to make arrange
ments for a generous electrical display
during the convention week. The
Mears building offers great possibili-
ties i'm this direction and so does the
commonwealth building. Other build
ings in which electric light plants are
installed that are expected to make
a display are the COnnell building, Ho-
tel Jermyn. Hotel Rudolph, Jonas
Longs Sons.
Sample badges, prepared from de .
signs made by Secretary f. +. Roba-
than, of the general committee, have
been received by that gentleman. The
badges are intended for the members
OF the citizens committee and for the
| ladies auxiliary. They are very neat.
| Secretary Robathan, of the citizens
committee, has received a letter from
Postmaster General Smith giving posi-
tive assurances that he will be here
and that ne has every reason to be.
lieve that the president will also at
tend.
The ladies auxiliary, of which Miss
Name Campbell is president, held a
meeting last night at which plans for
the entertainment of the ladies who
will accompany the carriers to thi:
city were considered.
Arrangements have been made by
which the Glee society that will sins
during the convention week will NEE
in Mears' hall once or twice week.
Friday evening the general committe,
viii hold meeting in Colonel Ripple'i
office in the Connell building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
LA BAR PROPOSES TO KNOW.
Mayors Right to Impose a Fine Up
on Him to Be Tested.

Contractor Nelson lie Bar, who was
arrested on Tuesday for erecting a
building without permit, was fined
$50 by Mayor Moir yesterday morning.
He declares he will test the consti-
tionalty of the law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
Yesterday Marriage License.
Summer Boarding.

Queen Bess cottage, Lake Winola, 81
per day; So per week. Mrs. Kittie Gard
ner, proprietress. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
HENRY STEIN INJURED.
Heavy Timber Fell on Him at the
Hampton Mine.

Henry Stein. carpenter employed
at the Hampton mine, was injured
yesterday morning by having a heavy
timber fall on him.
He was taken to the Moses Taylor
hospital where he was found to be
suffering from a dislocated shoulder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27

The Holly cottage at Lake Winola
has been refurnished and is now open
Tor boarders, with first class board at
1900 per week. C, j. Corey. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27

Steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. +. & M. T. Howley. .2sl Wyoming ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27

Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar. lOc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27
Smoke the Pocono SC. Cigar.

The best of all Pills are Beecham's.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27

Friday evening the general committee
Will hold meeting in Colonel Ripple's
office in the Connell building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27

Arrangements have been made by
which the Glee society that will sing
during the convention week will meet
in Mears' hall once or twice O week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27

The ladies auxiliary, of which Miss
Name Campbell is president, held a
meeting last night at which plans for
the entertainment of the ladies who
will accompany the carriers to this
city were considered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27

Secretary Robathan, Of the citizens
committee, has received a letter from
Postmaster General Smith giving posi-
tive assurances that he will be here
and that he has every reason to be-
lieve that the president will also at
tpp6
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-27

Sample badges, prepared from de.
signs made by Secretary f. +. Roba-
than, of the general committee, have
been received by that gentleman. The
badges are intended for the members
Of the citizens committee and for the
ladies auxiliary. They are very neat.