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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-29

1t may not be generally known, but
II is a fact that Messrs. Carson and
Davis, the well-known real estate men.
made an effort to purchase the Dram
tract of land from the Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western company. Their
attorney, w. r. Lewis, was in New
York the forepart of the week nego-
tiating for the land, but it is under
stood that their figures were not high
enough to suit President Truesdale.
In speaking of the deal to a Tribune
man last evening, both gentlemen were
of the impression that the site is one
of the best locations for building pur-
poses in the city, and that the lots will
command good prices, especially those
fronting on Main avenue. From what
can he learned, many applicants have
made overtures to Mr.. Reynolds for
lots, and one gentleman offered $1,000
for lot on Main avenue.
1t is estimated that the prices will
range from s400 to $4,000 per lot, ac-
cording to location. AS soon as the
surveyors have completed their work
and the plans are arranged the land
will be opened for building purposes.
wanna company intends to withhold a
portion of their land along the Keyser
Valley branch for manufacturing pur-
poses, a member of the board of trade
said last evening that several pro-
motors of industries have made in
quiries recently concerning available
land in West Scranton.
With two branch railroads leading to
that section and free sites offered for
industries, great manufacturing
centre could be established there. one
of the largest shirt manufacturing con-
Germs in the country is desirous of
locating here if suitable land and
buildings can be secured. 1t is under
stood they require a structure worth
$4,000, the dimensions of which would
be 15Ox9O feet.
Duffy Bros, of Paterson, n. j., silk
manufacturers. were seen a few days
| ago by a member of the board of trade
and unless something is done soon to
| induce them to locate here, their plant
will go to some other town.
The trouble has always been in the
| past that the moneyed men of West
| Scranton have refused to make any in
| vestments at home.
There is not a better location in
| Lackawanna county for industries thar
the Keyser Valley, and a rumor was
current not long ago that officials OF
the Lehigh Valley Railroad company
were interesting themselves in that
section of the city.
| Another tract of land which the
Lackawanna company will dispose OF
is situated in the vicinity of the Dia.
mond mines. and it would not be sur.
| prising if some industries are located
there before many years have elapsed
| West Scranton needs few men with
money who are willing to invest theil
capital to make it what it ought to be
the industrial centre of the Electric
| City.
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In Paper Binding.
JOnaSLOng'S Sons

considering their common surround
ings, they are really very well done,
and show that the art of painting was
well understood In POmpeii.
The eXcavating Of the city is pro-
ceeding very slowly, and will probably
continue to proceed so, since it is being
conducted by the Italian government.
The work is done by a crowd Of men,
boys and girls, with wicker baskets.
They fill their baskets, and then walk
leisurely away to empty them. Up to
date l have not heard of any one get
ting sunstruck in working on the ruins.
There are some things we cannot do in
this country; but If we had that city
over here, and there was any money
to be made by uncovering 1t, we would
have it all dug out within six months.
Vesuvius is less than a mile from
the city of Pompeii. 1t stands out clear
ly in the blue air, and certainly seemed
very harmless when I saw it, But its
wrath of smoke is always there, prov
ing that the Forge of Vulcan" has
merely shut down for time, and not
gone out of business. However IL has
done it's worst for Pompeii. and the
day of judgment for that little city is
past.
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Garfield Davis was agreeably sur
prlsed at his home on Brick avenue
last evening by number of his
friends. Games. singing. recitatlons
and other amusements were the feat
ures of the evening. A very enjoy
able time was spent until midnight,
when refreshments were served after
which the guests took their departure
Those present were Tom Carwardine,
Grif. Thomas, Willie Lewis, Dave
Owens, Bert Davies. Oswald Price, Da-
vid j. Williams, Emlyn Jones, Dave
Evans, Will Igler, Dave Thomas, Paul
Evans, John Jones. George Berry, Of
Olyphant; Garfield Davis, Charles Da-
vies; Misses Poebe Evans, Rena Ed
wards, Cecilia Devers, Rachel Phil
lips, Gertrude Harris, Mae Harris,
Hattie Evans, Lizzie Powell, Sadie
Jones, Eta Morris. Lizzie Leonard,
Margaret Edwards. Miss Thomas, Cas-
sic Davis, May Price, Eta Davies
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GOOD
BLOOD

provocation. Both are employed at
the South steel mill and engaged at
the same work. It appears that At dis
putc arose between the two as to which
should do certain part of the work as
signed them. After some exchanges of
compliments from both sides it is al
legged Morrison took a hold of his an
tagonist by the neck and gave, him
severe drubbing, hence the trouble.
The alderman advised them TO settle
the case before it reached the higher
courts. Both being satisfied a settle
ment was effected and they left the
court better friends than when they en-
tered.
Charles Kinde. of Willow street, was
another transgressor with whom AL
derman Lentes had to contend. Frida
SonntaE is IA neighbor of Kinde's and
it seems they do not agree. One even
ing this week it is alleged Kunde ap-
pearcd in front of the Sonntag resi-
dence and gave vent to his feelings
which were not in strict accordance
with laws. The prosecutor also sWore
that Kunde threatened to kill her. In
this she was corroborated by several
witnesses. The alderman considered
the evidence sufficient to warrant q
Committal and requested S400 bail for
the second charge. In the first he i'm
posed fine of $40 which was RENTED.
Mrs. Phillips. Of Alder street, qualified
as his bondsman.
IN police court yesterday morning AL
derman Lentes fined Michael Kelley of
Pittston avenue So for being drunk and
dsorderly. He was arrested by Patrol
man Schmidt, on complaint of his
mother.
Alderman Ruddy held Anthony
Dougherty in S400 bail to appear at
court. James Fahey appeared as prose-
cutor Both are residents of Carr's
patch. and while returning from a
dance at Callery's hall Wednesday,
evening Fahey claims the defendant
assaulted him. The evidence through
out was very amusing, number of
aged persons being called in as wit
neSSeS
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Funeral services over the remains of
the late Mrs. Charlotte Davis, who
died at the home of her daughter in
NantiCoke, will be held this afternoon
ct l o'clock in the First Welsh Con-
gre gatiOnal church on South Main ave-
nue.. Burial will be made in the
Washburn street cemetery.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret
Howells will take place from her late
residence. 1920 Hampton street, Mon
day afternoon at go o'clock. Rev. II.
H. Harris, d. D., and Rev. r. p Nor
gan will Officiate. Interment will be
made in the Washburn street ceme-
terry.
The funeral services over the remains
of the late Nelson Johnson, who was
killed by fall of rock in Briggs shaft
on Thursday, will take place tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock at the house, i21
Ninth street. Rev. a. l.. Ramer, of St.
Marks Lutheran church, will utficiate.
Interment will be made in Washburn
street cemetery.
The child of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick
Donohue, of North Main avenue, will
he buried in Cathedral cemetery this
afternoon.
The remains Of the late Mrs. Celia
Walsh will be born from her home on
Meridian street this afternoon and in
tered in the Cathedral cemetery.
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Philip Swartz and Max Weiss, both
of Old Forge, purchased the same horse
and wagon. The salesman who made
the double sale was David Greenfield
and after effecting both sales he de-
parted and took up his residence
in New York 1t appears that
some time ago Greenfield was arrested
and being held in bail, Philip Swartz
came to the front and furnished the
necessary bonds for Greenheld's APP
pearance.
70 secure himself Swartz purchased
the horse and wagon in question from
Greenfield for the sum of 81, this
amount being offered merely to bind
the sale. He was in no hurry to take
possession of his belongings and ac-
cordngly the salesman made a second
sale Of the horse and wagon to Weiss
for S52 Immediately handing over the
horse and wagon to the second pur-
chased and left the borough in a very
short time. Swartz upon hearing of
Weiss being the possessor of the ami
NAL went at once and demanded it but
met with al refusal.
Accordingly he went before Alderman
Lantes and swore out warrant for
Weiss arrest Thursday afternoon and
Constable Woelkers brought the defend
ant in and also took with him the horse
and wagon. The hearing was held last
evening and though the case was very
complicated it took but very short
time to decide as to whom the animal
tion confronting the alderman was who
was the first purchaser.
Calling for receipts Weiss and Swartz
came forward and produced them, each
feeling assured that he was the real
owner Of the articles in dispute. Upon
examination he found that SwartZ' 9
receipt was dated July 20, 1S99 and the
defendants was dated ten days later.
Rasng his opinion on this the alder
man turned the horse and wagon over
TO Swartz.
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Personal NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mulley have re-
turned from a visit of few weeks in
Benton.
f. j. LOTUS, of Fenner & Dicker-
sons store, is improving rapidly at
Mills Eye hospital, Philadelphia, he
having entered that hospital a few
weeks ago for treatment of a cataract
on his eye.
Miss Katharine Gabriel, assistant
matrcn of the Oral school, who has
been the guest of her sister, Mrs. A.
ID. Thomas, of Youngstown, for the
past month, returned home yesterday.
Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows will
initiate several candidates Monday
evening.
The general committee Of Ivorites are
arranging for a reception to the grand
officers, Aug. II,
p. w. Lynch is making extensive
improvements on his property on Fer
dnand street. which when finished will
make the property one of the handsom-
est buildings in that vicinity.
Hector Davis, of Robert avenue, will
spend tomorrow at Lake Sheridan.
Mrs. John Casey, of North Main
avenue, is i'll,
Lakefield Farrar of Court street, who
was injured in the mines two weeks
ago, is able to be around.
Daniel, the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs, William Richards, of Margaret
avenue, is recovering. from a severe
attack of brain fever.
Miss Mary Hoolihan, Of North Main
avenue, has returned after spending a
week at Lake Carey.
Miss Bertha Finn, of North Main ave.
nue. is the guest of relatives at Upson'
vile, Susquehanna county.
John Benjamin, of Court street, is in
Harrisburg.
Miss Minnie Meath, of Wilkes Barre
| is being entertained by Miss Katherine
| Jones, of North Main avenue.
| Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ. Vandling and
| daughter of North Main avenue, left
| yesterday for sojourn at Rock Island
Captain Richards. of the salvation
| army. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Ed
ward Sanders. of Belmont Terrace.
Miss Belinda Wilson, of Mauct
Chunk, Is the guest Of friends or
| North Main avenue.
Frank Jones, of Wayne avenue
visited friends in Archibald yesterday
| Ine pulpit Oh the NOiln MAN Ave
nue. Baptist church will be occupied
both morning and evening by Rev, w
| j. Guest A cordial invitation to all
\ gathering of young people was
! held at the home of Frank Price or
! William street last evening, Miss Mar
| garet Edwards and Miss Bella vii
| liams. Of Hyde Park, sang seVera
excellent solos. Miss Margaret Jer'
Wis was accompanist. Several selec
| tlons on Edisons phonCgraph bI
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SIGHTS IN PoMPEII.
Things That Interested an American
Tourist the Most.

From the Detroit Free Press.
The city consists of a vast collection
of roofess houses, with tall columns
scattered here and there among them.
The interiors of the houses are filed
with bricks and mortar, the debris of
broken walls and columns, among which
hundreds of little chameleons are seen
running around, summing themselves.
The buildings of Pompeii were not
constructed of anything like the same
costly material as those in Rome.
They were constructed Of bricks and
mortar and volcanic rock. The col
umns now standing are tluted in their
upper parts, but the fluting is filed in
near the base with plaster stucco
painted red. The Pompeiians seem to-
have been very fond of red, as it is
the prevailing color used in their deco
rations. The houses are small-not
more than three stories in hcight-and
are set close together.
The widest streets are not more than
thirty feet in width, and the smallest
are only fifteen. There is one curious
thing connected with them--in spite Of
their narrowncss, they have placed, at
short intervals. to enable people to
cross with ease large stepping stones.
They are certainly too high and broad
for horses to have stepped over them,
and there is very little room between
them. Nevertheless, these same streets
that have the stones are deeply marked
with wheel ruts. Verify, driving in
Pompeii must have been an amusement
filled with danger for all concerned,
The people of Rome of wealth and re-
fnement used to pass their summers in
Pompeii; consequently, there were some
villas of great elegance. Some of the
houses that have been eXcavated are
still adorned with paintings of great
beauty. 1t is really astonishing to see
how fresh the colOrs are. In some cases
the pictures are not even scratched. The
subjects of these pictures are usually
taken from Greek or Roman mythology,
and commonly represent some scene in
the life of the "Godlike" Menelaus, or
the Wise" Ulysses, The Pompeiians
carried their passion for rural decOra-
| tibn even into their gardens, and
adorned the walls with all manner of
birds and beasts. But these have not
the same artistic merit as those found
| in the houses.
The paintings in restaurants are ma
| turally crude, and are intended TO ap-
peal more strongly 10 the palate than
the eye. They depict Holsters, crabs,
fat young pullets, and other things
that would delight an epicure. But,
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DUNMoRE.

The young men Of the Rev. r. r.
1iulgin's class conducted an ice cream
social in the parlors Of the Trip Ave-
nue. Christian church last evening. II
was well attended and a neat sum
realized, a fact that encourages the
young men in their undertaking. The
following young ladies assisted the
young men during the evening and
mingled among the people present:
Misses Ida Powell, Freda Ludwig, Jane
Sipmson, Luella Swartz, Lois Simpson
and Florence Robertson. The commit
tee for the evening was divided as fol-
lows: Cashier, Rev. r.. II. Bulgn; ice
cream, Peter Seigle. Elmer Space;
tables, Louis Robertson, Stewart
Space, Arthur Foote: dishes, Arthur
Krotzer, Asa Gillette; lemonade. Will
lard Lewis. The proceeds. will go to-
wards defraying church expenses, etc.
The remains Of George Roos, the in
fant son of MIR. and Mrs. Anthony
Roos. OF Dunmore Hill alley. were laid
at rest yesterday afternoon In the fam
lily plot, at the Washington avenue
cemetery. The child Gied of cholera in
fantum early yesterday morning.
Patrick. the young child of Mr.. Nc
Kenna, of Pine street, was buried yes
terday afternoon. The funeral was wei
attended Interment was made in the
Catholic cemetery.
st. Stephens Commandery, No. 23t
will meet in Odd Fellows hall in the
future instead of Masonic hall. The
change was made at the last meeting
of the commardery and was approved
by all members present.
G. w. Jones and Edward Woodward
| are on a fishing expedition to Hemlocf
Hollow.
Mrs. James Price, of O'Boyle street
Prospect Park, is confined to her home
with a serious attack of Illness.
The funeral Of Richard Clifford, who
was killed in the Gypsy Grove mines
| Of the Pennsylvania Coal company
Thursday, will take place from his
| late home on Butler street, this morn
| ing at . O'clock A requiem high mass
will be celebrated in st. Mary's church
| The funeral Of Michael Laven, whc
was also killed in the same accident
will take place tomorrow afternoon a
o'clock from his late home on Pine
| street.
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GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

David Evans, of 3O7 Edwards court,
departed last night for New York and
viii sail today for visit to Wales The
young people Of the First Welsh Com
gregational church rendered him a
farewell party in Cooperative hall last
evening,
To introduce our Dairy Pure Cream
cry Butter, IS cents per pound. To-
night only The Celtic Dairy, lll5
Jackson street ~
The plans for the proposed new build
ing to be erected by Camp 17S, T.. o..
S. of A. on North Main avenue, have
been accepted by the lodge and the
contract will be awarded in a few
days.
Ensign W. H. Hensen, of Alexan-
dria, Va, has assumed charge Of the
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NUBS OF NEWS.

The funeral of Peter Flynn will take
place this afternoon at > O'Clock from
the home of his son-in-law, Thomas
Roche, on Elm street. Services Will be
conducted at St. Johns church. Col
onel Monies post, Grand Army of the
Republic of which the deceased was
a member. will attend the funeral in
a body Interment will be made in the
Cathedral cemetery.
The funeral of Irene, the siX-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
O'BOyle, of River street, will take place
this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Burial
will be made in the Cathedral ceme-
terry.
The gospel meeting at the South
Scranton Young WOmen's Christian as
sociatiOn tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock will be led by Miss Jessie Ha-
gan.
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local Salvation army. Previous to
his coming here he was engaged in
the New England states and has spent
seven years i'm the service. He is a
young man OF pleasant appearance and
is meeting with success here.
George Hack, jr., aged 10 years, OF
North Rebecca avenue, is suffering
from burns about the face and hands
received by pouring kerosene on the
stove to light a fire.
Pure Creamery Butter, IS cents per
pound. The Celtic Dairy, Ills Jackson
street. ."
The Brisbin Mine Accidental fund
will conduct their annual picnic at
Tripp Park grove on Tuesday, Aug. g.
Irene, the 5-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James O'Boyle, of 522 River
street, died Thursday. Burial will be
made in the Cathedral cemetery this
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.
Pure Creamery Butter, is cents per
pound. The Celtic Dairy, Ills Jackson
street.
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Persons troubled with diarrhoea will
be interested in the experience of Mr..
w. NJ. Bush. clerk of Hotel Dorrance,
Proidence II. /. He says: For sew
eral years / have been almost a con-
stant sufferer from diarrhoea, the fire.
uuent attacks completely prostrating
me and rendering me unfit for my du-
ties at this hotel. About two years ago
a travelling salesman kindly gave me a
small bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Much
TO my surprise and delight its effects
were Immediate Whenever ] felt symp-
toms of the disease l would fortify my
self against the attack with a few
doses OF this valuable remedy. The re-
suit has been very satisfactory and al
most complete relief from the afiic-
ton" For sale by all druggists. Ma
thew Bros, wholesale and retail agts.
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DRIVER INJURED.

John Lewis, a driver in the BrisbIn
mine, was severely injured yesterday.
He had taken a car to one of the
chambers and was unhitching the
mules from the car when a large mass
of coal fell upon him, severely injur-
ing him about the head and shoulders
He sustained three severe scalp
wounds and a painful cut on the bridge
of the nose. lie was conveyed to his
home on Warren street, where DR.
Donne dressed his injuries.
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Y. w. c. A. NOTES.

a large delegation of the Young Wo-
mems Christian association will attend
the basket picnic at Richmond Pines
this afternoon and evening. The mem
bers will assemble at the rooms over
Waters jewelry store at 4 o'clock and
enjoy trolley ride to the grounds. A
game of basket ball will be the attrac-
tiOn.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3.45 o'clock
Miss Matte Munson, a student at
MOody's Chicago Training school, will
conduct a missionary meeting at the
rooms. All women and young girls
are invited to attend.
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GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
DISPUTE ABOUT THE PURCHASE
OF A HORSE.

It Was Aired Before Alderman
Lentes Last Night-Philip Swartz
and Max Weiss Were Sure They
Owned the Animal--John Morrison
Arraigned at the Instance of John
Heffron-Anthony Dougherty Held
in Bail to Appear at Court-sunday
School Picnic Today.
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EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
AFTERMATH OF RECENT REAL
ESTATE DEALS.

How the Purchases will Affect This
Section and the Possibilities for
Greater Industrial Activity - Fa-
nous Welshman to Be rendered a
Reception This Evening-Funeral
Announcements Y. w. c. A.
Notes-Smaller Paragraphs of Cen
eral Interest-Personal Mention.
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OBITUARY..

George NJ. Spencer, oldest daughter of
Warren and Minnie Spencer, died at their
home, in saltwater, of heart failure July
is. 1899. aged II years and months She
was a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church of Forest City, being baptized by
Rev. Mr.. Stone in March, 1899. She was
also a member of the Little Workers
Band and the Epworth League The
last sad services were conducted at the
home, in Saltwater, by Rev. Mr.. Steel
man, of Forest City. assisted by the
Methodist Episcopal pastor of Pleasant
Mount. The mortal remains were laid at
rest in the Methodist Episcopal ceme-
terry at Pleasant Mount. The floral Of
ferings were many and beautiful. con-
tributed by her bereaved friends and CO.
workers in Christ's vineyard. Only ten
days previously she was visitor for sew
eral days at the home Of her aunt and
uncle, Mr. and Mrs. ]. +. Peck, of
Green Ridge Street Scranton. The be-
reaved parents and relatives have the
heartfelt sympathy of their many friends,
in their sad bereavement, expressed in
many ways and exemplfed in the kind
ness of Mr.. and Mrs Stevens.
The many friends of William Mccain
were greVed to hear of his death which
occurred at his home on Hill street,
Olyphant. yesterday afternoon at
O'Clock. Deceased was the eldest son of
Mr. and Mrs. p. II. Mccain. He was
born in Olyphant and was q wears of
age He had been in i'll health for the
past eight months but his condition was
not considered serious until the last few
days. He met death however prepared
and surrounded by the members of the
family. quietly breathcd his last He was
always noted for his kindly, genial
manner and was known and respected by
large circle of friends. The funeral
will take place from the family home on
Hin street, Sunday afternoon at G3C
o'clnCk.
Thomas Farrell, one of the oldest resi-
dents of South Scranton, died yesterday
at Plymouth, whittier he had gone ia
visit a relative. Deceased had been all
ing for some time but never took to his
bed. Wednesday evening he took par
alytic stroke and though he rallied for
some time he finally succumbed. He Is
survived by a wife and three grown up
children. The funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
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RECEPTION THIS EVENING

r. II. Williams, of LAnse, Michigan,
one Of the best known authors and lit
orateurs among the Welsh people, will
be rendered a reception this evening in
Ivnrltc hall. The gentleman is visiting
friends in the city.
Hon. II. NJ. Edwards will preside and
among the promoters of the affair are
w. G. Jones, Joseph d. Lloyd, Daniel
Evans, $. r. Jones, John II. Powell,
T.. Hughes. W. r.. Lewis, John IL. Phil
lips and others.