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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
TOLD IN BRIEF.

The sewer trench OH North Main
avenue, in the neghborhood Of Jones
street. continues to make trouble for
the traction company. Despite the fact
that their track has been braced and
propred with heavy beams and girder
rails, another section Of the trench
gave way last evening. until now di-
rectly in front of Palmer's store there
is scarcely any earth left under the
rails for several feet. The track re-
mains intact, however, by reason Of
the supports placed beneath it. but
for the safety of the passengers it was
deemed best to transfer at that point.
This was done during the evening,
greatly to the Inconvenience OF hum
dreds of people who We're coming to
or returning from the Central City.
The Ladies Aid society OF the East
Market Street Primitive Methodist
church has elected the following off,
GERS : President, Mrs. Wells; vice
president Mrs. S. Fidiam: secretary,
Mrs, Powell; assistant secretary, Mrs.
Y. Williams; treasurer, Mrs. william
Brown.
Central Lodge No. Sd3, Independent
Order of odd Fellows, at it's regular
meeting last night, conferred the sec
ond degree on three members. Hyde
Park Encampment No. 293. Indepcn-
dent Order of Odd Fellows, at its meet
ing this evening, at the auditorium.
will confer the royal purple on eight
members.
Mrs. Charles Taylor, of Scott town
ship mother of County Superintendent
Taylor, is the guest of relatives in this
part of the city
William Janett, picked up on Main
street late Sunday night by officer
May. and who was helplessly intox-
icated, was given a hearing by Alder
man Myers yesterday. and in default
of fine and costs was committed to the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

A large number of the Republican
voters of the Eleventh ward assem-
bled at Germania hall last evening in
response to a call for caucus, the
purpose of which was to nominate cam
didates for a select councilman and
ward officers.
John Scheuer was chosen chairman
of the meeting and after calling the
assemblage to order the nominations
were proceeded with
Select Councilman John ]. Schneider.
whose term expires on April 10, was
the only candidate mentioned to sue
ceed himself, and was nominated by
an unanimous vote.
The nominations for district cleo
ton officers were then made and are
as follows:
First District-Judge of election,
Adam Fruechtel; inspector, John Tick
us; register of voters, L. r. Corrley.
Second District-Judge of election,
Fred KEEPER; inspector Fred Kessler;
register of voters, William Meister.
Third District-Judge of election,
Fred Rempe, jr.; inspector, Pierce
Easton; register of voters, James Nc
Guinness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Members of King Solomon Lodge In
stall Officers and Banquet-Yes-
terday's Funerals-Notes.

The members of King Solomon lodge,
Free and Accepted Masons, last even
ing installed in their rooms over Bone 5
drug store the following officers, re-
Gently elected: Grand worshipful mas
ter, George ]. Clifford; senior warden
w. r. Wilson; junior warden, Almon
c. Mitchell; treasurer, Josiah p. Scar;
secretary, Abner A. Klotzer.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
the members of the lodge and a num-
Der of visiting Masons repaired to Odd
Fellows hall, where an excellent BAH
quet was served, covers being laid for
sixty people. Short impromptu speeches
were made by many of the members
and a very enjoyable evening was
spent by all
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
BURGLARS AT GREEN RIDGE.
They Looted the Residence of H.
Bevan.

The residence of H. Bevan. Of 16iS
Capouse avenue, Green Ridge, WAS
burglarized Sunday evening while the
family was at church. over $50 worth
in valuables and $50 In cash was Sc
cured by the thieves, who loft no trace
whatsoever of their identity
The robbery happened between $50
and 8 o'clock. while the family was
attending divine services.
The thieves entered through a side
window on the first door, which had
been left unfastened.
They then made leisurely and COM
plete search of the house and secured
four watches, two belonging to gent
lemen ana the others hoinG ladies'
timepieces. several bracelets, stick
pins. rings. chains and like articles Cf
jewelry. Besides this they obtained
the cash already mentioned.
The l}evan family returned home
about o'clock and discovered the
havoc that had been wrought. The
police were notified and are working
up the case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
SCHOOL DEPOSITS.

Following are the deposits made at
the West Side bank yesterday by the
principals of Nos. 13, 10 and 80 schools
No. 13-David owens, 81; Martha Wat
kins, Soc; Elizabeth Lewis, &C.; Alice
Evans. 81; Edna d. Evans, 25c. Nellie
Richards, lie; Catherine Phillips. 4ic. !;
Nellie Kelly, 42c.; Sarah Mcdonald. zoe. I;
Eliza Price, 81; Mary Harris, G4c. total,
$j6l.
No. 19-Miss Lees, $3.50; Miss Nichols,
29c.; Miss Beamish, 9lc. Miss Morgan,
$175; Miss Flynn, i5c. Miss Evans, SLl5;
Miss Kellow, 40c.; Miss Murphy, sl.13;
Miss Wade. 7Sc.; Miss Yost, 4Oc. Mrs.
Ferber, $l.35; Miss Peck, Acc total, s1lS6.
No. 32-Miss Knapp, $116; Miss Free
man, 43c.; Miss Ruddy, G2c.; Miss Mullen.
Tl9; Miss Carpenter, 52c.; Miss o'Con-
nor Csc; Miss Fellows, 45c.; total a72.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

county jail for ten days. Janett is a
mine laborer and lives on Ferdinand
street.
All the property owners Of Ferdinand
street who are interested in the i'm
provement of that, thoroughfare are
requested to meet at the Office of De-
witt Brothers, on Thursday evening"
December 81, at O'clock, for the pur-
pose of hearing reports Of committees
and transacting such other business
as may come before them. Ey order
Of John II. Owens. chairman.
Miss Bertha Reese, of Taylor, was
the guest yesterday of Miss Name
Thomas, Of Spring street.
The choir Of the Providence Presby-
terian church will have a special re-
hearsal this evening. The choir will
present an elaborate programme of
Christmas music next Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
FUNERAL OF MISS SHIELDS.
Solemn High Mass of Requiem cele-
brated in st. Peters Cathedral.

The funeral of Miss Rosa Shields
took place Yesterday from her late
home on Phelps street and was attend
cd by a large number OF those who had
known and esteemed the young woman
IN life.
A solemn high mass OF requiem was
celebrated at st. Peters cathedral by
Rev. John ]. Loughran. and interment
was made in ST. Mary's Catholic ceme-
terry at Dunmore. The pall-hearers
were Terrence Flaherty, Martin Weir,
Martin Kelliher Edward Kelly, Rob-
ert Petit and Robert Payton. The
flower bearers were Elbert Clark ana
j. Hunt.
The morning session at the schools
i'm the Seventh ward was dispensed
with yesterday to enable the teachers
10 attend the funeral Miss Shields
having been one of the teachers at
No. Q.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
TOLD IN BRIEF.

The employees at the Lacllawanna
mills will receive their pay for the
month of November on Thursday af
ternoon, between the hours of and
o'clock. The mills will be idle on Sat-
urday and Monday.
According to present indications, the
William Connell Hose company will re-
ceive the now addition TO their hose
house in the near future. The new
building, when completed, will be a
credit to the city and will greatly facili-
tate the work of responding to fires.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
MASONIC LODGE OFFICERS.

At a stated meeting of Hyde Park
lodge, No. 339, Free and Accepted
Masons, held in Masonic hall last even
ing, the following officers were elected
for the coming year:
Worshipful master. David ]. Davis;
senior warden, w. Hayden Evans;
Junior warden, George Oberdorfer:
treasurer, William r. Williams; Sec
retary, Charles L. Lanning; trustees,
Thomas B. Carey, James Eaton Charles
Pitcher.
Charles w. Lull was elected repre-
sentative to the Grand lodge. The in
Dec, 27.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
ceased had been ailing for the past year

ceased had been ailng for the past year
with liver trouble and on account of his
advanced age the attending physician
could do nothing but ease his sufferings,
and he gradually sank until death re-
lieved him. The funeral will take place
this afternoon at o'clock. Services will
be conducted at the family residence by
Rev. Rogers Israel, of st. Luke's church,
and interment will be made in the For
est Hill cemetery. Mr.. Staub was a
charter member of the Arbeiter Fortbild-
ungs Verein. which society will attend
the funeral in a body.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

who were arrested Sunday night in Hall
stead court for creating disturbance
The Three Johns together yielded up S35;
the first two paying SO apiece, and ths
last named SIS.
Mike Whalen, the man who was arrest
ed Sunday noon on South Washington
avenue as drunk and disorderly and using
urofane language, was yesterday fined
S.. When he was arrested he asked tho
patrolmen, with several oaths what they
were doing on the avenue, He found
out yesterday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS HELD
IN ELEVENTH WARD.

Select Councilman John j. Schnei-
der Unanimously Nominated to
Succeed Himself-Election officers
Also Nominated-Camp No. 43o,
P. o. S. of A, Elects Officers.
Robert Gaurd Committed to the
County Jail to Await Trial for
Assault and Battery-other Short
News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
FUNERAL OF JOHN ROBERTS.

The funeral of the late John Roberts
was conducted at o'clock yesterday
afternoon from the home of the de-
ceased's son, William Roberts, 123
North Ninth street. Rev. A. L. Ramer,
pastor of Mt. Marks Lutheran church,
ofiiciated.
The pall-bearers were Henry Lord,
George Mott, Jacob Bischer and John
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
POLICE COURT CASES.

John Swifer. who was arrested Sunday
on the charge of robbipg Wilfrcd Fletch-
er in the Columbia hotel, was yesterday
discharged, The evidence against him
was not deemed sufficient to hold him.
In police court yesterday morning,
Mayor James Moir imposed fines on John
Moody, John Foley and John Keforber.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

NDOINIo oOOIAL CLUB DAINOE'
The Adonis Social club conducted an
enjoyable country dance in st. Da-
vid's hall last evening, which was at
tended by a large gathering of young
people. All manner of costumes were
worn and many were very grotesque.
Anthony Cummings was master of
ceremonies and John ]. Langan was
his assistant. The reception commit
tee was composed of John Langan,
John Howell, Joseph Goff. Michael
Cook, William Griffiths. James Mccoy
and II. l.. Rowley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
FIFTH WARD CAUCUS.

The vigilance committee of the Fifth
ward announce that there will be
primary election at the several polling
places on Saturday, December %, 1899,
between the hours Of 4 and p. m. for
the purpose of placing in nomination
Republican candidates for select coun-
ell, judge Of election. register of voters,
and inspector of election.
The candidates for select council al
ready mentioned are Richard II. Will
Jams. the present incumbent, and
George Carson, ex-school controller.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

moving pictures of the Dewey celebra-
tion, international yacht races, fight
ing in the Philippines, views of the
Transvaal, South Africa, British SOL
diers leaving London and a special
series of magical subjects.
The entertainment will be followed
by q social.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
The
Holiday
Carnival

Is at its height aud the stream of visitors was
never greater The reason is plain We thought the
situation carefully before we started to make pc
vision for the Christmas trade aud long experience
has enabled to hit the popular fancy just right in
every detail The little folks provided for with
Toys, Story Books, Games, Dolls Doll Furniture, etc.
while the variety of suitable gifts for their seniors is
simply infinite.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
OFFICERS OF THE CHAPTER.
They Were Installed Last Night in
Masonic Temple.

Lackawanna chapter, No. 1856, OF
Masons, installed officers last night at
Masonic temple on Spruce street. Dis
trict Deputy High Priest II. A. Zim-
norman was the installing officer, and
the following were the officials in
stalled: High priest, w. II. Brutz-
man; king, j. ]. Taylor; scribe, a. II.
shopland; secretary, c. l.. Van Bus
kirk; treasurer Fred L. Amsden.
After these services were over. Past
High Priest Edward Evans was pre-
sented with the jewel of past high
priest. Supper was served by Caterer
John Barnes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
WHO WILL SUBSCRIBE FOR THE
TIN PLATE INDUsTRYp

Board of Trade Committee Will Be-
gin an Active Canvass Today.
Fifth Ward Caucus Next Satur-
day-oficers of Hyde Park Lodge,
f. and A. Mp. o. s. of A. An
niversary-School Deposits-Fun-
eral of John Roberts-Adonis Club
Social-Minor News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
p. o. S. OF A. ANNIVERSARY.

p. o. S. OF A. ANNIVERSARY.
The twenty-eighth anniversary of
Washington camp. No. IT'S, Patriotic
Order Sons of America, will be cele-
brated in Mears' hall next Friday even
ing, Dec. 22.-The Foster Star Lyceum
company, of New YORK, has been en-
gagged for the event. The artists are
j. Stuart Blackton, the famous car
toonist and humorist, late of the New
York World; Albert E. Smith, prestidi-
gitateur and mimic, and Miss Matte
Holmes, monologue entertainer.
The American vitagraph, the latest
and most perfect motion picture de-
vice. will also be operated, showing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
Evolution.

Can grating change the species? Well
The Christmas poet, as We know,
Has worked his graft until he's made
a chestnut of the mistletoe.
Detroit Journal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

Pea Coal S1.25 a Ton Delivered
to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park. Address orders to c. b.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66s3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
Wisdom of Health

is the wisest Of all wisdom. The
quickest way to make weak stomachs
strong, to make sickly people well, is
to use Hostetter's Stomach Ditters. 1t
is the best medicine in the world for
Indigestion, dyspepsia, also liver or
weak kidneys. 1t cures all stomach
ills. 1t makes and keeps people well.
A privat. X v nu Stamp should
cover the neck Of the bottle.
Beware HOSTETTER'S
of STOMACH
limitations BII1ERS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
ADoN1s SOCIAL CLJB DANCE.

Keen. The remains we're inferred In
Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
"a Prince of Russia. 1"

With special scenery, brilliant mechan-
ical effects, handsome costumes, new and
novel spcciaties. No wait-a continuous
performance, Change of play nightly
Ladies' ticket Monday night. Popular
prices, 10c., zoe, SOC Dime matinees daily.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19
CADE1Y OF nUSIC,
BURGUNDER & REFS, Lessees.
II. x. LONG, Manager.
One week commencing Monday, Decem-
Der 49,
Engagement OF the
LESTER WALTER STOCK co.

Supporting the young romantic actor.
LESTER WALTER, in a series of new
and popular scenic productions. Monday
night, for the first time here, the ster-
ling romantic drama,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

Conrad Staub, an aged and respected
veteran of the late war, passed away at
his late home on Stone avenue on sun
day morning, aged rs years. The de-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-19

A 3ycar-old child of Mr. and Mrs Mar
tin Rush Of l22 South Fillmore avenue,
died Yesterday from an attack Of diph-
theria The funeral will be private this
afternoon, Iaterment will be made in the
Cathedral cemetery.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-09

Sir Frank Lockwood once began
cross examining lady with few
irrelevant questions to put her off
her guard. This would have been
very well if, like most witnesses, she
had meekly submitted, but she up
set everything with Don't you
think that is very silly question,
Sir Franki"
Upon my word, y he replied, II
think it is.
In breach of promise case he
once rallied the jury with You,
gentlemen, cannot seriously think
that this charming lady's matri-
monial prospects are forever blight
ed. Surely not one of you could be
ungallant enough, if single, TO be
averse TO the acquaintance of so at
tractive lady. / myself am no
longer available, but you r'-London
News.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-09

A boy read tales of the sea and he
said: When / am a man, ! will
quit the plow; / win sail up and
down the high seas, north and south
and east and west; will visit all
the earth" But when he was man
there were those for whom he must
care and he must needs wait And
SO, day after day, year after year,
till he was old and bent and gray,
between the two handles of his plow,
over and over he trudged his mar
row field, still sailing up and down
the high seas, north and south and
east and west, visiting. all the lands
of the earth.-Christian Work.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-09
Adair Items.

Only two more weeks of school, then
a picnic is on the program.
Miss Mamie Meeks has measles.
NJ. G.. Hawkins and Jim Harmon, OF
vinita, were transacting business in
Adair today.
Mr.. Hamilton, of Seneca, now has
charge of the lumber yard at this
place.
Pap Simpson says ducks are get
ting to be nuisance since the rain.
H. c. Miller came down from Vinita
yesterday, returning today.
The heavy rain Of Saturday night
washed considerable fencing Of ]. w,
SINNERS farm away, causing several
hundred head OF cattle to get away.
Mr.. Simpson is having considerable
repairing done on his hotel which
greatly improves It's appearance.
The Daily Chieftain Is getting to be
quite a popular paperat Adair. There
are now quite number who await foi
ita coming.
The Crusa6ers are still holding
meetings here, and great good ha.
Been accomplished.
Mrs. J. N. Thompson and W. w.
Dunn, Of Alton, are visiting In Ada.r'
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-09

A certain Cleveland youth has a
watch which he tenderly cherishes.
Several years ago it was given him
on his birthday, and there wasn't a
prouder youth in town. The very
night after he received il he wore it
TO party. After the affair was end
ed he asked permission of one of the
young women to see her home, and
his escort was accepted. She lived
some distance from the scene of the
party and as he walked along with
her he felt little dubious about his
personal safety. There was good
deal of talk about footpads and some
very bold holdups had occurred.
Presently he noticed suspicious
character dodging along in the shad
ow across the street. The suspicious
looking character finally hurried
ahead of them and then crossed TO
their side of the street. This was too
much for the youth.
Say" "he said TO the young wom-
an in hoarse whisper, you'll have
to go the rest of the way alone-I-
I'm blamed if ! want to lose this
new watch"
And he actually left her then and
there and hurried along the back
track. She wasn't far from home
and didn't mind the desertion bit,
but the deserting youth didn't hear
the last of the story for many
months. s.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-09

A Florida editor, describing a
tragedy in that state, says:
Like an assassin in the dark, with
stealthy, silent tread, tiptoeing, he
approached the bedside where beau
ty slept in sweet innocence. Poising
himself above the silent, peaceful
form. he grinned in devilish glee;
then, closing his eyes and gritting
his teeth, the keen bladed knife was
thrust into the warm, kind breast.
Not a word was uttered. He went
as he had come-silently, stealthily.
The deed was done"
Compare the above agony with
the brief, breezy description of a
Georgia editor, writing on similar
subject:
Like snake he crope through
the window, set his foot on the fioor,
stood over the bed where Uncle Bill
" wxs a-lyin, reached for his pants
and took opt s1s--aIl the money
Uncle Billy ha1 il the world then
croped back 50 ths window, swung
himself out aa1 sIIl right into the
arms Of the high tdriff Of the coun-
ty."-Atlan<n Cotetitution
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-09

In 1918 battle was fought near
Milan, in Italy, and so perfect was
the armor of both armies that, al
though the conflict ragged from 9 a.
m. to p. m, no one on either side
was either killed or wounded, though
one man broke his collar bone by
falling off his horse.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-09

.Greenlanders get their growth
when about % years old. The Oldest
persons known are about 60 years of
age.
Every person has sack for tell
ing his age, and each sunrise (once
year, a bone is put into this sack.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-09
.iDita Real
Estate
Agency.

Lots sold on commits
sion. Can buy or sell
improved or unimprov-
ed property in Vinita
and save you money.
Can find purchasers for
those who have
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-05-09
Property to
Sell . .

Can find desirable pro-
perty for those who
want to purchase. In
short we bring buyer
and seller together. If
you have property to
sell or want to buy,
address
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-22

Gallipolis (Ohio) Tribune: funny
story is told of an old farmer in an
adjoining county who was struck by
lightning. The countryman was squat
ting on his heels in front of a barn
door, and was engaged in somewhat
acrimonious argument win a neigh
Dor about some steers that had brok-
en- into his corn patch. Just as the
controversy reached its highest point
a bolt of lightning from a passing
storm cloud knocked the old farmer
over. When he came to his senses
he thought the neighbor had struck
him, and he began to pummel him
with his fists in lively manner. when
his son spoiled the fight by explaining
the cause of the trouble. Now the
old farmer is kept busy telling how it
was,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-22

st. Louis Republic: In determining
the expense OF the automobile the cost
Of power is everything. When the test
was made the power came from a CEN
trail power house, which will, of course,
be the case in every community where
mobiles are much used. But test
was also made with a gas engine, such
as may be set up in any cellar or sta
BILE, and 1t was found that the power
Tor charging electric batteries could
be produced at the rate of from two to
three cents a working hour At this
rate, the cost mile is about 11.21 cents
as against 1886 cents. when the vehi-
Gle is drawn by horses This is saw
Ing OF 95.4 cents a wagon day, and as
the mobile takes only four horses to
travel SO miles, as against 5.14 hours
required by the other vehicle, this is a
time saving on each wagon of 356
hours each year.