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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
PECK WILLIE.

Council meeting this evening.
William Brown, Of Jessup, died Sat
urday afternoon after a short illness,
Miss Ida Samson is on the sick list
The social and dance to be held this
Monday evening by the Peckville band
has been postponed until a future date
Miss Carrie Frazier, reported in SAT-
urdays Tribune as critically i'll, has
been reported entirely out of danger
and an early recovery is expected.
Mr. and Mrs. II. y. Briggs, of Car
bondale, passed yesterday with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. III.
Briggs.
Mrs. +. l.. Taylor has returned home
after enjoying a few days visit with
Scranton relatives.
John Heffrcn, of Grassy, employed
as a miner at Grassy Island mine, was
severely injured Saturday by a fall Of
coal. He was injured about the head
and back. The injured man was taken
to the Lackawanna hospital.
Julia J. Brong, age 16 years, s months
and II days. the accomplished daugh-
ter Of Charles II. and Ellen Brong,
whose death was announced in Satur-
days issue Of The Tribune, will be
buried from the residence Of her father
on Second street on Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock. Services Will be held in
the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev.
5. c. Simpkins officiating. Interment
will be made in Prospect cemetery.
Miss Brong was a devoted pupil in the
Methodist Episcopal Sunday school.
and member of Miss Maud Trever-
toms class. The entire school will deep
ly mourn her departure. Mr. and Mrs.
Brong are highly esteemed by the citi-
zens Of Peckvlle, and all hearts are
touched with deep sympathy for them
in their very sudden and crushing sor-
row in the death Of their only daughter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
Obesity

may be cured without weakening
the system by the use Of the
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt. It's action
is mild but effective. 1t is natures
own cure.
Mr.. Josiah I. Conner, of Lowell,
Mass, writes: al have tested the
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt for obesity
on myself with good results. Ny
wife has used it for constipation
with wonderful results, and we
are sounding its praise all over
Lowell. Kindly mail me dozen
copies of Or. Toboldt's lecture, so
that can give them to my friends. "
Eisner & Mendelson Co., Sole
Agents, New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
CARBONDALG.
FIRE GONG.
Joint Fire Committee Empowered to
Provide One for the City.

As was stated in The Tribune few
days ago, there is not time enough
for the present councils to pass bond
ordinance to raise money for IRE
alarm system, ana as that much need
ed protection cannot be realized before
July. the common council adopted the
following resolution:
Resolved. that the joint light, wat
or and fire committee Of councils be
and are hereby empowered and direct
ed to make temporary arrangement
for n fire alarm gong, such arrange
ments to continue from month to month
until otherwise directed by councils.
Said committee to have fun power to
act"
This will probably result in an ar
rangement being made with the Del
aware and Hudson company for the
use of their No. 2S gong, which has
done service for years, but which OF
late has not been sounded, simply
because the watChman was under no
obligations 90 give an alarm, having
been employed to look after the COM
papy's interests only.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs j. F. \. Tingley and Mrs. G..
Rollin Manville spent Saturday with
friends in Binghamton.
Rev. and Mrs. G.. A. Place are en-
tertaining Mrs Lowe, Of Athens.
Miss Nellie Farrell has been added
to the clerical force Of the post office
during the illness of =. +. Fox.
Mrs. II. w. jackson, of Pittston, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. q. B. Sam
son, of Canaan street.
Mrs. jeremiah O'Hearn is visiting
her sister Miss Maggie McGee, of
Pittston.
Miss Nellie Curran has returned to
Scranton, after a visit with friends in
this city.
Mrs. w. ]. McGraw and Mrs. w. b..
Madigan are visiting Elmira friends.
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Davis
was held yesterday afternoon at three
o'clock and was largely attended. Rev.
T. L. Jepson officiated. 1nterment was
made in Maplewood cemetery.
on April u. c. Bell will again take
charge of the Central Hotel, on South
Main street which has been conduct
ed by ]. b. Boylan for several years.
News has just been received of the
marriage of William Wark and Miss
Lizzie Conrad, which was solemnized
at Windsor last Friday.
Silas McMullcn. of Garfield avenue
is entertaining Frank jenkins, of
Honesdale.
Henry Battle made his first appear
ance on the professional stage at the
Grand Wednesday evening and he
made a decided hit with the audience
Mr.. Battle, who has been entertaining
the people at social gatherings for the
last year, has improved wonderfully
and is now to begin a. theatrical life
He will leave with the Joseph Green
company and his many friends expect
him to meet with success. Irish char
aCteriZation is his speciality.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20

the Emblem Division. No. 81, Sons of
Temperance paid fraternal visit to
the Ripple Division, No. 4j, of Hyde
Park, on Saturday.
This evening the entertainment of
the Nebo congregational church will
he held in the Columbia hall, Old
Forge. An excellent programme has
been prepared for the event, consist
ing of quartcttes, duets, recitations.
etc. Admission is only 25 cents.
Mrs. Thomas Powell of Main street,
was the guest of relatives in Bellevue
yesterday.
Mrs. Samuel Sheldon has returned
home from Pttston, after visiting rel
atives inthat place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
For La Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield &c Co., 24O Wabash
av corner Jackson-st., one of Chi
cago's oldest and most prominent drug
qists. recommend Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for Ia grippe, as it not only
gives a prompt and complete relief, but
also counteracts any tendency of Ia
grippe to result in pneumonia. For
sale bv all druggists. Matthews Broe.
wholesale and retail agents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
REAL ESTATE DEAL.

]. l.. Watt has purchased the Van
Bergen lot, just above MaXeys store,
and will erect thereon a handsome res
idence, to be occupied by ]. j. Thomp-
son. NJ. D. The lot is 60 by $50 feet,
has commodious stable in the rear
and is one of the most desirable res
idence and physicians office locations
in the city. The work, which IS to
commence early in the spring, will
greatly improve the appearance of that
section of a fine street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
soLIDIFIED ALCHoL.
A Newark Inventor Discovers a Pro
cess to Transform the Liquor

An inventor in Newark, says the New
York sun, has succeeded in finding a
compound which will hold alcohol in
suspension in solid form, and he de-
clares that his discovery Is both new
and useful Whether IL be true that
no one else has ever before succeeded
in getting alcohol into solid form, IL
is certain that no one has put in into
the market in that shape, There is no
doubt as to the usefulness and advan-
tage Of such a compound, The inven-
tor cOntemplates it's use solely as a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
FOREST CITY.

\ special meeting of Enterprise Hose
company will be held in the fire rooms
ON Center street, tonight, for the pur-
pose of considering the advisability of
organizing a hook and ladder company.
Peter HarriC, a runner employed in
No. shaft of the Hillside company,
was struck by runaway car Saturday
forenoon, and sustained n bad scalp
wound and a number of painful bruises.
The Harris Brothers, who have re-
Gently opened a clothing store here,
We're arrested Friday for failure to Sc
cure a license as provided for by Il
borough ordinance relating to transient
dealers. They were held in 5000 bail
for appearance before Justice of the
Peace w. ]. Maxcy today.
on Tuesday the voters of the bOr-
ough of Forest city will be given a
chance to cast their ballots for or
against the proposition to increase the
Indebtedness of the poor district SO 800
for the purpose of buying a farm where
the poor who need relief may be kept
and where such as are able to work
may help to maintain themselves by
their labor. TO those who have not
looked into the subject carefully the
such an amount may seem inadvisable,
but if existing circumstances are con-
sidered and the future is taken into
account il win be seen that the pro-
posed step is the best one that can be
taken. The cost of maintaining the
borough poor has been steadily increas-
ing under the present arrangement and
a tuX of eight mills is now levied and
demands upon the district treasury.
When the limit Of taxation is reached
ur Indebtedness will have To he iu-
CURED to meet the obligations of the
district and some way must eventual
I ly be provided. Whereby the taxes
I raised for poor purposes and the ex-
penditures will assume their proper
relative positions, The directors have
| investigated the subject thoroughly
and have found out by consulting the
members of boards in districts. Where
poor farms are maintained that the
/ cost per capita is fully one-half less
I than it was before, and that the appli-
cations for relief have fallen off to
such an extent that the expense Of
maintaining the poor in these districts
/ is but small fraction Of what II was
/ previously. The tarm that the board
has under consideration is owned by
. benjamin F., Tingl,y, and is situated
/ three -fourths of a mile west of Hcrrick
/ Center On it are large house and
other buildings well suited for the pur-
pose for which it is proposed to use
/ it, All implements and stock would go
with it and the price asked is 81 600
/ There Is now $500 in the district treas
/ ury and this together with the sc 900.
/ which 1t is proposed TO raise would
make up the purchase price. Tho ser-
timent at present seems to be largely
/ in favor Of the purchase Of a farm ana
/ it is TO be hoped in the interest Of the
/ taxpayers that the proposition to bond
! the district for the required amount
! will carry by a good majority.
| Michael Kane, sr, who is employed
| as miner in No. shaft, was caught
by "A fan of rock Saturday forenoon.
while AZ work, ana had his right leg
broken near the ankle and his back
hurt. II is not thought that his in
juries are dangerous.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
HEPTAsoPHs TO FEAST.

The Fidelity conClave of Heptasopbs
will hold a banquet and social in con-
nection with their annual installation
Of officers, which will take place in
Cambrian hall on South Church street
next Wednesday evening. Caterer
Frank =. Brown, Of North Main street,
will serve the banquet
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
OF Course They Have.

Smith-"Did you notice that peculiar
sign ON tho door we Just passed."
Jones-"No; what was it,
Smith--"Orphans' Court"
Jones--"I fail to see anything peculiar
about that Orphans have as much
right to court as other people, haven't
they"--ChicaRo News.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
LOST MINUTE BOOK FOUND.

At the last meeting of the school
board President Colville appointed n
committee to find q missing minute
book AS a last resort the committee
went to Superintendent Forbes. who
said he had taken it home thinking
that it might get lost.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20
End of a Romance.

You will forget. The tender blooms If
spring
Forget the sturdy branch whereon they
cling;
You will forget--ah, well, It's better 50,
pIoo9A OSpoIUD-
l cannot marry all the girls l know.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20

CATARRIt in the head is cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which eradicates
from the blood the scrofulouy taints
that cause it, soothing and rebuilding
the delicate and diseased tissues.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-20

HOODS PILLS are the only pills
to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure
all liver ills.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

charged with having fractured one Of the
biblical commandments by loving too well a
man other than her husband was called be-
fore Judge Baxter. The defendant waived
examination and was held to appear at the
present term of court. The bond was fur
nished and the case will be called before
Judge Baker within the next few weeks. y
In Judge Bakers court the case OF the
State against Isaac Spencer is on trial.
Joseph Astleford, a young man who started
out to see the city by gaslight, AYERS that
one evening last June he was down on the
lower end of Capitol avenue and while there
was assaulted and robbed of a small sum OF
money by the defendant.
In the civil section of the district court
business is just as slack as it was during
the first Of the week. Lawyers are not ready
with their cases and consequently they go
over. The Judges express the opinion that
very little business will be transacted until
after election and there is something of a
sentiment in favor of adjourning court until
November.
In the case OF the state against Mike Gan
non the jury has returned a verdict of not
guilty. Cannon was charged with burglary.
The case of the state against Mike Gurnish
and John Smith, charged with burglary, has
been dismissed and stricken from the
docket.
Ray Owens and William Kehl, charged
with burglary, have been arraigned ana
have entered pleas of not guilty.
Abraham G. Reed, charged with grand
larceny, upon being arraigned entered a plea
of guilty and was sentenced to one year in
the penitentiary.
Stanley Day entered a plea Of guilty to
the charge of burglary and was remanded to
Jail to await sentence.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
.EVERING TIES THAT BIND
Divorce Cases Load Down the Docket of the
District Court,
MlSFIT MARRIAGES TO HAVE AN AIRING
Unusually Large Number of Suits for
Divorce Are Being Brought, De-
sertiOn Being the Principal
Cause for Complaint.

Just at this time the dockets OF the dis
trict court are being loaded down with di-
vorce suits in which tales of suffering
caused by desertion and cruelty are alleged.
In some instances alimony is asked, but as
a rule the aggrieved party feels satisfied
II he or she is granted a separation from
the matrimonial letters that gall as we'll
as bind.
Hannah Livingston seeks a divorce from
Robert Livingston, alleging that without
Just cause of provocation he has deserted
his bed and board and left the woman Of
his choice to earn a living as best she can.
Samuel Stewart alleges that his wife,
Hattie, has tired of her home and has gone
away. He adds in his petition that he
has always used his best endeavors in sup
plying the table and making home pleasant.
In fact he declares that the separation is
not due to any fault Of his.
Mary Wipf asks the court to grant her a
decree on the grounds of cruelty. She al
leges that her husband, John, has treated
her in a shockingly bad manner and that
she can no longer live with him.
Martha Dunn alleges that William Henry
Wilson Dunn has deserted home and family
and refuses to contribute to her support or
return and make his peace. She AYERS that
the desertion has been without cause, as
she has always been a true, obedient and
loving wife.
In applying for a divorce Mary Stewart
alleges a marriage of forty-three years
duration. She tells a tale Of hard luck
and alleges that Thomas Stewart deserted
his home some time ago and without leav-
ing anything to aid in supporting the family.
While not a divorce suit, Mary Hensman
has brought an action against John D.. Han
cock, wherein she seeks to acquire some Of
his property. She alleges that he promised
to marry her, but has failed to keep his
pledge. In view of the defendant failing to
carry out his part Of the contract, the
plaintiff says that she has suffered greatly
in both body and mind and is almost a total
mental and physical wreck. To alleviate
her sufferings and restore her peace of mind,
she thinks that she should have $4,000 and
that Hancock, who is alleged to be wealthy,
should contribute the sum.
The case wherein Bertha Gladwin is
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
POINTS GIVEN TO POINTER
Letter to the Governor from IA Recent
of the Deaf Mute
Institute.

The following letter, written by a gradu-
ate of the Nebraska Deaf Mute institute, has
been sent to Governor Poynter:
NEBRASKA CITY, Sept. 26.-Hon. w. A.
Poynter, Lincoln, Neb.: Dear Sir-I take
this opportunity to write you a letter and
add evidence concerning the poor manage
ment Of Superintendent Dawes and the OPP
preston which the poor and unfortunate
deaf and dumb girls at the institution had
to suffer. the most dreadful which tyranny
could infict. l am a graduate Of the school
and in a position to know that Dawes
conduct Of the school the last two years
entities the deaf to sympathy. The pupils
could learn themselves more without him
than with min present, they knowing his
ignorance OF the sign language and having
no confidence in him. He deposed the best
and most experienced teachers and ap-
pointed his relatives, who could not
understand our sign language. and they
enjoyed themselves exceedingly in drawing
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

the money, This Is not right nor fair to
the deaf and does not meet with the APP
prevail OF any OF the graduates. The school
has never been improved since Dawes took
A. ]. Gillespie's place as superintendent,
and now the school seems to be helpless to
benefit the deaf children, leaving them
without an opportunity to acquire an edu-
cation. l do not understand why ex-Gov-
ernor Holcomb appointed Dawes as super
intendent OF the institution, as when he
first entered the school he clearly demon
strated that he knew nothing about how to
conduct it. He frequently asked Mr.. Glenn
Beaver, the steward, to give him assistance
when he was having trouble with the
management. AS yet he has only learned a
little Of the sign language and makes him
self ridiculous every time he attempts to
use 1t. The older pupils often asked for
experienced teachers, and he said new teach
ers will come "soon," but this was like
many of his other false stories.
The confusion continued until some OF the
pupils grew tired and left the school. Many
of the parents have declared they will not
send their children back to school until
Dawes is discharged and a new superin-
tendent appointed. Pupils cannot be fitted
under Dawes management to enter college
at Washington, but have to take special in
oi uNt'Oh a q pi io1oiy oNHooi ~ sANi' IVA
expense, while the schools of other states,
having competent management, send their
pupils to the college at Washington.
l positively believe the school will grow
poorer unless Dawes is deposed. have
met several boys and girls who lave begged
me to tell you everything about the school
and l am certainly willing to help them.
They declared they will refuse to go to
school until a new superintendent is ap-
pointed, and they especially wished to have
Mr.. Glen Beaver to be superintendent, for
his experience in talking in the sign Ian
guage is thorough. He was discharged by
the unimportant superintendent Dawes
without doing anything wrong. This was
only done for politics and because Dawes
was jealous of him. There are many other
secret things which you do not knew yet at
the Institute. Dawes has no conscience.
When he appoints deaf people to work at
the school he agrees to pay certain wages,
but when pay day comes he gives them less.
Why should the deaf always get such lit
tie money? They do the work as we'll as
the other employees. While the hearing peo-
pies salaries are advancing theirs remain
the same. Whenever Dawes goes to Lin
coin he always gives you the impression
that the school is getting along nicely, but
instead it was another one Of his stories.
Every one interested in the education of
the deaf have been disappointed in the work
of this school the last two years. Two
sweet little boys have been killed and one
more died with typhoid fever because Of ig-
norant attention.
The people who know about the school
think it might as we'll be abandoned as to
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28

be continued under Dawes management
AS a sample, last fall before school opened
Dawes wrote letters to the parents OF the
children, telling them he would establish
a new department-that he would supply q
barber's chair and tools for those who
wished to learn the BARRIERS trade. Some
OF the older boys were anxious to learn. but
when school began he bought an old, rick
ETY. barber chair and no tools whatever.
When he was asked for tools he said re-
peatedly, Soon" but soon never came;
he only gave the boys his ancient and dull
razor. The barber chair was put in the
boys bedroom and might as well have
never been bought. l respectfully hope that
you will consider the evidence against this
incompetent superintendent. Yours re-
specially, AUGUST II. KOBERSTEIN.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-09-28
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