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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
Good Burlesque Show.

The best entertainments witnessed at
the Gaiety theater since the opening
weeks of the season were given yes
terday afternoon and evening by Sher-
idan and Faust's Metropolitan Bur-
lesquers. This company is made up of
white and cOlored artists of ability that
was thoroughly appreciated by the
large audiences that greeted them. The
musical features of the performance
We're made more pleasing by the pre-
sence of LaWrence's orchestra. The
entertainment opens with an original
creation entitled the Reunion of Ma
tions." in which whites and creoles ap-
pear in the rendition of the newest bal
lads and coon songs, dances etc. In
the solos and special features of the
opening act Miss Kitty Brown, the
Coates Brothers, Gutton and Winfred,
and others of the colored wing, We're
decidedly up-to-date and We're enthus-
Iiastically encored. The special features
were excellent and most of the jokes
We're of this years vintage. Miss Amy
Nelson, vocalist, Watson and Beaseley,
sketch artists. and Lucier and Belle.
musical artists, were well received, and
| Sophie Thorn gave a pleasing act in the
way Ol an Olu time Clog udlCe. CUR
| tbs and Wooley. the German comedians,
and the Golden Gate Quartette came
in for goodly share of the honors.
In the closing burlesque the acrobatic
trio, Nelson, Glinserretti and Demonio
gave a marvellous exhibition. which has
| seldom been equalled on the Gaiety
stage. The Metropolitan Burlesquers
will give, in addition to the usual mat
inee and evening performances today,
a midnight matinee" at which full
election returns will be read from the
stage. The midnight performance will
| begin at II o'clock, Immediately after
| the regular show. A Washington's s
birthday matinee will be given tomor-
row afternoon and each afternoon dur
| ing the remainder of the week. Be
ginning on Thursday afternoon an en-
tire change of programme will be given,
introducing new songs, dances, etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
A Notable Engagement.

If the demand for seats is any criter-
ian, then Fanny Rice's engagement
here will be a notable one. She is not
an ephemeral star. glimmering fitful-
ly in the theatrical armament. but one
whose reputation is solidly established
and rests securely upon foundation
of worthy artistic achievements. Miss
Rice will present her popular, success
full operate comedy, AT the French
Ball." on her appearance here. The
play is one of those quaint mixtures
constructed primarily with the object
Of inspiring laughter, but, while
though pure comedy, and musical
comedy at that, it has a distinct ra-
tional and comprehensive story, which
is consistently followed to the final
denouement, Miss Rices engagement
promises to be as satisfactory from a
pecuniary point as it undoubtedly will
prove from an artistic standpoint. Miss
Rice will be the attraction at the Ly-
ceum Friday evening, Feb. "a.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21

entitled "Ten Nights in a Bar Room"
Lecture to start at 7.45 o'clock.
Patrick Murphy, OF Sport Hill, who
was arrested Sunday by officer Saw
yer for being drunk, was given hear
ing before Burgess Powell yesterday
morning ana fined SO and costs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Weber, OF
South Blakely street, spent Sunday
with friends on the South Side.
Born-Sunday. Feb. 10, 1899, to Mr..
and Mrs. Steve Smith, of Rigg street,
a son.
Mrs. Morris Harrington, of Apple
street, is quite i'll.
Mrs. William Acksenreader, of East
Drinker street, is indisposed.
Mrs. Bartin, of ELM street, is quite
i'll at her home.
William Donohue, of Philadelphia, is
spending a few days at Mrs. Nellie
Harrington's home, on Apple street.
An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs
John Dykes, of East Drinker street
was painfully scalded the latter part
of last week. The little one was seat
ed at the table and succeeded in spill
ing a cup of hot tea on its breast
burning it quite badly. Much hope
however, is entertained for the recov-
cry of the child.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
Digby Bell Tonight,

That Mr.. Digby Bell did not over
estimate his powers when he deserted
the ranks Of comic opera comedians
to become worker in the field of
pure legitimate comedy, no one whD
has followed his career during the past
three seasons can deny. That he is
entirely earnest in his efforts in pre-
senting to the public plays of a high
artistic standard is incontrovertible.
Following close ON the heels of "The
HoOsier Doctor" Mr.. Bell makes hls
second appearance before theater-go-
ers in Mrs. Frances Hodgson Bur
netts Joe Hurst, Gentleman" The
story of Joe Hurst is SO sweet, 50
simple, 50 fraught with all that is
good, noble and manly, that it can NOT
fail to absorb the interest and enlist
the sympathies of all hearers. 1t will
be seen at the Lyceum tonight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Camp Mackenzie, Augusta, Ga, Feb
20.-The news has been received mere
that all the volunteer troops stationed
at this place will be mustered out
of the service forthwith. 1t caused
general satisfaction, especially among
the members of the Fifteenth Mime
sofa. the Thirteenth's neighbor This
will break up Camp Mackenzie. ~
division drill and review was held this
morning and in which Major Generals
Young and Sumner took part.
In view of the recent orders re-
ceived directing the regiment to be
mustered out it is understood chat to-
days were the last military exercises
in which the Thirteenth will ever par
ticipate. This does not displease the
boys. as they are now concerned mere
" about their trip home and have no
desire to take part in any more drills.
The weather is now pleasant and all
want to enjoy the remaining three
weeks of camp life as leisurely as pos
sible. The mastering officer Of the
Thirteenth. Captain Howe, visits the
regiment daily and offers all necessary
suggestions. The sample pencil copies
of the rolls are practically completed
and will be turned in for examination
tomorrow.
The re-eXaminat tiUn of The men was
resumed this morning and Companies
&. II. and b are now being re-eXamined
This work will be resumed tomorrow.
Generals Sumner and Young left here
this afternoon for Washington. where
they will attend the sessions of the
court of inquiry.
Commissioner George w. Jenkins, of
Scranton, is in camp, and will tomorrow
conduct the election among the boys
FOR the city Offices
Richard j. Bourke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
in THE PLAY HOUSES.
The Hillman Company.

At the Academy of Music last night
a company headed by Miss Maude
Hillman presented the sprightly COM
edy drama, Special Delivery" as the
opening bill of their weeks engage
ment. The play is handsomely staged
and was presented in a very faithful!
manner throughout. Miss Hillman is
a conscientious artist who has the
assistance of a very competent com
pany. Some of the members of 1t
whose work last night won the appro-
baton of the audience were Frank
Holland, J. Gordon Edwards. George
II. ReXford, W. A. Dillon and Helen
Frost.
Speciates were introduced by Harry
Brooks, w. A. Dillon, Frank Fay and
the Prince children. Tonight the COM
pany will be seen in Among the
Pines" and this afternoon in Char
ity Bess."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
TO COMBINE THE OPERATORS.
'lan to Improve the Anthracite
Coal Trade.

"Regardng the Anthracite Operators
association and new road to tide
water the evidence is accommodating
that the independent operators are not
anxious to build road" says Satur-
lays Engineering and Mining Journal.
1t seems likely, however. that the at
.ampt VIII be made to get these smaller
companies in one large company which
would control their lands and ship their
coal over one Of the existing roads.
Vanderbilt interests are reported be-
hind this movement.
1T is altogCth likely that if such Il
company We're brought out with the
right interests behind it, and heralded
with a flourish of trumpets as one that
was to work the everlasting salvation
Of the anthracite trade its stock would
go like hot cakes in the present cOndi-
ton of the stock market. How far
such Il company would permanently
better the anthracite trade is another
matter.
so far as producers are concerned
the general situation of the anthracite
trade just now leaves little to be de-
sired. Coming after an unexpectedly
heavy consumption in January, the
widespread and intense cold wave, with
its accompanying snow storms, has
made the consumption for the first half
of February something beyond the
widest dreams or the most sanguino
sales agent. From all over the west
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
EXCITING RUNAWAY,

An exciting runaway took place on
Drinker street yesterday morning. A
team of horses belonging to a farmer
took fright at an electric car near the
corners ant started up East Drinker
street at rapid rate, spilling the con-
tents, consisting of butter, etc, along
the road. Tearing themselves free
from the bob" as they rushed along,
they turned from the street, mount
ed the bank in front of Mr.. Malay's
crossed the porch and tore a post
away. The horses continued their
mad flight through the garden, tear
ing clothes-lines down. They cleared
the fence in the rear of the garden
and landed on Harper street, where
they were caught.
The horses were uniniured. The
sleigh was almost a complete wreck
The driver escaped injury, although
he was dragged along for a consider
able distance endeavoring to check the
horses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
NJ. Z. CHURCH NOTES.

The Rev. A. j. Van Cleft will de-
liver lecture in the Ash Street Meth
odist Episcopal church this evening.
The subject will be Abraham Lin
coln.' All are welcome.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet in
the church parlors tomorrow afternoon
at 2.30 o'clock. A large attendance is
desired.
The Cottage prayer meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. William
Seigle, on Third street. Friday after
noon at 2.30 o'clock. 4 cordial invi-
tation is extended to all to be pres
ent.
On Tuesday evening, Feb. %, an
illustrated lecture will be given in the
church parlors by Professor Hawker
under the auspices of the EpWorth
league, entitled THE Fate of the Ma
ton" one hundred and fifty pictures
representing scenes during the battle
in the late war will he shown. An
admission of 10 and 20 cents will
charged.
The subject of the Epworth league
meeting this evening will be "A Mis-
sionary Church" All are welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21

Today's election is of vast Importance
to the people of Dunmore. They Will
have an opportunity of saying by their
votes whether the borough is to pro-
ceed along progressive lines or relapse
into the methods pursued for years
while the Democrats ruled this little
municipality.
This election is not so much mat
ter a politics as it is OF business to
the people of the borough. During the
years of Democratic rule improve
ments We're unthought of, money was
squandered and the squabbles of Off
! cials gave Dunmore an unenviable re-
putation far and wide.
1t was not until progressive Repub-
lican officials made their impress felt
in borough legislation that better days
began to dawn for Dunmore, and now
that they are well on their way it
would be little less than criminal to
take a backward steD when so much
yet remains to be DONE
The Democrats and Wings are jubil-
ant over the fact that the Republican
council has expended S23, 900 for the fis-
cal year ending March, 1899. Informa-
| tion regarding the causes Of this eX-
1
time. When the Republicans took the
reins of government they were hand
| icapped by proposed law suits, which
| were entirely justifjable and a legacy
| from Democratic negligence. To avoid
| these suits Clay avenue was graded and
| the Quincy avenue bridge was built
| costing 81 100 for both.
Then there We're innumerable little
| bills which the Democrats contracted
and which the present Republican coun-
ell obliged to pay out of this years
| appropriations. Then came the last
| but not least, the contest which the
| Democrats We're responsible for and
which cost the citizens of the borough
| SI765.5S, the borough councils share
being one-half, or $S,S22.20. The result
of the contest was the unseating of all
the Democratic officials nine in num-
Der, who were illegally elected
In regard to the improvements in
the borough. The Republicans have
| equipped two fire engine companie!
| with engines. carts and hose, costing
S2,375; erected six additional fire hy-
drants and provided the people with sis
| additional electric lights. They have
also improved the horough's buildings
| and grounds by erecting an iron fence
and stone steps, etc, making a model
town hall instead of place for loafers
Can any Democratic council of the past
| shown such, a clean, economical and
well administered government at the
present Republican council?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
DEATH RATE DECREASED.
Falling OFF of Eight as Compared
With Previous Week.

There was a falling off of eight in
the number of deaths last week as COM
pared with the previous week, when
forty were recorded. OF the thirty-two
deaths, three were from contagious di-
seases, one from typhoid fever, one
from diphtheria and one from mem
braneous Group.
Fifteen new cases of contagious di-
seaJes were reported. OF these, eleven
were from diphtheria; three scarlet few"
er and one whooping cough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21

come stories of short supplies of coal
and inability to get more. The intense
cold is likely to make itself felt in
still another way, for thick ice on the
lakes may delay the opening Of naviga-
tion considerably.
I'm the east, though the daily press
spoke of a possible coal famine, the
supplies at seaboard points have been
sufficient. The stormy weather so far
has been hindrance to the companies
by stopping work in breakers, delaying
rail shipments and making it impossi-
bic to load coal at tidewater. Milder
weather is freeing traffic and the de-
mand is bound to be heavy through the
balance of this month and during
March,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
SHORT PARAGRAPHS.

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian
church will serve a supper in the
church parlOrs Tuesday evening, Feb.
%. from : TO ~ o'clock. Ice cream will
also be served, but extra. Price OF the
supper will be 10 cents.
Rev. w. Il. Shawger, of Dover, will
give an illustrated lecture in the Dud-
ley Street Baptist church this evening
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
IN BANKRUPTCY COURT.
E. Moses Examined Before Referee
G. A. Van Wormer.

A meeting of the creditors of r.
Moses was held yesterday afternoon,
pursuant to a call from C. A, Van
Wormer, referee in bankruptcy. Mr..
Moses was subjected to a lengthy ex-
animation, the result of which was that
the creditors did not care to go to the
expense Of having a trustee appointed.
The case will therefore be submitted
at once.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21

me drug store and bought one bottle and gave II
10 her to use as directed. Five bottles cured her,
and she 10 we'll to-day"
Ror more than thirty years DR.. r. V.
Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, has enjoyed a far
larger practice than many physicians who
charge large fees for advice. Dr. PieTce's
ta!den Medical Discovery is made without
Geohol and is a preparation based upon
ais extended experience with disease. II
satemperanes medicine, pure and simple,
md without alcohol, whiskey, sugar or
yrup 70 preserve its properties, keeps per
lectly IN any climate for any length Of time.
Others may initiate the remedy; they can
not initiate its cures. Let no one talk YOU
into using an imitation medicine as a sub.
sttute for DR.. Pierce's. Sick people who
cannot visit Buffalo may consult Or. Pierce
by mail. He gives free, fatherly advice for
treating and curing diseases Of a chron ic,
obstinate and lingering nature. No charge
shade for such consultation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
DAYS D0INGS In
DUNM0RE BOROUGH
ToDAY,s ELECTION OF VITAL
IMPORTANCE.

It Will Decide the Future Policy to
Be Pursued by the Borough-An
Exciting Runaway on Drnker
Street-Rev. A. j. Van Cleft Will
Lecture in the M. E. Church To-
night-Infant Child of Mr. and
Mrs. John Dykes Badly Burned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
Concert Tonight at Wilkes-Barre.

Prof. ID. d. Wood, of Philadelphia
will give concert tonight in the First
Methodist church at Wilkes Barre, OF
which Rev. Dr. Pearce is pastor. Prof.
Wood will be assisted by the church
uuartette.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
THE THIRTEENTH'S
LAST VANCOUVER
PARTICIPATED IN THE DIVI-
SION REVIEW YESTERDAY.

Weather Is Now Very Pleasant and
the Boys Are Prepared to Enjoy
The Fragment of Camp Life That
-Re-examination of the
Men Was Resumed Yesterday Af-
ternoon-Commisioner George w.
Jenkins Has Arrived in Camp to
Conduct Today's Election.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21
mount PLEASANT COAL
At Retail.

Coal OF the best quality for domestic uso
and Of all sizes. including Buckwheat and
Birdseye, delivered in any part OF the
city, at the lowest price.
orders received at the office. first noor,
Commonwealth building, room No. O.;
telephone No. 2624 or at the mine tele.
phone No. 272, will be promptly attended
to. Dealers supplied at the mine.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-21

Il Gains friends daily-astdious friends Yes the
men who particular about the style of their outfit
s|tngs the aim to please Come today, Mr.. Crt
casee what aunty dressy neckwear have gathered for
you The savings will surprise youor miss guess
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-25
STEINMETZ ESTATE.
Six Million Dollars to Be Divided
Among Five Heirs

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Nov. 24.-
(Special)-It now develops that in
stead of one Steinmetz, Frank who will
get fortune in Alsace Lorraine, there
are four others who will receive a like
amount. They are three brothers of Mr..
Stelnmetz-Joseph and Steve who reside
in this county, and a brother who lives
in Sauk City, Wis. Mrs. John Cardinal,
who makes her home in this city, is sis
ter Of the Steinmetz brothers, and will
also receive an equal share. The total
amount to be divided among them is S29-
100000 francs, or about Sc, 900, OOO The Stein
metz brothers have resided in this coun-
ty over thirty years, and all are fairly
wealthy aside from the legacy. They
are industrious farmers, and are not al
all excited over their good fortune.
Frank Steinmetz has a copy of the will.
which was sent him by his attorney. 1t
Is dated in 1912 and signed by his grand
father. The beneficiaries, however. had
all moved to the United States, and for
years no trace of them could be found
After the FrancO-P -PrUssian war the estate
went to the French government, although
the search for the missing heirs was con-
tinued. Over 1900 claimants. all named
Steinmetz, endeavored to prove them
selves the heirs. but not until ten years
ago were the legal heirs found here Then
commenced the suit to recover from the
French government and which was not
decided in favor Of the benefciaries until
last week
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-25

the model school was close and severe
but under all conditions he had no
grounds to complain. When asked re-
garding his general Impressions he said
he had many discussions with the Beers
as to the rights of the war, and had
been much impressed by the number
who could speak English. He had found
that most of them regretted the con-
tiict, asserting that it had arisen as the
result of misrepresentation So far as
he could learn, however, the spirit of
the burgherS in the field, despite their
priVations, was most determined, and
there was no chance for an early peace.
Il fear" said Mr.. Churchill that the
struggle will be bloody and protracted."
BATTLE NEAR ESTCOURT.
DURHAM, Nov. 4.-An official mes
sage from Gen. White, at Ladysmith,
dated Nov. %, says: Situation unchang-
ed. Troops well and cheerful"
The Natal Advertiser confirms the re-
port of fighting near Willow Grange. It
says:
Five thousand British left EstcoGrt
Wednesday afternoon for reconnaissance
They surprised the Beers at o'clock
Thursday morning and occupied the Boer
position, bayonettng eighty of the en-
emy. AT daybreak the Beers opened
with Quick-firers. The British artillery
British position, therefore, became un-
tenable and was vacated. Subsequently
the artillery was brought into action and
the Beers fell back. Their object hav-
ing been obtained, the British returned to
Estcourt."
MUST RECOGNIZE MR.. MACRUM.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 24-Mr. Macrum.
the United States consul at Pretoria, has
been instructed by cable to impress upon
President Kruger that in the view of
this government the usages of all civilized
nations sanction the ministration of
neutral representative, in the interest of
the citizens and captiVeS of one of the
parties to war, and he must further in
slSt upon performing the sacred duties
imposed by all consider atiOns of human
ity. This Is practically an announce
ment of the insistence of our government
upon the execution of the trust 1t as
sumed to lock after the interests of Brit
lsh citizens in the South African repub-
lies.
WANT THE AMERICAN MULE.
ST. LOUIS Mo, Nov. 24-Col. ]. H
Smith and Caot Markham of the English
army, are in the city for mules for use
in the war against the Beers in South
Africa. In addition to the 5000 mules al
ready purchased, the officers have orders
to secure 1000 more.
SYMPATHY FOR BOERS
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 24-Resolu-
tions Of sympathy with the Beers were
ADOPTED by mass meeting held in this
cry last night. The attendance was large
and much enthusiasm was manifested.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-25
CAN GET THEIR MONEY.
Subscribers to Dewey Home Fund
Who Are Disgruntled.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-Any subscrib-
er to the Dewey home fund who wishes
to may have his or her money back. John
r. Mclean, speaking for his sister, Mrs.
Dewey, said:
Mrs. Dewey and the admiral have been
overwhelmed with, not hundreds. but
thousands of kilograms of sympathy for
the afflicuon which has befaIlen them in
this furious and thoughtleSs attack made
upon their domestic life Admiral Dewey S
statement has had great effect to ac-
complish this revulsion of sentiment.
Among the kilograms received was one
from Emerson Mcmillan, of New York,
to the effect that if any persons desired
the return of their subscriptions to the
home fund, if the admiral would forward
the list Of contributors to him, together
with any letters or dispatches requesting
a refunding of the money, he Mr.. Nc
MILAN, would Immediately reimburse all
applicants in full
II am authorized to say most positive
ly that all such requests will receive the
promptest attention. All that is .neces-
sary for these people to do is to forward
these requests TO the admiral himself,
and not to rush to the newspaper Offices
with them. All that come in proper style
will receive attention.
II also desire to state that nothing
that has happened to us throughout all
our lives has been such a source of grief
as this public furore Mrs. Dewey has
always been the favorite in our family,
and has been almost idolized. We feel
her grief very keenly, and propose to
defend her. At present she is in no
condition to say anything for publica-
ton.
This trouble has also seriously afflict-
ed our aged mother, who looked forward
to the coming of Admiral Dewey with
such pleasure and admiration, and who
was so happy in her daughters marriage.
We certainly never anticipated the out
burst, and acted in absolute good faith,
as we supposed. with everybody"