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The Springfield herald., 1900-01-26

The House on Thursday passed the
Senate bill to extend the powers Of the
director OF the census, after striking
out the committee amendment to
authorize the director to contract for
extra printing with private contractors.
The whole fight was upon that amend
ment. The influence of the public
printer and the labor organizations of
the country We're employed against 1t.
and after n lively debate Of several
hours 1t was overwhelmingly defeated.
The publication of the reports Of the
twelfth census, therefore, will be made
by the public printer as in the past
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
OLYpHANT.

united choir was organized In the
CONGREGATIONAL church on Sunday night
by the singers of the Welsh Baptist,
Methodist and Congregational churches.
Prof. John Parry was chosen leader
The choir will compete with the other
united chors at the Taylor eisteddfod,
Christmas day.
The Browns base ball club gave an
enjoyable social in Mahon's hall last
evening" which was attended by large
gathering of young people.
A Hungarian, employed as miner
in No. cOlliery. was seriously injured
by fall of top coal yesterday morn
ing. He was removed to his home in
Prceburg in the company's ambulance.
Miss Frances Bradley. of Williams
port. is a guest at the Lynch residence
on Delaware street.
Miss Margaret Evans has returned
home from a visit with Pittston friends.
Mrs. J. NJ. Evans attended the funeral
of the late Mrs. Robert Upton, at Dun
more, yesterday.
Miss Mary j. McHale left yesterday
for Somerfield, Pa, where her brother,
W. r. McHale, is i'll with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Michael Dougherty, of Bell
street, returned home Sunday from the
Scranton private hospital
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
Deferred Opening Evenings.

The merchants of this city did not
follow their usual custom this year Of
keeping their stores open evenings for
the three weeks preceding Christmas
1t was expected up to a late hour yes
terday afternoon to commence last
night, but about 4 o'clock a number Of
the leading members of the Merchants
association took a canvass of the city
stores to ascertain the sentiment in
regard to deferring the evening work
for another week. The sentiment was
so universal to keep closed after $40
p. m. that the reform was inaugurated
last night The stores will now go dark
o. nights until Saturday, and after that
until Christmas they will all be open.
The Merchants association held their
regular monthly meeting last evenig
at which this early closing movement
was sanctioned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
TAYLOR.

One of the pleasant holiday attrac-
tions will pe the new cantata to be
held on Christmas eve at the welsh
Baptist church, entitled "The New
Santa Claus" Prof. John R. Francis
Is in charge of the music and is pre-
pairing choir of fifty voices, which
rehearses twice week, The respect
i've parts have not as yet been an
nounced The piece Is an interesting
one and will undoubtedly prove treat
To the public.
The young ladies of the Welsh Con-
gregational church will conduct fag-
got and ice cream social on pay night
in the church basement. Cake and cof-
fee will be included in the menu. Tick
cts, ten cents.
During the services at the Calvary
Baptist church on Sunday evening, a
uuartette. entitled Lift Up Thine
Eyes" Was rendered by Misses Hen
rietta Harris, Edith Watkins, Lydia
Hoskins, sopranos, and Misses Ger
trude Watkins, Olwen Howells and An
ME Watkins. altos. Miss Sallie Price
recited THE Lost Chord"
An attraction OF much interest dur
ing the present month is the lecture to
be given on Thursday night. December
10. and not on December 6, as was an
nounced in yesterdays issue, at the
Methodist Episcopal church by the Rev,
w. q. Simpson. ID. ID.
Local union, No. 1913, United Mine
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
HIS SKULL FRACTURED.
The Lookout Crossing at Pike Street
the Scene of Another Accident.

Frank O'Byrne, aged 13, son of
Frank p. O'Byrne, a miner, of 222 Pike
street, is the latest victim of the rail-
road crossing at the Lookout, on Pike
street. On Sunday night, while the
lad was walking avross the tracks he
observed a coal train pulling in from
the south and started to run. SO as
not to be held up. He did not see
another train approaching at a high
rate of speed going toward Scranton.
Several paSSersby saw it, however.
and shouted to him. He stopped on
the track on hearing the warning and
the pilot of the rushing train struck
him, tossed him in the air and would
have hit him again had it not been
for the Interference of Il young man,
who ran toward him as he was
struck. This hero made IL grab at
O'Byrne, caught his coat and pulled
him to one side. 1t was a miraculous
saving Of his life, for he would have
fallen under the wheels had it not
been for the young hero.
O'Byrne was picked up unconscious,
with his face covered with blood AMI
a gaping wound over the left eye. He
was taken to his home and a physi-
clan called. The doctor found that
there was fracture OF the skull and
teh hospital ambulance was sent for.
At Emergency hospital, DR.. Gillis
and Niles trepanned the skull sue
cessfully. Inquiry there last evening
elected the information that Frank is
getting along splendidly and the pros
poets are exceedingly favorable for his
speedy recovery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
ELMHURST.

w. j. Snyder returned to school at
Stroudsblmg, Sunday afternoon, after
spending a few days with his parents
here.
MIR. and Mrs. l.. w. Partridge were
entertained by Dr.. and Mrs. jKnedler
on Thanksgiving day.
Rev. James Morris. of Passaic. N. j.,
is assisting Rev. p. I. Frey in series
tist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. G.. Thayer. of Les
tershire, N. Y, and Mr.. and Mrs. EN-
met Brodhead, of Moosic. were among
the friends from out of town who at
tended the funeral of the late Mr. f.
w. Dawson. Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Perigo and son,
Stanley. of Scranton Mr.. Byron Buck
ingham and family, Mr. c. c. Clay and
Miss Lottie Clay ate their Thanksglv-
ing turkey with Mr.. and Mrs. A. b.
Clay.
A very enjoyable family party gath
cred around the table of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. w. Curtis. on Thanksgiving day. and
all their children. with the exception OF
one son. Martin. who Is in Janesville.
Wis, were there. Those present We're
Mr.. and Mrs, c. ID. Lown and daugh-
ter, Belle, of Scranton: Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Peters and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
q. Roberts, of Peckville; Mr.. and Mrs.
c. j. Burkhart and son, Curtis of
Aberdeen; Mr.. T.. M. Curtis, of Ring-
hamton: Miss Fannie Curtis and Mrs.
George NJ. Tolemie and daughters,
Mabel and Manila. of Elmhurst.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
ERMYN AND MAYFlELD.

Mrs. Gwendolin q. Evans, the lady
evangelist from Nelson. n. Y. preached
to two large congregations in the Con-
gregational church last Sunday. In the
evening her discourse was delivered in
English to a congregation that filed
the church. Mrs. Evans made deep
impression upon her hearers, and her
singing of the well-known Rock of
Ages" was revelation. During her
stay here she was the guest n Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph r.. Roberts, of Second
street
Adam Smith and son. Arthur, left
yesterday for West Virginia, where
they have entered into Il contract with
large lumber company, who has thir-
teen thousand acres of timber land.
Miss Bertha Rmron. of Uniondale, is
the guest of her sister. Mrs Thomas
Bray, of South Main street.
Isaac Benjamin, of Vandling, was a
visitor here on Sunday.
c. l.. Bell is on a business trip in
New York.
William Seymour, of Third street is
confined to his home with illness.
Fl. A. Whitman will leave today for a
business visit to Buffalo, N. Y.
A child of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wig
nall, of West Maytield, is i'll of inflam-
nation of the lungs.
Frank Rommelmeyer, of Carbonlale,
was on Sunday the guest of Thomas
Donthwaite, of West Mayfield.
The Delaware and Hudson breaker
worked twenty and half days last
month.
Mrs. Conner James and daughter,
Irene, of Providence, spent Sunday with
Jermyn friends.
Mrs. Samuel Harvey, OF Scott road,
Is critically ill.,
The Edgerton company paid its em-
ployes on Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
SELECT COUNCIL MEETS.
Councilman Mannion Proposes to
Resurrect Ordinance for the Erec-
ton of House for the Cottage
Hose Companv

Hose Company.
Select council met in regular session
last night. The members present were
Chairman Thompson. Davis, Mannion
and Fletcher. The minutes were read
and adopted.
Mr.. Davis introduced resolution in
structing the city engineer to notify
the electric light company to raise
lamps located on corner of Eighth ave-
nue. and Washington street, corner of
Ninth avenue and Washington street
and on Pike street at the Moran prop
erty. The resolution was seconded by
Mr.. Fletcher. Much discussion was in
dulged in as to who should stand the
cost of the changes. The city engineer
was called in to give his opinion on
the matter Mr.. Stuart said that he
thought the city would have to pay for
the changes if the electric light COM
pany had once located the light as di-
rected by councils. The resolution was
adopted, Thompson voting no.
Mr.. Mannion gave notice that at the
next meeting he would bring up the
ordinance FOR the erection of Il house
for the Cottage Hose company. He
stated that the hose company met yes
terday and passed a resolution request
ing him to bring the matter to an is
sue, and he wished to give its oppon-
ents fair warning. A committee from
the company will be at the next select
council meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
GETTING READY.
Invitations Issued for the Rededica.
ton of St. Roses Church.

The preparations for the reopening of
ST. Roses auditorium are being made
daily. The rector Very Rev. r. +.
Coffey, V. G., is sending out invitations
to the dedication exercises, which read
as follows: You are cordially invited
to the reQpening of the Church of st.
Rose de Lima, Carbondale. Pa, and
the celebration of the reverend rector's
silver jubilee. Sunday, December l6,
1900"
The programme for the exercises is:
Morning services-l0.30 o'clock. Sol
emn pontitical mass will be celebrated
by Most Rev. p. j. Ryan, d. d.. arch
bishop of Philadelphia. The sermon will
be preached by Rt. Rev. Thomas d.
Beaven. d. D., bishop of Springfield,
Mass.
Evening services-7.15 o'clock. Rt
Rev. Il. r. Prendergast, ID, D., auxil-
iary bishop of Philadelphia, will sing
pontifical vespers. The sermon will be
preached by Very Rev. j. II. Teefy, O.
S. b., president of st, Michael's college,
Toronto Canada.
At the morning services the general
admission will be one dollar. Seats In
the auditorium will be reserved for
fifty cents extra. Those who desire may
have peWs reserved, the larger ones for
| IS and the smaller ones for 81. Gallery
seats are not to be reserved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
A new CITY HOSPITAL?
A Number of Carbondale Physicians
and Some from Scranton Are Con-
siderinp It.

and Some from Scranton Are Con-
1. sidering It.
There may be u new hospital In this
city before winter ends. Indefinite
rumors have been spreading in medical
circles in this vicinity for the past few
days that a number of city physicians
have been talking seriously of starting
one. The plans have thus far been sue
cessfully kept secret. but the details of
the proposed move have been given to
The Tribune by a city physician and
as they are sure to prove of great IN
terest to the citizens as well as TIE
medical fraternity, we publish them.
At the meeting of the directors Of
the Carbondale Emergency hospital
held in October, a reorganization OF the
medical and surgical staff was decided
upon, and in place of the twelve city
and five outside physicians on monthly
assignments, regular staff of four
was made permanent, all city doctors,
viz. Drs. Alexander F. Gillis. John
Niles. David w. Bailey and w. W.
Fletcher. At the same time all city
physicians and those from this locality
We're invited to place their private pa
tients in the hospital upon the same
terms and with the same privileges as
were heretofore accorded limited
number Of practitioners. 1t was an
nounced that each day, between the
hours of II and II in the forenoon the
entire staff would be in attendance.
Notwithstanding this placating offer
of the hospital directors"there was a
feeling among a large number of the
physicians in this city that they had
not been justly treated. There were
quite a few who felt aggrieved because
they considered they had not been dealt
with fairly in being summarily dis
placed from the medical staff of the
hospital and it's privileges. Some Of
these have been asking what they could
do to make their displeasure manifest,
and after number of discussions
among them it was decided to boycott
the Emergency hospital as much az
possible. AS 1t was quite evident that
this boycott could not be effective in
many cases, additional discussions We're
held among these physicians and it was
suggested that the proper and only way
to render the boycott strict one was
to establish another hospital in this
city and place the patients of the doc
tors not on the Emergency's staff in
this new hospital. a meeting was held
at the Hotel American one evening last
week. which was attended by four city
physicians, leaders in the boycott move
ment and four Scranton physicians.
Ways and means were discussed at this
gathering, and it was decided then to
look around in a central portion of the
city for suitable location on which to
build or to lease.
Since the meeting several property
holders have been approached and
terms asked. A fine property on Spring
street, which could easily be made suit
able for hospital purposes, was yester-
day offered to the promoters Of this
movement for very reasonable figure,
and if the doctors who are agitating
the project carry out their proposed
plans there will in all probability be
another city institution devoted to the
care of the sick in readiness to receive
patients before spring.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
Remember the PlaCe==GuernSey Hall
3l4 Washington Avenue, Scranton Pa
j. w. GUERNSEY, Proprietor
J. w. GUERNSEY, Proprietor.

run. At present the telephone rom-
pany are using all their forces string
ing wires between Scranton and
Wilkes Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. William 'ruthill have
returned from visit With Wnymart
relatives.
Mr.. John Kendall, Of New York city,
is spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Gricsdale.
The company that played Ten
Nights in a Rar-rOom'' at Archibald
last evening, could not procure ac.
comodations at that place and had to
come down to this borough, where
they We're provided and cared for by
Landlord Price. of the Harrison
House. who has an excellent reputa-
ton as a boniface and a genial host
Remember the lecture this evening
(Tuesday), at the Peckville Baptist
church by Rev. q. r. Smith. of Fac
toryville: subject, "Christ's Prepara-
ton for His Work" Admission is free
and all are cordially invited to hear
this instructive lecture.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
pECkVILLE.

Those who attended the Presbyterian
church last Sunday evening enjoyed
treat In the music line, Mr.. and
Mrs. Parkhurst rendered beautiful
duet, Mrs. Parkhurst possesses re-
markably sweet and very powerful
voice, All who can possibly hear them
at the concert Friday evening should
do so.
The Lackawanna Telephone conf
pany have completed the work Of
stringlng wires from Carbondale TO
Scranton. one gang Of men starteG
at Carbondale and another from
Scranton. Yesterday afternoon the
two se2tiOns met here and the lines
We're then completei The two phones,
one al the electric light plant and
the other At the hose house. We're con-
nected and are now in working or
der. Later several other lines will be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
The Passing Throng.

John W. Atiken is home again.
Mrs. Frank r. Dennis was Il Scran-
ton caller yesterday.
Michael Gallagher, of Moosic. visited
in town last evening,
owen Lotus has been made tenn
porary yardmaster for the Erie
City Engineer Kupp is entertaining
his daughter, Mrs. Kellmer, of Hazle-
ton,
The ladies of Trinity church are ar
ranging for an entertainment to be
given during January.
Mr.. and Mrs Rarry Rettew, who
have been away for several days. re-
turned home yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert f. Birkett Of
Copeland avenue. who have been WIS.,
iting Mrs Birkett's parents In Sus-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
An Old Pedestrian.

Thomas c. Lister. of jackson. Sus.
quehanna county, Is n visitor in town.
Mr.. Lister has passed the allotted
three score years and ten by about
sixteen years and is today man as
hale and hearty as though he were
hut go. Mr.. Lister was. in his youth.
one of the most enduring and speedlest
pedestrians in this country. and he re-
tains as mementoes Of his feats in
this line "A number of valuable medals
During his residence in this city.
which terminated about five years ago.
Mr.. Lister delighted each birthday. no
matter how severe the weather, to
walk fifty miles. This feat he per-
formed for several years after his de-
parture from Carbondale. He was a
machinist while here. but is now tax.
ing II easy as an agrlcu1turalist In
SusQuehanna county
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
At the Central Labor Union.

At the meeting Of the Central Labor
union on Sunday afternoon the trouble
between the silk mill people and its
striking employees was taken up. 1t
was also proposed that the parents of
the silk mill employees be seen and per-
suaded not to use undue influence to
send their boys and girls back to work
under the present alleged conditions.
1t was resolved that If the mana gers
close the mill here to take the matter
before the Scranton Central Labor
union and call the attention of the silk
mill workers in that city to the lock.
ont here
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
The Mems Meeting,

The men of the congregation of the
First Presbyterian church will have
an evening meal in the primary room
Friday. Preparations are being made
for an ample spread for men with am
pie appetites and the ladies who have
it in preparation say that they will be
greatly disappointed If justice is not
done to their skill. After the supper
number of speakers are expected to
entertain the assemblage with appro-
pirate talks
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
"Of the Old School" {"

Prof. Michael White, of Archibald,
lone of the old school, circulated
among Carbondale friends yesterday.
For many years, in its earlier history,
Prof. White taught the youth of this
city. He retains much of his old
time vigOr and is an ever-welcome
caller among friends he retains in
Carbondale
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
pRICEBURG.

Miss Bertha Norris. of Hyde Park,
Is visiting friends here,
John Gales and family, formely ~
Carmalt street, have gone to reside
on the Boulevard, near the Ontario
and Western depot.
Local No, 1929, United Mine Workers
of America, will meet at the usual
time and place this evening
Owing to a scarcity of orders, nearly
all the weavers in the silk mill have
been suspen nded indefinitely.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhodham, of Green
Ridge. We're the guests of Mr.. an
Mrs. Francis Palmer, of Brook street,
on Sunday last.
The Ladies Aid society of the Prim!-
rive Methodist church will meet at the
home of Mrs. John Gray, on Albert
street at 2.S0 o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. Oliver We're the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James oliver
on Sunday last.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
A Valuable Dog Dies.

Jack" the English pointer. tho
property Of the Misses Alexander. OF
Main street, died after a short illness
last week. He was brought to this
city from Pontiac. Mich, by Mr.. c.
S. n. Alexander in the summer of 1895.
His was a familiar form on our streets
and being of an amiable disposition
he made friends with all whom he
came in contact. at the same time he
was ever ready to assert his rights
when imposed upon by any of the
neighboring CANNES and never seemed
to know when he was whipped. Many
OF Jacks" friends Will hear of his
death with regret.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04

Workers of America. will meet in i'm
portant session this evening, when all
members are urgently requested to be
present.
Mrs. s.aDavid Harris. of Scranton. was
the guest of friends in this place yes
terday.
Lackawanna lodge, No. 113, American
Protestant association, will meet this
evening.
NJ. l.. Evans, of Wilmington, Della
ware, was a business caller in town
Yesterday.
Miss Laura Morris, of North Taylor,
spent the Sabbath with relatives in
PittSton.
Lily lodge, No. 339, Independent Or
der Of Odd Fellows. will meet this even
ing -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04

quehanna for the past week, returned
home yesterday.
The Rev. William Blair. son of Bryce
r. Blair, is visiting his father at the
latter's home on Sixth avenue
Miss Catherine Gallagher. of Scran-
ton. is visiting Miss Kate Murphy, of
Jermyn, and visited Carbondale today
Miss Harriet Jackson, of Scranton
spent Sunday in this city at the home
of Hon. John +. Reynolds, on Wyo-
ming street.
T.. w. Reynolds, of the firm of Rob
erts g. Reynolds. and his wife, are
spending a few days with Mrs. Rey-
nOlds' sister In Honesdae.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS.
Who Were Drawn to Serve from This
City for Term Beginning Jan. l.

In Scranton yesterday Sheriff Pryor
and Jury Commissioners Virgins and
Dougherty drew the grand and petit
jurors FOR the first term of court in
the year 1901, The grand Jurors will
meet on Jan. and the petit jurors in
February. Those from this city are
as follows
Grand-James Walsh. miner.
Petit, Feb. 4-William Hughes,
brakeman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
The New Mill Starts.

The new silk weaving mill of the
Empire Silk company in Simpson was
started up yesterday morning. The mill
was run only in a small way, but a
few machines being ready. The prn-
cipal business there for the next few
weeks will be the instruction of begin
ners on the weaving machines. After
the first of the year the silk prepared
in the old mill will be taken to the new
one and made ready for the market
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
A Rolling Stone Sprains an Ankle

Miss Ruth Dilts. of Belmont street,
is confined to her home with a badly
swollen ankle, the result of stepping on
loose stone which rolled under her
foot, turning her ankle. The injury is
very painful, and it will probably be
several days before she will be able to
be about.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
Conductor Skeels Ill.

ductOr on the Delaware and Hudson,
is Ill at his home in this city. He is
very well known to all the regular
patrons Of the road. His wife has re-
Gently been very i'll and has been at
DR.. Wheeler's private hospital for
treatment George Chapman Is act
ing as Il substitute for Mr.. Skeels,
while the latter is off duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-04
To Play Foot Ball.

In all probability the Indian foot
ball team will go to Honesdale on
Wednesday to give the Maple City
eleven another go. The Indians van
quished the Honesdalers some time ago
and since then the team has been
strengthened considerably, so Il vic
tory will, it is hoped, be given the
CarhOndale boys.