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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-19
This and That.

A new water tank is being erected in
the Lackawanna yard, near the round
house.
The new extension to the Lacka-
wanna machine shops is nearing COM
pletion and will greatly facilitate the
work in that department.
The Master Car Builders Associa-
ton of America are holding their an
nual sessions at Saratoga, n. Y, the
first three days of this week, and the
master mechanics will meet on Thurs
day for three days. Master Car Builder
L. T. Garfield and wife left Sunday
afternoon to attend the convention
Superintendent of Motive Power and
Machinery T. S. Lloyd will probably
attend the master mechanics conven'
ton.
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NOTICE.

Brakeman j. Beam will go out with Singer in
place of Brakeman +. IIowey.
w. d. Warfel and crew will handle excursion
Scranton to Binghamton, June 10Th, leave Scran-
ton at $50 a. m.
A. Hopkins will go out in James Gahagan's
place on Train so, Tuesday p. m.
A. G. SALISBURY, Supt
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LIVE NEWS OF THE
INDUSTRIAL WORLD
STRIKE AT THE MT. PLEASANT
FINALLY SETTLED.

Men Will Return to Work Today at
the Advance of from so Cents to
81 Per Day-Twelve Cars to Keg
of Powder will Be Allowed-Sum-
mer Schedule of Trains on the On
tario and Western Railroad-D.
L. & w. Board Cor Today-Othel
Industrial Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-19

Some baking powders are claimed to be cheaper
They can be cheaper only il made from cheaper ma
terials. Cheaper" means inferior. To cheaper the
cost of article of food the expense OF its health
fulness, is done in alum baking powders, is crime.
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AMATEUR BASE BALL NOTES.

The Merry Boys wish to deny the report that
the Porto Rcan Stars defeated them on June 10,
as they played the Cowboy Juniors on that date
and got cheated out Of the game. They will
play the Cowboy Juniors Saturday June %, for
so cents a side and beat them. ]. MeHale, mana.
ger.
The Yourg Hobson Of olyphant challenge any
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-19

club in the county under IL year. Louis Middle
man, manager; Joseph Friedman. captain.
The Yellow Kids OF Hogan's Alley would like
TO play the Hustlers Of the same place, on Spike
Kennedy's field June a. Willie Considinc, man
seer; Eddie Dolan, captain.
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Eastern League.

Providence, 10; Montreal. /.
Worcester, 70; Toronto. l.
Springfield, 8; Syracuse, first game). Spring.
field, 8; Syracuse, 0 lsecond game).
Hartford, s; Rochester, 4.
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WILD CATS. SOuT
WILD CATS, SOUTH.


WILD CATS. SOUTH.
1890 a. m.-E. NJ. Hallett.
8 a. MI Ginley.
6 a. mo. F. Kearney.
s a. NV. +. Mann.
10 a. ND. Wallace.
10 a. ma. Gerrity.
IL a. nj. W. Devine.
p. nm. Madigan.
$50 p. ma. L. Widener.
4.45 p. me-. Duffy, with A. Hopkins men.
SUBMITS.
a. m, ssuth--S Finnerty.
7.30 a. M, north-G. Frounfelker.
IL a. m, north-Nichols.
6 p. M, north-S. CaImody.
6 p. m, south-McLane.
FULLER
10 a. nj. Mosier.
PUsHERs.
a. m.-Houser.
IL a. m.-Moran.
p m.-Murphy.
p. NC. Cawley.
PASSENGER ENGINE.
$50 p. m.-Magoven.
WILD CATS NORTH.
5 a. MI. Fitzpatrick.
| 6 a. m.-John Gahagan.
Z a. nj. f.. Masters.
a. nj. O'Hara.
! 10 a. nc, Kingsley.
II a. mr.. Castner.
| / p. nm. Hennigan.
p. MI. Nauman.
| 8 p. MT. Nauman,
| p. mr.. W. Peckinh
p. mo-. Randolph.
8 p. ma. +. Ketcham.
p. m-F. Wall
| Z p. m.-A +. Mullin.
S p. NIL. j. Larkin.
| .. NC. Ludlow.
| 10 p. NO. Hill.
The oasis., 1900-05-26

ceny of timber on government lands: "I k. Solomon of Solomonvil!e, who had been indicted for unlawfully handling timber cut on government land publicly insulted Special Agent $. J. HolsiDger in the office of the
 Florence hotel yesterday afternoon.
 Mir. Hosinger was writing at desk, when MT. Solomon took the inkstand away from him and put 1t on the bar
 in an adjoining room. The former protested, when Soloman abused the special agent in shameful manner. The officers of the government are in dignant over the outrage and it Is not likely that the prosecution of the cases against MT. solomon will be any the less vigorous on account of it."
The oasis., 1900-05-26
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 is now in the Catalina mountains, and it is believed that he will make a thorough investigation of the cause of the fire on Mt. Lemon. The destruc- tion Of this great forest means much for Tucson, and the origin of the. fire should be ascertained if possible, and the persons punished who are respon- sible for it.
 Republican: w. c. Pendleton stenographer in the Phoenix office of the s. F. P. & F. railroad, while re- turning home on Tuesday night had the misfortune to fall down breaking his left leg. The injury is very pain- full and will con fine him to his bed for some time. He was taken to the sis ters' hospital, where he is receiving careful attention.
 Globe Times: Dudley, Craig of the Iron ranch, says the apple crop will be good this year. The pears. peaches, gooseberries and blackberries were killed The Cole and Goodwin camp is six miles from the rauch making it convenient for their vegetable and fruit Work begun on the 10th with two shifts on the 30 foot shaft, which will be sunk 200 feet and then drifts will be run.
 Journal Miner: Jack Coker, 1t is said is corporal in Thornycroft's regiment, fighting the Boers in South Africa While in ArizoLa Jack was won't to buckle belt full of cartridges around his waist, strap Winchester On his saddle and with pair of huge pistols in holsters dangling by his side, would sally forth across desert and mountain in search of an imaginary foe. As an Arizona scout MT. Coker was great success. According to rumor he is up against the real thing and is engaged in reality in what he playe1 in Arizona.
 Journal-Miner: A heavy gust of wind, amounting to almost mina- ture cyclone, struck Val Verde yester- day rhursday) afternoon about four o'clock. Though it lasted but a few seconds two tents and the framework were demolished. One tent, together with the wooden floor, sides and frame, weighing over one ton, was lifted bodily and carried thirty or forty feet, and then torn into shreds Several scafolds were blown over and other minor damage done For few sec onds the shelter roof was sjeopardized, but owing to the heavy timbering and corrugated iron roofing. no harm vas done.
 Graham Bulletin: At Clifton Sat urday the yard engine was down at the ash pit for the purpose of dump ing it's ashes. From there Engineer Weir started to back it down to the coal pile to secure supply of fuel. A Mexican named Jesus Lloya, was caught by the engine, just how no one seems to know, aud was crushed The wheels caught him just above the hips, and from there down he was cut all to pieces. There is fence around the railroad property at that point, and no one has any business inside the ience. What Lloya was doing there is not known, as he did not T live long enough to explain. Judge McGrath and a jury held an inquest, and entirely exoneratedEngineer Weir aud the railroad company from all blame in the matter.
 The Florence Tribune thus de- scribes an exciting incident at Flor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-11-17
Death of Or. Harstone.

DR.. Harstone was born at the village of
Baltimore, near the town of Cobourg. Ontario,
on the 10Th of June, 1860. In 1864 the family
removed to st. Mary's, Ontario, where the
doctor received a good public school and col
legiate education. He learned the hardware
business in his fathers store and for some
years was engaged in the hardware trade.
From his earliest years he had been exceed.
ngly fond of horses, and while at home and
during the time he was in the hardware bust
ness, he had many excellent horses, drivers
and racers in his possession or charge. Event
ually he gave up business and entered the On.
tario Veterinary College, where he took a full
course and from this college he graduated with
honors in 1887, and shortly after graduation
he came to this city where he has resided ever
since. He was made sooc after graduating
Fellow of his Alma Mater, as recognition
of the valuable papers he wrote for his college.
He enjoyed an extensive practice, and was
skillful practitioner. In disposition he was
d most genial and kindly man and esteemed
by The community.
He married in 1888 Emma l.. Rahter, of
this city, and leaves her and two children,
Pearl j. and Ruth Lillian. TO mourn their loss.
His other immediate relatives are his brothers,
Robert B. u railway contractor; Leonard, a
lawyer; John c., Principal Collegiate Institute,
Lindsay, Ontario, aud Samuel G.; and three
sisters. all married and live in Ontario.
His funeral took place from his late resi-
dence on Sunday afternoon, Rev. C. S.
Slagle, pastor of the Reformed church ofiici
ating assisted by Rev. H. L. EIderdice, D. d.
The pail bearers were Edward Chrest. J.. j.
Baumgartner, Morris Mitien, ]. B. Boyle, j.
L. Reifsnider, Jr. and Joseph w. Smith.
Mrs. Harstone desires 10 return her heart
felt thanks to all her friends and neighbors,
who have shown sympathy to her in tie time
of her sore bereavement.
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A Surprise Party.

A very enjoyable and complete surprise party
was given Mr.. David Ebaugh, on Wednesday
evening, November It'll, at his home near
Greenmount.
The event was gotten up by number
of his friends and neighbors in order to show
the great esteem III which they held then
friend. Mr.. Ebaugh.not dreaming OF the en-
joyable evening in store for him, was sitting
eonversing with his children when suddenly
the gay crowd.nrrived and it was not loi'g be-
fore they had full possession Of the house.
The evening was very pleasantly spent by the
Young folks in games of various kinds, while
the Older ones enjoyed themselves with pleas
ant conversation until abou, 1890 when all
were invited Ia the dining room Ia p;,riake oi
refreshments, consisting of c,.e-, candies.
fruits, etc.
Games were again INDUCED in until the
hour of departure was AT hand, when all ex
changed good nights, pausing. however, TO
assure the generous host and hostess of their
gratitude for the pleasure derived from the
occasion.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
David Ebaugh, Mr.. and Mrs. James Ham,
Mr. and Mrs William Lloyd, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Girvin,
Mr.. an.l Mrs John Ebangh; Misses Eifie
Lippy, Bertha Snyder. Jennie S,ansbury.
Mary Li.,py. Matte Cr.,ft, Allie Frank, Grace
Albaugh, Lula EbaugI, Olive Shamer, Susie
Reed, Bertha Yinging, Minnie Hofack'r,
Ada Simmons. Lula E. Ebaugh, Blanche and
Anna Reed; Messrs. Oliver Reed, EdwinRupp,
A. Shellman Greene, james Rupp, Clarence
Shamer, G. Washington Reed, Harvey Smith,
William E. Ham, John Reed, Thomas Sim
mons, Clark Lloyd. William, Edward, Ma
nassa, John G. and Clinton Reed, Horace
Reese, Henry Lloyd, Melvin Simmons, Will
bert Weaver, Oscar Simmons Paul Smith,
Russell Ebaugh and George Walker.
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Personal and Society Notes.

Michael E. Walsh, Esq, was in Annapolis
this week attending a meeting of the local
council of the Catholic Benevolent Legion.
Mr.. Walsh is Orator of the State Council.
Comptroller Herring and DR.. Lewis, Presi-
dent of Western Maryland College, were in
Pittsburg, Pa, the first of this week. They
are members of committee TO revise the
hymn book of The NJ. p. Church, and went 10
Pittsburg to meet the other members.
Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Reifsnider, OF Terrace
Hill, this city, gave a chrysanthemum tea
Tuesday evening, the 18Th, in honor of Mr..
aud Mrs. l.. l.. Billingslea, of Philadelphia.
The house was decorated with chrysanthe
NUNS and potted plants. The guests were
seated at a large round table. Besides the
guests of honor and the host and hostess there
were present DR.. and Mrs. j. Howell Bill
lingslea, DR.. and Mrs. Charles Billingslea,
Jos. I. Herring, DR.. Clarence Bllingslea,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Reifsnider, Jr., and
Misses Eleanor and VI. l.. Reifsnider.
Messrs VIM F. Derr and Charles E. Lam
berd, of Derr & Lamberd, were IN New York
this week buying winter and holiday goods.
Mr.. l.. l.. Billingslea and wife, of Phila-
delphia, Pa, arrived in this city on Friday of
last week, and are guests of relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Howard B. Stitely, of Beggs, this coun-
ty, has moved his family and household goods
| to Hagerstown, where he is employed.
Rev. Father Meade, formerly of fancy
town, was a guest of Rev. Father Cassidy
from Saturday until Wednesday evening. He
also visited number of his former fren DIS
and acquaintance. Father Meade came TO
this city in 1865, and for several years was
assistant to Father Gloyd.
Mrs. Eliza Shreeve and daughter are visit
:ng at Reislerstown and Baltimore.
Miss Grace Wantz of near Frizellburg,
aud Miss Carrie Waniz, of Marston, are visit
ing friends and relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Florence Miller is visiting in Balti-
more.
Mr.. Fred Miller, of Miller Bros, was in
New York this week purchasing goods for the
Christmas holidays.
Miss Bertha Graver, of Pittsburg, Pa, is a
guest at Mr.. Z. o. Grimes.
Mrs. l.. C. Trumbo, of Washington, ID. c.,
is visiting relatives in Westminster.
Mrs. Frank W. Fouke, of Baltimore, spent
several days in Westminster this week.
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Silver Run Items.

The Luther Day services held at Lutheran church
last Sunday, were not very well attended, on ae-
count of the weather. but the school was well rep
resented and the children performed their parts
well. The singing was good throughout, especially
that beautiful anthem" by the choir I'VE Have
Set Watchmen."
There will be English communion at the Lutheran
church, next sunday, the 18TH af 10 O'Clock in the
morning. Should the weather prove very unfhvor-
able another opportunity will be given on the fol-
lowing Sunday afternoon.
German communion at the Reformed church on
Sunday afternoon. Nov. 49, at2 o'clock.
Mr. HeZekiHh Crowl, aged 50 years, died at the
home of his daughter Mrs. Charles Knipple. in this
place. on Friday, November ., and was buried in
three daughters survive him. He was a CONSTANT
member of the Dunkard church. but desired to be
buried there with his wife and other relations.
Services were held in the Lutheran church. Elder
Ephraim Stoner and Rev VIII. Ehrhart officiating.
On last Saturday. while Mr.. Thomas Boose was
saving wood with a hand saw, it caught in a
splinter which stopped the saw suddenly and his
cash i'll his hand. DR.. Steward sewed the wound
up.
Mr.. Edgar Yingling. of Silver Rum aud his grand
father. Mr.. WIN. H. Yinglng of Pleasant Valley.
are spending this week visiting friends aud rea-
tions In Baltimore
On Wednesday Mr.. Levi Y. Motter was saving
wood with circular saw he accidentally got one
OF his hands in the saw nearly severing his little
finger and part of the next one. DR.. Stewart rem
dered necessary attention.
Mrs Mary Hahn, widow of the late Jacob Hahn
died at the home of Mr. William Lookingbill, neal
Silver Run, on Wednesday, November IA, aged 81
years. Her remains were inferred in the cemetery
here the 10th instant. Services were held at the
Lutheran Church. Rev. Mr.. Ehrhart officiating.
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Shipley Items.

Now that the election is over aud all is
quiet we shall settle down to real business
again and give politics a much needed rest.
Everybody here seems to be much elated at
the result of the election, and joy seems to
fiji every breast.
Our farmers are about done husking corn
and hauling in fodder, and they are preparing
for winter.
Flowing has been commenced for another
years corn crop.
Some of our farmers have bought their
steers for feeding during the winter.
Hunters have made good use of the rabbit
law since the 10th instant, and many n fine
rabbit has been captured.
Mr. Leopold Meirs has moved from his
farm into E. G. Shlpley's tenant house near
Shipley.
Mr. Albert Gibson, one OF our esteemed
citizens and neighbors, has moved from Mr..
John Wonders farm to Mr. Charles w. AL
lens tenant house, near Gist. He takes with
him our best wishes for his future success.
Prof. Simpson paied our public school an
official visit on the 9Th instant. Our teacher,
Mr.. Grove ]. Shipley, and his faithful pupils,
were highly eated at his visit and address.
The health of our community is excellent.
Our grain crops are looking very promising,
although some are complaining of the fly in
the early sown wheat.
The cabbage crop here is very poor, but the
turnip crop is good.
Some are hauling away their rye straw and
getting fair prices.
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A Pleasant Surprise Party.
For the Democratic Advocate.


A very pleasant surprise party was given to
Mrs. Lydia Myers at the home Of her son and
daughter. Mr. Theodore Myers and Mrs.
David Kemper, near Pleasant Valley, on
Wednesday, 31st ult., it having been the 63rd
anniversary of her birth. Mrs. Myers was
busy sewing when the guests arrived. They
all gathered in a group on the opposite side of
the barn from the house and at IL o clock,
after all had arrived, went TO the house in a
body, where the good lady was taken com
pletely by surprise. They showered he's with
congratulations and good wishes for many
more happy years. She was also the recipient
of many presents, tokens Of the high esteem
in which she is held by friends and neighbors.
A sumptuous dinner was provided and served
by the guests Among the many good things
provided were four large waiermelons, which
were raised by Mrs. John Shueey. They were
of fine favor. Among those present were,
Mrs. Lydia Myers, Uriah Feeser and wife,
Theodore Myers and family, David Kemper
and family, John Shueey and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Myers, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred.
Myers and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Myers and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Myers, Mr. and Mrs VIM. H. Myers and son,
Miss Mary Kesier, Mrs. Philip Hnmbert and
Miss Ella Humbert.
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W. c. 7. U. at smallwood.
Reported for the Democratic Adyocal

Reported Tor the Democratic Advocate
Notwithstanding the lowering clouds of last Sun
day quite large and attentive audience gathered
at Deer Park NJ. p. Church TO hear Mrs. Mary r.
Haslup and Mr.. Everhart make addresses In behalf
of the w. c. T. u of the above church. We are
glad TO say there were several pledge signers. The
women of the Union are determined 70 work out
their motto, which Is for christ and Home" It
was very gratifying TO note great many strangers
IN the audience as well as the regular attendants.
The church was beautifully decorated with potted
plants and chrysanthemums. Those who assisted
In decorating were Mrs. -mth. Mi SEES Ida and
Maude Bollinger. Grace Smith. Sadie Burdetie and
Mr.. Hadyn Bollinger. Mrs. Sears, of Smallwood in
most touching manner, rendered solo, "A Drunk
ards Home" The pastor, Rev. c. J. Burdette, G.
C. T.. made the closing remarks.
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Death of well-Knoxn Persons.

Mr. Henry B. Reagle lied suddenly at his
home on Pennsylvania Avenue. this city. on
Saturday afternoon hast. He had heen at
tending to some outdoor duty about the
premises. and Immediately after entering the
house dropped 10 the floor aud expired in a
few minutes. Mr.. Reagle Was retired
farmer and a former resident Of lachman' >
Valley, and was possessed OF considerable
means. He was n member of the Lutheran
Church, and lifelong and ardent Democrat.
His wife, who was a Miss Brown, of Myers
district, survives him, but he leaves no chill
dren. His funeral took place at Grace
Lutheran Church. this city, on Tuesday, and
the remains were inferred at BenJaIin 5
cemetery, formerly Krider's.
Elizabeth, wife of Isaiah Ham, of Medford,
died very suddenly on Thursday night OF last
week. She retired about eight O'Clock III
good health and in fifteen minutes was dead.
Death was caused by disease of the heart.
Mrs. Ham was in her Goth year. She leaves
husband and twelve children-Mrs. Thos.
Collins, Miss Jessie M. Ham, Messrs. John
Z. and Phillip Fl. Ham, of Chester, Pa;
Mrs. Jacob Bollinger, of Baltimore; Mrs
Daniel Crabbs, of near Taneytown; Mrs. John
NJ. Rooms, of Linwood: 7. J. Ham. Misses
Susie L. and Jennie Ham, of Medfor; Mrs.
Ham, of Wakefield.
On Wednesday of last week Mrs. Margaret
Hayes, widow of the late Michael Hayes, was
paralized, and died on Monday morning last
She was about rs years old and had resided
in this city for nearly so years. She lie
five children-John, James and Pitri>k, at
home, and two daughters, Mrs. Is. +. Darr,
of Washington, ID. c., and Miss Maggie, of
New York. Her funeral took place at ST.
Johns Catholic Church on Wednesday morn
ing.
Mr. Francis H. 0rendorff, of this city, died
at 81. Agnes Hospital, near Baltimore, ON
Thursday afternoon, from general debility.
aged ~ years. Mr.. Orendorff was born at
the old homestead. about four miles from
Westminster, now owned by his brother. Mr..
Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Nd;
then clerked in the store of his uncle, Samuel
Orendorff, in Myers district, and remained
with him several years after he moved to
Westminster, and finally purchased the store
from him, which was conducted in The house
now occupied by Mr.. VIM. Freeman.
In 1856 he married Miss Emily Hook, OF
this city. After a successful business career
here he purchased from his father the proper
ty now owned by Mrs. Bale, on the Littes-
town turnpike, and after erecting dwelling
and other buildings moved there. In 1881
he was elected by the Democrats as County
Commissioner, and his long business training
especially fitted him Tor the great responsible
ties of that position. About the close of his
term of office he sold his farm, moved to this
city, occupied the dwelling attached to the
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank, and
lat tba fnrn do. Af /
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Winfield Items.

Mr.. II. NJ. lille, the champion dairyman,
has purchased a new engine.
Farmers are busy gathering in corn and
making preparations for hard winter.
Our schools are in hourishing condition.
Our public school is run by Mr.. Jackson, of
Hampstead. He knows how to run school.
There were many persons who stayed at
home the night of the parade in Westmin-
ster. They did not even want a proxy in it.
Nearly halfof the wells of this place have
gone dry.
John Williams has built an addition to his
house.
Mr.. Theodore Hoffman has finished his
barn and it is ready for the painters. Our
painters are busy and have plenty of work.
Mr.. s. S. Foutz, who has been sic, for
some time, is improving.