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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
ASYLUM FOR THE
FEEBLE MINDED
Effort to Be Made to Have Legisla-
ture Appropriate Money for One
for This Part of the State.

1t is very likely that at the opening
of legislature this year a bill will be
introduced, providing Cor the build
ing of an asylum for. feebleminded
children, to be used for the accomo-
dation of young unfortunates in
Northeastern Pennsylvania. At pres
cnt there are but two institutions of
this nature in the state, one at Elwyn,
near Philadelphia, and the other in
Polk, Venango county, in the west
ern part of the state.
Both of these asylums are at pres
ent crowded, and it is impossible for
them to take any more patients, as
"A result of which there are several
poor weak-minded boys and girls at
the Hillside Home, where there are
no facilities for proper treatment.
Frequently cases of this nature are
presented at poor board meetings, and
the applicants turned away with their
requests ungratifed, on account of the
limited means afforded for taking
care of the patients.
This condition exists throughout all
Northeastern Pennsylvania. The poor
board districts of Blakely, Carbondale
and Northern Luzerne, all feel the
need keenly of a home for feeble
minded children, and the authorities
of this territory have conferred with
the local directors regarding the mat
ter, with the result that a quiet and
systematic plan of campaign has been
mapped out, and no stone is being
left unturned to bring about a sue
Ccssful end to the movement.
The asylum at Elwyn is used for the
feeble minded boys and girls of East
ern Pennsylvania, and the Polk in
stitution accommodates patients prnci-
pally from Western Pennsylvania. In
this way the central portion of the
state and the natives of the Corner
sections are somewhat crowded out.
The Polk school accommodates $50 pu-
pills, the minimum age of a patient
being years, and the maximum 81.
The institution is largely i'm the ma
ture of a training school, the inmates
being divided into regular classes and
being afforded daily instruction by
teachers specially qualified for the
work.
The bill to be introduced would pro-
vide for a home to be erected in the
Vicinity of Scranton, and the building
asked for would not necessarily be
as large and CommodiOus as the other
two, but would have a capacity of
between 275 and 300 inmates
Congressman Connell has been asked
TO lend his influence to the movement,
and several of the candidates for the
Legislature have been approached on
the subject and have guaranteed their
support.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
FAVOR GIVING HIM
A STATED SALARY
Carpenters Convention Took Favor
able Action in the Matter of Com
pensating General President.

The report of the committee on
amendments to the constitution, which
has occupied the last several days Of
the biennial convention of the Carpen-
ters and Joiners, was finally adopted
yesterday afternoon, after the dele
gates spent the entire day in debating
and arguing the advisability of adopt
ing various of the minor innovations
introduced yesterday morning by the
committee.
The question of a salary for the gen.
eral president was decided. and it was
voted to grant this official a yearly
stipend. The amendments committee
advised this, and after considerable
discussion by the delegates the con-
vention confirmed the recommendation.
This is, however subject to referen-
dun vote of the local unions through
out the country. as indeed all the
measures are that are acted upon by
the delegates. This will be the first
salary a president of the union has
ever received, as heretofore his eX-
penses alone have been paid.
Today the finance committee will
render its report. S. II. Meyer, OF Gin
cinnati, o., is the chairman, and the
other members are Frank Gilliard, of
New York: S. +. Potts, of Boston:
Peter Mclaughlin. of Philadelphia; F..
N. Guerin, of Troy.
Secretary-Treasurer Thomas I. Kidd
and Richard Braunsweg, of Chicago,
and Charles Gabeline, of st. Louis, the
three ENJOYS to the convention from
the United WoodwoTkers' union, have
now left tho city They confprred wit n
a special committee, of which A. Hart
man, of st. Louis, was chairman. and
the results of this meeting will prob
ably be reached at today's session.
A complimentary concert was ten
dered the delegates at the Coyne house
last night by p. Mulherin, of the firm
of Mulherin & Judge. Bauer's orchestra
rendered a splendid programme.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26

Watts Cooke filled the position OF
master mechanic for several years and
gave splendid satisfaction by the very
capable way in which he attended to
his duties. 1t was during this time
that he met with an accident which
deprived him OF the use of his right
arm. He was testing "A new engine,
and, falling of, his arm was caught
under the wheels and so badly injured
that It was found necessary to re-
move It,
In 1855 he was married to Miss
Emma Kressler, a daughter of David
x. Kressler. A beautiful welded life
was the result of their union, and their
domestic relations were of a kind that
aroused the universal admiration of
their friends.
In 1864 Mr.. Cooke was made general
superintendent of the Delaware,
Lackawanna ana Western railrod and
for six years filled this position. He
then resigned and moved to Paterson.
He was succeeded by w. +. Hall
stead.
All of Mr.. Cookies brothers died be-
fore him, and he is survived by his
wife and the following children: John
X. Cooke. Mrs. A. c. Fairchild. Mrs.
Robert Coulson, Mrs. Fred Soaring,
oakley Cooke f. Payson Cooke. all
of Paterson. Two married sisters. re-
siding In Paterson, also survive their
brother.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
ANNUAL MEETING OF w. c. T. U.
officers for Coming Year Were Elect
ed Yesterday.

GU AColGluuys
AT the annual meeting Of the Central
Women's Christian Temperance union
held yesterday afternoon in Guernsey
hall, the following officers were elected
President, Mrs. y. Dunning; corre-
spending secretary, Miss Amelia Smith I;
recording secretary, Miss Raub treas
urer, Mrs. Mary Whitmore All of
these officers were reelected with the
exception of Mrs. Whitmore, who sue
ceeds Mrs. +. NJ Tewkesbury, who re-
Gently moved to Buffalo.
The following delegates TO the coun-
~ convention to be held next Tuesday
in Moscow were chosen: Mrs. Mar
garet Roberts, Mrs. L. T. Beane, Mrs.
A. r. Raub and Mrs. Henry Littell.
The alternatps elected were Mrs.
Mary Munson, Mrs. DeGraw. Mrs. Aria
Williams and Mrs. George Field.
Mrs. Joseph Chandler, superintendent
of sabbath observance, reported having
distributed 1900 pages of literature,
250 Sabbath readings and 40 Rams
Horns during the year. The flower
committee reported having given out
II text cards and 1876 boquets. They
visited sixteen poor and sick families
and two hospitals, on the occasion of
the latter visits distributing boquets
to each of the inmates.
The treasurer's report showed that
there is balance on hand of S76, after
paying all bills and claims. This was
considered very encouraging. 1t was
announced that Mrs. Fessenden, of
Massachusetts, a state lecturer and
temperance worker of national promi-
npucp will deliver n series of tpmper-
ance lectures in this county in the
near future. She will also conduct a
parliamentary drill in the Green Ridge
library under the auspices of the Green
Ridge Womens club.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD.
Impressive Services Held in Malta
Temple Last Night.

Very impressive and solemn memor-
ial services were conducted in Malta
Temple last night by Anthracite Com
mandery. No. 2l1, Knights of Malta
Sir knight Commander Ira o. Ives
was in charge of the services and
speeches were made by Mayor James
Moir and Attorneys George NJ. Wat
son and John NJ. Harris.
The deceased members of the COM
mandery are: j. T.. Chamberlain. Oc-
tober ;, 1897; d. o. Emory, April o,
1899; Horace Pease, April, 1899; w. A.
Long, June 8. 1899; L. o. Whitman,
May "a, 1900; T. Il. Wendover, August
5, 1900.
Six of the red and white Malta
shields, with the names of the dead
knights and the dates of the deaths
inscribed. were placed on six chairs
facing the members of the comman-
derry. and served as eloquent and
forceful reminders of those who had
passed away. There were several Wis
iting knights present from other COM
manderies, Among these may be
mentioned: Past Commander Russell,
of Middletown, Pa, Columbian COM
mandery, No. 1872: Past Commander
Oscar Morgan, of Temple comman-
derry, No. 2lS. Carbondale Past Com
mander VOught, of Columbus comman-
derry. No 2S5; Past Commanders
Haldeman and David Johns. of Elec-
trio City commaudery, No. III.
The services were presided over by
Sir Knight Commander Ives, who was
assisted by Generalissimo II. +. Moore,
Captain General c. o. Swartz, Prelate
+. +. Dunan and Senior Warden f. L..
Myers.
About one hundred knights We're
present. There was no regular
memorial speech given, but each of
the speakers referred briefly to the
departed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26

The annual meeting of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary society of the
Wyoming district, was held yesterday
in the Methodist Episcopal chapel at
Avoca. The church was prettily dec
Grated with palms and cut flowers,
and presented an inviting appearance.
In the class rooms luncheon was
served by the members of the Avoca
auxiliary.
Mrs. George X. Powell, in the alb
sence OF Mrs. d. b. Hand, acted as
president. Mrs. Meixell was secretary.
A few hours was then taken up by
the reading of reports from the var
ious sections.
The following programme was given:
Progress During the Last Year" Mrs.
Horatio Moore; What Can 1 Do?"
Miss Mary Compton; letter from Tein
Tsin. Mrs. Francis Haynes; a talk on
mite boxes, Miss E. V. Armstrong;
How Shall We Make Missions Popu-
lar with Young People?" Miss Eliza
beth Thompson; reading, "If They
Only Knew" Mrs. L. NJ. Furey; 1.-The
Womans Friend" Miss II. Shoemaker;
"The Twentieth Century Movement"
Mrs. Hickock; China" Mrs. r. NJ.
Pascoe: Looking Forward Miss
Reynolds.
The following officers were elected:
President, Miss Hannah Shoemaker;
first vice president, Mrs. Armstrong;
secretary, Mrs. Meixe,. The next
| meeting will be held at Forty Fort.
The following resolutions were
| adopted:
Frst-Resolved, That these district meetings
| are a source of inspiration and encouragement to
| all who attend and that this meeting has been
especially helpful.
Second-Resolvcd, That our thanks be extend.
| ed to those who have arranged and contributed
| to the programme today.
Third--Resoved, That the thanks of the Wy.
oming auxiliary are hereby rendered TO Mrs.
Powell for her excellent and efficient work in
bringing Wyoming district to its present -four
ishng condition. Also to Mrs. Mexell for her
work secretary.
Fourth-Whereas, Mrs. D. B. Hand deeming
it necessary to resign her Office as president Of
Wyoming district Of the Womans' Foreign Mis-.
sonary society, while we reluctantly accept her
resignation, desire to record our high apprccia.
tion Of Mrs. Hands most efficient service as
PRESIDENT therefore
Resolved That we are sincerely grateful that
We have been favored in the past with her
| invaluable services.
Resolved, mat we appreciate tie klndncss OF
| the Avoca auxiliary for their cordial welcome
| and thoughtful consideration of our physical
comfort. Lucy +. Murdock.
May Hitler.
| Mrs. Dunnng Sturdevant
About seventy-five delegates were
| present. Among the Scranton repre-
sentatives were Mrs. S. r. Jones, Mrs
| Amelia Smith, Mrs. II. II. Dale Mrs
Hall and Miss Elizabeth Lewis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
NEWMAN MAGAZINE CLUB.
officers Were Elected for the Coming
Year.

The Newman Magazine club and
Catholic Historical society, which was
organized by the late Rev. d. j. Mac
Goldrick, reorganizad last night at the
knights of Columbus club house, for
the coming year.
Il. p. Hoban and John ]. Murphy
were elected first and second vice
presidents respectively. There was no
president elected, inasmuch as Rt. Rev.
Bishop Hoban acts in that capacity.
The other officers chosen were as fol-
lows: Financial secretary, Miss Mary
Gibbons; recording secretary, Miss
Catherine Maher, and Treasurer j. c..
McAndrews.
The following geNernesses were
elected: Mrs. r. c. wills, Mrs. Ella
Connell, Mrs. p. j. Casey, Mrs. p. j.
Ruane, Mrs. Joseph O'Brien, Mrs. p.
]. Horan, Miss Jennie Clarke and Miss
Katherine Smith.
The policy for next year was gem
orally discussed and ii was decided
to devote one hour every meeting
night to the discussion of some his
torical subject and one hour to social
enjoyment. At next Tuesday nights
meeting papers will be read by DR..
w. +. Connors and Miss Mary INLAND,
and solos will be rendered by Mrs.
Joseph o'Brien and Miss Alice Burke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
COUNCILMAN ARRESTED.
John Mullin, of Avoca, Accused OF
Assaulting Conductor.

John Mullin. n councilman of Avoca
borough. was arrested yesterday on a
warrant issued by Alderman Howe,
charging him with assaulting Arthur
Phinney one of the Scranton Railway
company's conductors. Mullin entered
bail before Squire Fitzsimmons, of
Avoca, in the sum of $500.
1t is alleged that last Thursday the
defendant boarded Phinney's car and
then became very abusive. Angry
words passed between the two and then
Mullin undertook to thrash the con-
ductOr and struck him
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
A LARGE FUNERAL.
Remains of Anthony Johnson Laid
to Rest.

One of the largest funerals ever seen
in Green Ridge was the funeral of the
late Anthony Johnson, which was con-
Quoted yesterday morning from the
family residence on Court street. Mr..
Johnson was killed in the trolley car
accident on Capouse avenue last Sat
urday night.
A high mass Of requiem was solem-
nized in St. Pauls church and inter-
ment was made in the Cathedral ceme-
terry. The Lackawanna brewery,
where the deceased was employed,
closed down in the morning out of re-
spect to his memory and the employees
attended the funeral in a body.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
PROGRAMME FOR CONCERT.
Will Be Rendered in Grace Lutheran
Church.

The following programme will be rem
dSred at A concert to be given Thurs
day night in Grace Lutheran church,
at Madison avenue and Mulberry
Street. by the pupils of Mrs. Timber
man Randolph and others:
Piano" .......... ........ .Schumanp
stlraDo- Heavenly Dream ............ .Therane
Miss Susan Black.
Nion-"En Regardant Cut" .......... GODDARD
Mr.. +, II. Widmaycr.
Contrato-"Ihe Lord Is My Light" ....Alliston
H Miss Grace ". Duncan.
psritone-"By the Waters OF Babylon. .Warson
e, Mr. II. ID. Williams.
Niolin-"Mussette" ......... ......... Mylnarski
Mr.. Widmaycr.
Soprano-"Aye Maria" ................. .Mascagni
r-, Miss Black.
BaIitoEe-"Sancta Maria" .................F .Faure
Mr.. Williams
Violin Obligato, Mr.. Widmaycr.
Contralto-"Song Of Penitence" Il. V. Beethoven
Miss Duncan
Yiolin-"Spanish Dance" ............ Moszkowsh
Mr. Widmuycr.
Soprano ard Baritone-"ln tho Cross OF
a Christ ] Gluy''-
Miss Black and Mr., Williams.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
ANNUAL MEETING
HELD AT AV0CA
AN INTERESTING PROGRAMMES
WAS RENDERED.

Number of Papers Read Bearing on
Work of woman's Foreign Mission
ary Society in the Wyoming Dis
trict-oficers Elected for the Year.
Resolutions Of Regret over the Re-
tirement of Mrs. D. B. Hand from
the Office of President-Next Meet
ing at Forty Fort.
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HEARING WAS POSTPONED.
Bribery Investigation Put over Till
Friday Night.

The hearing in the bribery cases
brought against Councimen T. c. Mel
vim and James j. Grier and Carl w.
Mckinney, which was to have been
held last night in Alderman Fuller's
office, was postponed until Friday night
at 7,S0 o'clock, by reason of the alb
sence of some Of the witnesses.
1t is understood that one of the wit
nesses on Friday night will be ex-
Mayor James G. Bailey,who is expected
to tell something about what he knows
regarding the transaction mentioned by
Wade NJ. Finn last Friday night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
Wants 1t as Public as Possible.
Editor of The Tribul

Edltor OF Inc tribune
Sir: | notice by your issue Of yesterday that
when Mr., GrieI's committee meets to investigate
my remarks, made at a recent meeting of the
board Of trade, that the meeting will be in rub.
lie. ! am glad of it and | hope il will be very
public. | will do all | can TO make it so. /
suggest that IL be held in the Academy OF Music
II this cannot be obtained, then in the main
court room at the court house. want the notice
Of the meeting 20 be given full publicity, so that
the board OF trade, the Municipal league and all
honest citizens of Scranton who are in favor of
sccondng the effort TO reform our present city
government may attend. Yours truly,
II. L. Paine.
Scranton, Pa, Sept. 25
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26

SEWERS AID DRAINS COMMITTEE.--Tho
sewers and drains committee of select council
will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock, in the
city clerks office for the purpose Of considering
several sewer ordinances.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26

BARRETT ARRESTED. Bernard Barrett Of
Dodgetown, was arraigned before Alderman Howe
yesterday, charged with being the proprietor Of
a tpplng house. The case was continued.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
Ladies' Muslin Underwear.

About $50 garments, slightly dusty
from exhibition on our tables, a very
desirable assortment of this seasons
goods. at onc-fourth less than regu-
lar prices. Mears & Hagen. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26

BIG ADVANCE SALE.-The advance sale of
scats for Mrs. Lc Moyne, who will appear at the
Lyccum Thursday night in "The Greatest Thing
in the World" opened yesterday morning with
q great rush.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26

LECTURE POSTPONED.--Thc lecture on
"Trsts," by Alfred j. Donlcy, which was TO
have been given last night in Carpenters hall,
has been postponed until Thursday evening.
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who will assist at the benefit concert for the
Young WomCn's Christian association are: Miss
Richmond. .aMrs Joseph OBrien, Mrs. Rumble,
Miss Griffin, Miss Matthews, J. T. Watkins, Eu.
gene Hamm, David stephens Mr.. Rippard and
Prof Southworth.
MEETS TODAY-Thc Ladies' Aid Of All Souls
luiversaist church meet with Mrs A. b. Nicol
Wednesday at p IN. for business and work
They invite the public 10 take tea with them
and spend the evening. Take Green Ridge Pco.
pies car To Delaware street. Mrs Nicol lives at
1903 Sanderson avenue.
Y. w. G. \. NOTES.-The gymnasium will
open Monday, Oct. !. Pupils should register
this week as early possible. The cooking
school opens Monday oct ]. All who desire
TO enter should register this week An cvenina
class in literature is to he formed, which will
be free TO members Of the association.
FOOT BALL NOTE.-The Dunmorc High school
second foot ball eleven have organized for the
coming season and have few open dates, for
which they would like to arrange games with
elovcns averaging 1870 pounds. Elcycns wishing
TO arrange games please address W. c. Mofatt,
manager, Dunmore, Pa.
AUTOPSY ORMED-Coroncr Roberts
yesterday performed, at the Lackawanna hos.
pital, an autopsy upon the body of Bartly Di
Gilomae, who was stabbed to death on Sunday
night by Sevcria Pannonc He found that the
wound which caused death was the one under
the heart, which penetrated the stomach. An
inquest will be held later.
MASS FOR FATHER MACGOLDRICK.-ThC
months mind mass for the late Rev d. j. Mac.
Godrick will be held tomorrow morning at
O'Clock at st. Peters cathedral instead of on
Friday morning, as announced. This change was
necessary Friday is the sixteenth anniversary
Of the conservation of the cathedral and a
special mass in Commemoraton OF that event is
TO be celebrated that morning at o'clock.
SURPRISE PARTH.-A very pleasant surprise
party was rendered to Mr. and Mrs. ID. W.
lIornbakcr ah their home, 12i 1ladison avenue
Dunmore, on Monday evening, it being the oc
casion of his iorty.fourth birthday A yer,
pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Game.
and music were indugcd in for a time, after
which dainty refreshments were served and all
returned to their homes wishing their host many
happy returns OF the day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

Under this heading short letters OF interest
will be published when accompanied, for pubica.
tion, by the writer's name. The Tribune docs not
assume responsibility for opinions here expressed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
CITY NOTES


ALDERMANIC Neutrality-suspicious. Howe
yesterday married Benjamin Hoover and Miss
Edith Parsons, both Of Wilkes Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26

HAND CAUGHT IN MACHINE-John Clifton,
an employe at the axle works, yesterday had his
hand caught in piece of machinery, and his
fore finger was broken and badly lacerated. Gilt
ton received treatment at the Lackawanna hospi-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26

Dougherty & Thomas millinery open
ing today, tomorrow and Friday, at
l2s Wyoming avenue. Opposite old
stand. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26

The worlds greatest thinkers
ana doers have always advised
and commended ECONOMY-prac-
ticed it, too. The one reason, per-
haps, why they became great.
There must be a beginning to
ali greatness-why not take the
first step?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26
MAYOR GAVE THEM
A SURPRISE PARTY
M'CAFFERTY SAW THAT THE
JIG WAS UP.

with His Wife He Was Arrested for
Keeping a speakeasy but He De-
clared Most Earnestly That They
Had Not Sold Drop for Twelve
Months-When Contrary Evidence
Was Produced They Wilted and
Paid Fine.
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NIGHT SCHOOLS.
Will Open Monday Evening, octo-
b. her I

Those desiring to attend night school
will register with the day school prin-
cipals in buildings where night schools
are held. Registration should be made
IL possible, at the close of day school
session. George Howell,
superintendent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-26

Savings Department
TRADERS NATIONAL BANK
Cor. Wyoming and Spruce
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BENEFIT CONCERT.-The names of those
who will assist at the benefit concert for the
Young WomCn's Christian association are: Miss
Richmond, ,9Mrs. Joseph OBrien, Mrs. Rumble,
Miss Griffin, Miss Matthews, J. T. Watkins, Eu
gene Ilamm, David stephens Mr.. Rippard aud
Prof. Southworth
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About seventy-five delegates were
present. Among the Scranton repre-
sentatives were Mrs. S. r. Jones, Mrs
Amelia Smith, Mrs. II. II. Dale, Mrs
Hall and Miss Elizabeth Lewis.