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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
DUNMORE.

Many comments are heard as to why
the new telephone company have not
received their franchise in town vet,
Those who have subscribed for the
new phones are becoming very impa-
tient at the councils delay in this mat
ter. There is deadlock in council,
three members being in favor and
three against il, Those against 1t are
afraid that just one more line of poles
will mar the beauty of our handsome
streets. The new company offers to
install eight phones for borough use
in hose houses free OF expense.
The junior society of Christian En-
deavor of the Presbyterian church will
give an entertainment in the church
parlors on Thursday night. The little
folks have been faithfully drilling for
some time, perfecting fan drill which
will be given at this time. Ice cream
and cake will he served at the close.
The Epworth league of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church will resume it's
regular meetings tomorrow night,
which have been interrupted for sew
eral weeks by the union revival SER
vices.
The funeral of John Eddy. the little
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Eddy, OF
Bloom street, was held yesterday af-
ternoOn, lnterment was made In Dun
more cemetery.
Treasurer August Wahler will pay
borough orders at the borough build
ing from . to o'clock today.
Miss Helen Farrer. Of Cherry street
is entertaining Miss Lois Smith, OF
Carbondale.
Miss Marion Dryden has returned
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
First Baptist Church.

AT the First Baptist church rester-
day the pastor. Rev. :. r. Mathews,
preached morning and evening from
the ! Corinthians. 1912. "Then shall
know even as | am known The dis
course was clear and concise. appealing
to the large congregations present at
both services.
At the Sunday school the attendance
and collection was the largest this year.
The officers and teachers feel gratified
at the fine showing of the school.
The attendance and interest for the
Baptist Young Peoples union is en-
ceedingly encouraging. An important
business meeting of the society will be
held on Wednesday evening.
This evening Charles Corless, the
senior deacon of the church. will cele-
brate his golden wedding anniversary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
NORTH SCRANTON.

Miss Jessie Wetherby, of East Benz
ton, Is visiting at the home of her
brother, Herry Wetherby. of North
Main avenue.
Mrs. w. II. White and daughter,
Helen, of Peckvile. are visiting the
formers father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. NJ. Snyder, of North Main
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs Josh Webb. of Hollister
avenue. are rejoicing over the arrival
of bouncing baby boy.
Mrs. George Berry, of Carbondale. is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Jane Davis,
of Brick avenue.
Mrs. Fred Smith Is very Ill at her
home on West Market street.
Colonel r. D. Lewis council. Junior
Order United American Mechanics,
went to Georgetown Friday night on
special train in company with the
Dunmore council to institute a new
council at that place.
Mrs. Newberry and Mrs. Smallacomb.
OF Throop street. spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mayne at their
home in Jermyn.
a meeting will be held tomorrow
evening at the club rooms Of the social
club recently organized on North Main
avenue. near Parker street.
Mr.. Daniels, Of North Main avenue,
who has for the past year been in Brit
ish Columbia. is expected home in a
few days to spend the holidays
Mrs. Thomas u. Shook, of Green
street, is recovering slowly after being
seriously i'll for some time.
Mrs. Evan Lewis. of Hill street, is
convalescent after a severe illness.
Thomas Jebu has recovered from his
recent illness.
Mrs. Doty. of New Columbus, Lu-
zerne county, is visiting her niece.
Mrs. C. w. Benjamin. Of North Main
avenue.
An address by Librarian Henry J..
Carr on "Libraries' will be one Of the
attractive features of the Scranton's
Mems society assembly this evening
in the Providence Presbyterian social
rooms. Music and Il light collation. are
also on the programme. Each member
is privileged to invite one gentleman
friend.
\ benefit game of basket ball will be
played tomorrow night at the Audito-
rum between the North End Stars and
the keystOnes for the benefit of John
SkitfingtOn, who had his leg broken
six weeks ago at the Auditorium while
playing with the Stars. \ large crowd
should attend the game to help Jack
Skiff," as he is Familiarity called, de-
fray the expense.
The Keystone Literary and Dra-
matte club is preparing to run grand
ball at the Auditorium New Years
night. The admission will be 81.
The Father Witty society will run
their third annual country dance at
the Auditorium. Wednesday evening,
Jan. ., 1901. Prizes will be awarded
the best appearing couple and the best
cake walkers. Admission. 80 cents a
coaple.
\ valuable horse belonging to Fenner
4 Dickerson dropped dead in the rear
OF their store Saturday evening.
All news matter for The Tribune will
receive prompt attention if left in the
Il box at Davis drug store.
John Fidiam, of Won Storch avenue,
has announced himself as a candidate
for the nomination OF common council
man in the Second ward.
Miss Nellie Pierce, OF Nay Aug ave-
nue., who mas been i'll for some time,
is around again.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Miss Josephine swallow. of Nebras-
ka, IL the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. I. w.
Swallow, of Tenth street.
Mrs. Pulver, Of North Hyde Park
avenue, is reported to be quite Ill at
her home.
Mrs. Myrtle Smith, OF South Hyde
Park avenue. is visiting relatives In
Spring Hill and Stevensville. Brad
ford county.
Rev. F. A. F'ricker, pastor of st.
Johns German Catholic church. has
returned from three months jour-
ney in Germany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong. OF
Ninth street. have gone to Paterson.
N. j.. to spend the winter with their
daughter, Mrs. Charles Rushworth.
Mrs. Ralph. of Hyde Park avenue,
IL entertaining her sister, Miss
frankie Swartz. of Salem. Wayne
county.
Mrs. j. NJ. Eaton, Of Tenth street. is
on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Remaly, of III
North Sumner avenue. are confined
to the house by sickness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
Evans Fell Into a Trench.

Evan Evans gray-haired man, re-
siding at 1920 Price street. fell into an
opening in Pettebone street late Sat
urday night and when rescued by a
passer-by was covered with mud from
head to fo,t. He presented d very di-
lapiiated appearance when brought to
the station house BY Patrolman Nc
Coligan
1t Was necessary for Lieutenant Will
liams to procure an entire new outfit
for him before he could be locked up.
and as the man was suffering from eI-
posure. extreme care had to he taken
With him. Alderman Moses fined EN-
ans So in police court yesterday morn
in" He is still in the custody os tie
police
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.

At regular meeting of the Century
Hose company. held last Friday night
the following officers were nominated
for the ensuing year: President, Emil
Bonn: vice president. Henry j. Spruks;
treasurer. Edward Frable; financial
secretary. Robert O'Donnell; CORE
spending secretary, John A. Miller;
delegates to Relief association, Emil
Bonn and Ambrose Hertz; trustee, Am
brOse Hertz. For foreman there is a
very lively contest between Frank
Dambacher George Hofnagle and
Frederick Kepple.
"The Royal Invitation was the
theme treated last night in the Cedar
Avenue Methodist church by Rev.
Houston. the blind evangelist, who
preached a most powerful and thought
full sermon. The revival services, which
are growing in interest. will be con-
tinued again during this week. COM
nencing at 7.30 o'clock each evening
except Saturday. Patriotic council, No
S22. Junior Order United American Me-
chanics. attended the services last
night.
The joint excursion committee, rep
resenting the Neptune Engine COM
pany, the Century and William Con-
nell Hose companies, met in the Nsp-
tunes quarters yesterday afternoon
and decided to hold their annual eX-
cursion at Lake Ariel on the 18th of
next August. Minor details We're also
arranged. Those present We're Messrs.
John Gibbons, Ernest Simrell and John
Fincke, of the William Connell Hose
company; Peter Rosarand John Keifer
of the Neptunes, and Louis Schwass
and Frank Dumbacher, of the Century
Hose company.
Mrs. Fl. jacobson led Il very we'll at
tended and deeply spiritual gospel
meeting yesterday afternoon at the
Young Women's Christian association
on Cedar avenue.
The Junger Maennerchor helda large
ly attended rehearsal for their coming
minstrel show yesterday afternoon in
Germana hall. The musical programme
is in charge of Prof w. c. OFT. of Law
renee band.
The numerous churches of this part
of the city are very busiy engaged at
present in preparing their Christmas
cantata and entertainments. and al
ready the children are becoming i'm
patient for the arrival of Santa Claus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Boyer, of Cedar
avenue, are receiving the congratula-
tions of their friends upon the arriva,
at their home of a baby gil.
James Roche, a foreman of the Lack
seriously Ill at his home on Mill street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
Last Day of Dolls Carnival.

Tonight will be the final opportunity
patrons will have of visiting the dolls
carnival at 125 South Main avenue
under the auspices OF the Young Wo-
mems Christian association, when
everything in the booths will be dis
posed of.
There ara number Of tnstily dressed
dolls left, suitable for Christmas pres
ents. which will be sold cheap. and q
number of other useful articles are OBJ
tainable at reasonable prices. The at
tendance Saturday afternoon and even
ing was very gratifying, and the re-
ceiptS were increased materially.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
Funeral of P. F. Madden.

The funeral Of the late Patrick +.
Madden yesterday afternoon was at
tended by many relatives an'l friends
of the deceased who in l!:a WAS one OF
the most amiable of man When the
remains arrived at St. Patrick S
church. where Rev. j. b. Whelan con-
Quoted the funeral services, large
cOncolrsc of friends bowed their heads
in sorrow and sympathy for the de-
parted and those who We're near and
dear to him.
Delegations We're present from the
knights of Columbus brotherhood of
Elks. Bauer's band, Clerks Protective
association and Musicians union, of
which deceased was Il member. The
floral offerings consisted of a pillow
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

Daniel Coleman. of 1876 Van Buren
avenue, had his right hand injured
while loading coal In Briggs shaft
recently, DR., W, j. L. Davis is at
tending him.
Joseph Barrett, of the South steel
mill, guided party of West Scran-
ton people through the mill recently
and explained to the the process of
turning out steel rails. In the party
were Dr. and Mrs. w, j. l.. Davis.
Mrs. N, L. Foy and Miss Kate Rel
denbach.
The social committee of the Elec !.
trio City Wheelmen are making ar
rangements for an entertainment and
basket social at the club house next
Friday evening.
The japanese wedding party at the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
To the Republican Voters of the
Fifth Ward.

Notice is hereby given that IL caucus
OF the Republican voters of the Fifth
ward of the city of Scranton will be
held at the various polling places in
said ward ON Saturday, December Is.
between the hours of 4 and y. m, for
the purpose of nominating Republican
candidates for the offices of common
council, school controller. register,
Judges of election and inspectors OF
election.
All persons intending to become can
didates for said nominations are hereby
notified 10 register with James p.
Thomas, 3lS Twelfth street, ON on be-
fore Tuesday, December II, 1900.
BY order of the
I" Vigilance COMMITTEE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
Father Mathew Smoker.

The Hyde Park Father Mathew So
cicty held an enjoyable smoker in st.
l.eo's hall Yesterday aftellloon ut the
conclusion of their regular meeting.
Remarks were made by NJ. r. Walsh.
NJ. $. Lavelle, Edward Nennev.
James II. Brown and j. c. Gallagher.
NJ. j. Jennings read an interesting
and instructive paper on Catholic
Unity john \. Hughes OF 1913
West Lackawanna avenue, won the
$40 in gold, which was disposed of at
a drawing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10

First Welsh Baptist church on New
Years eve promises to be one Of the
most exquisite novelties Of the holiday
season.
Tho pastors of the English speaking
churches will meet this afternoon ut
2.36 o'clock at Rev. j. r. Moffats
study, on Washburn street, to ar
range for the week Of prayer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
Two Police Court Gases.

John Francis Morrison. of Carbon
dale, who was helped to the station
house late Friday night in ian intoXi-
Gated condition, was committed to the
county Jail by Alderman Moses for
ten days, in default of SO fine.
ReeS GrifIiths, of 1915 Washburn
street, who was arrested for being
drunk and lighting in Meurs hall Fri
day night, was fined 81 by Alderman
Moses in police court Saturday morn.
inG
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10

= The suggestion made in The Tribune
relative to the holding of public
mass meeting for the purpose OF dis
cussing the advisability of nominating
and clectfng representative men to
councils. has met with general APP
Droval, and will culminatc in a mon
ster civic political meeting to be held
IN st. 'David's hall Thursday evening
Of this week.
The officers of the board of trade
have unanimously approved of che
Suggestion and arrangements will he
perfected for the gathering ar the
regular meeting tomorrow evening.
President Daniels Is desrous Of hav
ing q united representation of the
board present at the meeting Tor the
purpose of discussing the arrange
ments. and also to consider another
important proposition which viii he
presented t. the board by Il WELL
known gentleman.
lt must be distinctly understood
that the meeting Thursday evening is
not in the interest of any particular
candidate or party, but purely in the
merits of clean politics and the 60
lection of men of known worth.
Addresses will be made by Several
prominent speakers, and, in all prob
ability, some definite action in the
form of resolutions will be taken. The
Courier Progress said Saturday:
The resignation of the ter conncilincn makes
ecccssary special elections Tor the selection of
Their successors. Now is the time for the voter.
act The importance OF active. capable and
nt'uential councilmen was never greater than
now. The West Sides future SC
promising The coming OF the vaduct. the value
~ which will be beyond expectations, and
the substantial new spike mill that will start
the industrial development OF Kcyscr Valley
menn new conditions and greater necessities.
The right kind Of men on the councils will be
cf great service to this particular section and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
SOUTH SCRANTON
INTEREST IN THE BIG FAIR Is
NOT TAGGING.

There Were Large Crowds in Attend
ance on Saturday, Both Afternoon
and Evening-officers for Ensuing
Year Nominated by the Century
Hose Company-Revival Services
Growing in 1nterest-Joint Ex-
cursion of Century and VIM. Con-
nell Hose Companies-other Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10

MIR. Thuyer is the oldest member Of
the West Side Republican club, having
been identified with that organization
since it's inception. He has resided in
the Fifth ward twenty.Seren years
has never held any office. and never
aspired to any. He is also promi-
nent member of the Masonic order ana
the Knights of Honor.
In addition to the above Mr.. Thayer
Is a member of the Grand Army OF the
Republic. and probably the only Hyde
Parker who marched with sherman
from Atlanta to the sea. Re modestly
announces that if some good substan-
tal man comes out he will be perfectly
willing to step aside.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
OBITUARY..

Miss Lizzie Joyce, of 1oli pittston avenue, died
Saturday morning at her home. after short ill
ness Miss Joyce was teacher in one of the
city's public schools aud was very well known,
both in South Scranton and the central city.
She was among those injured in the explosion at
the Merchants and Mechanics bank last August.
Her funeral will take place at . o'clock tomor-
row morning. Services will bc held at 81. Johns
church aud intcrlncnt will be made in the Cathe-
dral cemetery.
Mrs. Gwen,lolin Jones' aged 50 years. wife Of
Joshua Jones, of $40 North Sumner avenue. died
at . o'clock yesterday morning. after y short Ill
ness Deceased is survived by her husband and
three children. The funeral services will I've con-
ductcd at the house tomorrow afternoon by Rev.
David Jones. pastor OF the First Welsh toneresa-
tional church. Intcrmcnt will be made in the
Wasburn street cemetery.
News reached this city saturday Of the
death Of Very Rev. Dean Thomas J. Fleming. OF
I,onncarvillc, diocese OF Harrisburg. an uncle Of
Rev. NJ. J. Fleming, Of South Scranton The
funeral is to he hcld on Thursday. Intermcnt
at Hill Top. Wayne county.
Helen. the o~ycar-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Wall, of 1927 Irving avenue, ded Sat
urday, after slcrt illness, The funeral will he
held at o'clock this afternoon with in,rr,nent
in the Cathedral cemetery.
Kathleen, the infant daughter OF Mr. and Ms.
Patrick McNulty, of 135 Grant avenue, died
Saturday night. The furcra! will take place ut
o'clock this afternoon, with intctment in the
Cathedral cemetery.
Robert \. Greeley, brother of ". F.. Greeley. Of
this city, died at Prompton Saturday noon. Fune.
raj today nj 3.15 p. III.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
WEST SCRANTON
Councilmanic Candidate.

the entire city under the new form Of govern.
mint IL il about to assume.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
THE BOARD
/ WILL ACT
APPROVAL OF PUBLIC CIVIC.
POLITICAL MASS MEETING.

Will Be Made Tomor-
row Evening for Gathering Of
Voters in st. David's Hall-W. E.
|. Thayer Announces Himself -Fu-
! neral of P. F. Madden-Evans
Y Fell in Trench-Father Mathew
. Smoker - Eisteddfod at Taylor
, Religious and Other News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-10
These Are Busy D0yS f0|
110ugt!u! Holiday Buyers ....:

The early bird may not always find his worm, but
there thing certain the early holiday shoppers
can always find what they want and get better, and
maybe cheaper, than the thoughtess buyer who
around in breathess hurry at the last minute when
the eleventh hour rush is ou.
Any Day This Week
1t Will Afford Us Pleasure
TO pilot you through endless assortment of gooAs
especially designed for the holiday trade. There will
be no rush, press lack of proper attention. aud
an unbroken assortment in every department you
visit Yes come this week if you make it con-
venient you'll be better satisfied and we'll feel that
have been able to trea: yon feel you deserve
be treated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-07

Thursday at Washington. There have
been only two elections in the associa-
ton since l. was founded in 1859. the
election Of Elizabeth Cady Stanton as
the first president and the endorsement
Of Miss Anthony, who had been acting
as president for a long time. and was
chosen without any opposition.
Al this years convention in Washing
ton, however, there viii be, il is said.
number of differences of opinion.
Fractional lines may be drawn on mat
ters Of policy. Some of the leaders
IN the suffrage movement are not
strongly in favor of agitation for leg
lslative works They believe that d
speech-making propaganda should be
carried on, and no pressure brought to
bear upon legislators 10 pass woman
suffrage measures just at present.
On the other hand, there are those
who are in favor of emphasizing this
legislative work. and Mrs. Blake is
one of these. Mrs. Blake's name has
not heretofore been brought forth
prominently for the presidency. be
cause she has not been making a can
vass fer the nomination.
Within the last few days, however. a
number Of leaders from this state and
some from ether parts Of the country
who have been in this city, have start
ed a movement for her. and it is very
probable that almost the entire New
York delegation, which is the largest in
the convention, and a large number of
delegates from the west, will favor her
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-07
Is 0JSTED FROM HIS OFFICE
AUDITOR AND RECORDER AT
BOISE IS REMOVED.
N Jail, Charged With Embezzling
County Funds Democrats and
Silver Republicans In Harmony.
Specialize The Herald5

... I'D D me- AAr-La A-Il-I
Boise. I5.. Feb. 6.-The board Of
Commissioners Of Ada county today re-
A"'sa George LamareaU from his posi-
I.A as au5.-gr and recorder and ap-
p'H-e. e.. S. Mcconnell to hu the posi-
Con isr.raau is under Indictment
iF 'maszz..usnt of county funds and
VII -.E. . hearing before the district
..- die occupies a cell in the
o.. .... others charged --ith crime.
...'"- the newly appointed au-
-. .-.. .r#aH. served two terms in
or Same position, while Idaho was a
..'I- ...- 1854 90 1858. c. c.. Sig
SIS WIDE a- L1WaTeaUs deputy, was
-'' .u. RI. A. West appointed
god -.- have tried 10 make po-
--... .. ... over the alleged an
.. Governor SteunenberE
,--. .5 candidate for United States
I"- hope to- drive silver Re
back into the old party. They
... ... friends of Senator Dubois
Combine.
II mas n.- created even a ripple
silver Republicans. They viii
. salts. -.tnrg fusion with the
..'a.s and carry the state leaving
senatorial contest and other mat
'.-s I'D TAX. .ar- nj themselves.
i.r -a.- that there are senatorial as
s.-a..-r among fHa Democrats does not
...-. l.'. "ila Dubois candidacy. and
g. me senatorial position falls 60 the
1-.lub. .aa-. Senator Dubois VIII
..'t l'Wl1r. .f both conventions and
'' CHOSEN hE the legislature if sill
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-07

Washington, D. c., Feb t6.-The pres
ident today appointed Judge William
H. Taft Of Cincinnati and United
States judge Of the Sixth judicial cir
cut. 20 be president Of the new Phil
ippine commission. Judge Taft's place
on the bench win be flied by the ap-
Pointment of Judge Henry F. Severans
Of Grand Rapids. Mich.
These announcements were made at
the close of the cabinet meeting today
Judge Taft has been in Washington
several days. presumably coming at
the request of the president. This
morning he called at the White House
a little before 10 O'Clock in company
with judge William r. Day. formerly
secretary of state ara later president
Of the Paris peace commission. They
remained with the president until the
cabinet meeting at IL o'clock, and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-02-07
Senate Increases Cost of Salt
Lake Building.
RUSH FINANCIAL BILL
NO OTHER BUSINESS IS TO BE
CONSIDERED.
Cut OFF All Debate on Expansion
Question Until Currency Measure
is Disposed ex-senator Gallery
Opposes Mixing Out Citizenship
With That Of the Filipinos.

Washington, Feb 6.-Until the finan-
ciaI measure now pending before the
senate shall have been disposed OF I'm
ally, it will be considered by the senate
every legislative day TO the exclusion OF
all except purely routine business. This
agreement will have the effect Of cut
ting off all debate on the Philippine
question or other matters except by
unanimous consent Of the senate, I'M
less senators choose to discuss other
questions in the time devoted to the
financial bill
Mr. Aldrlch, chairman of the finance
committee, offered an amendment to tine
pending financial bin, providing that
nothing in the bill s.'aE interfere with
efforts to secure international bimetai-
lislm with the concurrence Of The lead
ing nations of the world
Mr.. PeJtU9 (Ala.) offered an amend
alent to the financial bill providing that