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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
MINES SHUT DOWN.
Coalbrook Breaker Fails to Keep UP
with Output of South Side Mines.

with output of South Side Mines.
The Powderly, Coalbrook and Nos.
and mines. located on the South Side,
and all under the Delaware and Hud-
son magement, We're shut down yester-
day, and the streets of the central
city presented the same sort of ap-
rea1ance that they did during the re-
cent strike. Knots of men were stand
ing on all the street corners ard
formed rings out in the center Of the
street in many places.
The cause of the shutdown is that
COalbrooli breaker had proved made.
quate to prepare all the coal mined
for it. The four collieries had got so
far ahead of it that it was deemed
advisable to shut them down to catch
up. When this breaker was construct
ed it was said that it was the largest
in the world that it could eat up coal
faster than it could be mined, and lots
of other eXtravagant statements were
made.
1t is said by those who profess to
know that new breaker, similar in
most details to the present one. will be
erected by the company on the South
Side. At present the coal from the
different openings. which varies in
quality, is mixed in the breaker,
whereas. if new one was constructed,
this could be obviated to great en-
tent. 1t was said, however. mat one
of the main objects of the company
in erecting the Coalbrook breaker. was
to be able to mix the coal, thus get
ting a uniform grade.
The miners think that steps should
be taken to remedy this laying-off evil
as soon as possible, for. with the pres
ent limited capacity of the breaker
their aggregate time in the mines is
not greatly improved from the condi-
tions which existed before the strike.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
Remember the Place==Guernsey Hall
3l4 Washington Avenue, Scranton Pa.
j. w. GUERNSEY, Proprietor.

feet deep. and the mines of the Lackawanna
collicry were flooded. \ large quantity of loose
hay used in filling mp the cave. hole and dirt
piled upon this. This has efectually stopped the
water entering TO the mines. AS an extra pre-.
caution the company has constructed fume
through which the waters OF the creek pass
through over the part affected by the cave.
Merchant W. +. Kctchum was visitor at
Scranton yesterday.
James ". Smith has served as a juror the past
week.
Jewelcr i. Barrett is still confined to his bed
by an attack Of rheumatism.
turkey rattle is being conducted in the
Strrn"'s building, Depot street, nightly.
Pockyillc Baptist church-Rev. j. s. Thomas,
pastor. Services tomorrow at 1870 and p. M
Morning subject, Gods Purpose Revealed by
PAUL.: evening subject. MARY Reed Missionary
to Lepcrs.'
The Ladies' Aid society OF the Pcckvile Baptist
church will hold an entertainment and supper
on New Years eve and New Years night
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
OLYpHANT.

The members Of Keystone camp Of Modern
Woodmen of America entertained II large number
of their friends at Il smoker Thursday night.
Edwards hall WAS the scene OF the occasion, ana
it may be said that il was one OF the most ell
joyabe affairs held here Tor some time. y pro-
giammc of m:e excellence was rendered during
the evening Z. d. Edward, was the first spcat-
cr, and he delivered short address oi welcome.
\ selection by tn. LackawannI quartcttc, LED
by Frank b. Ferguson. came next. They ren-
dcred 'Cuddlc Down Honey" with much ability
and We're compelled TO respond to several en-
cores. After several selections on the phono-
graph by W. ". Jones. Dr +. l.. Van Sickle
spoke Oh the 'Modical side Of the Order sgd
Ecy Hughes, of Scranton, sang the Holy CITY
in capable manner and was heartily applaudod.
He responded with an encore. \ selection by H.
d. Edwards 81 Don't Know Why Loy" You, -
was we'll received. An address by Organizer A.
r. Hughes. OF Scranton. came next. He spoke
on the order in general. Selections on the NAL
dolin and guitar concluded the entertainment
Refreshments served by corps "i walters,
under the direction of Ray Brink. The success
of the occasion is largely due to the following
committee r. W. Taylor. James II, lally and
Edward Burke. The local order was organized
last March and has membership OF about fifty
The La Porte Comedy company will close II
weeks engagement AT the opera house this ercli-
Girl" A matinee will be given this afternoon.
Rev. Benjamin James, oi Wilkcs-Barrc, will
occupy the pulpit Of the Congregational church
tomorrow, morning and evening
4 sacred service will be held in the Susquc-
hanna Street Baptist church tomorrow evening at
o'clock, when the following programme will
be rendered: Hymn, choir; benedcton; hymn;
address of welcome, Florence Priest; solo, Miss
Annie Jones; paper on 'St, David" Mrs. W.
D,, ~ A,u- Hal, cpIn
W. J.. Evans; recitation, Miss Mabel SAKE;
paper, Loyalty 10 the Church, Isaac Grit
hths; solo, Miss Rachel Whitby recitation, Miss
Ethel Evans: recitation, Miss Lizzie Parry;
paper, Mrs. Y, W. Watkins; quartcttc. members
of Baptist Young Peoples union; recitation,
Miss Lena May Hmm; solo, Miss Maggie
Thomas; recitation, Johnnie Parry; solo, Miss
Mary A. Evans; recitation, Miss Bertha Will
lians; solo, Clarence Thomas; trio, plof. 4.
W. Watkins and party.
grand entertainment will be given in the
Father Mathew Opera house, Friday evening,
Dec. 81, under the auspices OF the pupils oi
st. Patrck's academy. Tickets, % cents.
4 Polaner was badly injured by fall Of
coal at the LackNwanna colliery yesterday morn.
ing lie was removed to the Lackawanna hosp-
tai al Scranton.
Miss Lucy Gardner, of PitiSton, is visiting rel.
ativcs in town.
Nlrs. T. 4. Williams, OF Bluk,ly, is spending
a week with relative at South Gibson.
Mrs. Daniel Davis, OF Taylor, spent yesterday
with friends here,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08

Mc>srs James 5, lnslis, William Williams Jos
cph Prendergast, Edward Murphy, John connors
and George PrcndergaSt,
Services at the calvary Baptist church tomor-
row will he held at the usual hours, Pastor Rev
Dr, Harris otciatng,
The Taylor United choir will meet tomorrow
evening Ion rehearsal, A iull attendance Of the
members i. requested
W. T. PhnIey. A. NJ, of IN, school OF the
Lackawanna scranton, will occupy the pulpit
nj the Presbyterian church tomorrow at 1890 a.
NJ. sunday school immediately after mornim;
service.
Sabbath services Al lhr Methodist Episcopal
church at 1910 a, M, and 1.!0 p. m, tomorrow,
Sabbath school nt Ia p, M Pastor Rev G. h.
Henry will ofiiea,c.
Stanley Miller returned home YESTERDAY from
New York. where h" has been spending the past
week
Joseph Hall, of Union street, l., slowly nprov,
ing from his recent illness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
pRICEBURG.

On rlurstay evening last AT the home {, Mrs
John Hall on Lincoln street, 4 party ~aS given
in honor OF Miss Norma Morgan. Refreshments
were served and games OF amusement were IN
order. The following friends We're in attend
ance: Harold Ware John Push, John Roles,
Thomas Jenkins, David Thomas, Willie Cooper,
Dan Guard, ir,, Charles Barrett, Alfred stanton,
Pat Wllloms Thomas Thomas, Albert Mare;
Flora Barrett Thora Mare, Lottie Ware, Bella
and Lucy Green, Anna Isaacs, Lizzie steleg,
Maud Jenkins, Elyiia Stanton, Sarah Cooper,
Norma Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs John Ware, Mr.
and Mrs. BENJAMIN Vaughan and Mrs. John Hall
Stors' mine will work until l2 O'Clock today
and will commence to poy Tor the month OF No
yember At l o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
YOUTHFUL MIGRANTS.

John Conley and Charles Wise. the
two tramps arrested Thursday at the
home of Sergeant of Police Charles
Ridgway, in Green Ridge, on suspicion
of being the persons who for some time
past have been guilty of extensive milk
stealing in that section of the city,
were arraigned before Mayor Mor yes
terday morning.
They are mere boys. the one sixteen
and the other fifteen years of age, and
gave Brooklyn as their home. They
are supposed to be runaways, and will
be held until a further investigation
has been made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
Steamship Arrivals.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
New York, Dec. ARRIVED: Gennanc, from
Liverpool. Cleared: Furncssia, Glasgow; Ell
ruria Liverpool; potsdam, Rotterdam via Bou-
logne; Patricia, Hamburg, via Plymouth and
Chcrbourg. Gbraltar-Auived: Aller New
York for Naples and Genoa (and proceedctD.
Queenstown Arrived: Campania, New York for
Liverpool (and proceeded Isle Of Wight--PasScd: /:
Rotterdam, Rotterdam for New York. ilavre
Arrived: La Lorraine, New York.
New York, Dec. S.--Arrved: Iucania, Liver
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
FOUR BOYS PUBLICLY LAsHED.
Arrested for Theft, and Soundly
Drubbed with Bicycle Tire.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Evansville, Ind, Dec. 6.-Four boys We're pub
licly whipped here by their parents ordered
by Judge Wintrer. The boys had stolen a bar
rel of apples from freight car, and the judge
released the lads on condition that they should
he given good whipping in The lookup corr-
dors.
The parents used an old bicycle tire the
youngsters. whose names Walter Snyder. II;
ollie &. G,iGcr, il: Roy Allison, ., and Ger-
hold NOst 10
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
A PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Drunken Man Falls Through West
ern Unions Window.

y drunken man staggered along
Lackawanna avenue yesterday after
noon and stumbling down the steps
at the Western Union Telegraph Of
flee lurched heavily against the Win
dow. In so doing he broke the pane
of glass. and at the same time fell with
II shrek of pain to the ground.
He groaned deeply and Patrolmen
karius and Day with the patrol wagon
soon made their appearance. The in
jured man was taken to the Lacka-
wanna hospital. where DR.. j. w. Busch
examined him and found that one rib
was broken. This was attended to.
and the patient was then removed to
the central station
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
SEMI-CENTENNIAL.
Executive Committee Meets, Drafts
Number of Governing Rules and
Will Call a Meeting of General
HonD,ittao

The plans for Carbondale's semi
centennial jubilee received another
boost last evening. The executive
committee of the celebration met in
Attorney ONeill's Office in the Burke
building last evening and conferred on
the preparations to be present. There
We're present Chairman O'Neill, City
Treasurer Connor, Messrs. Gritman
Brown, Swigart, Sahm and Mulloy.
The committee discussed the plans
informally and drew up a set of rules
to govern the celebration, which they
will present to the general committee
for approval, The general committee
is composed Of representatives of all
the societies in this city. This COM
mittee will be called together in ses-
sion soon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
A ROBIN HOOD JUNIOR.
Small Boy Runs Away from Home
for Life in the Woods.

Earl Finch, a -year-old boy,
living In Peckvlle, was last night taken
30 the county Jail on the charge of in
corrigibility, preferred by his parents.
The lad has "a peculiar habit of stray
ing away from home at Irregular inter-
vals and living wild life in the woods
For several days he has been play
ing Robin Hood in n cave, which he
dug In the woods, some distance from
his home. He fitted this up with an
empty powder keg and numerous other
articles which might have been once
dangerous. He brought his small
brother to the den. and then it was
that he was arrested by big Deputy
Sheriff Jake Ferber.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
w. Guernsey, q. r. Tinkham, r.. l..
Haas, WV. Handrick and Frank Horn
baker
BATTLE WAS DISCHARGED.
Jennie Mitchell Did Not Appear to
Press Charges Against Him.

There was to have been a hearing he
fore Alderman Millar yesterday after
noon in the case of Morris Battle, col
ored. of Center street. whom Jennie
Mitchell, of West Lackawanna avenue,
charged with breaking into her bed
room and attempting to outrage her.
The hearing was to take place at
o'clock. Battle, who had been confined
in the Center street station. was pres
ent and everything was in readiness for
the trying of the case. This was the
second date set for IL, but the plaintiff
did not appear, and when half an hour
elapsed, Alderman Millar discharged
Battle.
The latter stoutly aifirms his inno-
cence of the charges preferred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
Queens Appointments.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
London. Dee THE queens appointments TO
the international arbitration court are Lord
Paunceote, Sir Edward Maet the late British
ambassador to Germany; the Right Hon, Sir
Edwad Frye, former lord justice OF appeal, and
Prof. John Westlahe, professor of international
law al Cambridge university since 1855
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
RACE TRACK DECISIONS.
Made by the Board Of Review Of the
No{;ono1 Tco+fi,,r ~ ccocio <;o,,

Made by the Board or REVIEW OF the
National Trotting Association.
BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Now York Dec. THE board of re-
view of the National Trotting associa-
ton continued its session to-day.
j. Johns. of Punxsutawney. Pa,
made application for release from fines
imposed for pulling by order of Judges
October 8, 1S9@ The applica ton was
denied.
The following applications for re-
lease from suspension for non-pay-
ment OF entrance fee We're also de-
MED:
George j. heifT, Bethlehem, Pa;
Thomas r. Smith, Williamsport, Pa;
II. Wilson, WilliamsrOrt. Pa, and Il.
=. Silver. PunXsutawncy, Pa.
An application for release from sus-
pension for non-paymant of entrance
fees by j. II. Esterine. ShamOkin.
Pa. was granted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
An Important Decision.

BY Exclusive Wirc from The Associated Press.
Philadelphia, Dee. 7.-The supreme court to-
day, through Justice Mitchell, approved the iudg-
ment OF the superior court that no estate, real or
personal, can be bequeahed to amy person in
trust for religious charitable uses except the
same be done by deed or WILL at least one cal
endar month before the death OF the testator.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
II SOOTIIES the CHILD. SoFrENS the GUNS.
ALLAlS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC. and
is the best remedy Tor DlARRlioEA sold bv
Druggists in every part of the world. be sure
and ask for "MrS. Wnslows Soothing Syrup.
and take no other kind Twcntl.Hv cents
bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
Reception to Lord Roberts.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony, Dec. lord
Roberts arrived here this morning on board the
Canada and was accorded a splendid reception.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
The Passing Throng.

William Lewis spent last evening in
scranton.
James Addley ir., of Forty-second
street. is i'll,
q. w. Hankins, travelling auditor FOR
the N Y, o. & w. railway, was in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
Cars Condition.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Liyda, Dec, 7.'rhe Cars improvement is
maintained and his food is now more substantial
although the grenlest care is eXercised.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
THE new WARD
- OPENS TODAY
ADDITION TO LACKAWANNA
HOSPITAL NOW COMPLETE.

Fourteen Small Boy and Girl Pa
tients Will To-day Move Into Their
New Quarters, the w. T. Smith
Childrens' Ward of the Lacka-
wanna Hospital-This Addition to
the Institution Is One of the Best
Equipped and Handsomest Chill
drens' Wards in the State.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-08
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
II 1t falls to cure F. w. Groves sig
nature Is on each box. 25c. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-18
FOR SALE

G0-acre farm. II miles from Council
Bluffs, u. miles from station, 4-room house,
stable, crib, well, orchard, 3S acres In cui-
tivation Price, S35 per acre.
l6o-acre farm, miles from Nicola, nearly
all in cultivation. house, stable crib, gran
ary; shed. well; $40 per acre.
>, Fine 2fO-a acre farm. is miles from Council
BLUFFS and half mile from railroad sta-
tion, house. barn, cribs. we'll. ali smooth
land. Price, $3.50 per acre
Choice farm or 240 acres, well located all
cultivated. lO-room house. with trick col
lar. fine grove around house small o. .chard
ana small fruit barn 1SX40, l2-foot posts
sheds, sranary, implement sheds, hog pen
| chicken house. smoke house. 8 wells and
2sO-acre, farm. half mile from railroa
station, large house. barn, cribs. sheds.
| wells. windmill and tank, fine grove ali
smooth, level land. $50 per acre
lD.acre farm 13 miles from Council
Bluffs. miles from railroa station nearly
al In cultivation. rs acres In timothy and
clover small house, good barn. wagon
Only s22 per acre.
Fine lG0 acres near Quick. Pottawattamie
county; very rich, productive land $50
per acre.
.29-acre fruit and garden farm near Conn
Gil Bluns; good S-room nCuse, with front
and back porch, cellar, 0-barrel cistern
with pump In Kitchen, we'll barn, large
shade trees, large apple orchard, vne-
yard. blackberries, currarts. Price, $4,000
l9-acre garden farm near Council Bluffs
good 5.room house, barn, well. fine land
JOHNSTON & KERR,
NO. 5f1 BROADWAY,
Tel. Az. Council Bluffs, II.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-18


A stranger, who refused to give his name
and consequently was booked as John Doe -
was arrested yesterday afternoon as a sus-
picious character while trying to sell a
top buggy and horse for $50 at a Broadway
livery barn.
The man. who Is well dressed and sported
handsome gold watch and chain and had
SIG in his possession, refused absolutely TO
give the police his name or any information
about himself. In answer to all Inquiries
he told the officers 10 find out for them =
selves There was nothing in his posses
sion by which the police could identify
him, except it might be card, on which
was written In ink "W. ID. II. McCurdie,
surveying department, Dunedin, New Zeal
land" lie had even cut from his clothes
the names of the makers and from a small
pocket dictionary he had cut out the fly
leaf, which it is supposed at one time had
his name written on.
At the barn where he offered the buggy
and horse for sale he said he had been
travelling through the state selling dis
trict rights for a patent hog food boiler,
but he had nothing on his person to sub
stantiate this. lie appears to be well ed
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-18
District Court Notes.

Hans Johnson, as administrator OF the
estate, commenced suit in the district
court yesterday against the Union Pacif'
Railroad company TO recover damages in
the sum OF 81, ,999 for the death of James
Johnson, fireman
James johnson received fatal injuries.
from which he shortly after died, In a
freight wreck at ONcills Spur, Wyo., May
s last. The train on which he was firing
ran into an open switch and collidcd with
a number Of freight cars standing on the
siding. The allegation is made that the
open switch was due to the carelessness of
the company and its employees.
The Peterson divorce case was brought
to a close yesterday afternoon and Judge
Green took his decision under advisement.
Mrs Gertrude Jones was granted de =
cree Of divorce from u. 4. Jones OF this
city on the grounds OF cruel and inhuman
treatment.
Judge Green sustained the motion Of the
defendant for the transfer to the United
States court of the suit of Sadie Coleman
against Dr. J. T.. Summers, jr, OF Omaha.
The plaintiff seeks to recover damages in
a large amount for alleged malpractice.
Samuel Loeb. a cigarmaker OF this city,
filed a petition in the United States dis
trict court yesterday asking that he be
adjudged a bankrupt. His liabilities amount
to 81 ,950.5l. one Of the items being sll5 for
taking the liquor cure at Shenandoah. His
assets consist of $50 worth OF wearing ap-
parel. which he claims AZ exempt.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-18
South Omaha News
M.NsM.R.MNsNaWsGsNeNEIl.

With view TO the building up OF the
commercial interests OF the city n COM
mittee OF ten was appointed a short time
ago by the directors OF the Commercial
club 10 arrange plans for a demonstration
OF some sort to be held here next fall This
committee OF ten held a meeting a night
or two ago and virtually agreed to perfect
an organization similar to the Knights OF
AkSar- Ben. With this idea In view
negotiations for the renting OF tho build
ing 80 long occupied by W. G. Sloan on
Twenty-fifth street, just south OF the city
hall, are now pending While no definite
plans have been agreed upon by this COM
mittee Of ten IL has been declared the in
tcntion to form an association OF business
men along the lines OF the Omaha organl-
zaton, The building 1t Is proposed TO
rent Is spacious one and lodge rooms
arranged for the upstairs, while the ground
floor can be used for meetings. Just what
will develop in this Respect remains TO
be seen, but each of the ten appears 10
be in earnest and considerable encourage
ment has been given to the project by resi-
dents generally. In addition TO the organl-
zation of a semi secret society there will
be street parades, a fair and a display OF
the products OF the Magic City In the fall
All this Is TO be done for the purpose Of
attracting strangers to the city AMI induc-
ing men with money 10 invest here.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-18
Opening Up Streets.

There seems to be a disposition on the
part Of the city council to open up a mum
ber OF streets across the railroad tracks
which are now closed. This Is particularly
so In the southern part OF the city. At
the suggestion Of Trainor, the street and
alley committee of the council and the city
engineer will go over the ground and report
Oh the advisability. OF ordering several
streets south Of Q street opened across the
Union Pacific tracks. This question was
brought up by suggestion from the mayor
that the Union Pacific ought to repair and
maintain the bridge at Madison street
When 1t was asserted that there was posi-
bly, some doubt about the authority of the
council In this matter. the suggestion went
forth that certain streets be opened There
Is some little difference Of opinion between
the councilmen on this subject and Il was
for the purpose of arriving at a conclusion
that the street and alley committee and
the city engineer will investigate. From
the q street viaduct clear to Morrills
crossing in Albright the Union Pacific
tracks are fenced. compelling those living
south OF the tracks to pass clear around
to the opening in the fence. This is espe-
cially true OF teams. What is wanted Is an
open wagon road to the Rock Island depot
at or near Twenty fourth street so that
there may be no need of long drive 10
get to this freight and passenger depot
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-18
Sibley RNtilies prOper,

SlBLEY, Ia, Nov. 17-(Specal Tele-
gram THE Sibley ratification OF the presi-
Dental election took place at Emmert's 8
opera house this evening Before the speak
ing there was q street demonstration with
tinhorns and fireworks. In the opera house
the Rock Rapids Mckinley quartet. Messrs.
w. c. Wyckoff, r. II. Caughey. f. l.. Brewer
and A. L. Rowe, sang lively campaign
songs The speeches we're made by County
Chairman DR.. b. A. Wilder. ex-Asscmbly-
man J. F. Glover, State Senator G. W,
Lister and J. U. Sammis OF Lemars. The
latter delivered the principal address