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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19

Notice is hereby given that meeting
of the standing committee Of the Rep,Ib-
lican party of the Third Legislative DIS
trlct on l.ackaWanna county, will be held
at the Arbitration room. Court UIous.
Scranton, Pa, on Saturday. the cath day
of February, 1900 at o'clock y. m for
the purpose of fixing time and place
for holding the district convention and
dispoSing of such other business as may
properly bc brought before il. The fol-
lowing comprise said committees
Benton-GoorGe Freemah.
Clifton-Jamcs O'Boylc.
Covington--William Cohley.
Dalton--J. A. Woodbridge
GlcnbuIn--E. j. Northup
GouldsborO-J. Is. Gardner
Greenfield Kenyon
Lackawanna township, South district
David u. Grittiths.
Lackawanna township. East district
William J. Williams.
Lackawanna township, Northeast dis
trict-Louis Rcinhardt
Iackawanna township. West district
(Moosic borouEhD-John McC'rindlc
I.ackawanna township. Southwest dis
trict-E. Il. Anderson.
LaPlume-R. II. Holgate
Lehigh-Jacob Knccht.
Madison-Eugene Noack.
Newton-Oscar Van Buskirk.
North Abington-Stephcn Aylesworth
Old Forge township, First district-R.
Willis Reese.
Old Forge township, Second district
James Salmon.
Old Forge township. Fourth district
William Bennett
Ransom. First district-Tobias Stein
Ransom, Second district-Geo. X. Wan
dell.
Scott township-Georse Miller.
Scranton, Sixth ward, Third district
W. r. Davis
South Abington--T s. Parker.
Spring Brook-T, j. Matthews.
Taylor. First ward-John III. Evans
Taylor, Second ward-J l.. Watkins.
Taylor, Third ward-John Francis, jr.
Taylor, Fourth ward--James Price.
Taylor. Fifth ward-John p. Thomas.
Waverly--John w. Miller.
West Abington-J. c. Northup
BY order Of the Chairman.
L. ]. Matthews.
Attest:--J. T.. Watkins, Secretary
Scranton, Pa, Feb II, 1900.
McClintock delivers carnations for o5
cents dozen. Telephone $500. "a
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For morbid conditions. take Beech
ans Pills. as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19
RELIGIOUS NEWS NOTES.

Rev. Dr. Mcleod will preach at the
mid-week service at the First Prcsby-
tcrian church Wednesday evening.
At the Railroad Young Mems Christian
association yesterday afternoon, George
T.. Davis led the meeting, and W. a. Bur
ton led the singing.
Dr. Brooks preached yesterday morning
at the Taylor Presbyterian church, and
in the evening at the Sumner Avenue
Presbyterian church.
\ devotional meeting of the Brother.
hood of St. Paul was held yesterday
morning 1T go o'clock in the .Asbury
Methodist Episcopal churcn.
The annual conference of the Young
Peoples society of the Grace Reformed
Episcopal church will take place WASH
ington's birthday ut 7.i5 O'Clock p. m.
The Methodist Ministers association of
Scranton and vicinity Will meet at Elm
Park church this morning at 1880 o'clock.
Rev. Manl,y :. Hard. ID. d., will deliver
an address.
'Christianity No Fable was the in-
teresting title of an unusually interesting
sermon by Rev. James Benninger at the
Hampton street Methodist Episcopal
church last evening.
Rev j. ". Newell occupied the pupit
of the Court Street Methodist Episcopal
church last evening. In the morning. the
pastor. Rev. G. C. Lyman, preached an
able sermon on "Satan's Motive
Services at the new Capouse chapel
were conducted yesterday morning by
Evangelist Wilson, and in the evening by
Rev. l.. II. Foster. assistant pastor OF
the Green Ridge PRESBYTERIAN church.
The pulpit Of the Ash Street Methodist
Episcopal church was ably filled at last
e\ ening's service by Rev. j. NJ. Howell.
At the morning service, the pastor, Rev.
y. r. Austin. spoke on "The Sin of
Liquor Selling
w. II. Richmond has presented II large
new bell to the Dickson City Presby-
terian church. The gift is greatly ap-
preciated, and at a recent meeting of the
congregation resolutions of hearty thanks
were extended Mr.. Richmond.
Rev. Thomas de Gruchy, ID. D., pastor.
Of the jackson Street Baptist church,
who returned last week from brief rest,
occupied his pulpit yesterday, preaching
In the morning on "The City of God. "
and in the evening on "Nicodemus with
Jesus"
George q. Mahy, general secretary of
the Young Mems Christian association,
and George Adair secretary OF the Rail
road Young Mems Christian association,
occupied the pulpit of the Second Pres
byterian church yesterday morning and
evening, Mr.. Mahy speaking in the morn
ing ana Mr.. Adair in the evening.
Al tho Grace Lutheran church, corner
of Madison avenue aud Mulberry street,
last evening, The sunday school held Il
spcciai service in the interest Of foreign
missions at which there were appro-
pirate singing and readings by The pupils
aud an address on 1.-The Gods the Hindu
Worships," by the pastor, Rev. Luther
Hess Waring.
DIR. c. W. Treverton, Room l Library
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NORA MAcK1N OVERCOME.
Poisonous Gases on Greenwood Culn,
Dunn Caused Her Death.

While picking coal. Friday afternoon
at the Greenwood breaker culm dump.
Nora Mackn, of Minooka, was suffo-
Gated by the fumes arising from the
burning culm. She was seen as she fell
by jeremiah Driscoll. tracklayer at the
breaker. and Fastening to her assist
ance he. also. was overcome by the
deadly fumes and would probably have
proved another victim had it not been
for the immediate assistance rendered
by jeremiah Mccarthy.
Driscoll and the young woman were
carried to their homes and the former
was soon out of danger, but Miss
Mackin died shortly after she reached
her home. She was twenty-one years
of age and the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Mackin.
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DEATH OF JAMES LYNN.
Man Supposed to Be from Scranton
Dies in New York.

At an early hour yesterday morning
the following telegram was received at
police headquarters:
New York. Feb. is. 1900.
Chief of Police, Scranton Pa.
Kindly notify newspapers that James
Lynn, of Scranton, died suddenly here.
He was IL motornIan on the Third Ave
nue. railroad. His relatives are un-
known here. John j. Scaby.
Up to early this morning noth.u.,
had been heard at police headquarters
regarding the case and it is thought
that there is probably some mistake.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19
VlADUCT OPPONENTS
DID NOT APPEAR
NOT A VOICE RAISED AGAINST
THE PROPOSED STRUCTURE.

Enthusiastic Meeting Of Citizens in
West Scranton Saturday Evening,
at Which Hon. John r. Farr. At
torney c. E. Daniels and others
Spoke-Resolutions Adopted En-
dorsing the Plans for the viaduct
That Is to Be Voted on at Tomor-
rows Election.
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SPANGENBt-EG FUNERAL.-Funeral
services over the remains of Miss Nena
Spangenburg wcie conducted Saturday
morning in the Ash street Methodist
Episcopal church by the pastor Rev.
John II. Austin. Many handsome floral
pieces were In evidence Interment was
made IN the Kizcr cemetery. The pail
bearers were. benjamin Watrous, Frank
Brown, John ltizer Charles kizer. Sci
don Lown anG Frank Masters. and the
flower girls were the Misses Grace Corey
and Bccca Sampson.
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The opponents of the viaduct were
conspicuous by their absence from the
public meeting held i'm St David's hall
saturday evening. when the campaii;n
committee of the West side Board of
Trade invited them to express their
sentiments for or against the project
There were a number of cxponents
there, however. tn offset any argu-
ment that might be advanced against
1t and TO address the voters who
braved the storm to attend the meet
ing.
When the assemblage was called to
order Attorney Charles r. Daniels.
president of the Board of Trade. was
invited by the committee to preside
over the meeting ana in accepting
stated the position of the board in
reference to the viaduCt and what had
already been accomplished in the way
of furthering the adopted plans. Ho
outlined the work that is yet to be
done and urged those present to not
only support the project hut To interest
their friends and neighbors as we'll.
Hon. John II. Farr. who has been
very active in the campaign. followed
President Daniels in Il thorough de-
scription of tn" plans cost and loca-
tion of the viaduct. and showed whcre-
in the Nealis court project was unde-
srdbe. One of the strongest points
in his argument along that line WAS
the statement that any other plan
than the present one will not relieve
the dangers at the West I.ackawanna
avenue crossing without closing it en-.
tirely, and at the same time avoid any
suits for damages
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19

CORRECTlON.--ln the estimate of tho
city engineer printed In Saturdays Trib-
une. Mr.. Phillips intended to say: This
will require no increase In appropriation
over past years" but the types made
him say. '"rhis will require an appropria.
ton over past years"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19

WILL GIVE CAKE WALK.--Thr en-
ploycs of the Diamond shoe shining par
lors will hold cake walk February y in
Music hall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.-The Key
stone club will meet tonight at tho
Howard place hall tor the election Of Of
iicers for the ensuing year. a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19

SMOKER TONlGilT.-A smoker will
he held this evening in a. O. l.. W. hail
by Painters unions Nos lis and rs
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19

THE WEEKS BCSlNESS.-Thc Scran-
ton Clearing House association reports
the following business for The week:
Tuesday. s20l, ,4lS.53 Wednesday, s2iS,-
052.Si; Thursday, S255,oSl99; Friday. S2lo-
15d.i1; Saturday. sl91, 1884; total. s',lio,-
.lyni
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CITY NOTES


BALI. TO BE GlNEN.--Thc Journey
men Horse Shoers, No. 1s, will hold a
ban at Music hail, February 80
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MARTHA WASHINGTON SOCIAL
Scranton Hive, No. iS>, Ladies of the
Maccabees, will give Il Martha Wash.
ingtoh social at Guernsey hail Thursday
evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19

the child and suffocated II. Tie had not
decided yesterday whether or not to hold
an inquest.
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Dr. c. w. Treverton, Room l Library
Building. Hours to $50 p. m. Special
ty, Diseases Of Women. -
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Finest wines and cigars at Lanes.
800 Spruce street. -
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M'MULLEN FUNERAI.-The funeral
of William McMulen, who was killed at
tarbondale Friday, will he held this
morning at II o'clock from his late home
in that city.
RIGHT NAME LEARNED.-It has
been discovered by the police that il was
James Rush who the other day in police
court gave the name of William Durkin,
Of South Ninth street.
ENDEAVORERS' MEETING-The ex.
ecutive committee of the City Christian
Endeavor union will hold its monthly
business meeting at s o'clock this even
ing in Grace Reformed church.
INFANT WAS STILL BORN.--Coroncr
j, j. Roberts Saturday morning exam
inde the body oi the infant found near
the DOdgetOwn bridge Friday and came
to the conclusion that the infant was
still born.
ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL.
An entertainment and social will be con-
Quoted this evening at Finley hall, on
Iackawanna avenue by Pythias Temple,
No. II, kathbone Sisters, and Scranton
company. No TO- knights of Pythias.
SCFFpCATED CHILD.-Coroner Rob-
crts was called 10 Priceburg Saturday %
investigate the death of Mrs Elias
Thomas three-weeks old child which was
found dead In bed beside it's mothc,
early in the morning From various in-
dications the coroner thought that The
mother must have accidentally laid on
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19
TT is A HINDRANCE.

Without enlarging upon either the use
or the abuse OF forms and ceremonies in
worship, this much Is certainly true,
namely: III amy ceremony or form of
worship be deemed more important than
the fact of worship, ii Is great him
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-19

For morbid conditions, take Beech-
MS Pills. as
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

who has been in the City Hospital at
Wheeling for a couple of weeks, is
getting over the operation performed
for appendicitis in good shape, and 1t
is expected he will be able to return
home in few days.
David Connolly, prominent opera
tor and producer of Bradford, Pa, is
in the city and will remain for short
time looking after some interests here.
George A. Eckbert, secretary and
treasurer of the Carter Oil Company,
with headquarters in Titusville, ar
rived in the city this morning and will
remain here for couple of days look
ing after the interests of his COM
pany.
Frank G. circuit arrived in the city
this afternoon from Washington, Pa,
where he hat been visiting his family
for a couple of days.
Abner c. Thomas, who was called
to his home in London, Canada, cou-
pie of weeks ago by the serious illness
Of his mother, has returned to the
city,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
SISTERSVILLE.

SISTERSVILLE, w. Va, February
28.-Miss Mary South, very pleasant
young lady of Louisville, KY, arrived
in the city couple of days ago and
will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
Virginia Smith, for couple of months.
L. A. Brenneman, the well known
operator and producer, left this morn
ing for his former home in Titusville,
Pa, where he will be the guest of rela-
tives and friends for a few days.
At the city building last evening the
members of the E. Wells Hook and
Ladder Company held another of the
series of dances to be given by that
organization during the winter, and it
was very enjoyable affair There
was large crowd present and all had
a good time.
F. J. Emig, chief of police, left this
afternoon for his former home at
Ravenswood, w. Va, where he will be
the guest of his parents for a few days.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Emig
and their son.
Last evening in their club rooms on
Brown street, the members of the j. T.
Jones Hose Company entertained a
number of their friends with a delight
fill luncheon. 1t was the regular meet
ing night of the organization and sew
eral new members were initiated. The
spread was a very elaborate one and
was most thoroughly enjoyed by ALL
Capt Homer McClintock, a repre-
sentative of the Oil City Derrick, ar
rived in the city yesterday and will
remain here for a few days looking
after business matters and renewing
old acquaintance.
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Work, of
North Wells street, entertained the
members of the Comus Club last even
ing. There were about twenty cou-
pies present and the evening was very
pleasantly spent at progressive euchre
and other society pastimes until late
hour, when a delectable luncheon was
served by the charming hostess.
w. G. Agnew, Frank Fertig and c. Y.
Benedum, we'll known young men of
the city will leave this evening or to-
morrow for Hot Springs, Ark, where
they will remain for about a month.
H. ]. Connolly, prominent operator
and contractor, formerly of this city
now located at Salem, W. Va, who has
been in the city for several days look
ing after some interests in this section,
left for home to-day.
Stewart Anderson, of Brown street,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
AN INTERESTING
u. R. K. OF P. EVENT.
Annual Installation and Inspection
of the Local Companies
AT PYTHIAN CASTL E
Last Evening-Ceremoni Were
Followed by an Elegant Banquet.
Names of the Officers.

The annual inspection and installa-
ton of the companies of the Uni
formed Rank knights of Pythias took
place last evening at the Pythian Cas-
tie. At $50 o'clock Couer de Leon
Company No. /. Bernard Stanley
Company No. II and James T. MCGEE
Company No. 20 assembled in battal-
ion formation, General Lancaster in
charge. After the opening ceremonies
COL W. P. Megrail installed the officers
of each company as follows:
Couer de Leon Company-Capt. R.
, E. Schaefer; First Lieutenant. John
Medick; Second Lieutenant, ]. B.
Thomas; Guard, w. B. Thomas; Sen
tinel, J. B. Crawford, Jr.; Recorder,
Richard Mcclure; Treasurer, George
Weisner; Executive Committee, G. H.
Medick. j. F. Kull. w. F. X. Vogt.
Carl Falck, Jas. Maxwell.
Col. Bernard Stanley No. 21-Capt.
F. B. Lisby; First Lieutenant, w. H.
Rose; Second Lieutenant, Ed. Gross
curth; Guard, B. w. Connolly; Senti-
mel, Will Wagner; Treasurer, H. w.
Taylor; Recorder, Aug Kindelberger;
Executive Council, Edward Higgins,
chairman, Will Elig, Jesse Rose, Rob-
ert Huston, Louis Harttong, Jr.
]. 7. MCGEE Company-Captain, G.
W. Weisgerber; First Lieutenant, VIM.
Windsor; Second Lieutenant, Jas. Raj
ston; Guard, Chas. Drayer; Sentinel,
Ed. Schul; Recorder, George Kurner;
Treasurer, Samuel Hanes.
After the installation ceremonies
the three companies were inspected
by Gen. Lancaster. Col Megrail and
Col. Phillips. At the conclusion Of
the inspection the knights repaired to
the dining apartments OF the hall and
partook of an elegant repast. The ban
quet was in charge of Capt. G. w.
Weisgerber, Louis Harttong, Jr., Fred
Weisgerber and George Weisner.
During the evening. in behalf of
Couer de Leon Company, Charles j.
Schuck presented a handsome sword
to Capt. R. E. Schafer as token of
the esteem in which he is held by the
members. In accepting the sword,
Capt. Schafer expressed his apprecia-
ton of the gift in his usually pleasing
vein.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

Free State until the 2. e-s could con-
centrate their forces % oppose him.
This Cronje fully succGeGai in doing
and blocked Roberts's path for over
ten days. Only hals Of LIS drIay SUI
rendered, the other ha,' getting clear
away, and the captured Bears will be
promptly exchanged for captured Brit
ish held in Pretoria.
The heaviest loss to the Beers is the
capture of the brave AID gala 1t
Cronje, himself, for who.p here is no
one of equal rank among the British
prisoners to exchange.
Cronje was a tower of strength to
the Republics and it is to be hoped
that arrangements may be made for
his exchange. The Beers could afford
to offer half of all their prisoners for
Cronje. There is no question the Brit
ish well appreciate this and will be
slow to release the lion of South
Africa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01

Presidents intentions and then ends
by ripping him up the back for not
having the backbone to stand by them.
He praises Mr.. Mckinley as states
man and damns him as a spineless
poltroon in the same breath. He de-
clares that Mr.. Mckinley has always
been right at first in his position on
the live issues of the day, but when
the test came has always squarely
backed down The Pittsburg Post
cleverly sums up his remarkable letter:
He was right at first, says Mr.. Car
negie, on the Cuban question, but
backed down. He was right on the
Philippine question at first, but backed
down. He was right finally on the
Porto Rico bill at first, and then back
ed down. He was right at first about
absolute American control of the inter-
oceanic canal, but then backed down
in the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. On all
these questions, the most important
that have come before an American
President, Mr.. Carnegie holds that Nc
Kinley differs vastly from Phillip, who
began drunk and only ended sober.
The President, according to Mr.. Car
negie's estimate, began sober and end
ed drunk. He was right at the start,
but lacked backbone, courage or hon
esty, and ended fearfully in the wrong.
To govern wisely and well Congress is
therefore advised to jump with the
Presidents first Impressions, and not
wait for his inherent and chronic
weakness and lack of courage. The
joke of Mr. Carnegie's letter is that
while lauding the Presidents inten-
tons in one sentence, he makes mani
fest his irretrievable weakness when
he comes to act. The country will ap-
preciate the letter, as it thoroughly
understands McKinley's ways from his
silver gyrations down"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-01
MASTERS OR SERVANTS,

Under our republican form Of gov
eminent public officers paid out of the
public treasury, or performing public
duties are supposed to be public SER
wants, whose only function is to carry
out the known will of the people to
the best of their ability.
The City Council of Wheeling
chooses to reverse this relation, it
seems. Witness the proceedings at the
meeting of the Council special refund
committee. Do they propose to abide
by the will of the people as plainly ex-
pressed at the polls last Saturday?
No, indeed! The people voted down
their refunding scheme for the second
time, but they decline to accept the
plain popular mandate twice expressed
they can WHIP the people into line
for this refunding outrage II another
election were held. And here is how
they propose to do there is the club
they propose to hold over the peoples
heads, as given in the chief reiunding
organs account of the meeting of the
Council special committee.
In the course of the committees delibera-
tons, which were entirely informal, the
advisabil.ty of taking steps for another re-
fund election was gone over in detail, and
the preponderance of sentiment seemed to
be in favor of it. One committeeman said
he did not believe defeat would come il
another election were held.
Now listen to this open and delib-
crate proposition to buudoze the peo-
pie of Wheeling into supporting the
ordinance if another election is held:
His idea was to have the finance COM
mittee of Council proceed at once to make
I'D its annual appropriation ordinance, and
report-AS IT MUST-that it is necessary
to Law a special levy of thirty-flve to thirty
seven cents to cover the $4,000 of compro-
mise bonds due in July. THEN HOLD
THE ORDINANCE AND LEVY UP IN
CoIrNCTL. AND GIVE THE PEOPLE
-,I1E OPPORTUNITY TO SAY WHETH-
E,p THEY WANT THE REFUND OR A
SPECIAL, LEVY THAT WILL IN
CREASE TAXES THIS YEAR ONE
HALE.
Here is a direct standand-deliver
threat that if the people a third time
decline again to support this outra-
geous scheme of the city hall ring
that the Council will out of pure mall
ice and revenge increase the rate of
taxation,
They well know that the compro-
mise loan Of $4,000 due in July will
never bother the city if they will sub
nit an ordinance refunding that loan
the only pressing debt the city has.
They we'll know the people would rat
ify such loan by practically unan-
imous vote. They we'll know also that
the people will gladly ratify an intel
ligent loan to permit the city TO enter
the field of commercial electric light
ing.
They know these things, but that is
not what they want. Their selfish
scheme is to saddle the present city
debt on us for generation to come
that they may get their greedy
clutches on the few paltry thousands
We are now annually paying on the
principal. They wish to intrench the
machine and increase it's size.
VIII the people submit to being bull
dozed?
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Hail, Gentle Spring!
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As to Admiral Dewey.

Chicago Inter-Ocean.
1t is reported in several different ways
that because of the crowding to which he
was subjected at Wheeling, W. Va, Ad-
miral Dewey SHOOK the dust" of that city
from his feet rather prematurely He
would not be able to do this under like
circumstances in Chicago There is no dust
in this city at this time of year, and there
is not likely to be any dust here when the
Admiral visits us in May. If he Is good at
shaking mud from his feet however, an
opportunity of exhibiting this quality will
probably be afforded him.
The Inter-Ocean has been misinformed.
Admiral Dewey arrived In Wheeling ahead
Of schedule time, and left on the dot. He
shook no dust while here, because there
was no dust to shake.