The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-02

combatants scattered. Two Of them tried 30 CO
cape by crossing the Linden street bridge but
were pursued and arrested
BEAT HIS wIFH.-Poico headquarters WAC
yesterday notified that a man living In krcsslcr
court was beating his wife. Patrolmcn Johler
and slote went to his home and were met by his
vito whom he had driven out Of the house. lie
was taken into custody and the wife will az.
pear against him this morning In police court
OLD MAN ARRESTED. An old man was ar.
rBted on Lavkawanna avenue while In
drunken condition yesterday by Patrolman fec-
noy and taken TO the Center street police sta.
tion Pension papers and other documents were
found on his person which showed him TO I've
an inmate Of tho Soldiefs' and Sailors home
at Bath. y. Y.
FRACTURED sKuLL-Ardrcw Hoodmocher.
OF hardwood laborer In the Mlrshwood mine,
received serious injuries while at work ycster.
day by blast going of promaturcly. lilo fell
iorcibly to the ground and fractured his skull
Or. N. f. Newbury WAS called TO attend him
and later in the day he WAS taken TO the Lack.
awanna hospital. It is thought that he will
recover.
OFFICERS MEETING. ALI Of tho cummis-
stoned officers Of the Thirteenth regiment held
an informal meeting last night In the board oil
trade assembly room and discussed matters per
talning TO tho welfare Of the regiment When
asked II anything was to be given out for
publication, Adjutant Athcrton, speaking for
Colonel Watrcs. said "Nothirg at all"
ANATOMICAL MUSEUM CLOSED. Upon the
complaint Of prominent citizen Mayor Moir
yesterday afternoon ordered Chief Robling to
close the anatomical museum which has been
fourishing this week on Penn avenue The
chief carried out the mayors orders and the
museum people left town last night, Tho com.
plainant stated that the exhibition was a dc.
grading and indecent one.
TO ATTEND CHuRCH--The Golden Chain
lodge, No. gi5, Independent Order Of Odd Eel
lows, Of Dickson City, will attend divine ser
Vices Sunday evening in the Primitive Methodist
church, at Dickson City, whtre a special sermon
will 10 delivered TO them. Odd Fellows gener
ally are invited to Join with their Dickson City
brothers In attending this service. They will
meet at the Old Fellows hall at 6.I5
FESTIVAL LAST NlGIiT.-The strawberry and
Ice cream festival at Elm Park church was large
ly attended last night. The committees consist
cd Of members Of the Home and Foreign Mission
ary societies. Mrs. c. NJ. Gfin, Mrs c. D. Srnp.
son and others received the guests. Prof. Pen.
nlngton, Mis- Thomas, Mrs. Rundle, Mcssrs
Wooler and Thomas gave a beautiful musical
programme. II was one oi the most social and
delightful affairs ever held in that church
EXCURSION OF CHILDREN. Tho pupils Of
the city public schools will have their annual
excursion this season on Saturday, Juno 0, at
Lake Ariel The general committee, Of which
Professor II. l.. Burdlck, Of the High school, is
chairman, is leaving nothing undons that will In
any way add TO the enjoyment Of those who at.
tend Athletic sports will consume large por.
ton OF the day. Parents and teachers will in
large numbers attend, considering 1t an appoY.
tuno OCCASION for spending day In the woods