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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-29
On the Read to Recovery.

New York, Jan. 2S.-Roland Reed was
reported to be resting easily tonight.
His physician says he is on the road
To recONeTN.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-29
A Plan Suggested.

A plan has been suggested and Is
being discussed all over the nation.
The details of this plan are, in part:
That when our national convention as
sembles that it reaffium the Omaha
platform, with direCt legislation as the
paramount issue. nominate William J.
Bryan land the assurance has been
given by AR Bryan's friends that he
VIII accept the nominaCion), and some
southern Popuiist; that the free silver
Republicans viii endorse the platform
and its candidates; that Mr.. Bryan's
friends viii go before the national
Democratic convention with a demand
for the endorsement of the Populist
convention, and it is argued that they
VIII not refuse. In the event that they
DO, Mr.. Bryan may refuse the nominal
ton at the hands of the Democracy.
This action Of itself WILL by the Demo-
Gratis, signal their utter defeat. and
also that of the POpulists. but defeat
VIII lay at the door of the Democrats.
We want discussion. open, fair and
tull OF those propositions. and when
you send delegates to the congressional
convention at San Antonio on Feb. II
LEI them be instructed as to the senti-
ments OF the Populists in their raspec-
tive counties. -l-l
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-29
INTENTIONS OF RUSSIA.
Simply Desires to Harass and WoT-
ny Great Britain.

Chicago. Jan. 26.-GeoTge KEENAN,,
Siberian explorer writer and one of the
best informed Americans on the inter
nal conditions of Russia and its rela-
lions with the nations of the world,
when asked tonight whether the move
ment of Russian Troops toward the IN
dian border was an incident of its de-
sire 10 enter British territory, said:
No, ] hardly think that Russia has
any serious intentions IN India and the
mobilization OF troops may mean moth
ing more than a wish 60 harass and
worry England for other purposes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-29
To Met Maude Gonns

New York. JAN 2S.-The steamer George
Starr, flying the TransvaaI and Orange
Free State flag with committee Of
prominent Irishmen on board dropped
down az Quarantine at n a. m today TO
meet the French lire steamer la Nor
mandie, on which Miss Maude Come IS
"a passenger from HaVre Owing TO the
prevalence of heavy weather at sea the
Normandie Is hardly expected 80 arrive
before tomorrow morning
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-29
The Alexander at Gibraltar.

Gibraltar, Jan. 2S.-The United States
collier Alexander has arrived here with
her machinery out of order
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-29
20 Cure a oold In One o.

Take Laxative Bromo Ouinine TsbIe.s
All druggists refund the money if :,
fails-to cure. T.. ". Groves SIGMA t1,re
Is on each box. 25c.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-29
RAILROAD FOR ALASg.
Captain Abercr0mbie Makes D
port on Feasible Routes
ARE EASY TO COYSTRrn
WOULD OPEN UP AN IMrFvs-
LY RICH COUNTRY.

Entirely Within United States r..
ritory-COst Would BE All
So, 5S1 Per Mile-Reparr an
Says Soil is Productive and Ar-
cultural Products Can Be R7fz.s
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-29
Stops the Cough
and Works of the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure. No Pay.
Price 25c.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-29
POpulists Claim He Will Lead
Their Ticket.
HAVE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN
LETTER SENT OUT FROM Ma
TIONAL HEADQUARTERS.
Fear That the Democratic Conven-
ton VIII Take Action That May
Result in the Death Of the Peoples
Party-To Take Steps to Thwart
Such Destruction.

Austin. Tex. Jan 2S.-The POpulists
Of Texas publicly announce that W. j.
Bryan viii accept the nomination Of
that party for president ie it is tender
ed MIN. The following circular letter.
outlining the plan of campaign, was to-
day published by Chairman Foster. who
claims to secure his information and
the propositions outlined direct from
The national headquarters. The circU-
lar letter is addressed to all county
chalTmen and reads as follows.
Dear Sir--You are no doubt aware
Of the fact that # the Bryan Democ-
racy, when they meet in national con-
Vention, reaffirm the Chicago platform
of 1886 with a direct legislation plan
as an issue, and it seems probable that
they viii nominate William J. Bryan
and some irreprOachable southern man,
that such action viii be the death Of
our party. Should the Democracy do
this 1t viii be only repetition of their
policy and plans and, like their advo-
cacy of 10 to I, be short lived. In view
of such action on the part of this new
born Democracy it is the duty of every
Populist who loves the principles he
advocates 10 lend his aid to thwart the
destruction of his party
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
DUNMORE.

John Weed. OF Hill street. who has
been employed at Spenoer's breaker,
met with q serious accident yesterday.
He was standing about the black
smith shop preparing to go home after
his nights work, when a splinter flew
from the anvil. striking him in the
eye. The physician In charge has but
faint hope of being able to save the
sight of the injured member.
The funeral of Aldroh Martin was
held from the Little England church
Yesterday. Interment was made in
Ehmhurst cemetery
The following officers of the Dun
more Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday school were elected last night:
Superintendent, Daniel Powell assist
ant superintendent, Thomas Hem
wood: superintendent of primary de-
partment, Marion Kenney; assistant
superintendent. Mrs F. Wellner; Sec
retary, Edward Anguin: assistant sec
retary, William +. leigler: treasurer,
Peter Seigel, pianist, Ruby Yost' as
sistant pianist, Elsie Powell secrc-
tary of Sunday school board, .iarheld
Anguin.
4 church business meeting of the
Dudley Street Baptist church will be
held tonight at 1880 o'clock at the
church. All members and contributors
to the support of the church are earn
estly requested to be present. as there
Is business of importance and interest
to the church to be attended to-,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13

8 o'clock at the home of Mrs Reicker.
1913 Monsey avenue. The meeting will
be In charge Of Mrs. Ripley. superin-
tendent Of mothers work. "A cordial
invitation Is extended to all.
The Epworth league of the Asbury
Methodist Episcopal church will con-
duct a railroad social in the church
parlors tomorrow evening.
The dedication Of the new Baptist
church. which was to have taken place
next Sunday, has been postponed for a
few weeks, owing to delays In receiv-
Ing some Of the material required for
completing the building.
The Il. NJ. club will meet at the home
OF Miss Louise Connolly, of Washing
ton avenue. this afternoon.
j. NJ. Atherton and Wesley Cresgy,
of the Poyntelle Ice company, are at
Mill City today hunting rabbits.
Green Ridge lodge Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows, will hold regular
meeting this evening in Masonic hall,
Dickson avenue.
Green Ridge lodge, Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, held a special meeting
last evening in Masonic hail, Dickson
avenue.
The funeral of II. j. Parrot will take
place from the family residence, corner
OF Jefferson avenue and Delaware
street, this afternoon at 23O o'clock
The interment, In Forest Hill cemetery
will be private.
The ladies OF the. Asbury Methodist
Episcopal church are making elaborate
preparations for their parlor fair at the
home of Mrs. Teal. 1743 Capouse ave.
nue.. Cakes pies, candy and useful ar.
ticles will be offered for sale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
CANDIDATES
! WITHDRAW
THE CoUNc1LMANIC FIGHT IN
( FOURTH AND FIFTH WARDS.
William j. Thomas, William Ray
4 mond and Louis A. Howells Not in
the Running-Several New Aspir-
ants in the Field-Initial Supper
4; at Plymouth Church-Camp 17S
versary-Election Of officers.
Mass Meeting Tonight-Shorter
News Notes.

In the Fourth ward. William j.
Thomas and William Raymond yester-
day withdrew from the select council
manic race. David l.. Morgan entered
As an individual aspirant for the up
per branch. and Obed Jenkins was
added to the list published yesterday
Tor the lower branch.
William G.. Powell. Thomas II. Davis
and John NJ. Harris. the vigilance
committee of the Fourth ward, Sec
ond, district. issued a call for the pri-
inai'ies on saturday, Dee. IL. between
the hours OF 4 and { p. m. Three cam
didates now remain for the select
nomination in the persons of David
Il. Evans, John Fern and David l..
Morgan. There remain seven as
pirants for common council
Captain p. j. McAndrew. of tn"
Fourteenth ward. has withdrawn his
lame for common and will stand for
the Dmocratic nomination for select
council John Cawley is a candidate
for the common office. John II. Bar
rctt wishes to announce that his name
was unauthorized for common coun-
ell, and is at Il loss to know the source
of such information to the afternoon
papers. The Republicans will caucus
in Cooperative hall this evening and
the Democrats tomorrow afternoon.
between 4 and Z o'clock.
In the Fifth ward. Louis \. Howell
has withdrawn. leaving the field clear
to Albert Lewis and Robert j. Will
liams for common council. John II.
Phillips and W. II. Morgan are the
only candidates registered for school
controller. George Carson and Rich
ard Morgan, engineer at the air shaft,
will aspire to succeed Richard II.
Williams in select council
The vigilance committees of the
Fifteenth ward will meet this evening
to arrange for holding the caucus. in
that ward.
In the Eighteenth ward several
prominent men are already mentioned
for the councilmanic nomina ton,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. John p. Kelly, Of Railroad ave-
nue., attended a funeral in Aldenville,
Wayne county. on Tuesday.
Henry Iuchsinger, a former resi-
dent of West Scranton, died recently
at Stewartsvlle, New.
The Young Peoples union Of the
ing meeting last evening, which was
| we'll attended.
James Haffer, of 3O3 Tenth street,
number of young friends on Tuesday
| evening.
Abram Davies and Miss Annie Buck
| inghan. both of Jermyn, were united
in marriage yesterday by Rev. D. p.
Jones. pastor of the Tabernacle
| church, at the parsonage, on South
Hyde Park avenue.
The Tribune was in error yesterday
in announcing the name OF Reese
| instead Of j. Conner Evans. who Will
be married at Montrose on Christmas
| day.
| The funeral of the late Benjamin
W. Evans, who died Monday. Dec. TO-
| will take place today from the family
residence, 354 North Bromley avenue
Services will commence at 1870 o'clock
Irterment in Pittston cemetery.
Mrs. W. w. Grover, of South Hyde
Park avenue. yesterday received tele-
gram announcing the death OF her
cousin, Dr. w. +. Mott, formerly OF
Mott Haven, at a hospital in Phila-
| delphia.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Plym-
outh Congregational church held an
all-day session yesterday.
The funeral of the late Anthony
Dennebaum occurred yesterday after
noon. The pallbearers and flower
bearers We're: Mrs. Williams, George
Beck. Charles Yoos, Jacob Daub
Christopher Gothier, Frank Schroeder
Michael Gloesner and Gottfrled Wearle
Interment was made in the German
Catholic cemetery. Rev. II. A, Frick'
e. conducted the services at St. Johns
| German Catholic church.
The Thirteen club entertainment
will be held in Washburn Street Pres,
byterian church this evening.
The Epworth League of the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church will elec
officers this evening.
The l. w. II. circle of the Hampton
Street Methodist Episcopal church viii
hold dime social in the parsonage
this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
Cleaners Of Simpson Church.

When church society pledges $4,000
towards the mortgage fund there must
be something doing" to raise that
amount. and during the past year $.5oo
of that sum has been raised BY the
Cleaners of the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church.
Their latest scheme for raising the
money was in the sale Of plain and
fancy aprons at the home OF DR.. and
Mrs. T.. Y. Harrison last evening. Ice
cream and cake were also disposed OK
at a profit.
Among the active workers in the
society are Mrs. Il. Y. Harrison, Mrs.
Charles Acker Mrs. Frank Shedd. Mrs.
J. Plummer Acker. Mrs. James Thro,
Mrs. Josie Knauss. Mrs. Charles Lull
and Miss Bertha Wettling.
a special meeting of the Cleaners Will
be held this evening. and the members
will serve dinner and supper at the
church on Washington's birthday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
NORTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Miss Mary j. Price and William
Bevans United in Marriage.
Other News Notes.

AT the home of Daniel Price, on
Spring street. a pretty wedding oc-
Cured last evning. when his daugh-
ter, Miss Mary J. Price, and William
Bevans. were united in marriage. The
bridal party entered the front parlor
to the strains of Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march. played by Alvin Jones
Rev. II. S. Jones. d. D.. otficiated
Miss Emma Price attended the bride
while James Lewis acted as best man
The bride wore steel colored tailor
made gown and carried bridal roses
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
couple received congratulations from
the many friends who We're present
They We're the recipients of many
beautiful and useful presents. Mr.
and Mrs. Bevans will reside with the
BRIDES parents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
WEST SCRANTON

among whom are Funeral Director
John p. Regan, Merchant Thomas II.
Walsh, Prof. John Beaumont ana
Charles Canavan, a prominent c. j. a.
l.. worker.
John Vanston. of West Locust street.
has announced himself as candidate
for the Democratic nomination Tor
common council In the Fifteenth ward.
John II. Jones, of Sloan avenue, an
nounces himself as a candidate for the
Republican nomination for common
council in the sixth ward. Thomas
Thomas. the shoemaker. liz also cam
didate for the same office.
Tho Swedish American Citizens club
Of the Fifth ward, met In the French
Roof hall last evening and decided
to take an active part in the ap-
Droaching ward elections.
William T.. Thayer. of South Main
avenue, who withdrew his name from
the common councilmanic fight. did so
at the solicitation of his friends. VINO
are dcsirous of nominating him for the
vacancy in the select branch, caused
by the resignation of Richard II. Will
l:amS.
The candidates in the Fourth ward
are making an active personal canvass
for the nominations for select ana
common council The caucus. will he
held Saturday afternoon. between the
hours of and Z o'clock.
The candidacy of ID. l.. Morgan Tor
select council in the Fourth ward has
been announced but he has not regis
tered with the vigilance committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
TOLD IN BRIEF.

Martin Langan. of South Pittston
avenue, was painfully injured at the
South mill Tuesday, by having several
toes crushed by an ore car. Mr.. Ian
gan was assisting the brakeman In
coupling a car when the accident oc-
Cured. He was removed to his home
in carriage where his injuries We're
attended to.
Miss Carrie Scheuer is i'll at her
home on Cedar avenue.
Mrs. Rudolph Traub, of Cedar ave-
nue.. is spending several days with
friends at Wyoming.
The st. Aloysius Total Abstinence
and Benevolent society will hold a
meeting this evening in Pharmacy
hall.
Mrs. James F. Best. of Cedar ave-
nue.. has returned from Philadelphia,
where she attended the funeral of her
uncle, Michael Moran.
Mrs. Patrick Dorsey. Of Cleveland
o., is visiting MIR. and Mrs. James
Best, OF Cedar avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
OBITUARY..

The many friends of the Rev, and Mrs, James
Hughes ot IOG Marion street, both IN tlc
Second Presbyterian church and elsewhere, "l'l
he greatly pained u learn OF their great ana
sudden bercayrm.n nj in tie death of their oldest
daughter, Miss Mary twcndoyn Hughes, yester-
iav afternoon at ] o'clock at her parents home.
The dead girl WAS II years old and was born
in England. She accompanied her parents on
their mission to South Africa, where me i'''cr
buried three OF their children. key. M ii"sN"'
is the assistant oi Rev. DR.. L. T., Robinson, PiS'
tor oi the Second Presbyterian church. ana Is 'he
pastor of the chapel oi that church situated at
III. corner of Adams avenue and New York
street. Miss Hughes united with the secoh'i
PRESBYTERIAN church last spring and was an
active. useful and happy worker in the chapel
Her afflicted parents will have the tender sym-
uathy of the Christian community. The lu-
neral will take place saturday at $50 p. m.
Rey. DIR. Robinson will conduct 4 service AZ the
house and the interment will take plac, In For-
est Hill cemetery.
The death of Herman I.udwig, OF Dunnorc,
yesterday morning after short Illness WIN
pneumonia was great shock 10 MS many
friends. He was a young man Just upon the
threshold OF life. this being his senior year III
the high school. lie Was the oldest son OF Mr.,
and Mrs. Oscar Ludwig and was a young man
who had endeared himself to large circle OF
friends BY his many amiabe qualities. The fu-
neral will be held from the family res'oenr1 IN
Drinker street tomorrow morning at o'clock and
will be private.
A young child, one Of twins Of Edward Nc
Gill. formerly Of Dunmore, but who now lives al
rhroop, died yesterday after a short illness viii
measles
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
Two Societies Elect Officers.

West side concave, No. "ll. I'M
proved Order of Heptasophs, elected
the following officers last evening:
Archon. W. j. Morgan: provost, G. t..
Hill: prelate. Hy. A. Parsons; secre-
tary, Stewart Besecker: iinancier r..
r.. Evans; Inspector, John r. Rich
ards: treasurer. Morgan p. Daniels;
wardcr. u. $. Beemer;. sentinel. w. {.
Scott: trustees. j. II. Williams. w. IT..
Coons. Is. Il. Smith; delegate to STU
premc conclave. John r. Davis; alter-
nate. Louis 4. Howell. The election
was held in lvorite hall
Branch A. Catholic Mutual BENEFIT
association, met in Hari Carl hall last
night and elected officers as follows:
President, y. j. McAndrew: first Vice
president. John j. Sweeney: second
vice president, Michael j. jennings:
recording secretary, Joseph a. Dug
gan; financial secretary, John r. Bar
rett: treasurer. NJ. T. Walsh; mar
shal. Patrick FitZsimmons; guard.
Michael +. Moran; trustees. two years,
l.. II. Duggan. John Wright
One candidate was referred to the
trustees. The installation will take
place the second Wednesday in Jan
uarv. when smoker will be held.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
At tile Fair.

Common Councilman William Smith
was lucky individual yesterday. win
ming a parlor lamp at the Athletic
club fair. donated by Jacob thinner.
and a table. Miss Art won the door
prize Wednesday night, a china cuspi-
dor; Otto Robinson, a comforter. do
mated by Mrs. Charles kirst; Will
Berghauser. a fancy quilt; William
Rolllngs. handsome parlor lamp, and
August Schneider handsome China
tea set
The Scranton Saengerrunde was
present last night and rendered a short
but delightful programme, but the
crowd present was somewhat disap-
pointed in the non-appearance of
Bauer's band, which was unavoidably
detained by practicing for the benefit
concert for st. Josephs Founding
Home. They will be present Friday
night. There are still many handsome
and valuable articles unsold. which
will make fine Christmas gifts. and
which can be purchased at very rea-
sonable rates
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
A Surprise PARTY,

\ surprise party was rendered Miss
Estella Williams at her home on
Wayne avenue Tuesday evening. A
most enjoyable time was had by all.
Those present We're: Misses Mar
garet and Elizabeth Servis. Annie
Morgans, Keturah Davis. jeanette
Thomas. Jennie C. Jenkins. Edna May
Watkins, Della McGuinness, Stella
Williams. Rosetta Jacobs. Pauline
Danvers. ROsina Edwards. Rachel
Jones and Amelia Palmer: Messrs.
Hector Davies, James Williams. AL
fred Williams. William Bowen, Maui
rice Knickerbocker. David Watkins,
Thomas Edwards. Meade Caldwell. lr-
vim Powell. Percy Moore, Charles Mon
roe. Clyde Meredith and Charles
Thomas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
p. o. s. of A. Anniversary.

A crowded house attended the ami
versary entertainment and social of
Washington camp. No. ITS. Patriotic
Order Sons of America. in Mears' hall
last evening. All Of the participants,
except one. mentioned on the pro-
gramme were present and assisted in
entertaining the large assemblage.
II. c. Hinman presided and made u
few brief remarks. The entertainers
were Misses Margaret Thomas. Carmel
Fahey. Lillian LaBar, Rhoda Clark.
Maud Phinney, Nora Lindsay, Bertha
Francois. Augusta Phillips. d. Reese.
Victor Moth. George Vipond, William
Gau, Adel Moore, Fred Robinson and
William Edwards. The umbrella was
won by Charles Warnke.
All were accorded their full measure
of applause. and their selections We're
appropriate and patriotic. A dance fol-
lowed the entertainment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-13
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.


Miss Lizzie Davis and Joseph Lloyd
We're united in marriage at the home of
Rev. Reese, of the Puritan Congrega-
tional church, last night. Miss Lizzie
Lloyd. sister of the groom. acted as
bridesmaid, while Charles Mertz at
tended the groom as best man. At the
close of the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lloyd left for a wedding tour in New
York state, after which they will re-
side in a newly furnished home on
Parker street.
Simon James has announced himself
as a candidate for common council in
the Second ward.
Mark Wyatt, of Summit avenue, has
announced himself as a candidate for
common council in the Second ward.
The date for holding the primaries in
the First ward has been changed to
Friday. from to o'clock. The fol-
lowing candidates have registered for
common council: AL. Thomas, Henry
l.. Hartranft, John Macdonald, John
J. Evans. Alex. Simpson. Robert Will
Jams and David Davis.
All the members of the North End
Republican club. No l, are urgently re-
cuested to meet in their rooms this
portance will be transacted.
There will be a joint meeting of all
the locals of the United Mine Work.
ers Of America held in st. Mary's hall
at 7.30 o'clock this evening. Fred Dill
cher, a member of the national execu-
tive board, will be in attendance to ad-
dress the meeting.
The members of the North End choir
are requested to meet at the Welsh
Baptist church. on West Market street,
Friday evening, December IA, for the
purpose of rehearsing their new piece
of music. entitled "Then Round About
the Starry Throne" All members are
expected to be present. Robert r. Will
Jams, secretary.
Miss Mary G. Rockwell, of New York
city. was the guest of Mrs. II. b. Hurl-
bert. of Putnam street.
The following officers of the Welsh
| CONGREGATIONAL Christian Endeavor
society were elected for the coming
| six months: President. Morgtn Lewis;
! yice-presid mt. Miss Jennie Price: re-
! cording secretary, Miss Hattie Evans:
assistant secretary, Miss Margaret
{ Williams; corresponding secretary, D..
Edgar Jones; treasurer. David SIM
| ans. chorister. William Lewis.
| On Tues day evening the Proyilenc,
| conclave of Heptasophs elected the
following officers snr the ensuing year,
| Archon. Jacob X. Smith; provost, Jer-
ry BELLS; tinancier, Fl. Il. Atherton: