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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03

iels will be in charge of the meeting.
The topic will be Always Ready
The missionary society held their
monthly meeting last evening and 1t
was largely attended.
There will be a grand concert held
in the church on Thursday evening,
April &c. by first class talent. the
proceeds will go toward liquidating the
church debt.
The members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety enjoyed a pleasant time at the
home of the pastor Rev. Boyl last
evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
WEEKLY SCHOOL DEPOSITS.

only two of the principals of public
schools made deposits at the West sid"
bank Yesterday Of the collections from
tnc school children. They were Miss
Josephine u. Lees. Of No. ~, and Prof.
David Owens, of No. Is. The sums COL
leCted by the teachers in the various
departments were as follows:
No. 19-Miss Lees $3.25; Miss Muir
ray, .3j; Miss Nichols, 81; Miss Beam
ish, 81 Miss Morgan. 81: Miss Leader,
"a: Miss Flynr. rs; Miss Evans, $2.45:
Miss Kellow, N16: Miss Yost, $1.05;
Miss Wade. $1.12; Miss Murphy, 10;
Mrs. Ferber sl.2O; Miss Peck, SO; total,
$3.50.
No. l3-ravid Owens. s2.97: Martha
Watkins. so: Eliza Lewis, 10; Alice
,, Evans. 20; Edna Evans SIZE; Nellie
Richards, so. Catherine Phillips. As;
Eliza Price, sl.1S; Nellie Kelly. 81:
Sarah Mcdonald. 81; Mary Harris, Is;
total, sS.Sl.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS

NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.
Winfield Hinkley and sister. Minnie,
of New York, have been spending a
few days with friends in West Scran-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglass Harvie, of SO
North Bromley avenue, left yesterday
for Dover. n. j., where Mr.. Harvie will
have charge of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western company's black
smith shops.
Mrs. Birtley, of North Sumner ave-
nue.. is visiting friends in Pittston.
Miss Daisey Watkins, of North Ev-
erett avenue, is suffering from pleuro-
pneumonia.
Mrs. Mary Ellis, of SHETLAND street,
is i'll from an attack of pleurisy.
Rev. and Mrs. l.. r. Foster have
moved from Lincoln avenue to Green
Ridge.
Miss May Williams. of Acker avenue,
is visiting friends in Carbondale.
The newly elected officers of Ripple
division, No. 49, Sons of Temperance,
were installed last evening.
Captain Peter Mccoy conducted the
weekly drill of st. Paul's Pioneer corps
last evening.
to the central city in few days.
Special services will be conducted in
the Washburn Street Presbyterian
church this evening. The Chi Upsilon
society held an interesting meeting
last evening.
The ladies' auxiliary OF the Railroad
Young Mems Christian association
are requested to meet at the home Of
Mrs. William Yohe. of South Bromley
avenue, this afternoon at 2,30 o'clock,
to make arrangements for an enter
tainment.
A meeting of Division No. 1, Ancient
| Order of Hibernians, will be held this
evening and all members are requested
| to attend.
Waco council, Degree of Pocohontas
| Improved Order of Red Men, will in
| stall officers at a meeting to be held
| this evening.
The Central and Sloan miners met
| in Flanagan's hall last evening and
| organized an accidental fund.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
ELECTRIC CITY wHEELMEN.

The first rehearsal for the wheel
mems Outing was held in the club
house last evening, under the direction
of Professor OFT. The first and last
parts of the music were studied and
the instructor was well pleased with
the excellent voices possessed by the
boys.
The regular monthly meeting will be
held this evening ard officers will be
nominated, A lunch will be served
after the meeting.
The stag" party announced for to-
night will be given Thursday evening
April II. Many new and original fea-
lures will be introduced.
Several members VIII be suspended
at the meeting this evening unless they
pay up their dues and remain in good
standing with the club.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
BENJAMIN HUGHES FUNERAL.

Owing to the announcement made
in one of the papers to the effect that
the funeral of the late Benjamin
Hughes would be held this afternoon,
the relatives are desirous that The
Tribune announce the time and place.
The services will be conducted at 2.30
o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the
First Welsh Baptist church on South
Main avenue, and interment will be
made in Forest Hill cemetery.
The members of the Robert Morris
lodge, Order of American True Ivor-
tics, are requested to meet in their
hall tomorrow afternoon at 1.30 o'clock
to attend the funeral
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
PATRoLMAN LOWRY RETURNS.

Patrolman Thomas Lowry. of South
Sumner avenue. who has been So
journing in Marion. South Carolina.
for several weeks. returned home Sat-
urday evening and resumed police duty
last evening. He has fully recovered
from the effects OF severe cold which
he suffered prior to his departure and
speaks of glowing terms of the climate
in the south.
While at Marion Mr.. Lowry met G.
%. House, formerly with The Tribune,
who is engaged in the publication of a
weekly newspaper there. and at Ashe-
vile he met Larry Ketrick, who went
south about year ago for the benefit
Of his health.
Mr. Ketrick recently spents three
weeks in a hospital, but is much i'm
proved to what he was when he left
Scranton. Larry is a commercial tra-
veler now and is doing we'll, Mr.. Lowry
says.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
BRIEF PARAGRAPHS.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Pres
byterian church will meet at the home
of Mrs. A. d. Blackinton, on Elm
street, on Thursday afternoon at 2.30
O'Clock. The meeting will be the
twelfth annual of the organization and
will be celebrated in a fitting manner.
Miss Genevieve hopkins, of Buffalo,
is a guest at the home of Miss S. CAL
lena on Butler street.
The school board holds it's usual
monthly meeting in the central build
ing this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
FUNERAL OF DIR, ELkIN.

The services over the remains of the
late DR.. Philip Elkin, who died at the
home of his father-in-law. John
Raught, at 422 North Blakely street,
Sunday morning. will be conducted by
the pastor of the Presbyterian church,
Rev. w. f. Gibbons, at 10 o'clock this
morning at the home. After the Ser
vices. which will be private, the re-
mains will be taken to the Dunmore
cemetery where they will be inferred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03

pointed to carry on the negotiations
for cancelling the Indebtedness on the
church. Rev. Thomas de Gruchy. d.
D.. the pastor. presided and gave an
account of his labors in raising funds
for the church.
Others who spoke were Richard
Nichols. William Jenkins and f. r.
Griffiths. The reports were very en-
couraging and showed that the work
is being carried on successfully. The
committee would not make any state
ment after the meeting, except that
they will furnish the public with a
signed statement at the proper time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
TROUBLE FOR COUNCIL.

When Patrick Healey. the new chief
of police, and his staff of patrolmen as
sumed their new duties on Sunday
night. eX-Chief of Police Dierks also
reported for duty. Asked for an ex-
PLANTATION. Dierks said he was employed
by the borough council from May ?,
1899, to May 2. 1900, and consequently
his services were not finished.
Mr.. Dierks contemplates reporting
for duty every evening during the
month and turning in his bill for his
monthly pay as of previous months.
Council will evidently have to foot the
bill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
PLYMOUTH CHURCH NOTES

The Old Folks concert which was
announced for last Thursday evening
o has been postponed until some future
date.
The members of the Sunday school
are requested to meet this evening at
$50 o'clock to rehcarse the Easter mu-
sic.
The building fund committee held
their monthly meeting last evening.
John K. Thomas was chairman of the
meeting. Reports from the several dis
tricts showed very encouraging cond-
tons and that a great deal of labor is
being done to raise the required
amount which has been promised.
This evening the Christian Endeavor
society will meet and Miss Jennie Dan
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
DAYS D0INGS In
DUNM0RE BOROUGH
ORGANIZATION OF FIREMEN's
ASSOCIATION PERFECTED.

The Officers Who Will Serve the Or
ganization During the Coming
neutrality-suspicious. Soon to Cele-
brate Their Fifteenth Anniversary.
Ex-Chief of Police Dierks Claims
His Term of Office Does Not Ex-
pire Until May 2 and He Intends
to Claim Salary Until Then.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
CHARGED WITH FORGERY.

James Lavelle, of 7O5 Prospect ave-
nue., yesterday had a warrant issued
by Alderman Ruddy for the arrest of
his landlord, Henry Schafer, on the
charges of forgery and false pretenses,
He claims that Schafer forged the sig
nature of the prosecutor to a lease
and then held his household goods on
the strength Of said lease.
The defendant was arrested and en-
tered bail before Alderman Lentes in
the sum of $500 for his appearance at
court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03

of spring, visited Green Ridge yester-
day. but finding that their former
camping place, near the site of the old
Driving park, had been appropriated
by some of our citizens as building lots,
they were obliged to move farther up
the valley, much to the disappointment
Of the small boys, who delight In visits
to their camps.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
In Addition to
Trimmed Millinery

4, We will show most complete as
sortment of everything requisite for max.
ing millinery to order, or for the home
>milliners' use Nothing that fashion de-
1nands has been omitted, and the exhibi,
ton will be found we'll worthy of the
most critical attention
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
BRANCH PosToFFIcE WILL SOON
BE ESTABLISHED.

Means Much to the Business Inter
ests and Thousands of others.
Street Commissioner Thomas Is
sued a New Order Yesterday Re-
garding the Cleaning of Streets.
Business Meeting at Jackson Street
Baptist Church-Patrolman Lowry
Has Returned from the South.
other Interesting Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03

Dig ested food
m a k es rlch
terment-
ed food produces
poison, and from
this springs
Constipation,
Dyspepsia and
Liver Trouble
The Bitters will
help to digest
YOUR food and
thus Great c
healthy active
blood. It's an
excellent spring
tonic.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
Pierce's rIarket

Fresh this morning. Strawberries,
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Boston and
Home Grown Lettuce, Radishes, Gel
cry, Spinach, Cauliflower, New Pota-
toes. Brussels Sprouts, Turkeys,
Ducks, Chickens and Capons. All
kinds of Fresh and Salt Water Fish
and Smoked Fish. Oysters, CLANS,
Seal ops and III imps, Fa cy Cream
cry Butter, New Laid Eggs, Best
goods. reasonable prices, prompt de-
livery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
tore, previously occupied by DR.. Sur.

John 7. Evans. cf Wayne avenue, an
nounces himself as a candidate for thu
common councilmanship of the First
ward. Mr.. Evans is well-known in
Welsh literature as a writer of great
force. He has resided in the ward n
quarter of a century, and is q moving
spirit in church circles. He is man
OF spotless integrity and unimpreach-
able character.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
Pea Coal sl.25 a Ton Delivered

to South Side. central city and central
Hyde Park. Address orders to j. T.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
BAPTISTs BUSINESS MEETING.

BAPTlSTS BUSINESS MEETING,
A well attended meeting of the mem
bcrs Of the Jackson Street Baptist
church was held in the basement of
that edihcc last evening to hear the
report of the special committee ap-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03

The notice caused considerable dis
cussion as to whether or not the street
commissioner means 70 include the dirt
swept from the sidewalks in his or
ders. In that event IL will be useless
to sweep the sidewalks. as nearly all
the dirt which now accumulates on the
walks is the result of unclean streets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
Art in Millinery

Fine materials do not necessarily
make fine Millinery. Women of taste,
refinement and good judgment fully real
ize that fact, but as the only way it's truth
can be demonstrated is through an appeal
TO the eye and reason,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03
KEEP THE STREETS CLEAN.

employees of the street cleaning de-
partment were engaged yesterday in
cleaning the pavements on Robinson
and Jackson streets and Main ana
Hyde Park avenucs,and after the work
was finished the following notice was
served upon the business men along
Main avenue:
To Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified to discontinue
sweeping your refuse into the street,
from your residence or place OF busi-
ness, after the said street has been
cleaned
The same must be taken care of, as
you do your ashes and garbage, under
penalty of law. BY order of
Rowland u. Thomas,
opnrniSSionCr.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03

When the choicest productions of home
and foreign artists in ladies' headgear will
await their inspection Extreme novel.
ties that are a little odd will be found
along side the more conservative ideas
which appeal to women who never want
to be conspicuously dressed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-03

We invite the ladies of North
eastern Pennsylvania to attend
our opening display of. artistic
Spring Millinery on Wednesday
and Thursday April f and 5,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-18
REFORM IN GUAM.
Governor Lenry Issues a PrOclama-
ton AbOIishfnK slavery

Capt. Richard P. I.eary Naval Governor
of the Island Of Guam, is continuing his
work of reforming the natives OF the island
over which he preEides His latest reform
was announced on Washington's Birthday,
when he issued a proclamation abolshing
slavery in Guam.
Since he took charge of the island. Gov
ernor Leary has worked many reforms. He
first made all the natives go to work: then
he abolished polygamy and broke up COM
mon-law marriages. and now slavery has
fallen.
copy of Governor Leary's most recent
proclamation has been received at the Navy
Department, and is follows:
To the inhabitants Of Guam: In issuing this
decree the Government desires and earnestly in.
vokeS Divine blessing and guidance in its official
action and in the daily pursuits and occupations
OF the citizens Of Guam
BY the cession OF the Isle Of Guam TO the
nIted StateS OF America all of the authority
power, and responsibilities of sovereignty were
transferred 10 this Government and in transform.
ing and organizing the new political power the
sufest and spcedest route TO success, prosperity
ana happiness for the inhabitants OF this island is
by benevolent assimilation to the fundamental
principles that constitute the basis OF free Ameri.
can Government.
honest labor with Just compensation. digni-
fed by faithful consideration OF the mutual in
terests and welfare of all concerned should en-
sure prosperity to this community. whereas the
existing hor-dcgradinS system Of human bond
age and unjust. indefinite servitude or peonagc
permitted during the late Spanish control in this
island, l., IN fact. a system OF slavery. and as
such Is hveTsive Of good Government is an
obstacle Ia progressive civilization, a menace to
popular liberty and violation of the sacred
privileges guaranteed by the Constitution Of the
United States
Now, therefore. by virtue of the authority
vested in me by his excellency the Presid nj
of the United States. |, Richard p. Leary cap
tain. United States Navy, Governor of the Isle
Of Guam, do hereby announce and publicly pro-
claim absolute prohibition and total abolition OF
human slavery peonage in the Isle Of Guam on
and after the 22d day OF February. A. d. 1880
and all persons are hereby commanded to comply
with the requirements OF this proclamation
In witness whereof hcreunIO sat my hand and
have caused the seal Of the United States Naval
station Isle Of Guam. 10 be affixed.
Done at Agana. Isle Of Guam, the list day of
January in the year OF Lord 1900, and OF
the Independence OF the United States Of America
the l2ith.
RICHARD z. LEARY, L. : y,
Governor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-18
(At Opening" Prices.)

of the mailing Of second-clas matter
counterbalances the loss on the matter
transmitted at the pound rate OF postage
is not well founded. 1t can readily be
seen that single copy of paper fire.
auently exceeds the weight Of matter incl
dentally mailed-say, once year in con-
nection with correspondence and premiums
while the paper, if a weekly. is sent
ifty-two times at a loss to the depart
ment. There may be causes for the actual
deficiency in the revenue other than the
carriage OF second class matter but it is
plain fact that II such matter paid the
cost of carriage there would be no deficit.
a big surplus would be the result. and
penny postage, which would benefit all the
people OF the land, might be practicable.
Concluding, the Postmaster General says
that If the publishers OF the bona fide
publications Of the country could be made
TO thoroughly understand the provisions or
this bill and its effect they would support
1t generally.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-18
TAT Opening" Prices. J

and she righted Immediately after attain
ing the required depth. The torpedo was
discharged with the greatest ease. Only
a very slight shock occurred to the boat
when the torpedo was fired.
The captain gave orders to the engineer
by the ordinary method OF bells, and
to the torpedo men and pump men by word
OF mouth. The loud noise made by the
gearing Of the propelling engine at all
times when under way made it necessary
for the word to be passed by several men;
but at no time was there the slightest
confusion or hesitation in obeying orders.
When submerged the boat was kept at
the chosen depth without any difficulty by
means of the horizontal rGdder. The even
ness of the submersion was well shown by
the depth gauges, but must also have been
apparent from the other vessels from the
positions of the flags.
1T is worthy of note that from the first
immersion the water as seen through the
headlights was entirely Opaque. aud at the
maximum depth it looked almost black.
During the nearly three hours We were in
the boat the air was entirely sweet"
Tier. L -st beer to equal Heurieh's Book.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-18
PURE FOOD BILL APPROVED.
The Secretary of Agriculture FnYors
Proposed Legisiation-

The Legislative Committee Of the Ma
tional Pure Food and Drug Congress met
in Parlor 20 of the National Hotel yes
terday afternoon. at o'clock. There were
present the following gentlemen: DIR. W
p Thompson. Chairman of the Executive
Committee. and Messrs. J. ]. Edison. Frank
Hume Matthew Trimble. and r. y. Har-
per. of the District OF Columbia; Or. VIII
liam Frear, of Pennsylvania, and Alex j.
Wedderburn, of Virginia
DR.. Thompson called the meeting 10
order; on motion Mr.. Edison was elected
president. and Alexander j. Wedderburn
Secretary. The secretary presented the
bill introduced by the Pure Food Congress
at its recent session and suggested a GER
tain line OF campaign for the committee,
which was carefully discussed.
The following letter from the Secretary
of Agriculture was read;
Mr.. \. j. Wedderburn Corresponding Secretary,
National Pure Food and Drug Congress, wash
ington. D. c.
Dear Sir: l am in receipt ot your letter ii the
18th inst. transmitting copies of the Pure Foad
and Drug bill amended and endorsed 10y The Nj
tional Pure Food and Drug Congress on March
: and in compliance with the request OF the
executive committee of the congress, have to-
dav notified the Chairman Il the Senate Commit
tee on Agriculture and Forestry, and the Chair
man Of the House Committee ON Interstate and
Foreign Commerce. that | approve OF the mn IS
SO amended aud endorsed. Respectfully.
JAMES ~ WILSON. Secretary.
The committee. on motion of Mr.. Hume,
decided to make a vigorous campaign for
the success of the bill. The committee
then adjourned 10 meet at the call Of the
chairman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-18
MINISTER MERRY's MISSION.
The Purpose of HIS Nisi, TO MnnaSua
ExpIniped.

The presence OF United States Minister
Merry at Managua, Nicaragua. as reported
in press dispatches yesterday, is not for
the purpose OF interfering in the political
troubles between Costa Rica and Nicara-
qua, but to look after the interest Of this
Government in the proposed isthmian
canal.
1t was said at the State Department
yesterday that Minister Merry had been
instructed to proceed from San Jose. Costa
RiCa. to Managua. to see if he could assist
in settling the disputes between the Mari
time and Cragin-Eyre Companies which
have been granted canal concessions by
Nicaragua, and establish the American
right to build the waterway.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-18
THE HOLLAND PRAISED.
A Report to the House Committee on
Naval Affairs.

Lieut.. H. H. Caldwell. aide to Admiral
Dewey. has submitted to the House Com
mittee "a Naval Affairs his report on the
tests of the submarine boat Holland,
made last Wednesday, Lieutenant Cald-
well was CT board the vessel during the
tests and made careful notes of the test.
His report is endorsed. by Admiral Dewey.
1t is. in part, as follows:
Throughout the performance there was
no accident or hitch of any sort. and the
ease with which either part of the mech
anism was manipulated was particularly
impressing-
Each member of the crew had special
station. where he remained during the
runs. Although these men were all highly
skilled and showed confidence due to
their long service in the boat. l think the
duties coulc be easily performed by the
petty officers of the Navy after a short
trial. The boat did not roll. and she only
pitched slightly at the time OF diving,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-18
FILIPINoS AS MUSICIANS.
General Otis to Enlist Them i'm Re,;i-
mental Bands.

The War Department has received from
General Otis a request that he be per
mitted to enlist natives of the Philippines
in the regimental bands OF the troops now
fighting in Luzon and the other islands In
his communication General Otis says that
he has found the F!lipiDos 10 be a music
loving people, and he believes. with a it
lie training they viii make good mu-
siciaus.
The request will be granted. and it is
probable that the natives enlisted as mt
sicians viii be trained in different organi-
cations. but finally consolidated into one
regImental band.
General Otis also reports that lie has is
sued orders discharging all Chinese wAo
have been employed with the troops as Hit
ter or burden bearers. No reason is as
signed for doing away with the Chinese.
II Is supposed that General Otis proposes
TO replace them by employing native Fill
pinos TO DO the work.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-18
MR. GROW IMPROVING.
The Representative Reported Much
Better Last Night.

Representative Calusha \. Grow Of Pcnnsyl-
vania. who has been confined to his apartments at
Wizards for the last week, dangerously i'll with
erysipelas, was reported much improved last
night.
Mr.. Grow is in his sevcnty-seventh year and
his physician, DR. Sewers SAYS that his condition
is all that could be expected from L man of his
age.