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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
TWO ANTARTIc EXPEDITIONS.
British and German Exploration
Parties to Cooperate.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Chicago, Nov. 22,-Dr, John W. Greg
DRY, en- route from Melbourne, Aus.
tralia, to England, to lead an eXpedi-
ton into the Antartic regions, has ar
rived in Chicago.
Professor Gregory, who is scientific
director Of the National Antartic expe-
dition, visited the University of Chi
cago and held a conference with Dr.,
~ Chamberlain, head of the depart
ment of geology, and Professor Rollin
Salisbury, Il prominent member of that
department. He sought advice on cer-
tain questions relating to the study OF
glaciers, which will form part of the
expedition. Professor Gregory will en-
deavor to do glacier work similar ia
that which Professors Chamberlain
and Salisbury did in Greenland.
The National Antartic expedition,
which will be sent by English societies.
aided by the British government, will
cooperate with German expedition,
and the two will make a scientific
study of the regions within the Ant
artic circle. The English expedition
will explore the regions south of the
Pacific and Australia, and the Ger
man party will operate south of the
Atlantic.
The English expedition will start
from London next August. and is ex-
peeted to return in three years,
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MOOSIC.

Mr.. h. N. Johnson, of Gracedale,
spent Tuesday in town.
Eugene. the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Doran, Is ill with scarlet
fever
Mr.. Thomas Sutcliffe is enjoying q
few days hunting in Bradford county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Young expect to
move to Stroudsburg in the near future
where Mr.. Young is employed as a
| brakeman OH the Wilkes-Barre and
Eastern. Mr.. Flower, foreman at the
glass factory, will occupy their house
after they vacate.
Mrs. Andrew Dryden, of Carbondale,
is visiting at the home Of Mr.. James
Brown. ST., of South Main street.
The entertainment given in the
Methodist Episcopal church on Tues
day evening was we'll attended, and
was success financially as we'll as
otherwise. Great credit Is due the
young ladies who had it in charge.
The third quarterly conference was
held in the Methodist Episcopal church
last evening. The meeting was in
charge of Presiding Elder Rev. Austin
Griffin, d. D.
The young son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jen-
kins is slightly improved, after his re-
cent illness.
Messrs. George Griffith and Ambrose
Altemus spent yesterday hunting at
Spring Brook.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
Great Excitement-Little Fire.

An alarms of fire was turned In
from Box az at 4.30 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, and before the vibrations of
the fire bell had ceased at the first
turn Of the alarm, the streets were
filled with tumultuous. palptating
throng of citizens, small boys and
young and old women, all making 4
bee-line for the corner of Seventh
avenue and Washington street, where
Box 43 is located. When the alarm
sounded. the Columbia Hose company's
wagon and horses We're being aired
on Church street, and they set sail
at once for the scene. On getting
there, they found that the fire was
caused by a burning rug in the house
of Frank T.. Morgan. 1874 Spring street.
The rug had been placed close to Il
stove and a spark had tumbled from
the stove on to the rug. setting it
ablaze. The women of the household
no men were home-ran out, scream
ing "Fire" and passerby made great
leaps to the box and turned in an
alarm. Then he ran back, saw the
rug in flames, and threw 1t out of the
window. When the ,flremen"got there
all was over, but the excitement, and
that subsidized by degrees. while the
crowd slowly dispersed. the majority
Of it asking question of one another
in fruitless way and receiving equal
Is futile answers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

The funeral of the late Miss Susie
Lee took place yesterday morning and
was quite largely attended. Services
were held at the home at Lake Chap
man and were impressively conducted
by Rev. G. L. Fessenden, rector of st.
James Episcopal church, Of which de-
ceased was member. 1nterment was
afterwards made at Sandbank ceme-
terry, Greenfield. There were a. num-
Der of handsome floral gifts, among
them a pillow, wreath and several cas-
ket bouquets. The pallbearers were
Charles Miller, d. Vail, James Carey,
Maurice Vail, Jacob Van Sickle and
William Staples. Harry Freas was
flower bearer Among those present at
the obseques were: Mrs. Silas Il.
Hills and daughter Myra. Mrs. John
Jenkins, Misses Lilly and May Pizer,
Mrs. Little. Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Stephen
Whitmore, Mrs. Mary Osborne and
Mrs. Thomas j. Williams, all Of Jer-
myn.
The Young Ladies' Cooking club was
pleasantly entertained OH Wednesday
evening, at the home of Miss Josephine
Davis, of the south end. Refreshments
were served. and a flashlight picture of
the group was taken. Those present
were Misses Gertrude Davis, Emily
Rich. Lucy Wheeler, Mary Swick, Mr..
and Mrs. C. a. Battenberg, DR.. and
Mrs. w. j. Baker. of Carbondale. Har-
ry Griffiths, Frank Winter and Miss
Carol Wise. Of New York city.
A special and important meeting of
the J. D. Stocker Hose company will
be held this evening.
Several months ago council author
lied the laying Of two flag crosswalks
on South Main street and the street
committee was instructed to advertise
for bids for the cost Of the work. For
some unknown reason the street COM
mittee have failed to do anything in
the matter and the consequence is that
people on L street and all who have
occasion to cross the street south of
the Episcopal church have to put UP
with considerable discomfort during
the muddy weather because Of the alb
sence of a. cross walk. The represen-
tatives of the council who reside in the
Third ward should urge the street COM
mittee to action.
The Mayfield school board held their
regular monthly meeting last evening.
Two children of MIR. and Mrs. Charles
Williams. OF West Mayfeld, is seri-
ously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Hitler of Bacon
street, are both confined to their home
with severe attacks of grip.
Miss Emily Rich was d Scranton
visitor yesterday.
Miss Maud Crawford. of Tunkhan-
mock, is visiting at the home of her
brother, II. b. Crawford, of Second
street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
OLYpHANT.

David r. Davis. one of the oldest
residents of this place, died at his
home on Gravity street at o'clock
yesterday morning. He had been i'll
about a week. Mr. Davis was born in
Wales in 1885, but came to America
with his parents in infancy. and lived
for number Of years in Carbondale.
In 1858 he came to this place and was
the first station agent employed by
the Delaware and Hudson company at
the station here. He was member of
the Fifty-siXth Pennsylvania Volun-
teers in the Civil war. He was respect
ed and esteemed by all who knew him.
Besides his wife. one daughter sur
wives him, Mrs. John Dakin, of Pow
der Mills. The funeral will occur from
his late home Sunday afternoon at $50
O'Clock. Interment win be made in
Union cemetery.
Mrs. Spencer, wife of Rev. David
Spencer. d. D., OF Blakely, is very i'll.
DR.. l.. Kelly is spending a few days
at Mill City.
Mrs. Martin Crippen has returned
home from visit to Herrlck Centre.
Mrs. Margaret Kane. of South Scran-
ton. spent yesterday with relatives
here.
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GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. ]. w. Browning, of Sander
son avenue, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gates, of Thompson, Pa.
The members Of Arthur Dnnn's
Sabbath school class are requested to
meet at his home on Delaware street
this evening at I o'clock.
The entertainment by Mrs. farley
in the parlors of the Green Ridge
Presbyterian church this evening will
be under the auspices of the Junior
Christian Endeavor society.
The Saturday evening music class
under the direction of Mr.. G. F. Whit
temore, will render the cantata, "The
Merry Milkmaid," under the auspices
of the Ladies' Aid society of the Green
Ridge Presbyterian church. in the
church parlors Thanksgiving evening.
About fifty Of the young people of the
church compose this class, which was
organized a year ago. Under Mr..
Whittemore's excellent training, they
have made splendid progress and an
entertainment of rare merit is as
sured those who attend.
The Green Ridge Woodmen held a
rousing meeting on Wednesday even-
ing in Masonic hall. Dickson avenue
Fifteen new members We're initiated
and fourteen new applications for
membership We're received. After the
regular order of business, the men,
bers and their friends, to the number
of about one hundred, enjoyed q
smoker.
Mr.. Amos Learn. of Ransom, spent
yesterday with Green Ridge friends.
This evening a party Of Green Ridge
Woodmen will go to the West Side and
institute a lodge of Modern Woodmen
of America The new lodge will start
out with eighty members
DR.. D. S. Church is spending u few
days near Hartford, hunting rabbits.
Green Ridge lodge, Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows. held an interest
ing meeting in Masonic hall last even
ing.
VIII l.. Carr yesterday assumed
charge of the Forest Store company's
store. at Archibald. This makes four
stores that Mr.. Carr now manages for
the Ontario and Western company
West Ridge, Peckville, Richmondale
and Forest. Among travelling men lie
has the reputation of being one of
the shrewdest company store men IN
the Lackawanna valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
pECKVILLE.

George kocho, employed as a driver
at the Mount Jessup colliery, met with
severe accident on Wednesday after
noon. KochO was driving mule at
tached TO an ash car. AS he was jog
cling along the mule kicked and
knocked Kocho down. He fell with his
left leg over the rail. The mule did
not stop and the car passed over
Kocho's leg, badly smashing it. The
injured man was taken to the Lacka-
wanna hospital for treatment
Mr.. and Mrs, II. b. Briggs, of Car
bondale. yesterday visited the formers S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. II, Briggs, OF
Pleasant avenue.
Mr.. G. NJ. Pierce returned from Day.
enport, N. ", yesterday, where he went
Monday to attend the funeral of his
father, the late Nathan Pierce.
Wanted, at once, girl for house
work. Apply to Mrs, T.. w, Swingle.
Mr.. Arthur Thompson, who is em-
ployed by Atherton and sutton, expects
to move to Olyphant in the near flu
ture.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church
will serve a Thanksgiving dinner at
the church. Thursday.
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Did Not Start Up.

Van Bergen & Co, did not start their
foundry at work yesterday morning.
as they had anticipated. The electric
motor that they had borrowed from
the Hendrick Manufacturing company
and installed, was found to be made
'auate. Yesterday they had connections
made with the electric fight plant, and
VIII use their steam power in casting.
Ihey expect to do some light casting
To-Day. The steam connection will be
only temporary, for MIR. Miller the
manager OF the company, telephoned
to New York yesterday morning over
the Hong distance line and ordered two
new motors. They will in all proba-
biiitY arrive and be set up within the
next ten days or two weeks, and then
the plant will be permanently equipped
to db it's regular work.
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ranks OF the brakemen on the Della.
ware and Hudson.
Raymond, the son of A. r. Tiffany,
who has long been sick with typhoid
fever, is now slowly improving.
City Assessor Phil Rinsland, of
Scranton, was in this city yesterday
afternoon. shaking hands with friends.
Russell NJ. Shepherd, the genial ticket
agent OF the Erie Railroad company
In this city, was In Olyphant yester.
day.
j. II. Cross starts this evening for
Ainsworth, Neb., stopping enroute at
Cincinnati, where he Will spend a few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albeft j. Moon have
gone to housekeeping at So Belmont
street, where they will be at home to
their friends.
Mrs. s. A. Purdy, of Park street, Is
entertaining Mrs M. A. Bush, of New
ark, N. j.. and Mrs. Henry Edinger
OF Delaware Water Gap.
II. A. Moore, the travelling passen-
ger agent Of the Chicago and North
western Railroad company. was in this
city yesterday afternoon.
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A RuMoR PROVED FALSE.
Mrs. Louisa Wilson Denies an In
tention to Sue VanBerren & Co.

a rumor was started yesterday morn
Ing by some one with an imagination
worthy OF better things, that Mrs.
Louisa Wilson, widow of David Will
son, who was killed by the explosion
OF boiler at Van Bergen e. Co. IS
fundry on Sunday. had taken steps to
bring suit against the company for
damages. This picturesque prevarica I.
tor Illuminated his narrative with so
many suppositious reasons why the
step was to be taken that the tale
found credulous listeners and before
the day was well advanced a number
Of different versions were being scat
tered about the city rs to the condi
tion of the boiler when 1t was eXplod
cd If all of the different cracks and
assures that were alleged to have
been found in the boiler had existed
1t would have made q first-class
sprinkling cart if put on wheels, and
not by any possible way Of tinkering
could it have been put to use without
deluging any fire that was built with
in reaching distance of 1t. The ru-
NOR spread, as rumors have a habit
of doing, all the day, and the majority
of citizens puzzled their brains to con-
lecture upon what possible grounds
suit for damages could lie against
the company when it had been proven
at the coroner's inquest that 1t was
Wilson himself who had made the last
examination of the ill-fated boiler, and
had reported that 1t was all right, or,
at all events, had made no report of
finding anything amiss. Beyond Il
solemn shaking of the head and a
look of profound wisdom, no one
could be found to say positively that
the boiler had ever been in need of
the slightest repair.
Yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Wilson
emphatically denied that she tcontcm-
plated bringing a suit against Van
Bergen & Co. She was amazed to
learn that such a report had gained
circula ton and she wished to have
it said in the most positive way that
she had not thought of taking such an
action. She is on the most friendly
terms with the company and deeply
appreciated their sympathy in her
great sorrow.
Mr.. Charles o. Mellen, the manager
of the company, said he had not heard
directly of such rumor, but was not
surprised, because he had been expect
ing that some one would start up with
an allegation similar to this.
The coroners jury that met on
Tuesday morning unearthed nothing
new that could fix the blame and rem
dered verdict in accordance with
that fact. AS an ample opportunity
was offered then for anyone to come
forward with proof or suspicion that
the boiler was not in good condition,
it is hardly possible that evidence of
that character could he forthcoming
now.
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The Passing Throng.

Theodore Sperl has returned from
Susquehanna.
Constable A. ]. Neary was in scran-
ton yesterday.
Arthur Williams. of Port Jervis, IN
visiting in town.
G. w. Evans is the host Of Rev. sgd.
ney Evans, of Pottstown.
Frank Forbes, of New York city,
was in this city yesterday.
Miss Mayme Walsh is spending the
week in Scranton and Pittston.
Rev. and Mrs. George II. Merrill. OF
Bethany are visiting relatives in town,
Mrs. j. j, Thompson, of Belmont
street, is visiting relatives in Scran-
ton.
W. II. Decker of Drummond avenue.
moved his family to Dickson yester-
day.
Thomas Furle and daughter, Chat
tie, of Honesdale, are visiting In Car
bondale.
Miss Phoebe Trescott, of Birkett
street, Is reported to be under the doc
tors care.
Mrs. Charles Bliss, of Washington
place, Is slowly recovering from, her
recent illness.
N'he'icS AiSNeiSh, VI WllkeS- Barre,
is being entertained by friends on
Fa,view street.
Bernard Brennan has moved from
the Kennedy house, on River street,
to South Main street.
Charles Britt, of this city. has re-
turned home after brief stay with
relatives in Scranton.
Merton Carpenter. OF Oneonta, has
been visiting his uncle. Russell Car.
penter, on Maple avenue.
Charles Whitelock. OF Belmont
street. has been spending some TINA
with relatives in Missouri,
Miss Fannie Bush, who has been
visiting friends In Montrose and Fac
toryvillc, Is in town again.
Joseph Nichols has resigned his po-
sition with the Hendrick Manufac-
turing company and has Joined the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23

No. $40, knights of the Golden Eagle,
are requested to attend their meeting
this evening at o'clock, in Odd Fell
lows hail.
The Catechuman choir, who intend
to give a sacred concert on Thanks
giving evening. will meet for final re-
hearsal in the Primitive Methodist
church basement tomorrow Saturday
evening.
Mrs. David Howells, of Carmalt
street, who sustained severe injuries
internally. from the effects Of a fall,
died yesterday at the Lackawanna
hospital, leaving u husband and five
children to mourn their loss. De.
ceased was well esteemed in this COM
munity, and was an active worker in
the Ladies of the Golden Eagle tenn
pie.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
Trinity Church Nearing Completion

Good progress is being made in the
new edifice of the Trinity Episcopal
church, on River street. 1t is now ex-
pected that four of the memorial win
dows and the altar will be in position
next week. and the organ is expected
to arrive here some time within the
next ten days. In all probability.
however, the church will not be in
readiness for use as a place of wor-
ship until after the middle or later
portion of January
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
LOCAL INSTITUTE,
Tomorrow Afternoons Programme at
the Powderly Schoolhouse.

The teachers of Carbondale township
VIII hold local institute in the Pow
DERBY school tomorrow afternoon. The
following programme will be given:
rnper '''.........,..,,.,.,...... Miss May l.ally
History, Prof. Wellington Rounds, Stamuccu
Address ............Piof II. y. Barrett, Je,mvn
raper ''.........,.........Nis Mary G.. Barrett
"iiow TO Get Pupils to Write Englsh,'
Superintendent j. &. Tayior
Address, ''What Our Girls Shall BE-"
Prof Dan Krise. Mavfcd
iap'r '.'.''....'.,,.,.,......M Miss Nellie Judge
Address, "omr State Judiciary"
Prof. NJ. II, Cummings, Olypant
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
The Storm Doors.

Although the storm doors at the
postoffice have been in place now for II
week there is no cessation of the grum-
bling that goes on at their entrance.
They have been tinkered with and
miniature panes of glass have been in
serted and yet the heavy springs that
close them are yet in place. 1t is a
case Of a single-file procession going
in and out all day. for no one dares
to takes a chance of having his or
her hat Knocked off by the slam bang
that ensues when the handle is re-
leased.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
A Useful Gift.

The Ladies' auxiliary of the Women's
Christian Temperance union have pre-
sented the Carbondale hospital with
very handsome set of dishes and 4
set of silver knives and forks. The
hospital authorities deeply appreciate
this timely and agreeable act.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
A Man Killed.

The Saratoga express struck and
killed man named Larrabee at Her.
rick Centre, this afternoon. Mr.. Lar
rabee's home is at Uniondale. and he
was out on hunting expedition. He
was walking along the track just above
Herrick when struck. He was a man
of about SO years of age and was one
of the most prosperous and respected
citizens of Susquehanna county. He
was we'll known in Carbondale, having
had considerable business dealings
here
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
pRICEBURG.

The employees of the silk mill. in the
weaving department, have commenced
working on shorter hours, by starting
at o'clock a. m. and quitting at 5
o'clock p. m.
Nh. Fred White and Miss Gertrude
Watkins visited their friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Norris, IN Dumrore, on Tues
day evening last.
The new homes of Messrs. d. Guard
and c. Cooper. near the Dickson school
house, are rapidly nearing completion
All members of John Wesley castle,
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An Oyster Supper.

The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Congregational church will give sup
per tonight in the church, at which
will be served oysters and other in
viting edibles, the moderate sum of IL
cents emitting each diner to all that is
spread upon. the board in the way of
digestible articles The ladies of this
church have a well deserved reputa
tion of knowing how to cater to the
appetite, and they promise that to-
nights supper will be fully up to the
standard set by them.
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A Superior Article.

The Carbondale Gas company is now.
supplying the new gas to it's consumers,
and its customers are praising the in
creased brilliancy of it's product. The
work of turning the new current into
the old pipes was done by E. II. Hull
bert. of Jersey City. who is here IN
the interest of the United Gas and
Improvement company of Philadelphia.
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John T. Watkins in Town.

John r. Watkins, the famous bari
tone singer of Scranton, was in this
city yesterday, visiting w. d. Evans
and preparing to reorganize his vocal
classes in this city for the coming win
ter. Mr. Watkins will come here again
on Wednesday. Dec. ). and at that
time hopes to have matters fully ar
ranged for a speedy commencement.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
The Apron Fair Will Be a Success

The ladies of Trinity Episcopal
church who have in preparation the
details for their coming apron fair in
December are making great progress
and are receiving donations of articles
for display and sale from a wide area.
The indications are that their energy
and diligence in securing novel exhibits
will be we'll rewarded.
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At the Grand Next Week.

The city amusement seekers will
have chance next week to have every
shade OF desire I'm the theatrical way
fulh!led. On Monday evening at the
Grand Opera house Miss Eleanor
Flanklin, young and talented actress,
supported by an efficient company, will
play In Fedora" assuming the title
role made so famous by Fanny ,Daven-
port. and blanche Walsh, in this coun-
try.F and Sara Bernhardt, In France.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
A Glass Supper.

The Bible class of the Trinity Epis-
copal church Sunday school, of which
the Rev. r. A. Sawyer is the teacher,
are to have supper in the parish
house next Tuesday evening. the pro-
ceeds of which are to go into the fund
for the completion Of the church. The
price of the supper will be but Is cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
CARB0NDALE DEPARTMENT,

This play yielded its author, Victorien
Sardou, royalties of over $4,000 from
Miss Davenport alone.
on Wednesday evening Mildred 1Iol-
land will be at this theater with her
great play, "'nhe Power Behind the
Throne" bringing with her u company
OF thirty-five actors and her own spe-
cial scenery and accessories.
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An Unfortunate Lady.

Mrs. Levi Bennett, of Porter avenue,
Is very sick with typhoid pneumonia
at her home. Mrs. Bennett, who is well
along in years, sustained broken
kneecap some time ago and has MT
yet recovered from the injury. and the
double attliction Is very apt to lead to
serious complications.