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wants More stringent Laws

Judge Duilie, Of Garland county, say,
he will go to Little Rock during tn,
next session OF the legislature and US,
his influence to have stringent law
passed against pool rooms, gamblin
houses and the Sunday saloon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

Anthony Reynolds, 4 15-year-old
Sand Banks boy, was run over by Il
trolley car on Carbon street. last night,
and had his left leg so badly crushed
that 1t was necessary TO amputate ii
just below the knee
In company with a group of b)ys
and girls. he was returning home from
night school at St. Johns hall, about
0 o'clock. When they reached Carbon
street an outward bound Peckville car
came along and number of the boys
ran along with it jumping on and off
the front and rear platforms. Tn.
Reynolds lad attempted to get on the
front end as the car was passing un-
der the bridge and, it is supposed.
missed his footing in the darkness and
fell. His left leg extended beneath the
car and was run over by both wheels.
Conductor Scott and Motorman
George Davis, with the assistance of
some of the passengers, got the boy
aboard the car and hurried him to the
Lackawanna hospital. 1t was found
that the left leg was crushed to
pulp between the ankle and knee, and
that amputation near the knee would
be necessary. The operation was per-
formed by DR.. A. j. Connell, assisted
by DIR. w. Busch.
Although a thin. weak-looking boy.
he stood the pain with remarkable for
titude and seemed only to worry over
the possibility of his mother being
allowed into the operating room. Once
when he woke for an instant from
the opiate- e-induced sleep he was heard
to humble Don't let ma in" His
sister Kate, a year older than him.
self. was one of the group returning
from school. Fortunately she was
some distance in the rear of the car
when the accident occurred and did
not witness it. She was kept from
seeing him until after he was cared
for at the hospital.
The boy worked in the Diamond
breaker during the day and is said
by the neighbors to be a well behaved
ambitious little fellow, and great
favorite with all the young people of
the neighbOrhood. He Is son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Reynolds, Of 109 An
thony street. His father is employe i
as conductor on the Diamond branch
of the Lackawanna road.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
FUNERAL OF ]. s. KAUFMAN.
Services at the Home and Interment
in Dunmore Cemetery.

The funeral services of the late John
S. Kaufman We're conducted yesterday
afternoon at the residence, 517 Pres
colt avenue. Rev. Luther H. Waring.
of Grace Lutheran church, assisted by
Rev. Scheidy. of Allentown, officiated
at the services, following which the
remains were taken to Dunmore ceme-
terry, where they were Inferred.
A choir composed of John II. Wat
kins, David stephens, Nellie Drake
and Margaret Palmer, sang several
anthems in splendid style.
The funeral was a very large one
and in the house there We're many ami
plentiful evidences of the esteem in
which the departed had been held.
Beautiful floral pieces were sent by
many of the friends and noticeable
among them We're those from the Col
liery Engineer and from the employees
and firm of Jonas Longs Sons store,
at which latter place Mr.. Kaufman
was employed.
The pallbearers were Edward Red
cay, John Marquette, Richard Brader,
Matthew Stipp. j. j. Wagonhurst, and
Joseph Speicher, d. S. Fickes and DR..
William Splitter were the flower
bearers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
JOHN O'BOYLE KILLED,
Former Resident of This City Fell to
His Death in New York.

Word reached this city yesterday
that John OBoyle, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James O'Boyle of 334 North Everett
avenue. and himself formerly resident
OF this city, was killed on Monday af-
ternoon by falling from the ninth story
OF a skyscraper in course of erection
at the corner Of Broadway and Cedar
street, New York.
The unfortunate man was employed
as a structural iron worker, and fell
headlong into the midst of the passing
crowd, every bone in his body being
broken.
Mr.. OBoyle was twenty-fOur years
oId' and is survived By wife living in
Newark. his father and mother and
the following brothers. all of this city:
Thomas. Patrick, Michael, Edward
Martin and Hugh. Patrick and Thomas
left the city last evening and will bring
the remains here today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
THE APPOINTMENTS MADE.
Judge Alfred Darte Has His Say
About Them.

The appointments of Register Main
waring were yesterday approved by
Judge Alfred Darte, of the orphans
court. Owing to the unexpected oppo-
sltion of Judge Darte, Mr.. Mainwar-
ing was compelled to make some
changes in his original list The ap-
pointments as confirmed are:
Chief deputy register and second as
sistant clerk of the orphans court
Robert p. Robinson, salary $1,000.
Deputy register and first assistant
clerk of the orphans court-John L..
Potteiger, salary $2,50O
Third assistant clerk-David Lins-
kill, salary $l,4Oo.
Under this arrangement the name
Of Charles B. Smith does not appear.
Register Mainwaring, however. will
keep Mr.. Smith in the office and pay
him out of his own salary. Having
once engaged Mr.. Smith Register
Mainwaring feels that he is in duty
bound to take care of him, notwith-
standing that he will be forced to pay
him out Of his own pocket. Mr. Smith
was engaged at a salary Of 5000 a
year.
The appointments were made under
the act of 1897, according to which the
salaries of clerks, who are all styled
assistant clerks of the orphans court,
are s2,5OO, $1,000 and s1.4OO or $1,000 per
year in the aggregate over what was
formerly paid in the registers Office
for help.-Wilkes-B Barre Record.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
"Two Are Still Left"-Three Are
Still Left.

Editor of The Tribune,
Sir: What is the matter of me? "rho
eternal reward' has not come vet
was member of the first select council
OF the city of Scranton for two years
colonel Hitchcock ana | wrote the urst
charter' l paid the enrolment tax, say
si6, or thcreabouts. gayc my check for
the city bell which hangs in the court
house and took city orders at par which
were at the market rate of 80 1t is true I
nave had some minor honors since, but
please not 10 forget the other and greater
little remniSccncc. Rcprcsentativ
OF Providence opposed the governors sig
nature 10 the thdlter. | promised that
II they would withdraw their opposition
and they wished to Withdraw from the
city the next year | would sign a petition
to the legislature, il the Providence pco-
pie asked 1t, for an act To withdraw 1t
was subsequently, charged against me
that ] did not keep my promise. The an
swer 10 that was, was not asked. Dr..
Roberts took his seat IN council and no
better ever served. The city bonds are
now at par at a low rate of interest.
1.-The Notch was not Il healthy place for
pedestrians before the city charter: that
has been al changed since and by the
better general government of the city
other parts of the city were in the same
boat or rather municipal fiotilla. For the
CITY idtNtrS, WHO nave stoou long at thelr
post faithful amid shafts of criticism,
have unbounded respect, OF course, l
was one of them. | moved out of the
ward ana lost my position.
"'rhen none were for a party;
Then all We're for the state;
Then the great man helped the poor,
And the poor man loved the great.
Then lands were fairly portioned:
Then spoils were fairly sold;
The Romans were like brothers
In the brave days of old"
Alfred Hand.
Scranton, Pa, Jan. 3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
COMPANY L INSPECTED.
Major Millar Examines Another
Company of the Thirteenth.

Company l., of the Thirteenth reg-
ment, was last night given an exam
nation by Major w. S. Millar, inspec-
tor of the Third brigade. 1t was sub
jected to the same sort Of inspection
as Company X, which went through
the mill Monday night.
The accOutrements and weapons Of
the men were closely scrutinized and
they were then put through the man.
uai of arms, the setting-up exercises
ana guard duty, following which the
commissioned and non-commissioned
officers We're given an examination by
the inspector.
This company is in the Third battal-
ion and is captained by w. A. Raub.
D. W. Davis and r. W. Cooper are the
first and second lieutenants. Tonight
Company b, led by Captain Kambeck,
will be inspected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
GREEN RIDGE.

There will be an entertainment in
the Guild rooms of the Church of tho
Good Shepherd Saturday evening. un
der the direction of Willard b. How
Mrs. r. c. Ward, of Sanderson av,
nue., is visiting friends in Moosic.
Mrs. William Slower, of Dickson
avenue, is visiting her mother in Ne,
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Smith, of Mon
sey avenue, entertained a number o
friends last evening.
Ground was broken yesterday OF
Dickson avenue, adjoining Hazard
meat market, for the new building to
be occupied by the Telephone ex
change. The dimensions of the build
ing are 17X3O, two stories high. TIL
ground floor will be used for a gener-
al repair shop and the second story
for the exchange proper.
Camp No. 25. Patriotic Order Sons
of America, held an interesting meet
ing last evening in Masonic hall, Dick
son avenue.
District President o. S. Lutz in
stalled the officers of Camp No. 22S
Patriotic Order Sons of America, oi
Dunmore, last evening. Thursday
evening he will visit Camp No. "A
Moosc, for the same purpose.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
From q Grateful Newark Woman.

"When wrote to you was very
sick, had not been we'll for two years.
The doctors did not seem to help me,
and one said I could not live three
months. / had womb trouble, falling,
ulcers, kidney and blndder trouble.
There seemed to be such drawing
and burning pain in my bowels that 1
could not rest anywhere. After using
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and Sanative Wash and follow.
ing your advice, feel we'll again and
stronger than ever. My bowels feel as If
they had been made over new. With
many thanks for your help, l remain,
L. G., "A ANN ST., NEWARK, N. j."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
COMMISSIONERS FIX SALARIES
Amount to Be Annually Expended
in Clerk Hire,

The county commissioners have fixed
the salaries of their clerks as follows:
w. q. Daniels, $500; l.. r. Robathan,
$1,000: John p. Mahon, 5000: +. w.
Kirchoff. 5000; John Won Bergen, jr.,
5000 Edward Francis, $50; George
Ieisner, $3.50; a. T.. Jones. $40.
The salaries of the old clerks re-
main the same, The total for clerk
hire is now $500. Formerly it was
$i,2tc.
Owing to the inability If the commits
sioners to agree nothing has been
done in the matter Of appointing a
jail physician, janitor. custodian Of the
court house grounds, anG elevator man.
D." j. +. Saltry is spoken Of as 4
likely successor to DIR. William Donne
as Jail physician. There are score
of applicants for the other places.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
OBITUARY

Mrs. Thomas Eynon. of 322 South
Main avenue. who has been an invalid
for the past nine years, died at II
O'Clock last night. Deceased had been
failing for the past three weeks and
the end came peacefully. She was I8
years of age and was born in Aber-
crave, South Wales. Her maiden name
was Jane Leyshon and she was a sis
ter of Thomas and William Leyshon,
former residents of Pttston. Mrs.
Eynon came to America in 1893 with
her parents and located In Pottsville.
The family afterwards moved to the
Beech Woods and in lS40 at the age
of 10 years, she was married to Mr..
Eynon, who survives her, together with
two sons and one daughter. A. b.
Eynon, cashier Of the West Side bank.
George +. Eynon, the well known gro-
Ger, and Mrs. r. G. Beddoe, wife Of
DR.. Beddoe. After their marriage Mr..
and Mrs. Eynon went to Beaver
Meadow to reside and later moved to
Carbondale. In 1850 they came tn
Scranton, and later resided at Summit
Hill, Pa, Irondale. Alliance and Stu
benville Ohio. They returned here in
1875 and have continued their residence
in Scranton since. Mrs. Eynon was
a charter member of the Plymouth
congregational and First Welsh Con-
gregational churches and was de-
voted Christian, although being incap-
acitated from active work for many
years. The funeral arrangements
have not vet been made and will be
announced later.
John Davis, who has conducted a
grocery store on Lackawanna street
Olyphant, for the past two years, died
suddenly at his home in that town
Monday night about 10 o'clock. The
cause of death was heart failure. Mr.
Davis was born in North Wales and
was A years - age. He came to
Olyphant about four years ago, and
was employed in a. NJ. Atherton &
Co.'S store for two years. when he
went in business for himself. Besides
his wife he is survived by one brother
The funeral arrangements have not
yet been made.
Mrs. Maria Hickok, widow of Rev.
DR.. Miles J. Hickok. third pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church. this
city. died at her home in Marietta,
o., last Sunday evening, age. so years.
She was possessed of a large number
of old friends i'm this city who will
be grieved TO learn Of her death. She
is survived by one son and one daugh-
ter. William j. and Julia.
Janet, aged years and . months
the oldest child of Mr., and Mrs. VIII
liam Malta, of Wyoming avenue, died
yesterday, She was very bright
child and is II great loss to her par
ents. The funeral will be neld this
afternoon and will be private. Inter-
ment will be made in the Cathedral
cemetery.
William Newman died yesterday at
his home on Ninth street. The flu
neral will be held Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. The members of the
Bricklayers' union, No. IS, of which
the deceased was a member are re-
quested to meet In Raub's hall at II
o'clock on the day of the funeral.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
What q Little Faith Did
FOR MRS. ROCKWELL.


~ was n great sufferer from female
weakness and had no strength. 1t was
impossible for me to attend to my
household duties / had tried every
thing and many doctors, but found no
relief.
my sister advised me to try Lydia
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
which l did; before using all Of one
bottle felt better. kept on with it
and to my great surprise / am cured.
All who suffer from female complaints
should give 1t trial."-MRs. ROCK
WELL, 1909 S. DIVISION ST., GRAND
RApIDs, Mich.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
ANNUAL MEETINGS
OF ClTY'S BANKERS
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR
YEAR CHOSEN.

Ali Of the Banks Had Very Pros
porous Year, and They Are in Ex-
cellent Condition-Old Boards of
Directors Reelected-Some of Them
Have Already Met and Organized
and Others Will lueet Within a
Few Days-Those Who Direct At
fairs of Various Banks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
TO the Members of the Republican
City Committee

The members of the Republican City
committee Will meet at the Central
Republican club rooms, Price building
Washington avenue, Thursday, jan
Is, at p. m, for the purpose of ar
ranging primaries for the nomination
of two members of the board of six
school controllers.
(Signed) w. S. Millar,
~ Chairman
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
vIADUCT ORDINANCE SIGNED.
Mayor Moir Has Attached His Sig
nature to It.

Mayor Moir's first official act yes
terday morning was the afiixing of his
signature to the viaduct ordinance, and
all that now remains is for the public
to vote yes or no on the proposition.
While the mayor himself is not in
tavor of erecting viaduct on the south
side of the street, as provided by the
ordinance, he nevertheless believes that
the people should be given a chance to
vote for themselves on the matter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
RECOVERING HIS HEALTH.
John Kneirim, Of Petersburg, IL
Now Recovering from Wounds.

John Kneirim. of Paul street. Peters
burg, who was stabbed and badly
wounded by William Bowman last Sat-
urday night. is daily making progress
towards the recovery OF his health.
lie is getting along very well, and
although he is not yet entirely out
Of danger, still strong hopes are now
entertained for his recovery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
ELM PARK CHURCH.
Fourteenth Organ Concert,

The fourteenth concert i'm the series
or organ recitals given by Mr.. j. Alfred
remington in Elm Park church will
occur Thursday evening at S O'Clock
when Miss Alethia Turnbull, soprano,
of Baltimore, will assist. Admission,
silver Offering. =.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

BOOKKEEPERS' CLUB.--The fol-
lowing officers have been elected for
the Bookkecpers' club for the year
1900: President, y. w. Wagner: vice
president, James Smith: secretary.
Professor T.. A. Crittendon; treasurer,
ID, T. Davies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

lCnder this heading short letters of in.
terest VIII be published when uccompa-
name. The Tribune does not assume re-
sponsibilty for opinions here expressed. |
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

SERVICES THIS EVENING-There
Will be services this evening in the
frst Presbyterian church at 7.45
clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

BUSINESS MEETING.-This even
ing at 7,30 o'clocn the annual busi-
ness meeting of All Souls Cniversalist
church will be held
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

NON SUPPORT OF wITE.--Alex-
ander Grady, of $40 Emmett street,
was yesterday committed to the county
Jail by Alderman w. :. Millar. on the
charge of non support, preferred by
Mary Grady, his wife.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
DIED.

Scranton, Jan. Q, 1900,
NJ" ialene Caffrey, aged years and
8 months. The funeral will take
place on Thursday afternoon at 9
O'Clock. Interment in Cathedral
cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

EMBROIDERY CLASS.-The En-
broidery class at the Young Women's
Christian association will meet at IL
and O'clock q" Wednesday,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
CITY NOTES


MEET SATURDAY.-The directors
OF the Albright Memorial library will
hold their annual meeting Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
SCHOOL BOYS LEG
CRUSHED BY A CAR
ACCIDENT TO FIFTEEN-YEAR
OLD ANTHONY REYNOLDS.

While on His Way Home from Night
School in Company with His Sister
and Number of School Mates, He
Attempts to Board Front End Of a
Car on Carbon street, Misses His
Footing and Falls Beneath the
Wheels-Necessary to Amputate
Leg Near Knee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

GERS chosen were Hon. l.. A. Watres.
president; Q. $. Johnson, vice presi-
dent and A. II. Christy. cashier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

PAY DAYS-The Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western paid yesterday at
the Storrs shaft and the employees of
the car shops will be paid today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

ORGAN REClTAL-The programme
of Professor Penningtons fourteenth
organ recital, which is to be found in
another column. is made of numbers
which he will bring out for the first
time in this city, the most notewor-
thy being the Wagner transcriptions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
GRHNOEST DISPLAY AT
1.-THE MODEL" I"
oELIcATEssEN EMPORIUM,

tresh invoice Of finest table deli
cacics, Imported Hares, LandJagcr
Sausage, Nova Scotia Salmon,
Pates Of all kinds, Imported and
california Fruits and Jellies, Nald-
meistel Deliratess Herring In
Wine Sauce, Italian Chestnuts,
Leb Ruchon. Marzlpan and Honey
cakes Of all descriptions. and fun
line OF fancy groceries for the
HOLIDAYS. Catering orders taken
now fer the holidays. Dinner
Table d'Hote. Break fast, Lunch
con and Supper a la carte. Oys-
tiers served in any style.
221-223 Washington Avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

tonight. All coupon tickets sold be.
fore o'clock. Fourteen hundred AMI
seventy-two persons present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

ANNUAL PEW RENT1NG.-The
annual pew renting at the Penn Ave"
nue. Baptist church took place last
night and large number of the pews
were taken for the coming year. A
large amount was also received in
premiums for the more desirable sit
tingS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

EUCHRE AND SMOKER.-The
Scranton Lodge of Elks will conduct
euchre. followed by smoker at the
90 rooms, on Franklin avenue. to-
, l>&lC The game will start promptly
aleS30 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
FIFT1ETH ANNUAL MEETING.
Held by the Congregation of the
First Presbyterian Church.

The fftieth annual meeting of the
congregation of the First Presbyterian
church was held in the church last
evening and was very largely attended.
F.. 7. kingsbury was elected chair
man and w. j. Hand was chosen as
secretary. The reports of the various
were presented by the officers and
showed all of them to be in very
flourishing condition. The following
financial report was presented by the
treasurer, +. ID. Watts:
Cash on hand per annual reports Is
From pew rents and premiums. .. 1890 %
From subscriptions for current eX-
pcnseS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. !, $50 bJ
From Sabbath collections, even
lngS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. G,J II
Total receipts ...,..................S9,G2 "a
Total disbursements ............9 9jlg As
Cash on hand ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1Ug -
Subscriptions uEpaid-none.
Pew rents unpad-none.
The budget for the coming year, simi-
lar in most respects to that of last year.
was presented and adopted, after which
the following members were elected to
serve as trustees for two years: Isaac
Post, +. X. Tracy and John +. Snyder.
The annual renting of pews then took
place, A. w. Dickson acting as auc-
tioneer Over $500 was secured in pre-
miums for desirable sittings before the
regular letting of pews began. Almost
all of the pews We're rented to those
who occupied them last year, and q
number of new sittings We're secured
by many.
The meeting was one of the most
largely attended and interesting in the
history Of the church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10
We Have q
Big Line of
Secondhand
Pianos and Organs

which we will be glad to sell or
VERY CHEAP, as we must make
room for our NEW STOCK. one
good CIIlCKERlNG SQUARE, but
recently exchanged for BRIGGS
UPRIGHT. 1t will pay you to ex-
anime these bargains In PIANOS
and ORGANS before you conclude
TO make purchase. We have also
a SECOND HAND ANGELUS
which we will dispose of for cash
or on easy payments. This is
BARGAIN for some music lover.
PERRY BROTHERS
2o5 WYOMING AVENUE.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

a BIG AUDIENCE-The following
was received by Manager Harvey
Long, of the Lyceum, last night, from
John ID. Mishler, manager of the the.
ater at Reading: Second engage
ment Of The Sorrows Of Satan here
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

William Newman died yesterday at
his home on Ninth street. The flu
neral will be held Thursday afternoon
at o'clock. The members of the
Bricklayers' union. No. IS, of which
the deceased was a member, are re-
quested to meet in Raub's hall at II
clock on the day of the funeral.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-10

at very low prices. We invite every
body TO call and see them, and by so
doing you will find it will be to your ad-
vantage to secure your holiday presents.
Every article is guaranteed to be as rep
resented, or money refunded.