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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-30

While Day Stationkeeper Holmes, Of the
First precinct station, is having q few
days leave. Policeman Washington san
ford is doing clerk duty. Mr.. Sanford is
quick with The pen, and Whenever there
is clerical work to be done outside the
regular routine of the station, ne is
pressed into service His knowledge OF
figures helps matters along nicely. san
foil not infrequently makes out the quar-
teriy report for Headquarters.
sergt- Robert Doyle. of the Eighth po-
lice precinct, is the youngest and proha-
bly, the best liked sergeant connected with
the local force. In point OF age Sergeant
Doyle is the youngest man that ever held
a sergeantcy in this city. He viii ceIe-
brate his thirtieth birthday in April, and
at that time he viii have two service
straps upon his sleeve, which means that
he has served as a policeman for ten
years. Sergeant Doyle was appointed as
a stationkeeper IN July. 1890, and was as
signed 20 the Ninth precinct. in the north
east section OF the city At the tire of
his appointment he was Only nineteen
years OF age, and owing TO his youthful
appearance his application was held over
for month or two but he finally over
came this obstacle and was appointed with
the rest OF the applicants After doing
one year and nine months duty as station
keeper, he made application for actiye
duty and received his appointment several
weeks later. He was assigned to the
First precinct. and after =5oing several
years street duty he was transferred to
the Third precinct. where, up 10 the time
of his transferring. he held a most i'd
mirabfe and en=iabIe record He was
again transferred to the First precinct
and was acting sergeant for several years
When the force was recognized. in July
last, he was promoted TO full seTgedRtcy
AMI assigned to the Eighth precinct.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-30

H. a Taylor, Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury Department. left yesterday on
an extended trip through New Mexico and
adjacent territories. There are number
Of personal friends in the party. and the
trip Is partly for pleasure and partly for
business. NJ. Taylor viii be gone for
about FIVE days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

The Brotherhood Of ST. Paul will meet
this evening. Rev. DIR. Peet will give
a talk to them on the Care of the
Body
The Women's Christian Temperance
union will hold a convention in the
auditorium Of the church on Wednes-
day morning at 10 o'clock. Represen-
tatives from different branches will be
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. b. Collins. of North
Main avenue, visited friends in Car
bondale yesterday.
Patrick Flynn, of Brick. avenue, is
suffering from Il sprained ankle.
w. A. Lynott is seriously i'll at his
home on West Market street.
There will be regular meeting OF
local 205, f. u. |. T., IN Leonard's hall,
Monday evening. April 20. All MEM
bers are requested to be present.
The funeral of Mrs. James Corliss, OF
Ruane street. was held Saturday after
noon at o'clock. Services We're held
at the Holy Rosary church. Interment
was made in the Cathedral cemetery.
Stereopticon views of North and
South Wales will be given tomorrow
evening at the Wayne Avenue Metho-
dist church. A fine programme will be
rendered by some of the young MEM
bers of the church. 1t will consist of
recitations, solos and duets. The price
Of admission will be twenty cents TO
each and every person.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.


Joshua Miller the young colored man
who sold some of Meredith Jones
stock in trade and also made away
with wearing apparel belonging TO his
employer. is believed to have gone to
buffalo. 20. f. 'H~
Mrs. Isaac Harris is confined 10 her
home on North Bromley avenue by
illness.
Miss Sadie Edwards. of North Brom-
ley avenue, who has been studying
days at her home.
Mrs Frank Beck, of South Sumner
avenue, who was operated on recently
at the West Side hospital. is recovering
slowly.
returned last evening from short
visit at Paterson n. j.
Professor George Martin, of Acad-
emy street. is the composer Of song
entitled For U.s." which is making q.
hit.
The ierlains of Mr.. and Mrs. Abra-
ham Georges child were Inferred in
the Cathedral cemetery on Saturday
afternoon.
The T.eek Social club held another of
their enjoyable socials recently in Ev-
ans hall in honor of the marriage of
one of their members. A number of
new members We're initiated and sew
eral applicants We're balloted for.
Miss Jessie Polhamus. Of Sumner
avenue. is recovering from an attack
of diphtheria.
Mrs. Ella Sherwood. of North Hyde
Park avenue, is visiting friends in New
York.
Mrs. Frank Belden and children. of
Hallstead, are visiting friends in town.
Miss Emma Chamberlin. Of Dalton,
is the guest of West Scranton friends.
Mrs. Eugene Warner. of Wilkes
Barre, is the guest Of her sister. Mrs.
Coleman. of North Bromley avenue.
Mrs. Frank Shedd, of South sum-
ner avenue. is convalescing after a
very painful illness.
A daughter has frightened the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. a. Williams. OF
1870 Rock street.
Mrs. Charles Seelev will entertain
the West Side Charity club at her
home. 1917 Olive street. tomorrow
evening. All members are requested
to be present at s o'clock sharp.
The funeral of the late Thomas f..
Williams will take place at ; o'clock
this afternoon from the house. i16"
Hampton street. Rev. D. d. Hopkins
and Rev. Thomas de Gruchy will ofh-
ciate. Interment will be made In
Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
THE CENTER OF POPULATION.
The Complicated Method by Which
It Is Ascertained.

". l.. Curtis in the Chicago Record
The method adopted by the censt,S
Office for the compu,a ION OF me center
Of population is rather complicated. 1t
was adopted years ago, and is followed
for the purpose OF making compare
sons. The map of the United States
is crossed horizontally and vertically
with lines drawn to represent parallels
and meridians. square degrees are
thus produced. 4 point is then as
sumed tentatively us the center. pre-
ferably the center of population rs de-
veloped by the previous census. The
population of each square degree is as
sumed to be located at the center Of
that square degree, except in cases
where II is manifest that this assump-
ton would be untrue, as, for instance,
where part of the square degree is
occupied by the sea or other large body
OF water, or where ii contains Il city
OF considerable magnitude which is
situated loft CENTER IN these cases
the position of the center of the popu-
lation of the square degree Is eStl-
mated as nearly as possible. The dis
tance of each such center of population
of "a square degree, whether assumed
10 be at the center of the square de"
gree or at IA distance from the center
from the assumed parallel and from
the assumed meridian, is then COM
puted. The population of each square
degree is multiplied by it's distance
from the assumed parallel of latitude
oi the center, and the sum OF the pro-
ducts or moments, north ana south or
that parallel, is made up, The differ
,l.,ttg
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.

The funeral of Mrs. James Gerrity
took place Saturday morning from the
family residence at 6tJ Maple street
and was very largely attended by
mourning relatives and friends. At
st. Johns church a high mass of re-
QUEEN was celebrated by Rev. Father
Melley, aftdr which interment was
made in the Cathedral cemetery. The
pallbearers were: Thomas Quinn. Mar
tin Quinn Michael Quinn. John o Boyle,
james McAndrew and Thomas
O'Boyle.
AT q meeting of Columbus council,
Young Mems Institute. it was decided
to- hold the contest and entertainment
between the Reds and the Blues on
Tuesday evening, May 30, at Pharmacy
hall.
Camp 43C. Patriotic Order Sons of
America. will meet in regular session
this evening in Hartmans hail.
Albert Hepler. an elnploye at the
Scranton ale brewery, had two fin
gers of his right hand so badly injured
Saturday by getting them caught be-
tween two barrels. that amputation
was found necessary to -amputate
them. DR.. Manley performed the OPP
Grafton.
The members of the Yunger NIaen-
nerchor met for rehearsal yesterday
afternoon at Germania hall for their
coming concert and social, which they
are going to hold tomorrow evening at
GClmauiu hail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
USED IN MAKING JEWELS.
Some of the Ingredients Employed
in Manufacturing Sham Gems.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
TO meet the growing demand for arti-
tcial jeWelry the process of making
precious stones" has been greatly i'm
proved within the last few years and
its further development has enlisted
the services of some Of the most skill
ful chemists,
The material chiefly used is glass, but
II is not the ordinary glass of COM
merce. IT is prepared With the great
est care by highly skilled artisans, for
upon its clearness and perfect homo
geneity depends the quality of the mi-
tation gems, which are far superior to
the cheap grade of counterfeits that
rely on silver backingS for their luster.
This glass can only he made from
absolutely pure quartz, or better still,
from rock crystal, as quartz frequently
contains minute veins of iron, which
would impair the clearneSs and color
of the glass. The bicarbOnate of pot
ash and the oxide of lead which are
mixed with it must also he chemically
pure. Other ingredients of less import
ance are borax. which promotes the
fiuX, and small quantity of arsenic.
The best glass for imitation gems
consists of rock crystal, 33 per cent;
bicarbonate Of potash, II per cent;
oxide OF lead, so per cent; boraN, | per
cent, and trace of arsenic. Carefully
prepared by competent hands. this
mixture produces "A grade of glass
which in brilliancy and iridescence
Yields little to the genuine diamond
itself, and these qualities may be
further enhanced by the substitution
of potassium for the bicarbonate of
potash and an increase of the quantity
of oxide of lead used,
Stones carefully made by this process
can only be distinguished from the
genuine by experts. This is true, how
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
Today's Eisteddfod.

Following is the programme of the
eisteddfod which will be held in the
Welsh Congregational church on West
Market street this evening, commence
ing at 7.30 o'clock:
Address by the chairman; opening
song, by Gwilym Morlais: address by
the bards; competition solo for chill
dren: recitation. competition in PA
le Mae'r Gweddiwyr Gynt": adjudica-
tfon OH No. 4; competition, quartette.
No. 81 Gospel Hymns; adjudication on
No. o; adjudication on No. Z: competi-
tion on reciting "Our Flag; solo by
Mrs. u. d. Lewis: adjudication on No.
10; competition. reciting ''The Model
Church,: competition. double quar-
tette: adjudication on No. 13; adjudica-
ton on No. ID; competition solo for
men, "Y Graigsydd uwrh ma mi';
choirs, competition: adjudication on
No. 1S; dismiss by singing "My Coun.
try 'TjS of Thee
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
Fire Caused Much Alarm.

The people of West Scranton we're
thrown into a state of excitement yes
terday afternoon. when a fire alarm
was sounded from box "a. at the COR
ner OF North Main and West l.acka-
wanna avenues. The word spread
rapidly that Clarke Brothers depart
ment stores were on fires. but fortuh-
ately the flames were confined to an
area-way outside the building.
Some one either threw lighted
match or a cigar into pile of rub
bish in the small area-waH on the
West Lackawanna avenue side. ana
the rubbish smouldercd until blaze
arose. .Janitor McConnor succeeded in
distinguishing the flames before any
damage resulted. The firemen re-
sponded quickly. but their services
were not needed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
pronounce IL satisfactory In every re
spect.
First Baptist Church.

The annual rally OF the Baptist
Young Peoples union was held last
evening, as announced, and q very
large congregation turned out to greet
the young people as well as those
who were instrumental in rendering
the exceedingly pleasing programme.
The address of the evening by Prof.
James K. Hughes on the subject "Ex'
pansion, or the Development of Our
Young People," was one OF deep
thought and created a profound IN.
preston upon his deeply interested
listeners.
The special music as rendered by
the choir was of the usual high order,
and the offertory solo by Miss Ruth
Beddoe was exceptionally fine and most
beautifully rendered. Miss Alice Will
liams very pleasingly recited "The
Painter of Seville" and Miss Lottie
Jones recited the Rock of Ages in
an excellent manner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
YOUNGEST BRIDE IN THE STATE
The Distinction Accorded Mrs. Rufus
Knecht.


Knecht.
Monroe county has the youngest
bride in Pennsylvania. She is Mrs.
Rufus knecht and her age is thirteen
years.
Just at the time when girls of her
ege are about laying aside their dolls
and having their frocks made to reach
their shoe tops, Mrs. knecht has taken
up the responsibilities of matrmony.
She has had enough "schoolin'," she
says.
The 13-year-old bride is a daughter
or Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Stout and is
one of a large family residing in Cool
baugh township, almost on The very
,arge Of Lackawanna.
Kate is the name of the young bride
;nd she is not bad looking, says a
Coolbaugh resident who knows her.
Her parents own a small farm tract
and the father and brothers add to
tneir income by cutting ice and lum-
bering. Kate helped her mother in the
house.
One day her brothers brought home
lusty young farm hand named Rufus
linecht. He lived at Clark's Summit
and is not quite 80 years old. He
looked at Katie, less than half his age
and blushed. Then he made what the
song calls 'goo-goo eyes" at her and
she made "goo-goo eyes back. Knecht
stayed for a meal at the house and the
way Katie helped in the cooking and
serving made Knecht feel more regard
for her. Thus the attachment began
that led to KnechtS asking Katie to
marry him.
IF pap and mann says So said she.
I'm willin'."
Mr.. and Mrs. Stout We're asked and
accepted Knecht's offer. A day was
set and the father, lover and Katie
went to Scranton for u marriage Ii
cense. The permit was issued after
the father had sworn to an afli-
davit giving his consent to the mar
riage.
Lets gil married on our way
home said Knecht, and it was agreed
to.
The nearest squire lives at Thorn
hurst. lie is Squire Heller, who re-
Gently. came into notoriety over the
peculiar report he made in an inquest
over Il suicide named Werkheiser,
They had no difficulty in getting
Squire Heller to lie the knot and he
kissed the young bride, too.
Now, Kate, you come er long home
with me- said Father-in-law Stout,
This was sOlar-pleXus for knecht.
In vain he protested. Pap" was ada,
mant
"Twon't be fer long" said he to the
disappointed groom. Yer see. Rufe,
you're working away frum home and
jest ez soon as you gets fixed Katie
can come"
There was considerable discussion
over the change in affairs, but Pap
won. Katie. the l3-year bride. Is
washing the dishes again and will be
doing so until "Rufe" has the home
eady.--StroudsburG Times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
Prohibition Sneakers.

Prof. Patton. Of Lancaster, Pa, and
Charles r. Jones, who are travelling
through the state in the interests of
the Prohibition league, making ad-
dresses at different cities. will be at
the Auditorium next Saturday evening.
Prof Patton will take for his subject
SALOONS Across Church Paths" and
all those who will have the pleasure Of
hearing the two speakers will no doubt
enjoy the addresses. as they come high
ly recommended by those who have
heard them in the past.
These two well-known gentlemen will
give lectures throughout the county
during the month on prohibition.
A musical and literary programme
will also be rendered by some OF the
best local talent
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
WEST SCRANTON

the reverend gentleman made very
favorable impression on his consrega-
tion.
Every seat in the spacious auditori-
um was occupied and all the people
manifested q keen interest in what the
pastor said. Before commencing his
remarks he took occasion to remark
that he had very little to say in as
suming the work here. II find myself
facing a strange congregation. and
you a strange face in the pulpit" he
said. but with yours prayers, SYM
pathy and assistance and the help OF
God we will do the best we cam
Rev. McDermott took his text from
the eleventh chapter in the book OF
Hebrews. choosing the tenth verse:
"For he looked for a city which hath
foundation, whose builder and maker
is God" His sermon was interesting
and instructive and was attentivcly
listened to by all in attendance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
TRAMPs USE REVoLVERs.
Desperate Battle Between Willies
and Brickers.

BY Exclusive Wrr from The Associated Pr4,-
Cleariield, Pa. April 2S,--A fight be-
tween two dozen tramps and number
of the employees of the Clearlield lire
brick works, near here, saturday
night, resulted in one of the men he
To the works being fatally
shot ana another seriously wounded
The tramps and brick makers met
near the Cleariield and Mahonins
bridge. Both parties had been drink
ing ana a quarrel ensued,
The tramps opened fire with revoi-
vers, it is alleged, and their opponents
not being armed, responded with
stones. Il. NJ. Eadiston was shot
through the head and will di,. a man
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
Visited the Pan-American.

Druggists John ]. Davies and Da-
yid NJ, Jones returned home Saturday
evening from Buffalo, where their
brothers. Harry and Frank, graduated
in pharmacy on Friday. Before re-
turning the party visited the Pan
American exposition grounds. which
will be formally opened this week.
In speaking of the sights. Mr.. Davies
said last evening that the buildings
are simply magnificent. and. while the
exhibits are not vet in place, every
thing points to a marvellous eNposi-
ton.
Already over 10000 paid admissions
have been received at the gates. and,
while it is a trtle early as yet to visit
the grounds. there Is sufficient to in
sure the visitor that the attractions
will be well worth seeing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29

Today noon ground will be broken for
the foundation of the new Memorial
Baptist church. which will be built on
large lot located between Oak and
Market streets. The contract for the
building has been awarded to Farrell &
DeGraw.
The foundation will be built by John
Jones. The work on the foundation
VIII proceed as fast az possible, so as
to let the work on the superstructure
be soon begun. There will be no cere-
monies at the breaking of the ground.
The church, when completed, will be
one of the handsomest sacred edifices
In this city. 1t will contain an audi
torium 46x40 feet. n lecture room 3Ox20
rect. connected with the auditorium by
sliding doors, and also several ella ss
rooms. The contractors are pledged to
complete the work by September /.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
DUNMORE.

Police court assumed quite a metro-
poltan aspect on Saturday, when four
prisoners We're marched before Bur-
CESS Burschell. John Walsh, charged
with drunkenness. was fined S3 and
discharged. Patrick clifford, of Prov
idence. was fined 81 for drunkenness.
Frank Brennan. Of Clay avenue, charg-
ed with heing drunk and disorderly, in
default OF SO fine was committed for
ten days in the county jail. George
Vanness, of William street, accused of
drunkenness and vagrancy, in default
of $40 tine, was committed to the
ccunty Jail for sixty days. Burgess
Burschell, with Saturdays record holds
The medal for the number of prisoners
brought before him and fines collected
in one day, for many years
J.. *, Bronson is suffering from u
severe case of erysipelas at his home
ON Elm street.
Thomas Young, of Blakely street, IL
gradually failing, and his recovery Is
uespaired of.
Messrs. Il. Mitzer ana George Car
Isle, draughtsmen from Susquehanna,
have accepted positions with the Erie
company here
Mrs. Birs and Mrs. Hastings. Of
Pittston, are visiting al Professor II,
y. Davis home on Blakely street.
Mrs. Joseph knight, of Blakely
street is Ill.,
The official board of the Methodist
Episcopal church will meet tonight.
Letters remaining uncalled for dur
ing the period ending April %, 1901, at
the poStoflice. Persons calling for these
letters please say advertised: Miss
C. +. Amoldi. 1917 jefferson avenue 9:
n. Betzhold. j. w. buckingham, Mrs.
A. L. Connors, 6l1 Ridge street; Mary
Cafferty, VIM. Dunbar 1i2 Madison;
Mrs. j. Il. Mack. sos Drinker street;
John p. Smith, Becca Sampson, 9+9
James street; Margret Timlln 1916
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
GREEN RIDGE.

Miss Ella V. Roney. teacher of
Grammar c grade at school No. y. is
ill. Miss Lizzie Robinson is teaching
in her place.
The members Of the Bachelor Maids
Social club picnicked at Birdseye pond
Saturday. The party was chaperoned
by Miss Calender.
Miss Kate Nettleton. of Adams ave-
nue., has returned from an extended
visit with friends in Toledo. Ohio.
Complaint has been made by some OF
the residents of Green Ridge of the
long. loud and shrill whistle which Is
blown every morning at $50 o'clock at
the Dickson breaker.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-29
OBITUARY..

JOHN O'HARA.-John OHara, aged
81 years. died on Friday last at his
nome on Scranton street OF general de-
bility caused by his great age He,
up to two years ago, had led u very
active life, having kept a grocery store
on Scranton street since 1860. He is
survived by one daughter. Miss Eliza
beth. his wife having died some five
years ago. The funeral will be held
tomorrow morning at $50 o'clock from
st. Patrick's church. with interment
in the Cathedral cemetery
MRS. JULIUS HAYDEN.-Mrs.J Julius
Hayden, aged go years, of Denver, Colo
RADIO. died OH Friday night last at the
home of her sister Mrs. Plummer S.
Page, of North Washington avenue.
Mrs. Hayden had been the guest of her
sister for nearly a year, and was await
ing the arrival of the body of her son,
formerly a member of the Thirty
fourth infantry and who died in the
Philippines some time ago. She is sur
vived by one sou, A. A. Hayden, Of
Philadelphia.
JOHN WEBER.--John Weber. aged
~ years. uleu on saturday at lne f1lH-
side Home. where he had been con-
fined since 1895. The officials of the
home are unacquaintcd with deceaseds S
relatives, and unless the body is claimed
it will be inferred by the poor board.
Any information concerning the rela-
tives of the dead man should be COM
municated Immediately to Superin-
tendent Beemer, who is anxious to
know something about them.
ANTHONY MORAN.-Word reached
this city on Saturday that Anthony
Moran who formerly lived at 106 Mary
street, had died in a hospital in Butte
city, Montana, on Friday last. Moran
left this city about three months ago
TO make his future home in the west.
MRS. ELLEN OWEN.--At the resi-
dence of Thomas Moore, 1910 Electric
avenue, North Park, occurred the death
yesterday morning of Mrs. Ellen owen.
widow of the late Rev John Owen. af
Carbondale. Services at the Moore resi-
dence Tuesday at l.3O p m. Interment
al CarhOndalo.
The funeral Of Miss Mary Flaherty
will take place this morning from the
family residence, at Pittston avenue
and Cherry street, at Q o'clock. A high
mass of requiem will be held at St.
Johns church. Interment will be made
in the Minooka cemetery.