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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
THE WEATHER.
Morning News Thermometer at II

Morning News Thermometer at II
~. III. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sc
Morning News Barometer at IL
- III. .....................29 80
Washington, Dec. 13.-Forecast for
Saturday and Sunday:
For Georgia: Rain Saturday and in
southeast portion Sunday; colder Sat-
urday, with a cold wave in northwest
portion; colder Sunday; brisk south
easterly winds, becoming northeasterly.
For Eastern Florida: Rain Saturday,
with colder in northern and extreme
western portion; Sunday fair and much
colder; brisk southeasterly winds, be-
coming northwesterly.
For Western Florida: Rain and
much colder, with cold wave Satur-
day; Sunday fair and colder; brisk
northwesterly winds.
For South Carolina: Rain Saturday:
colder in western portion; Sunday
clearing and much colder; brisk south
easterly winds, becoming northwest
erly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
Charles Il. spickIer.

Charles E. Spickler. longtime
resident of Drury township. died sud
denly Thursday of paralysis. He was
doing chores about the barn at the
noon hour when strick en- and re-
manned conscious only a short time
after being removed to the house,
Mr.. Spickler was born in Lancaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mis-. Edward Hill is visiting in
Peoria.
w. A. Rosenfeld has returned from
the south.
George II. Kingsbury goes to
Springfield tonight.
Mrs. w. A Liscom left this morn
ing to spend a few days in Chicago.
Mat Griffin, who has been attending
tie Gustus school in Moline, is SER
ously i'll with pneumonia at his home
on Fifth avenue
H. a. Willis and family, of 2412
Fifth avenue, left for Oswego this
noon, in response telegram saying
that Mr.. Willis sister was dying.
f. II. jackson is in the city arrang-
ing for an engagement in the three
cities for his famous sister, Miss
Leonora jackson, the violinist
Elmore Stafford and Worthy Dart
left last night for Phoenix, Ariz ,
where the former will attempt to
shake off a protracted spell of ma
laria.
Robert Rexdale, supreme orator of
the Fraternal Tribunes, has moved
his family to the home of Mrs. M. l..
Reissing, 108 Maple avenue, and he
will make this city his headquarters
for couple of months. Galesburg
ublican-Re gister.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
The Pie Eaters.

Pie in New England is served in
many queer ways, especially the king
of all pies, the royal mince. Not long
ago there appeared sign in the station
of staid, crooked and correct Boston-a
sign bearing the strange device, Hot
Mince Pie and Ice Cream
This is mild combination compared
with one that was served in this city
at a midnight supper. A Welsh rab-
bit was being made, and there were
some who did not care to eat it on
crackers; no toast in the house, for it
was the fires evening out A mince
pie was found lurking in the ice chest
and pressed into service. The rabbit
was spread over the pie, and both van
ished in a short time. Those who ate
are still afraid in the dark, for they
can imagine that the same things are
coming for them again as came during
their dreams of that wild, weird night.
A local minister tells a pie story on
himself that is a "corker." He is a
delicate man, and his wife was down
on pie for him and vetoed it for fami-
~ use. Once he went to a convention
in Pittsfield, and a dinner was served
at which there were seven kinds of
pie. The minister took a "little of
each, please" and never enjoyed him
self so much in his life-Baltimore
American. .s.s- = e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
SLEET AND WIND PLAY
HAVOC WITH THE WIRES

A storm of sleet and wind prevailed
in Rock Island through Saturday
night, wrecking telephone, light and
telegraph wires and interrupting all
kinds traffic. 1t gradually sub
sided during yesterday until at 4
O'Clock in the afternoon it reorgan-
lied as snow storm and delivered
something like an inch of the beau
tiful to the community.
Railroads were all more or less
hampered by lack of telegraPhic COM
munication. At the foot of Twenty
eighth street, where the c., K. |. 81 z.
and the c., B. 81 Q. tracks cross, q
pole supporting heavy load of tele-
graph wires snapped in two places
early yesterday morning, throw
ing the wires across the point
where all trains entering the city, ex-
cept the Mercer county branch of the
Peoria road, cross. Thus all trains
were tied up for a period OF two
hours. Yesterday and this morning
most trains were running with more
dependence upon signals than upon
orders.
The Peoples Power company was
unable to furnish light in Rock Island
until 6 o'clock last evening, the re-
pair forces having been at work all
day raising and Strengthening wires
that had been snapped by the sleet
and wind.
The local Western Union office was
obliged to handle all Davenport, Mus
catine and Moline business, as well as
it's own, sending messages for the
east by way of Peoria.
The Postal Telegraph company,
although somewhat disconnected,
managed to keep wire open to Chi
cago.
The Central Union Telephone COM
pany reports that it was unusually
fortunate, only few instruments
about town having been knocked out
The Tri-City Railway company cars
were on the move all day, despite the
slippery rails and sleet-laden trolley
wires, the service suffering only
slight interruption.
A trolley wire dropped in front of
the Harper house on second avenue
last night. 1t was well guarded till
the repairing force arrived. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11

The progress of the vote will be
announced from day to day. Send in
your preference.
The credit for the closing up of the
advance sale belongs to j. S. Leas, of
this city, although the tickets were
purchased by him for Parker H. Litch-
field, of st. Louis. Mr.. Leas and Mr..
Litchfield are old friends. When the
canvass was on the point of closing
MIR. Leas offered to buy tickets for
Mr.. Litehiield provided he would attend
the opening. The latter accepted the
suggestion, and Mr.. Leas was equal
to his part of the bargain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
FOR HIGH SCHOOL FUND.

AthIon Club to Give Second Entertainment
at the Harper.
The second entertainment planned
by the Athlon club for the benefit of
the Rock Island High school library
fund is to be given tomorrow evening
in the parlors of the Harper. Those
to take part in the program are: Mrs.
Atwill. Miss Branpigan and VIII Paar-
mann, of Davenport; Mrs. Lillian
Hill-Reynolds, Mrs. Phil Mitchell, Miss
Holt, Miss Case and Miss McKib-
ben. Misses McKibben and Case will
furnish the closing number, which
will be a farce. entitled "a Fair Even
ing" Refreshments will be served.
A small admission fee will be charged
at the door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
HERE WITH THE GOODS.
Theatre Promoter G. n. Johnston
Reaches Rock Island to
Complete Deal.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ENLARGED
A Glance at the PIans.-PopuIar
Selection of the Name
Approved.

George H. Johnston, the theatre
promoter, arrived from st. Louis this
morning with his plans and specifca-
tons for the new Rock Island theatre,
which he is to erect in conformity
with his agreement contingent upon
the completion of a SO, 200 advance
ticket sale. Mr.. Johnston met the
executive committee in the parlors at
the Harper house at IL 80, and
stated that he was ready to fulfill
his part of the bargain. The COM
mitteo felt in order that the inter
est of the subscribers to the
advance ticket sale might be fully
considered, the committee should
be enlarged. A motion providing for
the increasing of the committee to
Is mem bers was thereupon adopted,
and the committee as reorganized
comprises I. j. Medill, F. w. Balm
sen, George Kingsbury, E. G. Berry,
F. A. Head, Phil Mitchell, Charles
McHugh, Dr. r. M. Pearce. w. G.
Maucker, j. j. La Velle, f H. Guyer,
W. A. Rosentield, II. z. Simpson,
Walter johnson, w. III. Edwards.
Mr. Medill is chairman of the COM
mittee and G. w. Kingsbury is secre-
tary. The committee after making
the additions to it's mem bership. ad-
iourned TO O'Clock this afternoon at
the Harper, when the plans and sPeci
fications will be inspected, and as
soon as they are approved the ques-
ton of site will be taken up. MIR.
Johnston has been out on quiet little
investigating tour on this question
this afternoon.
Glance at the Plans.
The plans prepared by Mr.. john
ston contemplate 3story building
with PAL quet, balcony and gallery.
the main ground floor reached by the
lobby, while in the front will be
stores on the first floor and offices on
the second and third. The theatre
itself is to be a model in all respects,
with main and side entrances, and
abundant exits.
The Choice of the Name.
AS soon as MIR. Johnston looked
into THE ARGUS plan of having the
took kindly to it, and at once wrote
out Lne IOllOWlHS du'nOAlIy AOI inc
contest binding himself TO be guided
by the same:
approve the plan to have the peo-
pie of Rock Island name the new thea
tire by a popular vote through the
columns of THE ARGUS and will abide
by their decision.
GEORGE H JOHNSTON.
1T is the first time | have ever
seen this plan proposed" said Mr..
Johnston, "and | consider it good
one. Heretofore have always select
ed my own names, but 1 am quit
willing that the people of Rock Island
should name the theatre that l am to
build for them l will be happy TO be
governed by the result of the ballot
taken through THE ARGUS in this
respect"
Inc opportunity to vote on the new
theatre is open TO all citizens and
they NAV vote as often as they like
for favorito name, the only require
ment being the filling out of the ap-
pended form and either leaving it at
the office of publication or mailing it
to THE ARGUS New Theatre Voting
Contest Department"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11
For Over FIFTY Yanru

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. %
cents q bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11

Pa, and came to this section of coun-
try in the pioneer days. He is sur
vived by large family, the mourning
ones including his mother, five
daughters, three sons, three sisters
and two brothers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11

Eucaline Toilet Powder will be APP
preciated by mothers as well as every
one else who recognizes the value of a
first-class toilet preparation. Euca-
line Toilet Powder being thoroughly
antiseptic. promptly relieves chafing
and itching. making it very valuable
in the nursery as well as for general
toilet purposes. For sale by all drug
pistS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-03-11

GA @ro7E
so.,,th. Ths Kind You Have Always BcgCh
s'ss z &(N1ztzH
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19

Third place in The Trihune's Educa-
tional Contest, which has been the
scene of numerous changes the past
week, is this morning held by two con-
testants. Miss Wlhelmna Griffin, of
Providence, and William Miles. of Hyde
Park, each with ESQ points. Mr.. Miles
brought in a sufficient number of points
yesterday to give Kim an equal claim
to his old place with Miss Griffin, who
did not make any advance. Garfield
Anderson. of CarbOndale, now lacks
only points of a double century, while
Myer Lewis is more than halfway TO
the high side of his sixth hundredth
point.
The contestants in Table No. 2 are
not working as they should There are
but six weeks more of the contest, and
unless some of them bestir themselves
they cannot hope to win scholarship
this year 1t will not do to wait until
the last day, for others may do like
wise and friends will take but a luke
warm interest in their welfare unless
they show that they mean business by
making advancements from time to
time.
There is plenty of room even yet for
ambitious young people to enter the
ranks of the contestants. 4 contestant
beginning today with eight yearly sub
scriptons, counting 96 poir would go
right into Table No. |. Remember. no
entries will be received after the 18th of
August, for reasons set forth in the ad-
vertsement on the fourth page of this
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
IS DR.. ALBERT KOL B OUT?
Refused to Say Whether or Not He
Is Connected with the Bureau
of Health.

1t was reported in South Scranton
last night that DR.. Albert Kolb had re-
signed mis- position as health officer.
When interviewed by Tribune man,
he denied having resigned, and said he
would not resign. He also denied
having been requested to resign, but
when asked If he had been removed,
refused to make direct answer.
That's a leading question" he said.
II will have a statement to give out,
possibly within forty-eight hours, in
which | will tell the public about this
matter" He refused TO say whether or
not he is now connected with the health
bureau.
When the bureau of health was or
ganized under the provisions of the sec
ond-class city act as the successor Of
the board of health. DR.. w. L. Allen,
who had for years been health offit er,
was made superintendent. and DR.. kob
was appointed health officer by Re-
oorder Moir.
The work Of the bureau is not of suf-
fcient magnitude to require a superin-
tendent and health officer, it has since
been discovered
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
BOX OF SHOES STOLEN.
Peter cavanaugh Arrested Charged
with Being implicated.

Peter Cavanaugh, Of Providence road,
was arrested yesterday morning, ac-
cused of being implicated in the rob-
berry Of an Ontario and Western freight
car, which was standing on a siding
near the Park Place station.
"A box of shoes shipped by the Oily
phant Shoe company to George Ham
nell, Of Passaic N. j., was taken from
the car on Wednesday night, and Spe-
cial officer Williams, who is also the
station agent at Park Place. secured a
clue which led him to believe that the
men who had taken the shoes removed
them alongside the bank of the Lacka-
wanna river.
He started out to investigate yester-
day morning, and as he neared the
river he espied two men running away
from clump of bushes. evidently
alarmed at his approach. Cavanaugh
who ws tho third member of the party,
has an artificial leg and was unable to
run.
Williams placed him under arrest as
soon as he discovered the box of shoes
hidden in the bushes nearby. The pris-
oner was taken to police headquarters
in the patrol wagon, but refused to tell
who his companions were. He will be
given a hearing today.
The police searched Cavanaugh's
home yesterday afternoon, on search
warrant, and came across Frank Jor-
dan, one of the other two Smen sup
posed to he implicated with him.
hidden in a clothes closet. He was
arrested and will be given a hear
ing with Cavanaugh today. He re-
fused to- make any statement what
ever.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
Social
Gossip

Mr.. and Mrs. John Melvin, of New
York who are visiting Mr.. Melvin's
mother, on West Market street,
were rendered a surprise party Tues
day evening by the following:
Misses Wilhcmina Griffin. Mary Saltry, Jennie
McNish Annie Mclaughlin, Margaret Byrne,
Margaret Burke, Bessie Lalley, Irene Melvin,
John Hughes, Peter Campbell, John Lalley,
Thomas Cullen, Charles Melvin, Edward Brattan
md William Leonard.
During the evening, vocal numbers
We're given by Thomas Griffin, John
Hughes and Thomas Glynn; piano
numbers by Miss Name Saltry, and
recitations by Miss Wilhelmina Grif-
fin. Dancing was INDUCED in, and at
n seasondble hour refreshments were
served.
John Flana CHAN, of Archibald. and
Miss Mary Gallagher. formerly of
South Scranton. were united in mar
riage on Wednesday afternoon in ST.
Peters cathedral by Rev. j. j. Griffin
The bride, who was attired in dainty
gown of white mousseline de soie
was attended by Miss Bridget Gala
CHER. her sister. The groom was at
tended by his brother, James Gala
CHER. A wedding supper was served
after the ceremony at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John y. Nallin, on
Harrison avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
Something You Can Afford and Why

You can afford to buy a piano of
a reliable house that treats their Gus
toners right and gives them Just
what they buy. A dealer who is not
deceived himself and does not try to
deceive his customers. 4 dealer who
buys for spot cash, sells on easy
monthly payments and keeps his eX-
penses at the lowest point, consistent
with properly conducting his bust
ness. y dealer who knows when a
piano is properly constructed, proper
ly tuned and properly cared for, and
if out of order, knows how to repair
it. A dealer who will make everything
as represented and whose guarantee
means every word it says. A dealer
who is willing and can afford to
give you the accommodation you re-
quire from his own capital, without
borrowing from manufacturers or
banks. a dealer who will not sell you
$3.50 piano for $500, then go to
prayer meetings the following even
ing and sing, Tor attempt to sing)
"Hallelujah, 'Tis Done" If you are
looking for dealer of the latter
class, do not call on Guernsey
Brothers, but If il is the former class
y
friends have a secondhand piano
to disposeI of, go TO Guernsey
Brothers, ia Washington avenue,
near Lackawanpa avenue, and get
every dollar it is worth in cash. Then
any one desiring it can buy it for Just
what II is worth. and pay by the
month, or pay cash, as best pleases
their convenience. Guernsey Brothers
have no SPOT CASH BARGAINS.
Every piano is a special bargain. as
their way of doing business guaran-
tees. But the customer decides
whether the pay is to be by the
month or cash. Guernsey Brothers
treat every one kindly, CONSIDERABLY
and honestly. Not that they claim to
be so very good but this is their way
of doing business: the way they al
ways have done business and the way
they propose to continue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
Piano for Sale.

A fine upright grand piano, of an old
and reliable make, finished in the
finest mahogany wood, and in perfect
condition. Just received and is now
on sale. The case is beautiful: the
tone is delightful, and the piano is
absolutely perfect. Just as good as
new. and has been used only a few
weeks. The piano must be sold. 1t is
a rare bargain for the one who is for
tunate enough to get it. 1t will be
sold for cash only A rare chance;
come quick, and the prize will be
yours.
on sale at Guernsey Hall, 3l4-316
Washington avenue, Scranton, Pa. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
WAX CAUSED A FIRE.
It Was Extinguished Without Aid
of Fire Companies.

There was a small fire yesterday
afternoon in the brick building at
Centre street and Oakford court in
the rooms occupied by the Scranton
ElectrotyplnS company.
A quantity of wax, which was be-
ing heated caught fire and set the
woodwork near by on fire. An alarm
was sounded, but the fire was ex-
tinguished without the aid of the fire
companies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
]. U. CROSBY ARRESTED.
Charged with Erecting a Building
Without a License.

j. L. Crosby was arrested yester-
day at the instance of Building In
spector Jackson, charged with erect
ing candy shop and ice cream par
lor just outside Nay Aug park without
building permit and outside the ten
foot reservation.
A hearing in the case was held in
the afternoon, before Magistrate
Howe, when the building inspector
testified that the building is already
erected and that he gave Mr. Crosby
five days last week in which to take
out a permit, but that the latter had
failed TO do so.
Crosby had very little defense to
offer and the magistrate fined him
$50 and costs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
FAMILY soRELY AFFLICTED.
Father, Mother and Son Have Pass
ed Away Within Two Years Time.

William Erbe. one of the clerks at
the Scranton House, received a mes
sage yesterday morning, informing
him of the death of his father at
Southington, Conn. He left on the
1886 Lackawanna train to attend the
funeral. which will take place today.
This is the third death in the fam
lily in two years. Mr.. Erbes mother
died first, and while the funeral was
in progress, his brother passed away.
The death of the father now Is a
severe shock to the remaining men,
bers of the family.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
BREAKER WAS ON FIRE.
Prompt Work Saved the White Oak
at Archibald.

The White Oak breaker of the Della
ware and Hudson company, at Arch
bald, had narrow escape from de-
struction by fire yesterday morning.
A watchman discovered the blaze just
as it was beginning to lay hold on the
structure and gave the alarm. The
prompt work of the 'fremen saved the
structure.
Two years ago a breaker which
stood on the site of the present White
Oak breaker was destroyed by fire.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
A Carload of "Locomobiles. !"

The "Locomobile" Repository, at
500 Spruce street, has now a large
stock of all styles "Locomohiles" for
immediate delivery. A call in per-
son or by phone will give you oppor-
tunlty to take trial trip in any of
their styles of carriages Factory re-
pair shop and stock of parts in con-
nection,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
SUNDAY AT LoDORE.
A Most Enjoyable Place to Spend
the Sabbath.

The Sunday excursions via the Della
ware and Hudson railroad, to Lake Lo-
dore. are becoming more popular each
Sunday. Go along next Sunday July
81 and spend the Sabbath al the beau-
tiful resort. Excellent catering. steamer,
launches, boats, etc. Fare from Scran-
ton, adults. - cents. Trains leave Della
ware and Hudson depot at $50 and 1l.33
a m
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
Sunday Excursions to Mauch Chunk
and Glen Onoko.

on Sunday July 2l the Central Rail-
road of New Jersey will sell tickets
from Scranton TO Mauch Chunk and
Glen Onoko at fare $3.50 for adults
and rs cents for children for the round
trip, good TO go only on special train
leaving Scranton at 1880 a. m, and
return on special train leaving Mauch
Chunk at $50 p. M, and Glen Onoko
ct b:45 p. m, ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19

mornings Tribune. A postal addressed
Editor Educational Contest" scranton
Tribune, Scranton, Pa, will be respond
ed TO with handsomely illustrated de-
scription of the contest, or a set of sub
scription blanks If you are desirous of
participating in the contest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
Slocum Family Reunion.

The annual reunion of the members of
the Slocum family will he held at
Factoryville, Pa, Aug. 1, 1901, on the
keystone Academy campus Rela-
tives are requested to notify those in
their vicinity as far as possible.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
Sunday Excursion.

The n. Y. o. & w. r. r. Sunday ex-
curson train for Lake Poyntelle and
the mountains will leace Scranton $50
a. m., Carbondale at $40 a. m., Sunday
the 21 inst. Fare from Scranton $l.00
return, Carbondale 60 cents. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
Guernsey Brothers

ia Washington avenue. have two up
right pianos, just like new, but not
quite new each one having been
used short time--iust enough to in
jure their sale, but not their value.
They will be sold at a great bar
gain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19
Third PLACE
HELD BY TWO
MILES SUCCEEDS IN CATCHING
MISS GRIFFIN.

The Hyde Park Young Man Made
a Gain Yesterday, While Miss
Griffin Did Not Score in the
Tribune's Educational Contest.
Anderson Progressing Every Day.
Contestants in Table No. 2 Should
Wake Up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-19

Promptly furnished with best Ice
Cream. Hanley, 420 Spruce street. -