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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-05

test will take place between some of
the best local talent, as may he seen
from the following list: Misses Mollic
Mcdonnell, Lucy Mooney, May Ken
nedy, the Hannick sisters. Miss Annie
Jones, Agnes Revels, Priceburg: Master
Tom Murphy, Morgan and Washburn
scranton Ford and Romey. Jessup.
ANY one desiring to enter the contest
may notify Manager Gibbons, of the
opera house. The prices are ten and
twenty cents.
MISS TeSsin Nallin. of South Scran-
ton, spent Sunday with friends here.
Edward O'Malley. of Seventh street
who had his arm injured while at work
in No. . mines on Thursday is getting
along nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. George Ferguson are
visiting relatives In Philadelphia.
Mrs. +. II. Kilcullcn. of Newark. n.
j., is the guest of relatives i'm town.
A number of persons from here at
tended the funeral of the late James
Manley, at Dunmole. yesterday morn
ing.
William Todd OF Wilkes Barre. is
visiting Mr. and Mrs Matthew Mackey,
of Lackawanna street.
John Edwards is recovering from an
attack of the grip.
John Hill spent Sunday at his home
in Edwardsville.
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What Is Going OH Socially.

Mrs. Frank Hubbard will entertain
the ladies of Trinity guild this after
noon at 8 o'clock at her home on Lin
coin avenue. A thimble tea is the order
of the day.
Invitations are out for two "buttcrny.
teas" to be given at the home Of Mrs.
l.. A. Bassett, Lincoln aveuuc anl
Laurel streets, on THURSDAY and Fri
day afternoons OF this week. The teas
will be given in honor Of Mrs. Has-
setts mother. Mrs. Daniel G. Smith
and her brothers wife. Mrs. Daniel
Marvin Smith.
A sleighing party is scheduled for to-
morrow night, If the snow lasts. The
objective point is Gruver's hotel at
Waymart, where a late supper will be
served and possibly dancing enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bryson enter
tained few friends at their home on
Park street, Saturday evening.
The Women's Christian Temperance
union and Sons of Temperance gave a
social in Temperance hail. on Salem
avenue. Saturday evening. A large
number were present Refreshments
were served and an excellent musical
and literary programme presented.
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The Passing Throng.

Mrs. Albert Silby, of Belmont street,
Is Ill with the grip.
Miss Jessie Frazer, of Wilkes Barre,
Is spending a few days in town.
stephen Nealon left for Toronto yes
terday morning to attend college
Miss Mary Monahan, of Hotel Har-
rison, is around again after a week S
illness with the grin.
Daniel Blanchard of South Main
street, is confined to his home with a
severe attack of the grip.
Miss Florence Kupp, who has been
confined to her room in the Hotel Har-
rison, has recovered sufficiently to be
about.
Mrs. T. L. Utley of Cemetery street,
and daughter, Bessie, have returned
from Windsor, where they have spen;
the past week.
Miss Lena Utley. of Cemetery street,
left for Factoryville yesterday morn
ing, where she will remain a month or
more as the guest of her grandmother.
Mrs. T. j. MaXey. Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Joslin and their guest, John
Censor, of Pittsburg, Witnessed the
play at the Lyceum, in Scranton, on
Saturday.
Miss Florence Taylor, of Peckvile.
called on Miss Maud James, of Ninth
avenue. on Sunday and on her return
took Miss James home with her. Miss
James will make n short visit in PECK
Vile
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Two bills from the Carbondalo Gas
company were ordered paid, If the Sec
retary found them all right, he not
having had time to examine them.
THESE bills were for IL total of $11.09.
y similar action was ordered in the
case of the bill from the Electric Light
company, which had been returned to
the company for correction.
communication was read from G.
y. Spencer, cashier, notifying the
board to draw 5000 interest on the
issue of $4,000 OF five per cent. bonds
held by j. J. Simpson. Another COM
munication from the state treasurer
in regard to the school appropriation
was also read.
IN echo of the Bryden case was
heard by Attorney Butler recommend
ing that the school board pay the
costs in the case and dispose of It now
and finally. The costs were 1878. of
which $30.41 goes to Scranton and S3.37
To Alderman Morrison, of this city.
After u moments hesitation, during
which the members looked at one an
",hct Quzzically. Director Kirwin
moved that an order be drawn on the
treasurer for the amount. This was
adopted unanimously.
Treasurer Moon reported that school
taxes to the amount of $4,000 had been
turned in last month, of which Collec-
tor Watt had handed over $1,000 and
Collector Clifford $1,000. So far Watt
has paid $4,000 and Clifford $500 this
year
\ requiston from Superintendent
Carr for six dozen boxes of crayon
was turned over to the committee On
supplies, with power to act.
Director Swigert called attention to
tha falling off in attendance at the
night school and suggested the pre-
priety of consolidating the two rooms.
y discussion took place as to the feaSi-
bility of the plan, but no action was
taken.
Eugene Dove appeared before the
board and requested the second nay
ment OF $500 on his contract for heat
ing the Central building, ard also
800 for building the pit for the new
boiler, The request was granted.
Attorney Butler said that the su-
perintendent of school had consulted
him about the vaccination law, and
he had quoted to him the law. Mr..
Moon said that one child at No. s
school had been kept home because his
father refused TO comply with the law.
and he stated that he had referred
him 20 the, board of health.
The board, after an informal discus
sion of the law and its workings, ad-
journcd until Monday, March 4.
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Milton Kinney Again.

Milton Kinney. a well-known. or at
least widely known, resident of what
is known as Greenfield, Is again in the
tolls. Kinney is one of the old round
ers and within a months time was
oetore Mayor Fitzpatrick. but on prom
ising to reform and TO stay away from
'aroondale for year he was Der
niitted to go on his way rejoicing. Yes
terday, however. he got feeling so ex-
uoerant that Jermyn wouldn't hold
MN, so he again invaded this town.
lie got some South Main street cold
dispeller and got so hot that he began
10 roll around the streets. A patrol
man happened along and landed him in
jail. and If he doesn't take a trip down
the river at the county's expense 1t
will be wonder.
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THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
secretary's Report for January,
1901,

There were 23 deaths in the city dur
ing January, an increase of one over
December and an increase of three
compared with January 1900.
The number of deaths by wards are
as follows: First. 3: Second, 4; Third,
/; Fourth, ); Fifth, :; Sixth, 3.
Cause of Deafll--Pneumonia 5 still
born, . old age, /; bronchitis, /; ex-
haustion, ]; asthma, /; cerebral hem
orrhages, /; asphyXia from coal gas,
/; dropsy |; inanition, .; result of ac-
Cident, /. convulsions. /: diabetes, /;
diphthcria, /; sarcoma OF uterus, /.
carcinoma uteri. l. cerebro-spinal
sclcrosis, /.
lnterments--There were seven bodies
brought to the city, and five bodies
removed from the city for interment.
lnterments in the city were as fol-
loWS;St. Rose cemetery, Is: Maplewood
cemetery, s; Brookside cemetery, ..
Contagious Dseases-Scarlet fever,
Second ward, /; Third ward, /; Fourth
ward, I; total, 8. Diphtheria, Second
ward, /; Third ward, !; Fourth, /;
Sixth, /: total, (. Measles, Fifth ward,
>; First ward, |. Total contagious dis
eases, 10.
There was one death from diphtheria
i'm the Fourth ward.
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the Westside Young womens Club.
NO. l52 West Congress street. Chicago,
Ill, writes of several members of the
cub of which she is president. who
nave had the Grip and have been
quickly restored to health by Peruna.
MT. Nicolas +. Rossiter. of 463 Nor
wood avenue, Cleveland, o.. had a se-
we're attack of the Grip. was very sick
and under the physicians care. He.
ike many others. passed the acute
stage but did not receive strength
Peruna not only quickly restored him
to his former health, but to much bet
ter health than he has had for years
tie gives Peruna all the praise
Hon. Max ]. Porges, Alderman Of
the Eighth District, residing at 80 Riv-
ington street. New York. suffered with
the Grip. Two bottles of Peruna cured
him. He also writes that he knows a
large number Of people who have been
cured of the Grip by Peruna.
Hon. Charles w. Culkin Alderman
OF the Seventh Assembly District of
the Borough of Manhattan. residing
at 45 Eighth avenue, New York, writes
that he was laid up several days with
the Grip. on the fifth day he was ad-
vised to try Peruna. He did so and
found himself better within twenty
four hours. This remedy soon re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-05
OLYpHANT.

Anita, the only daughter of MI and
Mrs. Patrick Murphy, of Dunmore
street, died Sunday night at 10 o'clock
of bronchitis. The little one had only
been i'll a few days. She was four years
old, of a sweet and winning disposition,
and universal favorite. The funera!
will take place from the family home
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. In
terment in ST, Patrick's cemetery.
On Thursday evening the Saxon Sis
ters will give an entertainment at the
Father Mathew opera house. AS sketch
artists they are said to be the finest in
the business. In conjunction with the
regular programme, AN amateur con-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-05
JERMYN AND MAYEIELD.

The funeral of the late John Humph-
rey will take place tomorrow afternoon
and not this afternoon, IS enormously
stated in yesterdays Tribune.
The Republicans of Maylicld have
nominated the following ticket: School
directors, three years. Anthony Kilker
and Joseph Beckwith; council, Patrick
Tempany, Yatsko Adamiak. john
Quinn; assessor, Patrick Daley: poor
director. Noah Pugh; auditor John S
Davis, Charles Forkle; judge of cleo
tion, Thomas Pritchard; inspector, An
drew Iwanick; high constable, sim
Vincent.
A large delegation of the members
of Liberty lodge. knights of Pythias
will so to Peckville tomorrow evening
to visit Sheridan lodge and confer the
rank of knight upon candidate.
Mrs. John Solomon called on Carbon
dale friends yesterday.
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stan OF Commander in Chief Leo Ras-
sieur, Grand Army OF the Republic.
Mr' Alexander Is one of the most en-
thusiastic and energetic members of
the Grand Army of the Republic in the
country and his continued appoint-
ments TO state and national offices is
Just recognition OF the prominent
part he has taken in the affairs of the
organization In this section. He has
been commander Of William II. Davies
post In this city for four years, aide
de-camp of Department Commander
Goblin in 1886, held the same position
on the staff OF National Commander
A. q. Weissert, and now serves his
third term as national grand officer.
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TAYLOR.

The teachers of the Fourth district
Will hold an institute in the Old Forge
High school on Saturday next. opening
at l.3O O'Clock. The programme ar
ranged for the institute is as folio VS.:
Language and composition. Prof. r. II.
Coyne; reading. Miss Gertrude SIM
mons: geography. Prof. Charles Web
er; history, Miss Quinn; lexicology
Prof. James +. Foley; Prominent
Events of the Nineteenth Century"
FrCf Samuel J. Phillips; Duties ot
| an American Citizen" James +. Wat
kins, ESQ.,; THE Teachers Profession. "
Superintendent j. c. Taylor. All teacf-
| ers of the above district are requested
to he present.
The Price Library association. one O.
our most worthy institutions in town
will hold a public enterta nmcnt o.,
Friday, Feb. 15. The best local talent
is being secured to participate. Thost
interested in the association viii keep
in mind this date.
AS winter has at last appeared in
form of a heavy fall Of snow il is
expected that the Twentieth Century
club will hold its annual sleigh ride
to Moscow.
Electricians Bell and Miller, cr the
Taylor Electric Light company, were
busy last week wiring the Welsh Con-
grega ational church preparatorI to the
placing of lights in that ediHc".
William Gross, aged 30 years "a resi-
dent Of North Taylor, dio; at the
Moses Taylor hospital on sunday from
pneumonia. Tho funcra' will occur to-
day.
Mrs. Daniel Jones, of Sou:a Scranton,
visited relatives in town m the Sab
bath.
Amelia Dechela. who was injured at
the Siblcy mine last week. died on
Sunday at the Lackawanna hospital,
where he was receiving treatment.
Messrs. William Tubbs. Richard J.
Gendall, :. G.. Miller and John r.
Thomas spent Sunday with friends in
Carbondale.
Mrs. Robert Inalis. of North Main
street, is seriously i'll. Her daughter,
Miss Janet. is recovering from her re-
cent illness.
4 rattle for the benefit of lohr Car
man, who had the misfortune - break
his leg some time ago, will he held at
Cleighba hotel in North Tav'or. on
March 30.
Misses Sarah j. Hughes and Annie
Davis spent the Sabbath as guests of
friends in Providence.
President w. b. Owens. of the Taylor
board of health, will leave this week
for Harrisburg, where he will attend
the state board session.
Miss Eva Davis, of Hyde Park, was
the guest of friends here recently.
Misses Helen Davis and Nellie Nc
Lain. of West scranton. were guests of
Misses Ray and Jessie Morgans. of
West Minooka, on the Sabbath.
An important session of Lackawanna
lodge, No. Is. American Ladies' Prot
estant association, will be held this
evening, All members are requested to
be present.
Miss Annie Phillips. of Hyde Park,
visited Miss Lydia Hoskins, of Ather-
ton street, on Sunday.
Operator George Ritter, of Railroad
street, is able To ne around after a
severe attack of the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs, John Bray, who have
been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Watkins, OF Main street, for the past
week. have returned 10 their home in
Brazil, Ind.
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A STRONG COMPANY.
Will Be Seen at the Opera House
This Week,

From the Williamsport Daily Gazette
and Bulletin OF Jan. s, 1901:
THE j. w. Garner stock company.
new TO this neighborhood. opened for Il
weeks engagement at the Lycoming
opera house last night before a large
audience and made decided hit. This
is one of the best and most evenly
balanced repertoire companies seen
here this season and it gave general
satisfaction last night in "The Black
Flag"
This company opened a weeks en-
gagement at the Grand last night pre-
senting for the opening play, the sem
sational drama "The Black Flag" and
gave good satisfaction to a large audi
ence. Tonights play will be Shadows
of Life"
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GRIP VICTIMS OF PROMINENCE.
Their Experience with the Prevalent Malady and
How They Conquered It, as Reported
Especially for This Paper.

Congressman n. w. Howard, of Fort
Payne, Ala, had the Grip and made a
prompt and permanent recovery by
the use OF Pcruna. He recommends IL
strongly as n Grip cure.
Congressman George II. White, of
Tarboro, n. c., found Peruna an excel
lent remedy for the Grip. He has
made public statement that both he
and his family recommend Peruna to
others as a reliable Grip cure.
Mrs. G. u. Powell. President of the
Epworth League, at Chehalis, Wash.
finds by personal experience that there
Is no remedy equal to Peruna for the
Grip.
Miss NJ. A. Jouris, President OF the
Golden Rod Sewing Circle, of Chicago,
ILL.,. suffered severely from the drip
and the after effects. The case seemed
to puzAe the doctors and Peruna was
resorted to. A permanent cure prompt
ly followed.
Miss Alice Dressler. 1913 North Bry-
ant avenue. Minneapolis, Mimi. suf-
fered from the Grip and was partially
cured. but the bad after effects re-
mained and she did not get strong.
Peruna restored her to perfect health
and happiness. She is an enthusiastic
advocate of Peruna today.
Miss Emily Milburne, President of
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A Canine Actor.

Nellie. a wolf hound. belonging to
the Garner stock company, which Is
performing at the Grand this week,
is the proud mother of an interesting
family. She occupies one of the dress
ing rooms under the stage and clus-
tered about her in her moments of
family care are nine bright little pup
pies about two weeks of age, ranging
In color from pure white to a black.
An approach to her temporary apart
ments is welcomed by n fierce growl,
while the little ones bask about her in
various attitudes of contentment.
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stored him to his usual vigorous
health.
Miss Anna A. Mcdonnell. Post Poca-
hontas Of Jemassee Council No. 105, I.
o. r. NJ. of New York, residing at b2s
West Forty-ninth street, New York
City. writes that she has been cured OF
the Grip by Peruna.
Mr.. Joseph A. Finn, Alderman of
the Fifth Aldermanic District. residing
at 104 Christopher street, New York
City. writes: The Grip has entered
thousands of our homes this winter
and I notice that the people who use
Peruna are quickly restored to health.
] had the Grip. took Peruna, and In a
few days was about my daily work.
Mr.. Martin Edwards, President OF
the County Clare Mems Benefit Socie-
ty, 522 West Forty-ninth street. New
York, writes that ne was cured of the
Grip by short course of treatment
with Peruna.
Miss Blanche Dumont. President Of
the Athena Club, 4ll0 Aldrich avenue,
North, Camden Place. Minneapolis.
Mimi. says she was cured OF the Grip.
Nothing helped her until she tried Pc
runa. Felt better next day after be-
ginning its use. Was able to be out OF
bed the third day. She also tells OF
others who were cured by Peruna.
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Meetings Tonight.

The William II. Davies Womens Re.
lief corps. No. 134.
Division No. "a, Ancient Order Hi
bernians.
st. Vincent de Paul.
Lackawanna tribe, No. eos Improved
Order Red Men.
Mitchell Hose Company.
Carbondale conclave, No. 900, I'M
proved Order Heptasophs.
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AVOCA.

Thele will be meeting oe the Ladies'
foreign Missionary society OF the
Methodist Epi syopai chu' ch this after
! atn at o'cl1 * q: 'Ae nome of Mrs.
.arnes Web'a". Following this ther,
will be a meeting of the ladies of the
congregation to make preparations for
their annual supper which takes place
this month.
NJ. +. o'Brien wishes to state that
he is not a candidate for judge of cleo
tion in the Third ward.
Misses Mary Mclaughlin, Nellie Nc
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Tonight's Smoker.

Carbondale conclave, No. 392, will
have an installation of officers this
evening and will also initiate three
candidates. After the business session
a smoker will be held, at which a pro-
gramme rendered by the Lackawanna
Symphony club and others will be pre-
sented. Refreshments will be served
also, and an evening of conviviality Is
anticipated. 1t will scarcely pay any
member to miss this occasion.
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SEVEN WHALES IN A TRAP.

From the san Francisco Chronicle.
Residents OF Vaughan bay, twenty miles nom
Tacoma, arc having a big hunt after seven
whales which entered Vaughan bay Christina,
day Being unable TO find the narrow channel
leading out OF the bay, the whales have been
Circling around and cutting all sorts OF antics,
Boatmen have been able TO approach within
thirty icet Of them, and several parties with
lances have started TO hut them down.
The hunters are now trying TO secure the har-
poems used by Tacoma fishermen three years ago
when they captured big California gray Whale
which yielded 500 barrels Of oil At that time
cannon was mounted on tug and fired at the
whale several times without effect At last
harpoons were sunk into him. and he toyed
three rowboats around Puget sound for over
hundred miles, BY that time he was so tired
that lanecs could be used with deadly effect.
It is intended to rcpeat this process il harpoon,
can be secured before the whales escape. 4
number of children who cross Vaughan bay in
rowboats to so to school are staying at home
rtil the whales disappear.
To Prevent the Grip
Laxative BromoQuinine removes the cause ..
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Funeral TODAY.

The funeral Of little Marjorie John
son will be held at . o'clock this af-
ternoon from her late home at 20
Washington avenue. The Rev. Charles
Lee, of the Presbyterian church, will
conduct them. They will be public.
The interment will be private and will
take place in Maplewood cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson is still under the care of
a physician.
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Uncle Sam to Open an Office.

\ United States army recruiting
Office will probably soon be opened in
this city as d branch of the one in
Scranton to assist In raising the 5000
soldiers who are wanted before May to
fill the threatened depletion of the
army by the mastering out of the SOL
diers in the Philippines. A similar
branch will also be established in
Honesdale.
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Hurt in Scranton.

John Naylor, the energetic manager
of the Metropolitan Life Insurance
company's branch Office here, was
adorned with strip of court plaster
over his left eye yesterday. the result
of coming in contact with the swinging
doors at the entrance to the Mears
building in Scranton yesterday, while
on business trip to that city.
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Pension Day.

Yesterday was the day when Uncle
SANS pensioners in this city drew
their quarterly vouchers at the vari-
Gus dldermen's office. There are over
200 of the old soldiers here and about
$4,000 was disbursed among them.
There should be little brisk business
done in the stores the remainder of the
week.
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Theatrical Amusements.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Life"
Wednesday Matinee--"East Lynne"
Wednesday night-"The Knobs o
Tennessee"
Thursday-"Michael Strogoff."
Friday-"Rip Van WinlIle."
Saturday matinee-"Uncle Toms
Cabin"
Saturday night-''Brother Against
Brother"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-05
CARB0NDALE
DEPARTMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETS.
Not Much Business Transacted--A
Number of Bills Paid.

The last regular meeting of the
school board before the election took
place last evening in the boards rooms
in the Central school building. All the
members were present but Gallagher.
A communication from Il. a. Carroll
Il Son, asking for n share of the in
surance on school property was read
The following bills were ordered paid:
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Attended q Funeral.

Mrs. William Evans. Mrs. y. Moon,
Mrs. Holgate, Mrs. John Hawkins,
Mrs. Cornell. Mrs. Mitchell and John
Moon, all of this city, attended the
funeral of Thomas II, Champion, in
Jermyn, on Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-05
Cold Cure for Busy People.

Many people neglect a cold because
they say they have no time to attend
10 II, krause's Cold Cure is a remedy
which can be taken without danger
while performing your daily duties.
and will relieve The most aggravate ted
cases In "a hours. Price 25c. Sold by
Matthews Bros ..
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sites. The matter was referred to the
police committee, and council then ad-
journed.
THE POPULATION OF THIS CITY.
Complete Returns Received from
Washing gton Yesterday.

The population of Carbondale. ac-
cording to the official count of the re-
turns of the twelfth census. is 1883,
divided as follows: First ward, 2,774;
Second ward, 1,705; Third ward BIAS;
Fourth ward, 2,253; Fifth ward, 1872;
Sixth ward. 1917.
In addition to the above the popula-
tion of the following surrounding
towns IL riNnn.