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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30
JERMYN AND MAYEIELD.

A two story dwelling house, the prop
erty of Mr.. and Mrs. John Reap, of the
East Side, was discovered on fire about
10 o'clock yesterday morning. and was
almost destroyed before the flames
were extinguished. The Artesian Hose
company responded to the alarm, but
the fire had attained such headway he
fore their arrival that it was most diff
cult to subdue. The loss is. it is under
stood. covered by insurance.
The board of directors of the Gene
terry association are very indignant
over the action of d number of small
boys, who recently did considerable
damage and mischief within the ceme-
terry grounds. The boys cut and hacked
several of the shade trees and covered
several monuments with colored cray
ons. The directors have discovered the
boys names and have been to their
parents concerning the matter. They
last evening decided to issue a warn
ing, and if any such depredations are
again committed the offenders will be
prosecuted. 1t is to be hoped that the
directors will have the backbone to do
so as any children guilty of such an
offence deserve punishment
A grand concert will be given in As
Sembly hall tomorrow evening, under
the auspices of Hogarths band, for the
benefit of Mrs. Henry Mayne, widow OF
the late Henry Mayne, u former MEM
ber of the band. An excellent pro-
gramme has been arranged. as will be
seen from the following, and the affair
is deserving of liberal patronage:
March, odd Comrade." band; vocal
solo, Mrs. William buckingham; vocal
solo. Richard Hooking; recitation, Miss
Violet Lane; cornet duet, Fred Hors-
we'll and son; vocal solo, Ebenezer
Price; vocal solo (characteristic),
Henry Battle; instrumental quartette,
members of the band; vocal solo, Miss
Gertrude Vail; vocal solo, Patrick Mec-
han; grand musical smash-up, band;
vocal duet. Misses Gertie Vail and
Myra Hills; recitation, Miss Emily
Fessenden; vocal solo, Albert Hors-
we'll; vocal solo. Archie Martin; violin
solo, Miss Hannah Murphy; comic
solo, Stanley Layman; vocal solo. Jo-
seph O'Brien: recitation, William rrot-
ter: march, Hogarth's band,
The funeral of the late Thomas
Johns, of Vandling, will take place at
130 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon, Inter
ment will be made in Forest city.
Miss Annie Sarah Book, the we'll
known elocutionist, who gave such an
interesting entertainment here some
time ago, will give an entertainment
this evening, under the patronage of
the board of trustees of the Primitive
Methodist church.
Burgess rendered and daughter Mrs
Louis Morris, We're Scranton visitors
Sunday. Mrs, Morris and family will
leave this evening for Colorado to join
Mr.. Morris, who is located there.
John Green, of Pittston, spent YES
terday with his brother, Lincoln a
Green.
Ben Davis and Ebene2cr Price were
Forest City visitors Sunday.
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Mrs. Joseph Mitchell, of 9l6 Linden
street, West Scranton, Pa, says: "Dr.
A. w. Chases Nerve Pills are fine. |
was all out OF order. nervous and could
not sleep-weak and miserable. The
kidneys Were sluggish and the back
Ia me Le-nothirg seemed to help me un-
III I got a box of the Nerve Pills at
Mathews Bros drug store, corner of
Since | took them / sleep we'll, don't
jerk and talk. My nerves are steady
l feel strong and the kidneys are
pleased and glad to recommend the
medicine"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30

which must do good. Rev. Mr.. Guest
has accepted the pastorate of the
Baptist church at Worcester. n. Y, a
most pleasant locality. His many
friends wish him abundant success in
his new field.
The borough police officers We're on
the alert sunday and several bicycle
riders were arrested for side walk
riding.
Mr.. w. l.. Allen returned home Sat
urday after a several weeks stay at
Philadelphia.
There was special meeting of the
Wilson Fire company held at their
rooms last evening for the purpose of
making arrangements for the purchase
Of team of horses.
Chicken thieves have again made
their appearance. Several chickens
were stolen from Hickory street resi-
dents one evening last week
Tinklepaugh Il Fagan have opened
I'm their bicycle repair shop on Main
street.
Mrs. w. l.. Allen has returned from
a visit with Wilkes Barre friends.
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THE CLERKS MAY DANCE.
Coming Event in Carbondale Society
Circles.

Next in importance in society cir
cles after the Cottage Hose company
fair, which is in progress at Burke's
hall this week, is the May dance of
the clerks, which will be held in the
same hall on Friday night, May TO-
From II social standpoint 1t can be
said that the function is being eager
Il anticipated, for the personnel of the
organization includes many who are
prominent IN society circles, a circum-
stance that will give the affair the
distinction of a social event.
From Il business standpoint. the
clerks are anxious to swell their treas
my, as the organization is on Il good
basis numerically and it is their in
tention to be we'll fortified financially
for their various needs.
Music for the occasion will be fur
nished by Prof. Firth. Joseph Will
ker will be the prompter.
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"The Christian OIL Thursday.

What will be an important event In
theatricals before the close of the sea-
son is the production of "The Chris
tian,' at the Grand opera house on
Thursday evening next.
'"rhe Christian" is the dramatization
of Hall Gaines powerful novel of the
same name. the drama in which. few
seasons ago, Miss Viola Allen. who Is
now starring in the dramatization or
Marion Crawfords '1n the Palace of
the King achieved SO many triumphs.
The company which will be here on
Thursday night Is under the direction
of Liebler d Co.. the successful the
atrical managers of New York city.
and a company that Is capable Of Civ
ing fitting presentation of this power
full play is assured.
The diagram opened last night. and
the advance sale indicated good re-
sponse to Manager Byrne's effort In
bringing this attraction to Carbondale.
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brewery wagon on Lackawanna street,
yesterday afternoon, Willie Campbell,
the young son of w. H. Campbell. fell
beneath and had his hand badly
crushed. He was taken to Dr. kelly's
drug store, nearby, where his wounds
were dressed.
The sum OF sl06 was realized at the
ruinmage sale held in Matthews vacant
store, on Lackawanna street. last week
for the benefit OF the Presbyterian
church.
A Hungarian laborer employed in the
Eddy Creek collicry was painfully In
jurcd about the head by fall of roof
yesterday afternoon lie was taken to
his home In Pricebtirg.
a crowded house witnessed "The Vie
torian Cross" presented by Tommy
Shearer and his excellent company at
the Father Mathew opera house last
evening. This evening they will pro-
sent ~ Romance of Nurvccn." Tick
cts, 10, 70 and 80 cents.
T. +. jones' attended the funeral Of
the late Thomas Williams. at Bellevue,
yesterday
Miss Lizzie Caddcn. of Green Ridge,
was the guest Of Miss Mary Ferguson,
VI ',hckGWanlla street, over sunday.
Mother" Jones spent Sunday at this
place.
Miss Belle Kenny of Scranton. vis-
tied friends in town on Sunday.
Miss Annie Probert was the guest OF
Hyde Park friends on sunday.
An open-air concert will be given this
evening by Bonn's Military band from
the vcranda of Hotel AIahon. Tho pro-
gramne; March Peace Forever" do.
seph Lacalle); medley, overture. Best
Ever" (Maclie): trombone solo. Be
cause" Will Hill; cake walk. "Hunkcy
Dory," Abe Holzinanu; overture, May
Flowcrs:" waltz, "Calanthc.' Abe Holz.
mann; march. "rhc Fate of the Kan
garoo' (GuStaN LtidcrS); 'Stal
Srangled Banner"
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Cheap Rates to California.

Parties desiring to make trip to Cali
fornia. Arizona or New Mexico, either
for business or pleasure, can do SO nov
at almost half price
Every Tuesday. until April 3Oth, in-
elusive. tickets marked "Colonst" may
he purchased via Southern Railway for
sl.o0 from Washington, S46,50 from
philadelphia, and correspondingly low
urices from other points.
The Southern Railway and Southern
Pacific company operate through en-
curslon sleepers from Washington.
leaving Mondays, Tuesdays and Fri
days. the Tuesday sleeper being avail
able for "Colonist" tickets, The berth
rate in these sleepers is only $500, two
people being allowed to occupy one
berth if desired. Personal conductors
and pullman porters so through with
each sleeper. There are other new,
convenient and economical features
connected with these excursions which
may he ascertained from Charles l..
Hopkins, District Passenger Agent.
Southern Railway, SIS Chestnut street.
Philadelphia,
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Carbonda1e Department.

refreshments an Offering Of % cents
WI be received.
Mrs. II. W. Harrison and Mrs. G. +.
Rose win entertain at thmblc tea
at the home of Mrs. Harrison. at ~
l:crth Main street on Wednesday at
e'nucD
There will be a delegation of Car
bondale young people in Jermyn to-
night as guests at the "arbutus' so
cial which will be given in Assembly
hail.
The social will likely he the most
elaborate affair ever held in Jermyn.
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MIsHAP ON A JOURNEY.
Patrick Quinn, of Indiana, Sustains
a Broken Arm While En- Route to
This CITY.

IH1S CItY.
Patrick Quinn, whose home is on
Fail Brook street, this city, but who
is employed mt his trade as boiler
maker in South Bend, Indiana, is visit
ing here.
Mr. Quinn's journey to this city was
attended by Il mishap that will some
what mar his stay here. While leav-
ing d tram on one of the roads which
carried him hence. he was caught in
il rush of hurrying passengers, and i'll
the jostling about, his arm was badly
squeezed and with such force as to
fracture the member. The break oc-
Cured exactly where it was broken
some time ago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30
HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS MEET.
The Junior Team Defeats the Seniors
bv a Close Score.

The base ball game which was played
yesterday afternoon on Sandy'S field,
between the Senior and Junior classes
of the High school resulted in VIC
tory for the latter, by a score of lilo.
This is the second of five games which
is being played. both resulting in favor
of the Juniors.
1t was stated yesterday that Coach
Geary would on Friday pick the first
team. which will battle against the
Scranton High school nine on the llth
of May.
1t is certain that Il strong team will
be placed in the field this year, as the
candidates comprise such players as
Raynor, Wynn, Monaghan, Burke, Kill
patrick, Quinn, LOTUS, Heftinger, cuff
Geary and Murray. This means that
the Scranton boys will meet worthy
competitors, as in former years.
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night While lighting the candles, his
surplice took fire and the blaze was
consuming the garment unknown to
him. Luckily, the happening was OBJ
served by u man in the congregation,
who leaped over the sanctuary rail and
to the boys rescue. tearing the burn
ing surplice from his body before the
menacing flames could do him harm.
Save for the fright, the boy did not
suffer from the eXperjence.
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! Office:
I BURKE
/ BUILDING
OPENING OF THE FAIR.
The Cottage Hose Company's Enter
prise Launched Amid Great En-
thusiasm.

The principal thoroughfares of the
city were crowded last night by en-
tbusiastic friends of the Cottage Hose
company. who assembled in great
numbers to witness the parade that
preceded the opening of the fair ana
carnival of this popular organization.
There was an imposing parade or
the city fire department. and the en-
thusiastic spirit everywhere mani
tested was Il bright augury of the sue
cess of the enterprise. which has for i's
object the raising of fund whereby
the Cottage hoscmcn can erect a home
of their own.
The procession which moved at y
o'clock, was headed by the Mozart
band, which dscoursed programme
of lively airs well calculated to please
and delight thc most ardent admirers
of the popular ragtimc selections.
Tho Andrew Mitchell company neat
ly clad in uniforms of cadet gray and
ulished buttons and shining helmets
behind.
The Collmbias. respendent in the
,,lratlc dress which wins enthusiastic
praisc wherever it is displayed, ana
with their splendid hose cart, came
next. From the city hall. the tircmen,
u moving picture of color and fine
manhood marched down South Main
street. as far as the intersection or
that and Pike street. where the Cot
take company. en- route from its quar-
,,rs on the South Side, became pare
of the procession. The principal
streets were then iaraded. the line CT
march ending at Burke's hall, where
III. carnival was about to be opened.
I'ne hail was one wave of color ana
iieht, and when the animated and
lively crowd took possession and the
spirit OF GOOD cheer and enjoyment
seemed communicated to the throng.
the hosemen had reason to feel CRATE
ful over the success Of the opening
night.
The hall. though lavishly decorated,
presents that appearance of taste and
Judgment characteristic of Thurman, OF
Scranton. vino had charge of the de-
corations. The red, white and blue
predominate, while here and there is 4
harmonious blending of bright colors.
On either side of the stage are the
booths where ice cream and candy are
dispensed.
The opening address was made by
Hon. James j. O'Neill, who warmly
welcomed the public to the attractions
which the fair and carnival held forth
He also indicated the numerous good
reasons why the enterprise deserved
the hearty support of the public.
There was also an entertaining pro-
gramme of musical numbers, in which
Miss Catherine Flannery, Misses IIliz'
abeth and May POwderly. Margaret
Duffy and Henry Battle participated
with credit.
The evening was then given over t.
dancing, and until 1l.30 the pleasures
of this diversion We're heartily enioyld
by its deVoteeS.
Each night during the week there
will be Il special programme of musi'
cal numbers, ard during the last halt
of the week there will be dancing il
the afternoon, commencing at 80.
The ope ming night was Il decided sue
cess and the fair promises to achieve
all 1t deserves.
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IN THE SOCIAL SPHERE.
Interesting Happenings in Carbon
dale Society Circles.

y social affair that has awakened
considerable interest is the souvenir"
social that is TO take place this even
log a. the hone OF Mrs. rank ituo,
bard, on Lincoln avenue.
The affair Will be under tha auspices
If Trinity guild and the proceeds will
go 10 the organ fund of Trinity E.pls-
ropal church, y large patronage IS
looked for, as an evening of delightful
social enjoyment has been provided
ior. The social takes its name from
thc fact that each attendant is given
II S"uNenir. For the souvenir and the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30
Attended Mutes' Banquet.

Misses Agnes Gilmartin and Lizzie
Schwartz and John Judge, of this city,
were among the guests at the banquet
Of the Wyoming Valley Deaf Mute So
ciety, which ,ook place at the Hotel
Hart on Saturday evening.
The gathering was quite an unusual
one. All of The toaSts We're delivered
in the sign language and the silence
was only broken by occasion mirthful
laughter.
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THE PASSING THRoNG.

John Reese spent Sunday in Moosic
Groceryman Pyle was caller in
Forest City yesterday.
Edward Shannon and p. +. FOX
drove to Uniondale on Sunday.
Alfred Davis, the rorest City phar-
macst, was in town yesterday.
James Wheeler, of Olyphant, called
on Carbondale friends on Sunday.
William Lewis, of South Main street,
was a visitor to Scranton Sunday.
Thomas Levinson, formerly of the
Anthracite, but now clerk at the Irv-
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Low Rates to Buffalo and Return via
Lackawann& Railroad.

ON account Of the Pan American ex-
position the following round-trip rates
and arrangementsw will be in effect from
ccranton: Season tickets win he sold
commencing April 80 and on every day
thereafter during the exposition. linn
lied for return until November 80 in
elusive. $il.20. Ten-day tickets will he
sold, commencing Aplil 80 and on every
day thereafter during the exposition.
IS Five-day tickets Will be sold, COM
mcncing April so and ON every Tuesday
and Saturday thereafter during the eN-
position. $6. All tickets will he hon
ored in sleeping or parlor cars in con-
ncction With proper Pullman tickets,
except the iive-day tickets, which will
hc honored in day coaches only. Chill,
drcn between the ages of live and
eleven years, one-half of the above
rates.
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Afflicted with Paralysis.

1t will be encouraging news to the
friends of Mrs. Daniel Kelly, of Wood
lawn avenue, to he informed that she
is gradually regaining the use of her
faculties. after the attack of partial
paralysis with which she was overcome
last week. Mrs. kelly's condition was
critical for several days, but now there
are hopeful indications of her recov-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30
New Breaker to Operate.

The new Delaware and Hudson
breaker. being erected on the site of
the old No. 1 mine chutes on the south
side is rapidly nearing completion.
The carpenters are at work finishing
the trestling that is to connect tt.e
mines with the breaker. It is thought
that all will be in readiness to resume
operations in the course of a week.
Assistant Superintendent LOTUS has
charge of the construction.
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The Missionaries Depart.

The Redemptorist missionaries left
this city yesterday for various parts of
the country. At the Delaware and
Hudson station there was quite a large
sized gathering to wish them God-speed.
Edward Hessling, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Hessling, of Wayne street,
accompanied the missionaries to the
monastery at Saratoga, N. Y, where
he will enter the novitiate of the order.
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pECkvlLLE.

Last sunday was a day Of rich
blessings at the Peckvi!le Baptist
church, In the morning the people
were happily surprised to see and hear
Evangelist John \. Davis. who held
special meetings in this church seven
years ago. Mr., Davis gave Il telling
gospel message, At the evening scl'-
vice Rey, W. j. Guest, "A former pas.
tor, delivered a powerful sermon,
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Here Are the Pronounced
Symptoms.

Throhbing, palpitating heart
Sleepless nights.
Sudden startings.
Morning languor.
Brain fug,
Inability to work or think.
EXhaus ion on eXertion.
Flagelng appetite.
Digestion slow.
Food heavy.
Easily excited, nervous.
Strength fails.
Trembling hands and limbs.
Loss of, flesh.
Loss of muscular power.
Settled melancholia,
Irritable, despondent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30
The Best Cold Cure

Is one you can take without interrupt
ton to business. One that does not ef-
feet the head or hearing like the con-
tinued use of quinine. one that cures
speedily and leaves you feeling fresh
and clear headed. Such a one is
Krause's Cold Cure Price, 25c. Sold
by all druggists.
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An Additional Mail Pouch.

Postmaster Thomas has secured an
additional direct pouch for the local
office to be made up" by the railway
mail clerk on the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western train from Har-
risburg to Scranton. This will facili-
tate the receipt of mail from the South
and the Western part of the state
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30
Knights of Malta New Temple.

The knights of Malta commandery Is
located in its new temple in the Watt
building, Salem avenue and Main
street, where they have pleasant quar-
ters, The meeting place will be known
as Knights of Malta temple.
The first meeting will be on Tuesday
evening, May Z.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30
A. Profita BILE Rummage Sale.

The rummage sale which the young
ladies' of the Methodist Episcopal
church have been conducting in the
O'Connell building, on Park Place, has
been quite source of profit. Already
s11O has been realized from the sales of
miscellaneous articles that the young
ladies gathered together for the sale.
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Return to Carbondale.

Mrs Martin Brennan and family,
who left here last fall for Schenectady,
y. y, have decided to return to Car,
bondale, and will locate in their old
home on upper Dundaff street
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Pay Days.

The Delaware and Hudson company
has commenced its payments here
abouts.
Yesterday the employees of Powderly
mines, No. l and g. We're paid, and to-
day the workmen in and about the
Coal Brook will receive their wages.
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Ladies of Communion Table Meet.

The ladies of the Communion Table
of st. Rose church held ar interest
ing session last night. The report of
the recent euchre, which was conduct
ed under these ladies' auspices was
received. 1t was shown that the al
fair was great success financially,
over $3.50 being netted by the under
taking. The enterprise, which was the
ladies' first venture. was SO successful
from every standpoint that ii may be
considered the fore-runner of similar
functions.
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Critically Ill.

Mrs. Jacob Stone, of Sand street, who
has been i'll for number of weeks, Is
in a critical condition, Her son, Samuel.
of New York city, has arrived here in
answer To Il hurried summons.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30

Hours Devotion at St. Peters cathe-
dral sunday was preached by Rev.
Walter German, assistant priest at
ST. Rose church, this city.
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Purchased Two Teams.

The Krantz brewery of the Pennsyl-
vania Central Brewing company has
just made purchase of two teams of
powerful draft horses. which are
being generally admired.
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Home for the Summer,

Miss Mary Gilboy and Miss Jennie
Tighe of Scott street who are en-
ployed at dressmaking in New York
city during the busy season, are home
to remain until autumn.
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An Altar Boys Experience.

John McCawley. al North River
street AN altar boy at ST. Rose church,
had "a dangerous experience while at
tending about the altar on Sunday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30
Organs for Sale Cheap.

You can buy Il good second hand Or
gan as low as $1,000 at Guernsey Hall,
j. w. Guernsey, Prop. 3li Washing-
ton avenue, Scranton, Pa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30

Druggists who make practice of substituting selling
you something they want to buy instead ofwhat
ask for have but object in view more gain to ihenl
selvessee that you get the genuine Dr. A. w Chases
Nerve Pills with signature and portrait of A.W Chase
NJ ID. on the box-5O cents of druggists Dr. A, w
Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, \ Y
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30
A Business Removal.

g. D, Short, milk dealer, has removed
his depot from Darte avenue, He is
now located at 26 Laurel street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-30

VIII Ii'iS'1t r'i''hl- 't' bu5ilieSS t'I
the same p!uC" where IL has been so
successfully managed for eight years
by Messrs Pierce.
Mr.. Holgate, the purchaser, has
heretofore been IL railroader. He has
a wide acquaintance, which will serve
him well in his new venture.