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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

brother oe Mrs. Yost. According to the
story told by the police, Mrs. Hamill
went into Hoffman's store to make a
purchase. Mrs. Hoffman, the wife Of
the grocer was behind the counter. and
she deducted from the money rendered
in payment the sum of thirty-five
cents, which she claimed was owed by
Mrs. Yost.
Mrs. Hamill objected to paying her
sister-in-law's alleged bill, but Mrs.
Hoffman refused to return the money.
Mrs. Hamill then returned home and
informed her husband of what had
taken place. Hamill went to the store
and demanded the thirty-five cents. 1t
is alleged that. upon Mrs. Hoffman's
refusal to pay the money, Hamill broke
furnishings and threw a scale at Mrs.
HOFFMAN. YOst also soon arrived on
the scene. Hoffman was called by his
wife and ran into the store from rear
room, carrying in his hand a cheese
knife, with which he had been cutting
bacon. a fight ensued between the
three men. The grocer made an effort
to get Hamill and Yost to leave the
place, but they refused.
In the struggle Yost was stabbed Just
over the heart.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
POISON IN CLOTHING.
Englishmen Frightened by What
They Wear.

From the London Mail.
Bright colors are very fashionable
now, happily for the spirits of those
whose lot In life 1t is to inhabit cities
as gloomy as London or Manchester
are in December, and the smartest
tints are those known as fondant or
bonbon shades, pretty blues. soft
pinks, delicate PUPPIES and military
reds. The strides chemistry has
achieved during the past few decades
make the production of such colors
easy and their cost inexpensive, but
unfortunately it also makes adultera-
ton easy, too, and the use of poison
Gus dyes is becoming all to common.
Anilines are very extensively used.
and very little harm has been traced
to fabrics so colored. while chrome
yellows containing lead, greens con-
tanning arsenic, and blues containing
muriate of soda, have been proved dis
tinctly deleterious.
Aniline is largely used in coloring
wall papers and window curtains with
out bad effect, but a curious case has
just been made public by the French
Academic de Medecin relating to the
injurious effects of aniline oil, which
Is used in yellow-brown boot paste.
Two children wearing these polished
boots were poisoned, and the evil was
traced to the oil in the paste, which
had gradually soaked through the
leather
Tnluckily, there Is no ready way of
discriminating between dyes that are
harmful and dyes that are not. En-
nerienCe and consequences alone are
a guarantee of their innocuous or bane-
full influences. Those who do art nee-
dlework with silks or colored threads
should never bite off the end of their
silk, nor suck it in order that IT
may thread easily through the needles
eye. for to those foolish though eN-
cusable, habits cases of arsenical
poison have been traced.
In cases where there arc abrasionS
or sores of any kind upon the limbs
for examples, upon the shins or ankles
dyed hosiery should never be worn
unless the broken skin is protected.
Scarlet socks. however expensive,
should never be worn until they are
thoroughly washed. All the clever
chropodists, after cutting a corn or
treating it with an acid, protect the
place by means of plaster or lint be-
fore the patient puts his socks on
again. Clothes, dresses and mantels
often reek with poison. Many people
have been made seriously i'll after a
fast walk owing to the dye soaking
through to the armpitS or other spots,
and entering the open pores of the
skin. There is an immense amount of
trickery accomplished in the trade,
where indigo-dyed goods are con-
cerned. Even "worsted indigo" sold
at 9s. Cd. a yard, has occasionally been
found to be something else poisonous,
having not a trace of pure indigo in it.
The test for the discovery of pure
indigo is as follows Place a piece of
cloth half an inch square on Il saucer,
plate, or in a porcelain basin, and drop
two or three ounces of strong nitric
acid on il. If pure indigo is present. a
bright yellow spot with a green rim
is quickly developed.
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THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-FRIDAY FEBRUARY g. 1901.

timates which he should under the law
present on January 1.
BY Mr.. Shea--Extending for sixty
days the time limit for the construc-
tion of the Court street and Meade
avenue sewer.
NEW ORDINANCES.
The following ordinances were intro
duced
BY Mr.. Costelo-Providing for an
additional permanent man for the Cum
berland Hose company; providing for
the erection of four electric lights In
the Third ward.
BY Mr.. Evans-Providing for the
erection of two lights in the Fourth
ward.
The following ordinances were passed
on third reading: Providing for the
setting OF n circular curb on Washburn
street; providing for a ten-year con-
tract with the Scranton Gas and Water
company for furnishing water for city
purposes at $4,000 per year.
On motion OF Mr.. Vaughan. council
adjourned to meet next Thursday
night.
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OTTO SHUMANN DEAD.
The seeleyville Hermit Found Frozen
in His Cottage.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Honesdale, Feb. lotto Shumann,
an eccentric hermit, was found frozen
to death In his cottage. near Seeley-
vile, three miles from Honesdale. He
was last seen alive at noon yesterday
The man was said to have been
wealthy, and is believed to have re-
ceived money regularly either from
Germany or New York. About $3.50
was found in his pockets after his
death. He had mania for buying
groceries in large quantities and tools
by the pair.
His kitchen floor was covered over u
foot deep with unopened newspapers
and periodicals in both German and
English languages. He had no rela-
tives here. and never would divulge
anything about his affairs,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
FLORIDA.
Personally Conducted Tour via Penn
sYlYania Railroad.

The second Jacksonville tour of the
season via the Pennsylvania railroad.
allowing two weeks in Florida, leaves
New York, Philadelphia, and Wash
ington by special train February 10,
Excursion tickets, including railway
transportation, Pullman accommoda-
tions Zone berth), and meals en- route,
in both directions while travelling on
the special train, will be sold at the
following rates: New York, $4,000;
Rochester, $54.00; Elmira, $5l.i5; Erie.
$54.S5; Wilkes-B Barre, $50,S5; and at
proportionate rates from other points.
For tickets, itineraries, and full in
formation, apply to ticket agents; Il.
p. Frazer, Passenger Agent Buffalo
District, 307 Main street Ellicott
Square, Buffalo, n. Y, f. Palmateer,
City Ticket Agent, 20 State street,
Rochester N. Y; or address George
w. Boyd Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadel-
phia. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
DIVERS RESOLUTION.

Mr.. Oliver created a mild sensation
during the meeting by Introducing a
resolution directing the city controller
to Immediately furnish councils with a
statement of Mayor Moir's payment of
fines to the city treasurer by months
from July ] to the present time The
resolution was unanimously adopted
The public buildings committee pre-
sented an itemized statement showing
the repairs to the city hall which are
needed during the coming year. 1t
was as follows Painting hallway,
three coats, $1,000 painting city clerks
office, S60 painting mayors office and
office of chief of police, s95; painting
outside sash frames, $3.50; ninety-two
awnings, $3.50; four large awnings, $12; /;
one large awning, s.; total, $685. The
statement was referred to the esti-
mates committee.
The ordinance awarding a perpetual
franchise to the Consumers Gas COM
pany was introduced by Mr.. Vaughan
and referred to the judiciary commit
tee and the city solicitor to see If such
n franchise could be granted. The
company in return for the franchise,
as mentioned in yesterdays Tribune
agree to furnish gas free for a period
of ten years to all city buildings, and
further agree to replace all pavement
torn up and to place all streets ex-
cavated in proper condition.
A resolution introduced by Mr.
Vaughan was adopted, giving the
Scranton and Northeastern Railway
company, which is to operate an cleo
trio railway from Wilkes Barre to
Scranton and through various streets
in Scranton to the Speedway, permis-
sion to construct a double track on it's
private right OF way from the city line
south to the intersection of Irving ave-
nue. and Elm street. The resolution
provides that where the company
crosses Stafford avenue it shall depress
its tracks and construct at its own cost
a viaduct over them.
ABOUT HYDRANTS.
The light and water committee pre-
sented a resolution directing the chief
of the fire department to notify the
Scranton Gas and Water company that
the city would hold 1t responsible for
all damages caused by a broken fire
hydrant after notice had been served
to notify the company when any broken
hydrant is discovered The resolution
was adopted.
Mr.,~Vaughan called up his ordinance
providing for the examination Of all
street car motormen, on second read
ing, but ii was referred to the judiciary
committee on motion of Mr.. Oliver,
who stated that he was of the opinion
that it was not legal.
A communication was read from
Beers q Grambs, attorneys for F.. b.
sherman, a milk dealer of Green Grove,
who wants damages from the city for
injury received to his horse and wagon
on November 26 last. The horse stepped
into a sewer trench which was supposed
to be filled, and broke his leg. The
wagon was totally demolished. The
communication was referred for in
vestigation to the judiciary committee
and the street commissioner
The following resolutions were intro
duced and passed:
BY Mr.. misunderstanding the city
controller to lay before councils the es-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

The select council last night put IT.
self on record as being opposed to
the ripper" bill now pending in the
legislature. A resolution setting forth
this opposition was presented by tho
second class city legislation committee
and was adopted unanimously.
The resolution was accompanied by
a brief report. setting forth what the
committee had accomplished In Har-
risburg. The report went on to say
that Scranton was now in a position
to secure legislation favorable to its
needs, no matter whether the ripper"
bill passes or not. The report set
forth that if the ripper" bill does
pass it will not be until the more OBJ
iectionable features have been eIimi-
mated. The full text of the resolution
follows:
Resolved, That the report of the joint com.
mittcc on sccond.clcss city legislation be ap.
proved, and the committee continued; that the
city Of Scranton by her select council declares
her opposition 10 the so.called upper hill as
introduced, including the provision for the ie-
moval Of the mayor; that the amenddtory act
agreed upon by the representatives, from tho
city of Scranton and tho city of rittsbure, and
introduced by Senator Vaughan is approved in
its entirety, as being tho necessary and apprcpr.
ate legislation to meet the requirements of our
city; that senator Vaughan is deserving OF the
highest comnrndition FOR his active and inyilu.
able aid in the attempt to secure legislation
favorable TO Our city. that the members OF the
house of representatives from this section are
also deserving Of praise for the interest taken
by them in this matter and their promise to
look after the interests of our city when the
matter comes UP in their branch Of the legis.
laturc; that certified copies Of this resolution
duly authenticated by the city clerk be trans.
mittod TO cur senator and representatives,.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
MAN HEALED BY A MAIDSTONE,
H. P. Morgan, Who Was Bitten,
Believes Firmly in It's Virtue.
From the Richmond Times.

FROM tHc hiCniHoHu llIlltS'
Mr.. II. =. Morgan, of Manchester.
Va, the well-known watchman at the
crossing of the Coast Line railroad in
Upper Hull street, who was bitten by
a mad dog. a short time ago, returned
Wednesday from North Carolina.
where he went in search of a mad
stone. Mr.. Morgan has an interesting
experience TO relate, and is now firm
believer in the virtue Of the wonderful
stone. The stone he sought belonged
to Mrs. Gray. near Hope, Northamp-
ton county, n. c.
1T was a small, fiat stone, red In
appearance, and about the size of a
half-dollar," said Mr.. Morgan, land,
when placed on the wound. immediate
ly held fast: there was no shaking 1t
off. So it remained for 1873 hours, at
the expiration of which time, having
absorbed all the poison in the wound,
II dropped off,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
MANY CASES
WERE HEARD
TWO WOMEN SH0PLIFTERs
WILL GO TO JAIL.

One Was Convicted Of Taking Goods
from Store Of Jonas Longs Sons
and the Other Pleaded Guilty to a
Charge of Stealing Goods from the
Globe warehouse-osgood and His
Mother-in-Law Had Trouble-Grass
on Trial Before Judge Purdy for
Receiving Stolen Goods.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Congressman Boutelle Resigns.

BY Exclusive Wire frcm The Associated Press.
Augusta, Me-, Feb. THE resignation Of Con
gresham Charles A. Boutelle. as representative
Of the Fourth Maine district in the national
congress was received by Governor Hill today.
The resignation is to take effect Feb. &c,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Special Notice.

Secret organizations in the city con-
templating changing their headquar-
ters, are respectfully solicited to call
and get terms, dates, etc, in Guern-
sey Hall. j. w. Guernsey, Proprietor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
STABBED BY A aRocERYMAN.
Fatal Result of a Quarrel Over q
Store Bill.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
New York, Feb. 7.--Charles Yost was
stabbed over the heart tonight by Fred
Hoffman, a groceryman at 3l9 East
Ninety-third street, in Hoffmans store.
Yost managed to get to his home, where
he died. Hoffman was arrested.
Yost and his family lived in a house
a few doors from the store. with James
Hamill and his wife, the former a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Sons Of st. George.

Members of st, Georges lodge, No. 1.
are requested to attend the funeral of
our late brother, William Smallridge
from the family residence, today (Fri-
day., at 2 p. m.
-" j. Il. Newton, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Foreigners Must Be Protected.
ny Exclusive Wire from

ny Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Shanghai Feb. IAN imperial edct orders
officials TO protect foreigners from insults and to
prevent insults being offered. II declares that
10000 Chinese now enjoy safety abroad
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
SPECIAL.
A Fine Piano for Sale.

Eut slightly used and nearly as good
AS new. Latest design, upright grand,
at great bargain. Please call and
see It, Guernsey Hall, Scranton, Pa.
j. w. Guernsey, Proprietor, ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Pennsylvania Postmasters.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Washington, Feb THE following fourth.
class Pennsylvania postmasters were appointed
today; Grove summit, jefferson county, F. W.
Thorp; Throop. Lackawanna county, W. J. Ap-
peman; Winners, Lackawanna county, J. N.
Craner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
DON'T WANT
RIPPER BILL
SELECT COUNCIL Is OPPOSED TO
ITS PASSAGE.

A Resolution Adopted Last Night
Declaring Opposition to the Bill
and Favoring the Passage of the
Act Amending Present Second
Glass City Act-Mr. oliver Wants
to Know If the Mayor Has Paid Up.
Gas Franchise Ordinance Intro
duced--New Business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

$500 will buy 5i-acre farm, well
watered, new house. Cash payment,
$500. For particulars, call at office. NJ.
II. Holgate, Commonwealth building. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Mark Hanna a Comrade.

BY Exclusive Wire nom Tho Associated Prets.
Cleveland, Feb. 7.-fion. ~ A. Hanna was
tonight elected 4 comrade in Memorial post,
Grand Army OF the Republic, OF this city. Mr..
Hanna will be asked to be present at the meet.
ing next Tuesday night 10 be mustered into the
corps.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

ANY of our customers who have emp-
~ ice cream tubs and cans will confer
a favor by notifying us at once.
%" j. ID. Williams & Bro
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

TICKETS FOR THE fETE.-Tickcts for tic
evening performances at the Home for the
lriendlcss benefit are pretty well gone. Those
for the matinecs may, however, be still secured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

Something substantial to fall
back on in time of need. A
common wish and thy one
sure; and easy for nest
soul to satisfy. too.
OF all means under the sun, no
other has proved SO practical as a
snug savings fund. Can be added
to and taken from any time; for
II is always ready.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

SPECIAL MEETING There will be special
meeting OF the Central Labor union next Sunday
morning at 10 O'Clock at Carpenters hall, Wyom-
ing avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

Iok TALENT FI'ND.-n entertainment tor
the benefit ct the Talent fwd, will be held
III the Amcrndu Memorial chapel Prescott ave.
rUc, TrcSday evening, Feb. T., 1901 4 fine
literary and musical programme has been pre-
pared.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

ILLUSTRATED LECTuRE.-Rev. Il. Z. \.
Pierce will give an illustrated talk at the Rescue
Mission tonight. All are welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

PAY DAlS.--Thc Delaware and hudson com.
pany paid Yesterday al the Olyphant and Eddy
Creek mines at Oyphlnt, the White Oak at
Archibald. and the JcnIln mine at Jcrnyn.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western com.
pany paid yesterday at the Diamond and Storrs
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
CITY NOTES

ILLUSTRATED LECTuRE.-Rey II. Z. Y.
Pierce will give an illustrated talk at the Rescue
Mission tonight. All are welcome.
SPECIAL MEETING.--T will be a special
,ueetng OF the Central Labor union next Sunday
morning at 10 O'Clock at Carpenters hall, Wyom-
ing avenue.
TICKETS FOR THE FETE.--Tickcts for Tire
evening performances at the Home for the
lriendlcss benefit are pretty well gone Those
for the matinecS may, however, be still secured.
STEEL IN HIS HAND.--A man by the name
OF Collins had piece OF steel, an inch in length,
inbeddcd in his hand at the South steel works
Yesterday. nr. Lewis extracted the piece AZ the
Llckawanna hospital.
Tok TALENT FUND VI entertainment tor
the benefit Of the Talent fu'd, will be held
IN the Amcrmdu Memorial chapel, Prescott ave.
rUc, TroSday evening. Feb. T., 1901 4 fine
literary and musical programme has bean pre-
pared.
PAY DNS.--Thc Delaware and Hudson com.
pany paid Yesterday al the Olyphant and Eddy
Creek mines at Olyphint, the White Oak at
Archibald, and the Jcnuyn mine at Jcrnyn.
The Delaware, Iackawanna and Western com.
pany paid Yesterday at the Diamond and Storrs
MMDLLEN FUNERAL.--Thc remains OF the
late Nathaniel MCMullcn. who died recently in
'arbondalc, were inferred in the Washbuu
street cemetery yesterday afternoon. Services
were conducted at the home of dcccascd's daugh.
ter. Margaret McNucn, 32s Penn avenue and
were largely attended
MISSIONARY RNLLN.--1hc services conduc tod
iINt Wc,k by the Rev. Arthur 4. Picrson. j. D..
wilt close Thursday evening with Il missionary
rally held in the Second PRESBYTERIAN church
All missionary societies are specially urged to
hear Dr. Picrson ON this occasion. His subject
VIII be EMISSIONS Of the Nineteenth Century"
DEBATE TONIGHT. Representatives of the
senior aud Training school literary societies Of
the High school will tonight participate in
dcbato on the question, Resolved, That New
YORK Is better state 10 live in than Pennsyl.
Nania,' The affirm ative side will be handled
tE Miss Boland and NesSrs. Frcar and pbillips.
aud McsSrs. Edgar, Pitcher and Vail will sce,,
to tear down their argument. IN oration by
Myer kabatchnici and selections by the school
orchestra will furnish additional entertainment
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-01-11

ordered that Starr Valley school dis.
the be deyided as follows: BY line
running east and west bel tween John
C'osson's and George Monks and by
II running north mud south be.
tween w j Blacks and George
Monks. The north east portion ms
JOY designated shall constitute n
a new school district to be known
and called Hook sch ,ol district.
The Board then proceeded to draw
tie list OF jurors for the year 1901.
The list appeared Yesterday
Upon motion it was ordered that
the clerk be authorized to advertise
Tor senled proposals, as follows: First
Tor bids 70. doing til. county print
ing. Second, for bids by physicians
to act as county physiciau for the
coming two years from March 4, 1901.
All bids to state the monthly com.
%pensation for the services REQUIRED.
Sealed proposals to he filed with the
clerk ON or before March 9, 1901.
Proposals to be opened on Monday,
March 4, 1901.
no further business appearing, the
board adjourned to meet ON Monday,
February 1, 1871, at Q o'clock A. NJ.
Attest: A. G. DAwLEY.
Clerk.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-01-11
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
sALMAGUNDI.

An inch or more of snow fell last
night and still remains with US.
Charley and Joe Garduer went Il.
Carlin last night. They will build
two houses befors they return.
Mr.. Carville, MIR. Rearlnn and Mira.
Campbell Of Mound Valley attended
the funeral today.
Applicants for teachers certificates
should read the notice ot County
Superintendent Henderson Ii this ID.
sue.
The commissioners iinshed their
work yesterday afternoon and ad.
J'urned. The proceedings will ap-
pear tomorrow.
The Rochester, n. Y, Orphan Asy.
lum burned early yesterday morning,
and twenty eight children, one nurse
and Il cook lost their lives.
The 1NDEPES BENT office closed to-
day duriug Chris G~uldager's funeral
Hs q tribute Of respect to the memory
OF d former employee.
In the House Of Representatives
yesterday the Burleish apporuon.
ment bill was substituted for the
Hopkins bill by II vote Of lGJ to lO2.
IL you want to buy clothing. hats,
boot, shoes. etc, at greatly redunad
prices, go To the Engler Cos store
for ia, next 30 days. Read the Co.'S
new ad and he convinced.
County Superintendent Henderson
has appointed Miss Alice lie, ussls.
tant principal OF tie high school, and
Webster Patterson TO assist him next
week III the examination OF applicants
for teachers certificates. Both ap
poIntmcn,s are er :ellent aud lnsur
clean work and justice to the appli-
cants.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1901-01-11
Egg and Poultry Figures.

A well known member Of the bro
duce Exchange. who is something of
a Statistician. was talking about the
production OF eggs the other morning
1T has been estimated" he said. shat
there are about 35O.0lO,OM chickens
ID Ii United States. During the
year 1910, although the year is not
quite ended, they will have produced
ll.vOo.00O.OO0 eggs. which represent
ID II neighorhood Of $751; 900, 900.
That seems a lot OF money. but Just
wait a minute" He figured on a slip
OF paper with a pen:il. @rhe living
value of hens at b cents apiece" he
continued, ais not far from $1,000 co.,
uOO. besides which about sl3O,OOO,O 900
worth OF poultry is eaten in this
country in the course OF u year. So
you a see, the hen, while an hum.
ble bird, cute quite a figure in the
financial Observation-Disclosures Rec.
ord.