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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
CARNACHAN APPOINTED.
Succeeds DR.. strang at Hillside
Home--Geo. Tanning and Wife
Go Back to the Farm.

Dr. John Mcdowell Carnnchan. for
merlN member of the Moses Taylor
hospital STAFF. was yesterday llnuni-
mously elected resident physician at
the Hillside home by the members of
the poor board. He succeeds DR.. A.
Strang and his salary will be the same
as the lattcr's. 81 loo Il year. He is a
graduate of Princeton university. and
of the -Chirurgical institute. of
Philadelphia. and comes very highly
recommended.
George Tanning and his wife. Mary
appeared before the board and asked
TO he sent to the Hillside home. They
were both inmates of the institution
some twelve years ago when they first
met and out of the friendship which
sprung from this meeting grew their
marriage.
Yesterday after a dozen years of
married life they were ready again to
go over the hills to the poor house.
1t was decided to admit the couple to
the home whereupon Mrs. Tanning
gave a grandiloquent bow and said:
Il thank you all very much. gentle
men. all except Mr. Shotton, and I
don't thank him at ALL
MI. Shotten explained when she had
left the room that he had some trouble
with her the night before and that
she had become so insulting that he
had been obliged to almost forcibly
eject her from his house.
The report of Superintendent Beem-
er, of the Hillside home, showed that
on March 81. there We're in that insti-
tuition 45i inmates. classified as fol-
lows: Insane males. 1lG; insane fe-
males, $50; sane males. 142: sane fe-
males. &C. The number of inmates on
February IS was 400
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
Piano for Sale,

y tine Mehline Upright Piano. in
beautiful walnut case. left to be sold
for party leaving the city.
VIII he sold only for cash. The
Piano is strictly high grade, has been
used but short time, and can he pur-
chased at Il great bargain. The price
paid for it was $425 cash. 1t can now
be secured by the lucky buyer very
low. Don't fail to come in and see it.
Guernsey Hall, 3H Washington ave-
nue., Scranton, Ia. -
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Scranton Business College.

Students filling positions are con-
tinually being changed to others pay
ing better salaries. Graduates secure
good positions as soon as they pass
their examinations, Many Undergrad
yates are sent out. The demand for
bookkeepers and stenographers is still
greater than the supply, Students are
now enrolling for the spring and sum-
mer terms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

The settlement OF the silk strike at
another of this county's small mills
took place yesterday. and Monday
work will be resumed at the plant
operated by Fl. Renard & Son. or Tny-
lor. The girls will go back to work at
an increased wage scale of S-tJ per
cent.
Superintendent Renard made the fol-
lowing statement yesterday regarding
the adjustment of difficulties:
II. Renard & Son, Of Taylor, and their en-
ploycs have reached an amicablc settlement OF
their differences, the latter having agreed TO
GO back to work at the old scale of wages plus
an advance of $40 per cent. offered by the
Sauo,,ot silk Manufacturing company before the
strike.
Negotiations for IL settlement have
been on for some time between the
Taylor girls committee and the Rem
ards, the unions executive committee.
however, taking no part In the proceed
ings. The Taylor girls were among the
last to go on strike. and throughout
the trouble have maintained a passive
attitude. The scale upon which they
return to work Is below the demands
Of the wage scale formulated by the
executive committee.
The question of recognition of the
union has not arisen in the dealings
between the Renards and their en-
ployes. but one of the former declared
yesterday that he wished 1t distinctly
understood that the company did not
pledge itself to recognition OF the
union. Every one of the seventy girls
employed before the strike will be. re-
instated, irrespective of membership or
non-membershiD of the textile work.
ers' union.
The final conference between EN-
ployers and committee was held yes
terday, but the girls. after accepting
the wage offer made. did not submit
any other grievances. or even suggest
the question of recognition.
Superintendent Davis, of the Sau
quot mill, declared yesterday his will
ingness to arrange for meeting with
the parents of his employees. Said he:
Il am averse to the idea of confer
ring with the strikers themselves the
young age of the majority of whom
initiates against a competent reason
ing of this question. but / would like
to discuss the matter with their par
ents. Either meeting with the latter
in a body or individual interviews
would be perfectly satisfactory to me-"
The strikers do not favor this idea.
A number of girls presented themselves
yesterday at headquarters and signited
their willingness to accept the offer
made to doublers by the Kutztown
Throwing company.
The news of the Taylor settlement
was received with rejoicing by all the
strikers, and though the girls return to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

HAVE COME HERE. Joseph Brisln and IN.
scph u. Temple to-day LETT for scranton to as.
s'inc their new post ions with the Atlantic Re.
lining company. Walter pcud left on Tuesday
evening, and Martin Gornly yesterday. MI will!
continue with the same company. Tile llaHlcton
branch nov comes under the Scranton office. In
reducing the force Of the lIazcton office the
local postoitcc loses one of its largest patrons
In the change Scranton city acquires four cN
ccllcnt citizens. laalcton sentinel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
The Best Cold Cure

Is one you can take without Interrupt
tion To business. One that does not ef-
feet the head or hearing like the con-
tlued use of quinine, One that cures
speedily and leaves you feeling fresh
and clear headed. such one is
krauses Cold Cure. Price, 25c. Sold
by all druggists. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
At Pierce's Market This Morning.

New Asparagus, Bermuda Potatoes,
Egg Plant. Green and Wax Beans,
Celery. Spinach. kale. Radishes. Let
tuce. Endive, Tomatoes. Rhubarb, Gu
cumbers. Cress, CapOns. Chickens,
Ducks, Turkeys. Squads. Oysters and
CLAIMS. Catawba Grapes, Malaga
Grapes, Florida Oranges. Lemons
LINES. Cranberries. Bananas. Pineap-
pies and Strawberries.
Full line of the finest table delica,
cies for your Sunday dinner. "a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
A Truthful Tale.

Who is there who does not love a
truthful story? Everybody says Ma
hons have the prettiest, most stylish
and best selected stock OF spring Shoes
and OSfords In Scranton at their new
store, And what everybody says must
certainly be true. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
THEIR POWER
IS EXTENSIVE
POLICE MAGISTRATES WILL BE
IMPORTANT OFFICIALS.

Almost All Crimes, Excepting Those
Triable in Oyer and Terminer
Court, in Which the Arrests Are
Made by the Police, Can Be Dis
posed of Finally by Police Magis-
trates--Means Big Saving to the
County in the Matter of Quarter
Sessions Court Expenses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
TAYLOR STRIKE
IS SETTLED
GIRLS WILL RESUME WORK AT
RENARD's MILL.

The Management Has Granted the
Striking Employees an Eight to Ten
Per Cent. Increase and the Mill
Will BE in Operation Monday as q
Observation-Disclosures Davis, of
the Sauquoit. Expresses Desire to
Meet Parents of His Employees.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

cused can be committed for period
not exceeding ninety days, or. in the
discretion of the mayor or magistrate.
may be required to enter security for
good behavior for period not exceed
ing one wear
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
CITY NOTES

THIRD ANNlvERSARY.- Rescue lodge. No.
81, knights OF Pythias, will celebrate its third
anniversary in the auditorium on Friday even
ing, April i?
HOOVER NAMED-Rcvcnue Collector T. f..
Pouman has named j. VI. Hoover to succeed
George J. Llcwclyn as deputy revenue collector
at Wilkes Barre
REPORTED APPOINTED.--It was unofcially
stated last night that Frank Il. Reese has been
appointed by Recorder Moir as clerk in the
department OF public safety.
RCMMAGE SALE.-A rummaec sale by the
Womans Guild ot ST. Lukes church will be
held next week in the Store recently made va
cant by II. Bcyan on Wyoming avenue
THE SPRING CLEANlNG.--Thc main wand OF
the Lackawanna hospital is undergoing a course
of spring cleaning and rc'plinting, during which
tho cots of the patients have been removed to
onc OF the adjoining wards.
FOR COMMON PLEAS COURT.--lt was yes
telday stated, upon very good authority, that
cNtiiy solicitor Vosburg would probably not
seek the orphans court appointment, but would
he a candidate ior the common pleas appoint
mcnt
BOMlSH ARRESTED. Joseph Ronish was ar
rested last night on warrant issued by Alder
man W. :. Mlr, at the instance OF his boarding
boss, John Cemcnski who charges him with
jumping board bill. lie will be given hear
ing today.
INVITED THE LITTLE ONES--Baucr's band,
which will give Il concert in the Lyceum the.
alter on next Thursday night. will give Il matinee
OF that day, and has invited the children from
st. Pdtri"ks Orphan as, Inn and the Home Tor
the fricndlcSS TO attend in body.
CHARGED WITH LARCENY.--Iol Zwoop, of
North Scranton was arrested last night by >pc-
cnl Agent stephen Dyer, nj the Scranton Rail-
way company, charged with the larceny Of brass
from that companys barn. lie will he given
,hcaring this morning by Alderman Kasson.
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kiilRT WAlSfS.--Ihc Young Womcn'S Chris.
II Issufia'on has added one more class to
itg list. o sclasSes in which the womanly arl, are
tiJEh, 4 class in shirt waist nmkiug /, now
bH3'g formed, and ii rs many as ten register nv
MSgdat noon, the elias, will begin work tuesday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
I Want a Pair of Those Shoes

Just like my neighbours. That's the
way people talk when they go to
Mahon's shoe store. One pair of their
shoes sell another. 32S Lackawanna
avenue. 40
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

PRIZE WINNERS. The winners of tho prize
offered by Mcars & Hagen for the best drawing
Of a black cat were: Lois Brldcn. l2i Harrison
avenue, and Fred Nchtcr, 5}S North licbecca
avenue, the Judges dividing the prize between
them A display Of the drawings will be made
next week
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
Did You See McClintock's Easter
Flowersp

Where? Why a, rs Washington
avenue. Hyacinths, tulips, Easter ILL
lies, azallas, crimson rambler roses.
spirea, daisies, daifodils, genesta and
many others. Plants are lovely and
prices risht.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

CANDY AND CAKE sALE.--Do not forget the
candy and cake sale for the benefit of thu chii.
dren's ward in the Iackawanna hospital, at
2l6 Wyoming avenue, this afternoon aud evening.
The young ladies composing the well known
Qui Nkc club will personally attend to Gus
toners.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
You Cannot Learn Anything

From Alloin Korn's 'Translator," nor
form an opinion of it by looking it over
at the book store. STUDY it. follow
directions. and you will not mispro-
nounce such words as "icn," 'ach,"
"scboen,' ''sruen." etc, any longer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
Oriental Rugs.

If YOU come and ask fer an Easter
bargain, be sure you will get il.
Michaelian Brothers.
=" l9i Washington avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
Norton's New Quarters.

13S Wyoming ave, next to Dime Bank
New Stock of Wall Papers.
Blank Books and Stationery.
to which we invite the attention
of our old customers and friends
&& NJ. NORTON.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
The Scranton Wine and LIQUOR Co.

Have removed TO 230 Lackawanna
avenue, where Mr.. j. II. Cohen will be
)Ieased Ii meet his friends. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

Fine assortment Imported and Key
West Cigars. DEAN, Connell Building.
a.
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ON Saturday With every purchase
amounting to S1oO we will give heau-
tiful Easter Rose. Mcars e. Hagen. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

evening at 7i5 Come In and leave yonr name
with the secretary at once, go as 10 not miss
the first lesson which will be very important
one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

Louis A. Weber's Barber Shop.
Room 207 Cornell Building, End floor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

Thirty Different Styles
In Queen Quality Shoes at $500 a
pair. We can surely please you. Ma
hons new store, 92S Lackawanna ave.
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Ask for kelly's union crackers. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
Beautiful Easter STYLES

In footwear at Mahon's new shoe
store. 3?S Lackawanna avenue. %~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06
You Will Find the Finest DISPLAY

of Towering plants in the city for
Easter at McClintOck's, 12S Washing
ton avenue. "#
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

Ask for Kelly's union crackers. /"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

THIRD ANNlVER>ARY.--Rescu lodge, No.
81, Knights OF Pythas will celebrate its third
anniversary in the auditorium on Friday even
ing, April i?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

HOOVER NAMED.Rcvcnuc Collector T. f..
Penman has named j. VI. Hoover to succeed
George J. Llcwclyn as deputy revenue collector
al Wilkes Barre
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

REPORTED APPOINTED.--It was unofcially
stated last night that Frank u. Reese has been
appointed by Recorder Mor clerk in the
department Of public safely
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-06

From time to time will offer to the publ
grade Investment securities.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07
THE NEW AUSTRALIA.
Continued from page 10.

public is cricket. but they are devoted
TO horse racing OF the running. not the
trottng, brand The city claims TO
nave the finest racing park In the
world. 1t is known as the Pennington
course, has an area OF about 800 acres,
and the track is a mile and a half
around. The whole area. except the
ground given over to grand stands.
tracks and stables, is covered with a
velvety green lawn At the great races.
notably on Melbourne Cup day. hun
dreds or thousands OF people go out to
Flemington-
There are two tracks. one running
Inside the other. the outer being for
races on the fat. the inner for the ''lep-
pers." or steeplechasers. The Enclosure
within these tracks Is free field-that
Is to say. is for the benefit OF those
who would like to see the races and
cannot afford to pay for their fun.
The grand stand is built on a hill at
one side Of the course, and the seats in
it cost $3.50 each. Directly behind il
on the hill itself are equally good places
for 62 cents each. From either OF these
locations a man can have a view OF the
horses for the entire route and need
not lose sight OF the race for a mo-
ment. being just where he can clearly
see the finish.
AS ! said above. the great game OF
the Australians is cricket. the national
game OF the motherland. The Mel
bourne Cricket club was founded al
most cOincident with the beginning OF
the city and now has more than 3OOt
The Florida star., 1901-06-07
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Under and by virtue of an order OF sale Is,
suing from the Probate court LOT bIetaiI
county. Florida in the matter OF the estate Oh Oh
Enhaim F. Adams (deceased), ana wherein
the undersigned is appointed as Coz mission, :
ar 20 make the sale of the real property Oh
lid estate. | will sell at public auction 10 the
hisheSt and best bidder. for cash, on the hTsl
MonSav in July, A. ID. 1901, IN front OF ihe
coUrtbSuse door in Titusville, Florida during
the legal hours of sale the ioliow.mg nnSnty %v-
scribed real estate. situate IN BreVaru COUNTY
Lot seven (7J, block thirty::two CS2l. plat ,s 81
Melbourne Florida. as described Oh pase rgordS dS
Tbe north half of a certain tract Oh lnnu' anu
being ll6 aud 66-lOO acres, more OF ltS' siie de.
sta In section IL of Fleming Grant; as ue,
Scribed in book wv" on page So oil broNaiu
county deed records. ,,,- 70 and 4s
IN section 20 containing five acres eaci, S5tn 1r
ats in subdivision Of Fleming Grant III ba1 y,
~srd county. Florida, in townships % anu anu
49, az Ss and 80. as described on page o4
hook "P" of Brevard county deed records
r. 81 JAS. p. GOLDSMITH,
IT, s. Commissioner.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07
MELBOURNE Law COURTS.

members on It's rolls. Twenty men are
kept at work caring for its property.
and for this purpose the club expends
about $3.50 a week in salaries. Already
more than $5OO.OOO has been spent on
the cricket field. which covers about
nine acres. half OF this being used for
playing.
The city. as has already been tinted.
takes great pride in providing places OF
amusement and instruction for its peo-
pie. There are all sorts of public in
stitutiOns. such as art galleries. muse
ums, baths and technical schools. There
is also a workingman's school. which
hrs several thousand students. and
there are many night schools. The city
also maintains an aquarium and a
splendid zoo.
Melbourne Is in many respects Ike
an American city. 1t has grown rapid
ly in the past. and there seems 10 0I
no reason why it should not grow rap
idly In the future.
VICTOR K. DAVIDSON.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

hammation and liberation and cures
female weakness.
0During the hrst month. when looked for
ward to maternity, could not keep anything
On my stomach ~ writes Mrs H c. Anderson OF
South Britain, New Haven Co, Conn. UWas so
weak that i went to bed on the 2Sth Of June and
never got up till the first of August. tried
different doctors but with little benefit read
about many being helped by using your medi-
cine. so thought would give il trial. / be-
gan to take your Pavorite Prescription in No
vember, and had nice little baby girl in
February following. My baby weighed over
eight pounds. was only i'll for about one hour,
and got along nicely during confinement Was
up and dressed on the eighth day. / never had
the doctor with me at all; just the nurse and one
or two friends My friends thought was sick
very short time. This makes my second child.
With the FIRST one did not take Favorite Pre-
scription.' The little one lived just about two
months. and she was sick all the time. This
last baby is as plump and healthy as any mother
could wish"
. DIR. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

"a few months ago, food which l ate
for breakfast would not remain on my
bottle of your KOdol Dyspepsia Cure, and
can now eat my breakfast and other
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thoroughly digested. Nothing equals
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach
troubles III. ). Pitts, Arlington, Tex.
KOdol Dyspepsia Cure digests what You
eat. Wilson & Son.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07
Read II in Hi. Nswspaper.

George Schaub, well known German
citizen of New Lebanon, Ohio, is con-
slant reader of the Dayton Volkszeitung.
He knows that this paper aims to adver-
tise only the best in its columns, and
when he saw Chamberlain's Pain Balm
advertised therein for lame back, he did
not hesitate in buying q bottle of it for
his wife, who for eight weeks had suffer
ed with the most terrible pains in her
back, and could get no relief. He says:
"After using the PAIN Balm for few
days my wife said to me, 4 feel as though
born anew and before using the entire
contents of the bottle the uhbearable
pains had entirely vanished and she
could again take up her household du-
ties" He is very thankful, and hopes
that all suffering likewise will hear oil
her wonderful recovery. This valuable
liniment is for sale by Wilson q Son.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

Edward Huss, IA well known business
man of Salisbury, Mo, writes: Il wish to
say for the benefit of others that | was a
sufferer from lumbago and kidney trouble,
and all the remedies | took gave me no
relief. was induced 10 try FOley's Kid
ney Cure, and after the use of three
bottles | am cured" Wilson * Son.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

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The Florida star., 1901-06-07
Forever Fifty Year,

MRS. WINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
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The Florida star., 1901-06-07
OuIek ReIIef for Asthma.

Miss Maude Dickens, Parsons, Kansas,
writes: 81 suffered eight years with asth-
ma in its worst form. l had several
attacks during the last year, and was not
expected to live through them. began
using Foley's Honey and Tar and it has
never failed to give immediate relief" I"
Wilson d Son.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

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The Florida star., 1901-06-07

- a woman Is physically miserable
sno mentally unhappy, the child she
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IN disposition, reflect her own condi-
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motherhood ought to think of this and
DC fairy godmother to her own child.
endowing it with health. beauty, and a
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The mental misery of the prospective
mother II IN general the result of her
physical condition. She is nervous, her
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

Call at Wilson & Sons drug store and
get free sample of Chamberlain's StOm-
ach and Liver Tablets. They are an ele-
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regulate the liver and bowels. They are
easy to take and pleasant in effect.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

Dyspeptics cannot be long-lived, be-
cause to live requires nourishment. Food
is not nourishing until it is digested. A
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Cure digests all kinds of food without aid
from the stomach, allowing it to rest and
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gestive fluid, and it simply can't help but
do you good. Wilson & Son.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

4. o. Blanchard, West Bangor, \: y 4,
saws: a. have been troubled with kidney
disease for the last five years. Have doc
tored with several physicians and got no
relief until | used two bottles of FOley's
kidney cure" Wilson 4 Son.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

Mr. James Brown, of Portsmouth, Va,
over 90 years of age, suffered for years
with a bad sore on MS face. Physicians
cnnld not help him. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve cured him permanently.
Wilson q Son.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

At a recent sale of Angora goats at Kansas
City good prices were realized. The little
animals were mostly from New Mexico, and
brought from So is to $25 head.
The Florida star., 1901-06-07

The Bear Island Chippewas have proteste
The destruction of their timber by white mel