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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
THIEVES GIRL VICTIMS.
Hysterical Mother Prays for Death
in Court.

Gy Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press,
New York, Feb, 2S.--Two unfortu-
nate Girls, neither of whom was over
lG years old, VINO were found in 4
thieves den in Chrystie street on Janu-
airy a. testified in general sessions
yesterday against Joseph Reed, q
young man who was indicted under
the namo of Joseph Ryan. The girls
were May Harkus and Mary Fit2pat-
rick, both Of Brooklyu,
The Fitzpatrick girl's mother had
been subpoenaod to prove hcr age.
When she heard the awful story told
by one of the men who was in the
thieves den when Reed was arrested
she stood uu in the rear of the court
room and shouted that she would pray
for the remainder of her days that ill
luck would bcfall those who had led
her child away from home.
Recorder Con mntioncd TO court
attendant To remove the woman. ~
she was being led from the court room
shr fnll fanting at the door Her two
ycar-old daughter and boy Of seven
chung TO her skirts crying.
Thc girl was permitted TO go To her
mother when the latter had rcgaincd
consciousness. The mother made her
kunrl on IN" lloor In the court house
corridor and offer up Il prayer that
both might die before Easter,
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TAYLOR.

Tho funeral of the late Miss Alice
Cooper occurred from her late home in
Old FORGE yesterday aud was largely
attended. The services, which were
held In the NcbO Congregational
church, were very mprcssiV" and vou-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. j. j. Jcu-
kins, who paid a high tribute TO the
deceased The remains were conveyed
to the LackaWanna depot of the Delu-
ware, LackaWanna and Western COM
pany, where they were shipped to
Nanticoke for intcrmcut. \ large num-
Der Of beautiful floral offerings were
presented by friends ana relatives Of
the deceased
4 treat is in store for the members
of the Price Library association and
all those who are desirous Of being
present this evening, when Attorney i.
r., Watkins, formerly reading clerk OF
the house of representatives, viii con-
duct a mock parliamentary session cog
the purpose Of giving the members an
idea of parliamentary law, An addi-
tiOnal programme of musical and lit
erary numbers will he rendered I'm con-
ncCtion with the address, The pro-
gramme viii commence promptly at )
o'clock D., M, An are cordially invited.
A large delegation of members from
the Temple Of Love lodge, No. Z, Amcri-
can True Ivortcs. viii pay lrutemul
visit to their brother lodge, Robert
Morris lodge, of West Scranton this
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
OLYpHANT.

Mr.. aud Mrs, w. j. Evans, of Lacka.
wanna street, gave birthday party to
their youngest son, Washington, last
Friday, which was attended by about
eighty OF the young people OF this
place. Washington il a great favoritc
among the younger element, which was
plainly seen by the numerous presents
which he received on the occasion.
Mrs. Evans, assisted by her daughter,
Rachel, and Miss Dinah Evans, served
refreshments and attended to the
wants OF the little folks.
Llewvllyn Davis, while employed at
brattice work in Eddy Creek Colliery
yesterday morning was severely burned
about the face and neck by an ex-
plosion of gas. Mr., Davis was removed
To his home in the company's ambu-
lance, where he received medical attcn-
tlon
The choir of the Blakely Baptist
church viii conduct rummasa sale
In n, u, Edwards store on Main street,
Blakely, March Il, Is and 10.
Mrs. John l., Davis, of Susquchanna
street is seriously III.
Joe Flynn In "Hogans Alley" will be
the attraction at the Father Matthew
opera house next Thursday evening.
a Rebccca lodge, Il branch of the In
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Services on Sunday.

The Second Presbyterian church viii
have a pastor on Sunday the first in
several weeks Tho Rev. William Ho-
linshed, of lloboken, y. j., win occupy
'hc pulpit in the afternoon after sun
day school. y few weeks ago IL looked
as II this church would have a perma-
Hent pastor. IN" prc5b! !tcriau church
IN Forest city having called the Roy.
Mr.. Watkins, of Branch, with the
understanding that he was to till the
rupit of the Second Presbyterian on
nltcrnat" sunday afternoons. but while
Mr.. Watkins was considering the offer
he received a call from Wyoming. Lu-
zcru" county and accepted it, For the
present this church will be supplied By
various clorcymcu.
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wlikes-Barre, visited friends in town
yesterday
Miss Mollic Ryan. of Scranton, Is the
guest of her cousin on Belmont street.
Mrs. James Mofiitt. of South Church
street is confined to her home with the
grip.
Mrs. Butler Goodwin is confined to
her home by a severe attack OF rheu-
matism.
Mrs. Anna Ames. of Forest city, is
visiting Mrs. William stephens. on
Salem avenue.
William Scheuer, son OF Representa-
tive Scheuer, of Scranton, was in this
city yesterday.
Mrs. Leon Bennett and Mrs. Hughes
of Factoryville, spent Wednesday With
friends i'm this city
Mrs. Andrew Histed. who has been
seriously i'll at her home, on Maple
avenue for a week, has recovered.
Michael Pidgeon, OF Scott street, who
has been confined to his home with the
grip is able to resume his duties again
at No. shaft.
Miss Tllle Waldman has returned
from short visit with her brother,
Joseph Waldman, at Carbondale.-
Pittston Gazette.
Mrs. T.. J. McfIale, of North Main
street, is in Davenport, y. Y, where
she was called by the serious Illness Of
hvr niece. Miss Maria White.
Mrs. Ernest Singer, of Carbondale,
was among those present from out of
town who attended the Martha Wash
ington supper.-IEonesdale Citizen.
Jonas Lee, of Terrace street, has
moved his household goods to the
Hoitzmaster house on Ninth avenue.
where he will in the future reside.
Mrs. kittie Stark returned to her
home in Wilkes Barre yesterday morn
ing. after pleasant visit at the home
OF ", q. Watrous, esq, on Dartc ave
DlIp
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FELL INTO HOT WATER.
Terrible Fate of Polish Infant at
Whites

Harry, the three-year-old son Of Mr.
aud Airs. Joseph Getzsc, of Whites,
died on Wednesday after two days OF
suffering as the result Of falling into
tub of hot water. on Monday his
mother was washing. She had q tin
tub fun of water on the stove in which
clothes were being boiled. She went
outside to hang up the clothes already
washed, and while doing So she heard
agunzinG screams. Rushing into the
house she found her baby boy strug-
cling in the scalding water, The tub
had been removed from the stove and
set on the floor presumably by two
of her other children. who were much
older than Harry. The little one while
playing around the room had fallen
into It. fIe was terribly scalded and
his life could not he saved by physi-
clans who We're at once summoned.
The funeral will bo held this after
noon. The burial viii be made ct the
MaNiicld cemetery.
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Thomas Ticrncy, of Scranton, was a
caller in town yesterday.
dependent Order Of odd Fellows lodge,
will be organized in the lattcr's rooms
in the Sweeney building on Saturday
night 1t Is expected that q large
number viii become members.
Mrs. Winircd Murphy of Grassy
street, died suddenly at he home on
Wednesday evening Her death was
due to paralysis She was IS years of
age, and beside husband is survived
by Il son. School Director Lenohau. aud
two daughters. The funeral win 10
held saturday morning and iutnrmont
will he held in the Olyphant cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
ARCHIBALD.

The employees Of the White oak and
Elk Hin companies received their
wages yesterday.
Mrs, Mdhon, of Mt Vernon. is con.
Yalosccut after a severe illness
Peter poughcr. who was injured at
his work in the Riverside mine short
time ago is able TO he around again.
Miss Name lynott, of Providence,
was caller in town during the week.
parirk Tiguo is on tho sick list this
week.
Miss Lydia Barrett, of Scranton, vis-
tied friends in town during the week.
Misses Name clark and ELLA Hevcrs
have returned home, after Il pleasant
visit with friends in IIouesdulc,
Miss Pace, or scranton, is visiting
her grandmother who is seriously i'll
at her home on Pine street.
Mis-, Jacob Eougor is critically III at
her home on Hin street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
Casbonda1e Department.

Woodwork & Co., will retire from the
partnership on Saturday night and
will leave for the state Of Washing
ton, where his home is lie has been
manager OF the grocery hodsc for
some time. As the firm IS now const-
tutcd, it is made up of W. H. Hollis
ter g. g. Bowman and +. IL. Wood
worth. Mr., Ilnllist"r viii manage the
store utter Mr. Wuodworth's dvpar-
ur". The retiring member Of the firm
goes west in quest Of health. az he has
not bycn in very good condition for
some time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
The Passing Throng.

Miss Anna Lyons is the guest OF
friends in Wilkes Barre.
Miss Jennie Connors, of Pittston, is
the guest Of friends here.
Miss Nerna Bigelow, OF Tirzah Is the
guest of relatives in town.
Harry Dolph has accepted a position
as clerk in Reese's cash store.
George w. stout, of Scranton, was a
business caller I'm town yesterday.
Mr. aud Mrs. Joseph Nicol and son
Andrew spent yesterday in Scranton.
Mrs. Joseph Fox aud daughter Easter,
formerly residents here but now of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
An Unrulv Lad,

chief of Police McAudrcw locked IN
lad named Brennan on "Wednesday
Tor several hours to illustrate that boys
must behave themselves around the
city building. \ number of them have
been hanging around the postofiice,
making things unpleasant for patrons
ana committing Sundry acts Of mis-
chief which hordcrcd closely on the
malicious Wednesday they managed
to break one of the storm doors of the
postoiticc and the chief just then hove
in sight. lie decided to arrest one Of
Them tor warning. Truant officer
PoWderly was after the same lad. he
having taken French leave from school
for a number OF days
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
A Coming Rumniagie Sale.

The rummagr sale rGvc;. which has
spread 50 generally ovcr ithc country,
has invaded the ranks ot the Ladies'
Aid society Of th ENtcan Baptist
church. OF this city, and. they propose
to- conduct one sumt' time in the near
future. They propose 20 canvass the
town soon for articles to sell. ThUss
who have articles lht lean part with
should have them rcadS, and no one
should includ" things 4 their dona-
ton which they would - ashamed to
acknowledge ~ hayiL,g once been
theirs, as is too often thu ease i'm rum
images sales in other cities.
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Inauguration Ceremonies Washing
ton. D. c., March 1th.

ON account of the above, the Lacka-
wanna railroad will send round trip
tickets To Washington, u. c., at one
way fare Tor the round, 1915. The
route, either via Mdnunkd Chunk ant
Philadelphia. or via northumberland
and Harrisburg. Tickets will be on
sale good going March list 2nd AMI
3rd. and viii y" limited for return
leaving Washington not later tlan
March Sth, 1901.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
A Deal in Real Estate.

contractor John Hansen has the
contract tor tn" erection Of Il new
dwelling to be- built on the site of the
former dwelling of Thcu. Elmer, on
South Terrace street, which was d"-
atroy"d by fire, Mr. Elmer has sold
the property ia John Erdut2. the con
Sidcration being s., 'Uo aud Mr.. l<rHntH
is having the building put up. II will
have all modern Improvements ana
win h" completed bv July.
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To Extend Telephone Line.

+. j. Osgood, Of Forest City, is in
Thompson, looking after the interests
of a new telephone company. This
companN's line now extends 10 Sus-
Quehanua, where it connects with the
Delaware Valley company, giving SER
vice to Deposit. In the spring it is eX-
pectcd that they will also connect with
the line of the Carbondale Telephone
company to Scranton.
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A New Bookkeeper.

Miss Lizzie Meehan, Of the west side,
has accepted a position with the Car
bondale Gas company as bookkecper.
She Is pupil Of Prof. Scott.
Constable H. II. Pierce, who has
been in New York city the past week,
Is expected home TO-DAY
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
S7.75 Scranton to Washington and
Return for the INAUGURATION.

Central Railroad or New Jersey viii
sell excursion tickets 90 Washington
on March /, , and 8, good To return on
or before March 5, at $7.75 for the
round trip. Stop-ovcr will be allowed
at PhiladelUhia and Baltimore within
the time limit Of the ticket 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
MOOSiC.

The VI. l. A. T.. club will meet at
th" home of Miss Nina Anthony, Of
Main street. this evening.
Miss Maud Smith attended party
last evening at luhermau.
The Victorian society met in the
High school Yesterday afternoon.
Mrs, Edgar Smiley. Of plymouth, and
Mr., Wilson smiley, Of Kingston,
spent Wednesday at the home of Mrs.
Harry Tock, of Main street
MI l., j., Powell, of Scranton was a
caller IN town yesterday.
Henry Hoyt, of New Jersey spent a
few days ar the home of Mr.. John
La Barr
Mr Frank Franey is slowly mprov-
ing from an attack of appendicitis.
Mrs. Blackmm, Of Scranton, visited
her sister, Mrs. George Pearl, yestcr-
day.
The fourth quarterly conference Of
The Moosic charge was held in the NJ,
E. church lJSr evening,
The iutnrmrdiat" society of tn, Pres
byter'an church win hold their month
ly business meeting at the home Of Mr.
James Monic, of Brook street
The Grin Cure That Does Cure
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01

Miss Cora NoylC, who has been chief
operator tor the Carbondale Telephone
company since the company's system
has been i'm use here. has resigned.
Yesterday was her last day of service.
Miss Elizabeth Moyles will be chief
operator commencing today. Miss
Noyle has many friends in this city,
who will regret to hear that she viii
soon remove to Olyphaut.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
A Quiet Wedding.

James q Boyle. of Dundaf street.
and, Miss Bessie Rrowneil, of Mayheld
Ward, were quietly married in the
chapel Of the new Trinity church yes
tcrdGy afternoon, by the rector, Rev.
Rolin \. Sawyer Both parties are
we'll known and their many friends
viii extend their heartiest felicita-
tiOnS.
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A Birthday Party.

About a score OF happy Juveniles
made merry at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs j. T.. sullivan, on Terrace street,
on Wednesday afternoon in non"r o7
thc sixth birthday of their dauehter
Camilla. The children rompod from
To- 8 o'clock, and then a nice lun-
ch"on was scrycd.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
Invited 10 PLAY at Inauguration,

Thomas Douthwatc and Robert
Maxwell, trombone and cornet players
i'm the Mozart band, have been asked
to so with Baucr's Thirteenth regiment
band of Scranton to play at the in
augural ceremonies at Washington on
Monday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
Shifting About.

Joseph McGorry and Arthur Thomas
have resigned their positions as line
men with the BELL Telephone company.
The former has accepted similar
position with the Carbondalo Tclc.
phone company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OF THE RAILROAD1
One Fare to Washington d. c., a
Return via the Lehigh Valley Re,

ROAD.
ON account of the Inauguration
monies at Washington, the Lehigh
ley railroad will sell tickets to
point and return, March I, . and
the low rate of one fare for the
trip. These tickets will be good
tdru to March 5, inclusive. and
he hOnorrd on any train except
Black Diamond Express. Stop-ove
lowed at Philadelphia and Baltin
by deposit Of ticket, provided tin
is used within original limit. For n
thcr information consult Lehigh Vail
ticket agents. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
A Position in Scranton.

Miss Grace j.. Simroll has accepted
a very good position in the lntcrna-
tional Correspondence Schools at
scranton as st"nographcr. She will
make her residence in that city here
after she entered upon her new duties
yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01

Palestine oommandcrV, 80. H..
Knights Tcmplar
Junior Order United American Me
chamiCS,
L.ackaWann2 enCanpmont No. 1G,
Independent order Of odd Fellows.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
A Rounder's Troubles.

An old rounder was gathered i'm by
one of the niEht policemen Wednesday
shortly after midnight. He was help
lessly drunk. but after a stern repri-
maud, was discharged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01

Mrs ~ Hughes, mother of School
director Hughes, who suffered "a
hemoThagc on Wednesday, was much
improved yesterday and she is now
regarded as out of danger.
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Paid Yesterday.

The Delaware ana hudson coal de-
partment paid yesterday at No. +, No.
3 ana PoWdcrly mines. Today The
upper side will be made happy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
A New Lineman.

James Flaunery, of stephens store.
has accepted position with the Cen
ral Pennsylvania Telephone company.
succeeding Joseph McGaIry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
At the Opera House.

This afternoon and evening-"Cncle
Toms Cabin"
Monday night" Escaped from the
Law"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
MI. Woodwork to Leave.

-\uo,h"r change in the business
fInus ot' this city viii take place at
thr end of this week. Mr. Fred II.
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No Games Last NIGHT.

There were no games played in the
pool tournaments of the Carboudalc
cycle club last evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01

The attraction ut the Grand opera
House during the week of March I,
is the keystone Dramatic company.
supporting Miss Gertrude Shipm0n
and Lawrence Il. McGill. This at
traction 'arrins a srocial carload or
scenery aud effects. The opening bin
's tho great mel pti"am1. "Nycrprd
from the Law lUght-ctass ap,yini-
ties viii bo ntrod uc,d between the
acts. Ladies' 1I-crrG tickets win bo
sold for Monday might.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Uncle Toms Cabin.

Al W. Martins beautiful production
Of Harriet Beechcr stoves legacy to
puStority, "GnClC Toms Cabin will
be- the attraction at the Grand opera
House this afternoon aud evening. Mr..
Martin has spared no expense iu pro.
viling his attraa tiun with lavish
"Wuunt of lie bsSt scenery that two
ul the most noted studios Of thc Coun-
try could surpiv. The settings AZ"
taken from aCtu;l SCENES in IN, far
South and are us.trvcls IF beauty ana
1oouratonesS, almost transporting one
~ IN" fragrant orange groves aud cot-
ton fields OF sunny Dixie Land
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01
Born

10 Mr., ana Mrs Domnick Sanchcrio
Of Hospital street son
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PooR BOARD HOLDS SESSION.

III Speclal Meeting they DISCUSS
the Auditors ReppTt III Warm
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"Jt night President decade, RN"u-
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-01

The Grip Cure That Does Cure
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-07-23
STATE NEWS.
A BOY HERO.
Thrilling Experience of a Youngster
Who Made an Impromptu Bal
loon Ascension in Iowa.

Carlton Meyers, boy in knee pants,
is the hero of an impromptu balloon
ascension that nearly ended his life,
filled with CONSERVATION all his towns
people, who had gathered for Fourth
of July celebration, and kept them in
suspense for many hours.
West Liberty observed Independ-
ence day on scale never before
equaled there. The chief attraction
was to have been a balloon ascension
by Baldwin brothers, of Quincy, Ill.
A large crowd gathered on the COM
mons and watched the preparations
for the ascent. Among the spectators
was Carlton, the 12-year-old son of
Herman Meyers.
He, boylike, was eager to aid in the
undertaking, and was helping to hold
the balloon down when suddenly it
sprang away into the air. To the
young Meyers was seen to sail upward
with the balloon, hanging head down,
with his feet entangled in one of the
ropes.
The aeronaut who was to have gone
up in the balloon had the presence of
mind to call to the boy:
Hang on! Hang on to the rope!"
The boy bravely clutched the line
and squirmed around until he caught
one of the dangling parachute ropes.
The little fellow showed admirable
nerve and did not once make slip as
he twisted himself about and grad
ually worked himself up to the bal
loon. Straight upward shot the bal
loon with its little captive, followed
by the groans of the spectators. When
it had reached an altitude of about
half a mile current of air struck it
and 1t began to drift away. Then be-
gan a novel and exciting chase. AS
the balloon moved the crowd followed
it. After five miles had been covered
the balloon was seen slowly to de-
scend. AS the air in it cooled it steadi-
ly settled, wavering now and then and
drifting about with the capricious
breeze as though to torment the anx-
ious and nearly spent followers.
Finally it came to earth in field of
grain, where the youthful aeronaut
was gently dropped When his friends
came up he met them with broad
smile. The adventure evidently had
| pleased him, and, the danger over, his
pleasure found expression.
| triumphal procession was formed
| and the boy was carried back home
| There purse of 500 was raised to re.
ward the little fellow for his pluck.