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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
A False Alarm.

Patrolman William Morgan saw dense
volume of smoke over Jonas Longs Sons
store shortly after midnight last night
and. imagining the building to be on fire
turned in an alarm from box II, ut the
corner of Penn and Lackawanna avenues.
When the iiremcn arrived they discovered
that there was no fire in the Long build
ing nor in any building adjoining. Just
where the smoke came from could not he
learned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
A Talk on Japan.

T.. f. Sturees will give the second and
last of his Illustrated talks at the Y. NJ.
&. A. hail this evening. They are for the
benefit of the Ladies' Aid society of the
Green Ridge Presbyterian church. The
subject will be Japan" and the views
which are very fine. have been especially
prepared for the talk Special arrange
mentS have been made for street cars TO
leave Green Ridge at 1:45 and returning
they leave y. NJ. c. \. Hall at 9:4j.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Children Taken From Mother.

The four young children of Mrs. Sam
ucl Van Vert, of North Main avenue,
were yesterday taken from her by order
of Alderman NJ. j. Ruddy at the instance
of Mrs. w. +. Dugsan. and were ordered
committed to st. PatriCk's Orphan asy-
lum. 1t was represented thar Mrs. Van
Vert was an improper person to have
charge of them
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
D. l. 6 W. and
The ERIE ROAD
SAID TO HAVE CONTROL OF HUD-
SON RIVER TUNNEL.

Grout, Of New York, Says
He Has Positive Information That
the Companies Named Propose to
Enter New York and Erect Ter
minal Station at Christopher Street.
officials of Both Companies Deny
the Story-What President of Tun-
mel Company Says.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18

The New York Commercial Adver-
tiser of last night contained the follow
ing story:
Controller Grout to-day declared that
he had positive information that the fran
chise for the New York and New Jersey
Railroad Tunnel Company, which was
passed by the board of Aldermen last
night, was actually owned by the Della
ware, Iackawanna and Western and the
Eric railroad companies and that these
two systems would by means of 1t con-
meet their lines with Manhattan, and that
Il large passenger terminal station would
be built in Christopher street.
He said that the action of the Board of
Aldermen on this franchise Yesterday
was the final step. as 1t had already been
approved by the Board of Estimate and
Apportionment and by other municipal
officers, whose approval was necessary.
officials connected with both the roads
named denied to reporters that they
knew anything about the matter.
President w. 6. McAdoo of the New
York and New Jersey Railroad company,
denied positively this afternoon that the
Erie and Delaware and Lackawanna rail-
roads are to enter Manhattan by the way
of this tunnel.
Neither the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western nor the Erie has any flnan-
cial interest in the tunnel" said Mr. Nc
Adoo. I'VE expect to make arrangements
by which our tunnel will give direct
connection with the trains of these COM
panies, as we'll as with the trollcys. but
we do not expect to have any traffic ar
rangements by which the trains of either
will run direct into New York
General Superintendent Y. Il. Clarke
when asked last night by a Tribune
man concerning the probability of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
running its trains into New York said
that so far as he knew no such project
has been discussed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Her Arm Fractured.

Mrs. !. j. Lansing slipped on the Icy
pavement yesterday forenoon, and in
falling struck her right arm with such
force as to cause compound fracture OF
the bone between the elbow and shoulder
Mrs. Lansing was walking on Wyoming
avenne when the accident occurred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Was Fatally Injured.

William Raines ~ years old. of Dick
son City, received injuries a the Storrs
mine yesterday afternoon, which resulted
in his death at l2.0j o'clock this morn
ing. ut the Moses Taylor hospital lie
was caught by a fall of rock and sus-
tanned II fractured skull.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Civil Service Examinations.

on Jan. ii the Civil Service Commission
of the United States will conduct an ex-
animation for inspector of hulls, steam-
boat inspection service; jan. 6 and {, in
spector of boilers. steamboat inspection
service: Jam % expert freight rate clerk
(mnle): Jan. q. chemical clerk and field
matron, indian service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Pardon for Max Koehler.

Max koehler, who was sentenced on
April "a, 1897, to twelve years in the peni-
tentiary for the murder of John Kcrcaki
at Dickson City on Dec %, 1896 has been
granted u pardon, lie was convicted of
murder IN the second degree.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Marriage Licenses.
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

Registers of the county made their re-
turn OF the December registration TO the
county commissioners yesterday.
Mrs, Ellen Murphy, through Attorneys
o'Brieu & Martin, sued the borough OF
Dickson City yesterday to recover for
damages done TO her property by SUR
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
In and About
.*.xxThe CITY
Its Seventeenth Anniversary.

On Monday evening St Johns Total Alb
,tlnence and Benevolent society of Pine
Brook will celebrate its seventeenth ami
sersary at its hall in Pine Brook, with a
banquet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Franklins Victorious.

The Franklin team won two out OF
three postponed bowling games from the
Hampe team last night on the latter's
alleys. The total scores were: Hampe.
2iIj: Franklins 2ii2. Phillips was high
man with 800 and Prime high average with
1S -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
D.. L. G. w. Mine Paws.

The employees of the following mines,
colieres and washerles will be paid on
Saturday: Archibald, Bellevue. Brsbin,
Cayuga, Continental. Dodge Hampton.
Holden, Hyde Park, Pyne Sloan, Taylor
and oxford
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
face water, which it is alleged was di- |

face water. which it is alleged was di-
verted upon it by the borough.
S. M. Ives and Ruth Ives, through At
torney A. A. Chase, yesterday began an
action in trespass against the keystone
Land company, to recover damages.
Resolutions on the death of Attorney
George w. Beale and subscribed to by a
number of the members of the bar, were
yesterday filed and by order of the court
will be spread upon the minutes.
All but one of the cases OH Yesterdays S
quarter sessions argument list, wherein
was sought by the Municipal league to
have hotel licenses revoked for sales on
Sunday. were yesterday continued until
Jan. j.
On Oct. 13. 1900, Michael Cunningham
was convicted of aggravated assault and
battery before Judge Love. A rule for Il
new trial was not disposed of by the
trial judge and yesterday it came up in
argument court and was discharged
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Dickens "Christmas Carol"

Rev Thomas b. Payne has arranged a
specially interesting Christmas service for
Guernsey Hall. next Sunday night. In
addition to a fine programme of Christ
mas music selections from Charles Dick
ems wonderful "Chrstmas Carol will he
given by Cora Norris Griffin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18

Myers, of the Second ward registered
with Chairman G. e. Chittenden. of the
Republican City committee as candidates
for the nomination for Recorder
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18

Take the trip to Japan with MI Stur-
ges this evening. Excursion starts at
new Y. Nj. c. A. auditorium, S.15 sharp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
NEWS THAT WILL SAVE YOU
MONEY.

The shoe stores of Lewis & Reilly,
Always Busy, ia and l16 Wyo-
ming avenue, will be open evenings
until after Christmas. "*
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Funeral of B. F. Fillmore.

The funeral of Benjamin f.. Fillmore
took place from his late home, SIS Marion
street, yesterday afternoon and was at
tended by large number OF The city's
oldest and most representative citizens.
Rev, David Spencer, of the Biakcly Bap-
list church. and Rev. DIR. Pierce. OF the
Penn Avenue Baptist church, assisted
Rev. 5. II, Potter, pastor of the Green
Ridge Baptist church. in conducting the
services. Rev. Dr.. spencer who had been
the friend and pastor of the dead man
during his pastorale of the Penn Avenue
Baptist church, spoke al some length of
the long ana useful life of Mr.. Fillmore,
and the extent of its usefulness. a quar-
tette composed of Charles Wlnkc. Her
bert Han, Mrs s. lf. Potter and Airs.
Edward Price, rendered Rock Of Ages"
Abide with Me-" The pallbearors We're;
=, d. Finley. ID. A. Capwell, J, W, Gar
ney, Il. f Chamberlain. +. NJ. Loomis,
James *, Brady and Clifton Colvin. In
tcrment was made in Dunmore cemetery,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
SCHEDULE FOR
COMING YEAR
HAS BEEN PREPARED BY pREs1-
DENT JUDGE EDWARDS.

Gives the Dates OH Which the vari-
GUS Terms of Court will Begin.
Cases That Were Heard in Quarter
Sessions Court-One of Them a Riot
Case Growing Out of the Late
Strike--Rules for Revocation Of
Licenses Continued Until Monday,
January 5.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18

Reynolds Bros store in the Hotel
Jermyn is verituble Santa Claus
headquarters. Ii is just ahye with sea-
sonable suggestions ON every side are
goods of greater or lesser value that are
just the proper things TO give, If in
doubt, go 10 Reynolds. You are sure
TO find your wants answered in most
satisfactory manner. "
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Guernsey Hall

Offers special inducements this winter
10 purchasers of pianos. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18

Take the trip to Japan with Mr.. Stur-
ges this evening Excursion starts at
new Y. NJ. G. A. auditorium, Sis sharp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18

Special cars for tonight, for "Trip to
Japan, will leave Green Ridge at I.45;
and returning, new Y. NJ G, A. build
ing at 9.i5. e@
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18

Why not buy your piano at Guernsey
hall? There You can save from $50 to
$50. e"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18
Two More Candidates.

Alex I, connell ana Alderman ot,o D.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-18

We would give Ten Thou
sand Dollars if every person
in Scranton would just try it
1t needs no other adver-
tisement.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-09
REMARKABLE OPERATION.

TsstAall Players Sight saved by
stitches In His Bysball.
-Four stitches taken in the ball Of his
s1e saved the sight Of James G. Null
vihfll, football player of the st. 1gna-
thus college team. The operation was
performed in the West Side hospital at
Chicago, says recent dispatch to the
New York Herald.
The young man was In laboratory
On Oct. % filing bottles with soda wa
ter when one Of the bottles exploded,
and pieces Of glass struck him In the
left eye A fragment Of the glass near
~ half an inch in diameter cut through
the lids and into the eyeball. The cut
was three-eighths Of an inch deep and
half an inch long in the white Of the
eye. The operation was performed half
an hour later. The injured eye was
eewed up with four stitches after sew
eral stitches had been taken in the up.
per and lower lids.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-09

Alfred Henry Lewis pays his re-
spects as follows:
Mark Twain came into the game
we'll heeled. He played steady, some
times hitting it right and occasionally
losing. But in the main his game was
scientific one, and he seldom quit
broke.
He didn't rely on no system to speak
ef, but scattered his chips recklessly.
Now and then he'd get little warmed
mp, and the dealer d have to touch
him On the arm, but he never made no
great rough house, and even when he
rode through the camp shooting wild
and yelling scandalous for trouble the
boys d generally just walk into the
bar and smile, saying, mark 8 loaded
again" &
1t was such lively traits ~ these that
made hds stay in the camp interesting,
and az We think Of him We can all nay
that 10 made the old world brighter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-09
FIRST LADIES OF THE LAND


Remarkable Change Reported -
Mrs. McKiAley's Health.
Mrs. Roosevelt one can rely upaa %
be always gracious. Her manner b
the passport of liking, and al whom
Ahe meets, whether young = cid. kin
de with her genuine kindfinsss. Tire
lsss indeed would be the journalist
who reported each Of her pretty deeds.
When Mrs. Roosevelt visited Yale she
talked, among others, with Policeman
Donnelly, known to every undsrgradu-
a*e as the "best Of fellows" Police
man Donnelly approved Of Mrs. Rosse-
welt. and she reciprocated. They be-
came good friends, and when the
madam returned to Oyster Bay he
sent the peace guardian a Photograph
q herself, with line Of recognition
ct the trouble he had been put to, says
the Oniooker.
It was 4 small thing, but It WAS ssa-
sidarate, and the world grows ever
better for such small kindness. 1peak-
ing Of Mrs. Roosevelt recalls her DreA
ssessor. It IL astonishing 10 leasa
that Mrs. Mckinley has fairly tuEaed
her back upon invahdiam and waksd
recently fat to the extent sf fsetV
aAdsd pounds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-09
DEERSLAYER AGED TEN.

- Broke Animals Leg With . D<sne
aaa Then CIT Its Throat.
Eddie Wilbelt, the en-year-old sen
ef u. A. Wilbert, 4 farmer residing at
Also, Wayne county, Pa, saw q deer
crossing 4 neid near his home the ether
day and started In pursuit, says Pert
Jsrvls IN. ~ dispatch to the New
York Times.
After running 4 few rods the ~
threw q stone which broke one Of tie
animals hind legs. The lad was then
able to overtake the deer and ut sase
stacked It with 4 club. A fierce Aght
snsued, and the deer eventually
Knocked the boy to the ground, bot he
eaong fast and finally dealt It a blow
ever the head that stunned It. Dddie
nsxt ran to his home, where he scored
q table carving knife and cut the desr's
thapat. Then he went after an uncle -
hsip carry the carcass home. The deer
weighed $50 pounds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-09

The Formosans are cutting their
hair, whereat there is great jubilation
In japanese government circles. 1t
must be understood that to say Get
your hair cutv' to native of Formosa
was formerly the worst form Of insult.
Almost as soon he would have cut off
his head. Now. however. as a sign OF
submission to Japanese rule and In
conformity with civilized customs. he
ts beginning to shear of his superfuous
htrsute growth. Every week the gov.
ernor of Formosa telegraphs to Tokyo
the additional number Of natives who
have cut their hair, just as Lord Kitch-
ener telegraphel from time to time the
number of Beers captured.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-09
NOTES OF NoTABLEs.

George 3. Buxton, 4 friend Of Charles
Dickens and at one time 4 playmate Of
Queen Victoria, died recently In Rock
ford, Ill.
The Nye family, Il which the famous
humo1st, Bill Nye. was 4 member,
formed Al association at Sandwich,
Mass, recently and WIN hereafter hold
yearly reunions.
J. h. Lodge. 4 second son Of Senator
Lodge. has taken hold Ct the Egyptian
exploration fund, which has received
many Thousands Of dollars from the
people It New nngiand.
G. J. Swanson, the Minneapolis man
ufaatuusr, has jast celebrated his sill
vor wedding by giving each Of his en-
ployees who hes been twenty years in
biz sEviee fsrty acres Of land.
Gsldsborough .. Griffith, Baltimore's
venerable phiianthroptst and president
It the Maryland Prisoners' Aid associa-
ton, receaHy celebrated his eighty
eighth birthday. He IL apparently in
perfect health.
speaker HeadWson, who recently
snve his valuable law library to the
Upper Iowa university It Yayette, has
now DONATED his hres private library
10 that Institution. Mr.. Henderson is a
graduate It the university.
Senator Proctor Il Vermont has pre-
serted 4 photograph q his grandson.
taken witA a via boar slain by the
boy, ~ President Roosevelt. The boar
was Killed ~ tAs thartesa-ysar-old
Prsstor ia CoChta park, which the
president vitted the past summer.
Reward Fea 11sk, ~ famous ears
man, 10 the fo1fth n descent Of his
fanAy - make 4 rsputation BY row.
lng. His grandfather and sreat-srand.
father were fsRyvnsa. and the former,
though nearly eighty, stu rows pow.
srfM strske. Fen 1ysk's father Is 4
srew eeasA. l"
Henry L. Dawes, sx-Uaited states
seaatsr reesakiy celebrated his eighty
vevsath birthday in hts home at Pitts
led, AaM. Mr.. Dawes u IN excellent
aeakh. He retired fssa public life in
Eses, sftsr spending thr<y-d years in
eongrsss. He 10 st5A shairnaa Of the
Dawes Indian eemm&ssioa.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-09

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
Ter are out Of order.
What to DO.
There Is comfort in the knowledge 50
often expressed, that Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfllls every
wish IN curing rheumatism, pain In the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
u the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
% hold water and scalding pain in passing
4, or bad effects following use Of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity Of being compelled to 70 often
during the day. and to get up many times
Curing the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swamp.Root is soon
,eali1eu. Il stands the highest for It's won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
hyou need medicine you should have the
Best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery Esf1w
more about IT. both sent s |!s!i;;;;
absolutely FREQ by mail. ~ :slslls4s =
Address Dr.. Kilmer & HON. Of swampr,eos
Co., Bmghamton, N. r. When writing men
aea readng Nils gsaxous olisr n this papsr.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-09

night, We decided to explore the place.
ut was quite empty. We found moth
ing of interest We returned to the
room on the ground door. The IRE wa
burning all right, and We sat about
smoking and falling stories until about
1880. when we ate the lunch we had
brought along. After that We took one
more look about the room. It was OBJ
long in shape, with large windows at
both ends. They had heavy shutters
inside and strong bars outside. Then
there was the door through which We
had entered from the hall. 1t had =
big lock, which we fastened, and also
a chain which hooked across the whole
door. Near the fireplace was another
door, evidently leading to the garden,
which was locked and chained. There
was nothing else. 1t was very quiet.
The boys spread their blankets IN
front of the IRE, and put mine near
the end of the fireplace and sat Win
nv back against the wall. We talked
and smoked until 1 o'clock. ] remem-
Der looking at my watch. Then ! felt
an oyerpowering desire to sleep. The
boys were snoring. I caught myself
doing two or three times, and then
suddenly / felt blast Of cold air, the
candles went out, hand was on my
throat. and / saw saw
The white figure in the bed rose to .
sitting posture, the whole face was
convulsed with terror, the arms thrown
forward AZ though to ward on some
hideous thing, and without q word No
-. d..A n. QUAD.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-09

sediment or set
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; II It stains
your linen 1t is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass It Or pain in
the hack Is also
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-09
1AsusaAAs Have Kidney Troable
and Don't Know II.
How 70 yind Out.

FM bottle Or common glass with your
Watsr and let II stand twenty-fou hours: 4
La Junta tribune., 1902-08-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL ,rsms.

u For RENT-Five room house.
Inquire of G, S. Thompson.
Charles Norman, OF Pueblo,
was La Junta visitor Monday.
Father Brinker left Monday
morning for Pueblo for weeks
visit.
The Walk-Over shoes for men,
s. SO and s.. 90. Try them. At
, Hawkins.
Frank Lowe left Monday morn
ing for Pueblo and Denver for a
J few days visit.
Lee Bowman went to Pueblo
} Monday to take in Buffalo Bills
Wild West show.
Downer is exclusive agent for
Ixion tires-best guaranteed tire
on The market for the money.
u Mayhem House Furnishing Co.
undertaking and embalming. Day
phone, "A; night phone. 1874.
For every So cash purchase at
H. II. Clark's you are entitled to
a chance on IS worth OF any goods
in stock.
Miss Alice Kendall and Mrs.
Mary Russell left on the noon
train Monday for Beulah for a
J months outing.
We do all kinds OF clothes clean
ing and dyeing. First class work; /;
prices reasonable. Giveu q trial.
La Junta Steam Laundry.
\ The cantaloupe crop from the
shipments at Rocky Ford and
Newdale is expected to bring to
the farmers this season about
100000.
y The most stylish, up-tosds.e
rigs in town at the Valley livery
barn. When You want fine rub
ber.tired turnout that is the place
to patronize.
i The quarterly examination OF
teachers will take-place in the Of
fee OF Superintendent Mary E.
Lyon, on Friday and Saturday,
i August I5th and 10Th.
i ]. E. Steenland has leased the
old Hireen property opposite the
Valley Livery, and expects to be
located there with his family be-
fore the close of the present week.
B. M. Spalding left yesterday
morning for Florence, Cripple
i Creek and various and sundry
mountain towns in the interest OF
the La Jun.a Mill and Elevator
Company.
!, r. Plenderleith. who has been
losatedtat Clark's mineral springs,
lEAebio, during the past two weeks,
FNSitcs t0Aend his TRIBUNE there,
as he viii probably remain for a
month longer.
II 1t is said that three hundred
cars Of cantaloupes will be shipped
from the Rocky Ford station this
season. The Newdale district will
this season ship two hundred or
more cars of netted gems.
i Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Gordon,
Mrs. Lewis Bradley and children
and Miss Efie Peiplo~ started last
Saturday morning at 800 o'clock
foE a weeks outing in the cedars,
twenty miles south Of the ranch.
i If you desire good complexion
use Moki Tea pure herb drink.
It acts on the liver and makes the
4 skin smooth and clear. Cures
sick headaches. IS cts. and so
cts. Money refunded if it does
not satisfy you. Write to w. H.
HooKER 4 Co., Buffalo, N. Y, for
free sample. For sale by T. c.
Coltman. Phi. 6.
The Santa Fe seems to have de-
cided that electric headlights are
the things for it, engines, and fifty
iof the fast passenger engines rune
! ming on the California trains have
been ordered equipped with the
4 Pyle headlight. which Is Consider