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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
Swarthmore College

Offers four courses of study leading
to degrees in Arts, Science, Letters
Engineering. AS a co-educational =
sttution it undertakes to provide d.
lege life in a home setting, with an>at-
mosphere in which manly and woman
ly character may develop naturally
and completely. 1t is a typical small
college, The student comes in closest
personal relation with the teachers and
enjoys the benefit of personal acquaint-
ance and oversight of the heads of the
institution.
1t is ten miles from Philadelphia, in
one of the most interesting sections of
Pennsylvania. The site is one of great
natural beauty. Two hundred acres of
wood, field and shaded lawn, the pie
turesque gorge of Crum Creek, the dis
tant view of the Delaware, lend a
charming variety to the scene. There
is ample opportunity for all kinds of
outdoor enjoyments.
It's equipment includes modern la
boratories, libraries, work shops, hand
some new gymnasium, etc. Catalogue
on application. William w. Birdsall,
president. Swarthmore, Pa. y"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
NO MATERIAL INCREASE,
School Tax Levy Will Be Very Little
if Any Higher-Teachers Will
Get More Pay.

There is every reason to believe
that the tax levy for school purposes
for the coming fiscal year will be very
little if any higher than the levy for
the present year. President Gibbons
has announced his intention of pre-
venting il possible any material in
crease in the levy.
1t is pretty certain that the school
board will pay heed to the teachers
persistent requests for an increase in
salary and that their wishes will be
complied with to certain extent in
the compilation of the budget for the
next fiscal year. The teachers have
asked for an increase of twenty-five
per cent in the salaries but it is ques-
tionable IL the board will agree to more
than Il ten per cent or at the very
highest, a fifteen per cent increase.
A ten per cent increase would mean
in round numbers about $4,000 extra
to be paid out every year and to be
provided for in the budget. In ad-
dition to this there will have to be
$40, 900 provided for No. 40 school now
in process of erection in the Second
ward and new schools will probably be
provided for to replace Nos and III
in South Scranton. This will mean
the appropriation of 100000 or more
for building purposes unless another
issue of bonds is authorized.
President Gibbons favors the issue of
sufficient bonds to bring the total
amount to be appropriated and raised
by direct taxation down to within at
least hailing distance to the appropria-
ton for the present year or sufficient
ly low to prevent the levying of an
additional tax any greater than a
fractional part of mill more than
for the present year.
The charmen of the several COM
mittees have been requested by the
chairman of the finance committee to
have their estimates ready for presen-
tation at next Monday nights meet
ing Of the board. The estimate of the
building committee, apart from the
question of new schools, will not be
very large. The members of the COM
mittee have just completed an eX-
animation of all the school buildings
and have found them all to be in first
class condition. The only important
Improvement which the committee Will
recommend will be the installation Of
a new heating plant in No. 25 school
in North Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
SCRANTON BUSINESS COLLEGE
Diary Record for the Week,

Monday. April 21-Arthur Decker re-
ports that he has good position in
Master Car Builder Canfields office.
a brewing company telephones for a
young man, bookkeeper and stenogra-
pher.
Received letter from Montrose ask
ing for a young man, bookkeeper and
stenographer, for a manufacturing con-
Germ.
A stationer sends for lady stenog-
rapher.
Tuesday, April 22--Mss Annie Kase
accepts position with r. E. Prender-
CAST
w. c. simmons, who has been with
the Webster Coal ana Coke company
at Philadelphia, reports that he and his
brother have excellent positions with
the same company at Gallitzin, Pa.
Wednesday, April 23-Miss Annie
position to accept another with the
Colliery Engineer company.
Thursday, April 24-Fred Greene re-
ports that he has resigned his position
to accept another with the American
Locomotive works.
A request for a young man stenogra-
pher to go to Berwick
A department store again asks for a
lady to take charge of the C. o. ID. de-
partment.
A silk mill proprietor sends for lady
stenographer. Two of our ladies are
already employed there, ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
CONSERVATORY RECITAL.
It Was Given in Guernsey Hall Last
Night.

| The forty fourth recital by the Con-
servatory of Music, under the direction
OF j. Alfred Pennington, occurred last
evening in Guernsey hall. AS Il rule,
| these recitals consist entirely of selec-
| tions for from one to four pianofortes.
Last evening, however, two vocal num-
bers were introduced.
After an ensemble class of eight play
ers had rendered an 1dylle by Gurlitt,
Master Frank Laubach appeared as the
first piano soloist, when he played a
polka by Webb. This was his first ap-
pearance in a recital. and he did we'll.
Mary Ryan played the Boys Merry
Go-Round," by Gade, and "rhe Mill in
the Valley" by Gaenschals, in very
pleasing manner. Master Ralph Gold
| smith, of Green Ridge, was quite a
favorite with the audience in the
promenade a Ane." by wachs.
Among the older students who ap-
peared for the first time was Floyd
Hunter. Of Jermyn, who gave an excel
lent rendition of the characteristic
"JoyeuX Moulin" C"Lively Mill'), by
Hitz. Eva MeiXsell, of Hyde Park,
gave the "Marigold Polka" with good
phrasing and pedalling; Helen Hope-
we'll, in the "Pastorella,' by Gregh:
Irene Chemberlin. in "Out on the
Green" by Giese, and Norma Johns, of
Taylor in the Mazurka in T. flat. by
Helms, played with style and finish as
to deserve special mention. All three
have manifestly unusual talent, and the
prospects of their becoming pianists are
fattering. The playing of Norma Johns
was smooth. brilliant and showed un-
n n c1 =, fpr ,fl l,a,
age.
The three young ladies who gave the
closing solo numbers We're Miss Rowena
Hermann, of Dushore, Pa. who played
the "Glockenblumen," by Morley, with
excellent taste; Miss Mary Flower, Of
Gouldsboro, who played the delightful
concert etude, the "Guirlandes," by
GODDARD, and Miss Clara Browning, who
rendered the difficult and well-known
classic, the Ballade in A fiat major, by
Chopin. Miss Browning, who is a menu
ber of the Conservatory faculty, has
every reason for self-congratulation for
the mastery of this wonderful tone
poem. Her conception was poetical to
high degree and her technique ample
Master David Perkins, soprano soloist
in the boy choir of ST. Stephens Epis-
copal church, Wilkes-Barre was the
vocal soloist. His two selections were
Daddy" by Behrens, and Charity"
The little fellow has a wonderfully
sweet voice, and in the tender and sad
little story OF Daddy" there was a
sympathetic quality which brought the
tears This pathetic tenderness was
present in all of his singing and, child
though he is. many a famous singer
would envy him this power of singing
to the heart Master David was en-
Enthusiastically recalled, and sang "Sleep,
Little Baby of Nine" and the WELL
known Welsh air, "All Through the
Night"
The usual illustration of the Faelten
System of Fundamental training was
given by Peter Naher, Emily Wilcox,
Martha Richmond and Grace Under-
wood in several transpostions of the
same piece. and the advanced ensemble
class closed the recital with the over
ture at four pianos of Romeo and
Juliette," by Bellini.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
SCRANTON AND cARBoNDA1E,
They Will Play at the Park This
Afternoon.

The Scranton base ball team will
cross bats with the strong Carbondale
semi-professional team this afternoon
at Athletic park, and a good game may
be looked for.
The Scranton boys have been getting
in some good practice work during the
past week and are fast rounding I'D
into good condition.
shortstop. two pitchers and a
catcher are still necessary to complete
the team. Franz. the local player, will
be given trial at shortstop in today's
game, and Ferris will play left field in
place OF Blakey, who has had his
shoulder hurt in practice. The two
teams will line up as follows:
standardization, cf; Ferris, IT,; Nickels, If. !;
Sullivan, 3b.; schmaltz, H.; Ross, 2b Franz,
S.; stenberg, c.; Rainey, c.; Wiltse, p; Nc,
Gary, p.; Keller, p.
Carbondale--Nurray, 3d.; Flanagan, IT.. Moran,
H.; Cuff, H.; Emmet, of.; LOTUS, c.; Hate, Oh;
Mcilae, S.; Smith, p. McAndrcw p,; Fee, p.
The game will start at 3 o'clock sharp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
This Marvellous Medicine Is Heartily
lndorSed by the AbleSt and
Best Physicians.

What a blessing 1t would be to hui
manity in general If all suffering men
and women knew Just What paine'1
Celery Compound is able to do.
The work that cannot be done for the
sick and suffering by months OF ex-
perimenting with the common mcdi-
cines of the day, is successfully carried
to victory by Paine's Celery Compound
in Il few short weeks.
The cure of Mr. M'irph proves fully
the assertion made above. After years
of failures, misery, agony, and desDond-
ency, Paine's Celery Compound mad, ii
new man of one who had become a
mere Wreck-one who was fast nearing
the grave.
Have faith, sufferer. You have a
strong deliverer at hand able to rescue
and save you. From today, let your
hope be centered in Paines Celery
Compound and its mighty power to
cure. 1t has never disappointed any
sufferer; it will not fail in your case.
Mr.. II. Ii. Murph. Rich, S. c., under
the direction of kind Providence, was
led to use the medicine that "nakes
sick people WE'LL" His testimony is
strong and convincing. 1t shows un-
mistakably that Paine's Celery Com.
pound is the true health builder for
weak, weary, sleepless. and run down
people at this season. Mr.. Murph sa VS.
II have had nervous prostration for
several years. / was troubled almost
continually with nervous headache,
could not sleep well, had become absent
minded. and was run down in flesh and
general health. A friend advised me
to try Paine's Celery Compound. I
used four bottles and am now Iii en-
cellent health, and weigh more than /
have for five years, all of which 1 owe
to Paine's Celery Compound"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
We Offer Today

Home grown asparagus, and our line
of vegetables is fast becoming more
complete as the season advances.
Rhubarb, radishes, onions, lettuce. peas.
beans, cucumbers, new cabbage, water
cress, spinach and kale, egg plant, sal
sify, new potatoes and squash, turkeys,
chickens, broilers and SQUADS, oranges,
lemons, lines, bananas, pineapples and
strawberries, fancy creamery butter,
strictly fresh eggs, fine assortment of
domestic and imported cheese, fish,
oysters, clans, Holsters, etc.
Pierce's Market
~ l10 Penn avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
A BIG SEASON ASSURED.
Lodore Will Be the Mecca for Ex'
cursionists the Coming Season.

All indications point to Lake Lodore
as the most popular of all excursion re-
sorts for the fast-approaching season.
and to even surpass it's immense busi-
ness of last year. The individual ex-
cursionst prefers lake resort, and the
eenic beauties of Lodore ITSELF it's far
preading grove incompatible dance
pavilion, it's merry-go-round, the de-
light of the children, its well-equipped
kitchens, clam oven, refreshment
Ibooths, Spalding ball grounds, naphtha
launches, steamer, large excursion boat
and varied other amusements render II
a summer paradise, and at the same
time the most proht-making resort for
churches and societies. There are some
splendid dates left. for the privilege of
which please apply to w. l.. Pryor.
district passenger agent, Delaware and
Hudson Railroad, Scranton, Pa. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
UIa11 Uy9S B BeWare Of "d poor S"i mta'ions fa'ins

moral support, If not with subscrip-
tions.
Those who wish to enter the contest
should send in their names and ad-
dress, Contest Editor, Scranton Tri-
bune. Scranton, Pa" The rules and list
OF scholarships is printed daily on the
fourth page of The Tribune. Canvass
er's outfits will be sent out to all who
have entered before the contest opens,
SO that they may begin on the very
first morning and return some points in
time to be printed on the following day,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26

one week from Monday the third
Educational Contest of The Tribune
will open. This is Il trine earlier than
the opening date of any previous con-
test. The first Educational Contest be-
gan on July s, 1900, and extended to
October 81 of that year. The second
Educational Contest began on May 13
of last year and ended on August 81.
This years contest starts on May 6 and
ends on October 25, covering just
twenty-five weeks, or one week less
than six months.
One excellent reason why this years
contest begins earlier than ever Is that
at this time Of the year the students
Ito whom the contests especially APP
peaD have not yet become fully en-
crossed with the approaching examina-
tions and can get into "the swing" of
the canvass and become familiar with
the rules and conditions before the
closing days of school. Besides this the
earlier spring days are the most de-
lightful ones Of the year for being out
of doors. and the contestant who en-
poets to make any kind Of a bid to win
one of the scholarships offered as spe-
cial rewards must put in most of his or
her work in the open air, making calls
on friends and acquaintances. The May
days are pleasant ones to get a start
in, and then when the drowsy summer
hours come with blazing sun and dust
filled air, the work will be SO systema-
tized that the walking will have gotten
down to the minimum.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
HEARD A FALSE RUMoR.
Delegation from Twentieth Ward
Didn't See Recorder.

The delegation of property owners
from the Twentieth ward which was
to have waited on Recorder Connell
yesterday afternoon to protest against
the sewer assessment for Section A of
the Eighteenth district main sewer, got
hold af a false rumor in some way and
did not put in an appearance.
1t was learned in the morning that
the committee would not come because
the members had heard that City Solic-
itor Watson had declared the sewer
ordinance to be illegal AS q matter of
fact, the city solicitor has made no
such declaration, hut has declared him
lbself as believing the ordinance to be
drawn up in strict accordance with the
law
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
Make Your Decision Now.

Now is the best time for parents to
decide whether they wish their children
to try and earn an education in an en-
tirely honorable manner, or for the
young people to decide for themselves.
The contest is not limited to persons of
any age, but, of course, the young peo-
pie between the ages of 12 and 90 years
are more liable to be successful. There
is no bar to the help contestant
may receive. Parents, brothers, sisters,
uncles, aunts or cousins or any rela-
tives or friends may pitch In and help,
by encouragement, good cheer and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
KOoNs INSTANTLY KILLED.
He Was Employed as a Miner in the
Bellevue,

John Koons. a resident of Dunmore
who was employed in the Bellevue mine
was instantly killed while at work yes
terday morning by being struck in the
head by flying piece of coal.
He was firing a shot in the chamber
and had gone sixty yards away from
the face when the explosion occurred
A small piece of coal struck him in the
temple, killing him instantly.
The remains were taken to his board.
ing place in Dunmore. He was unmar.
ried.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26

Primaries for the nomination of a
| Legislative candidate will be held this
afternoon in the First district between
the hours of and o'clock. A spirited
canvass is in progress. The contestants
| are Joseph Oliver. president of select
council: w. j. Thomas, also of the
Fifteenth ward; and Walter W. Simp-
son of Providence.
The First district includes practically
half of the city. Its representative will
be one of two members who with the
help Of their colleagues, will have to
look after the numerous and important
legislative interests Of Scranton at
Harrisburg next winter. The fact that
Scranton is now a city Of the second
class, in company with Pittsburg and
Allegheny, which have large and in
fluential delegations to enforce their
claims. make it more than ever neces-
sary in the judgment of thoughtful
citizens. that the Scranton representa-
tives should be strong men, with ex-
perience in parliamentary methods and
able to impress their force upon the
deliberations of the house. The unop-
posed denomination of Representative
Scheuer, James and Philbin insures
strong and experienced members from
the Second, Third and Fourth districts
and the First, it is recognized, should
provide a colleague similar in those
qualities which make for usefulness.
The high standard Of service set for
many years by Representative Farr,
eliminating in the establishment of the
West Side hospital, an institution in
which all the people of the district are
Interested, and the need of securing for
this hospital an increased appropria-
ton, are recognized as calling for un-
usual care in the choice of today's
nominee.
Each of the three contestants has
points of strength and the nomination
Of any one Of them would undoubtedly
be followed by an easy victory at the
polls. 1t was pointed out yesterday,
however, by those giving thought to the
districts future welfare at Harrisburg
that but one of these candidates has
had an extended acquaintance with
parliamentary usages. This is Select
Councilman Oliver His friends yester-
day called attention to the fact that he
has been tried in the public service and
found not wanting; that he is fearless,
independent and untiring; and that his
nomination would give to the First dis
trict representative whom no faction,
clique or clan could control but who
would do his whole duty from the first
day of the session to the last. His
active and energetic work in behalf of
organized labor through his position as
member of the executive committee of
the Central Labor union was also em-
phasized. While all kinds of predic-
tions We're in evidence last night it was
the general belief that Mr.. divers cam
didacy had gained largely and his
friends professed hopefulness as to the
result.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
ONLY ONE
WEEK MORE
THEN THE TRIBuNE's THIRD
EDUCATIONAL CONTEST WILL
BE UNDER FULL HEADwAY.

Not Enough Entries Have Been Re-
ceived as Yet to Cover the Scholar
ships-Why the Contest Begins
Earlier This Year-A Descriptive
Booklet Is Now Ready--Now Is the
Time to Send in Entries So as to Be
Ready for the First Day.
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Thirty-three Scholarships Offered.

There are thirty-three scholarships to
be competed for in this years Educa-
tional Contest. In 1901 there We're eight,
seen how greatly the idea has grown in
the space of three years. The aggre-
gate value of lasts years scholarships
was about $4,000. This year the total
cash value of the thirty-three scholar
ships is nearly $10,000 Last year there
were but nineteen contestants, the last
one having three points at the close. If
the same conditions should prevail this
year the nineteenth contestant would
set for his three points, worth s1.25, a
scholarship valued at $12O at least.
There is another feature this year
which should appeal to the ambitious
young people who intend to work for
all they are worth That is the Special
Honor Rewards. AT the end OF each
calendar month the young man or
young woman who has secured the
largest number of points during that
month will receive a special reward of
considerable value as a reward for his
or her zeal. This idea was conceived
because it was thought that it would
bring forth the best efforts OF each con-
testant. AS the contest will run into
six separate months there will be six
distinct chances for the contestants to
earn something in addition to the
scholarship they will receive at the end
of the contest. These special honor re-
wards will be entirely independent of
the main contest
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
REDUCED RATES TO Los AN
GELES.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, on Ac-
count of Convention of Federation
of Women's Clubs.

on account of the convention of Fed
Grafton of Women's clubs, to be held at
Los Angeles, Cal, May TO s, the Penn
sylyania railroad company will sell
special excursion tickets from all sta
tions on its line, to Los Angeles and re-
turn, at reduced rates.
Tickets will be sold from April 10 to
%, INCLUSIVE, and will be good to return
untilysune %, when properly validated.
For specific rates, routes, and condl-
tions OF tickets apply to ticket agents.
as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26

Dr.. II. p. Ware, Specialist, eye, ear
nose and throat, has removed to Board
of Trade building, second floor front, sa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26

Dr. Lindabury, Surgeon, diseases of
women a specially, 2l5 Eonnell building.
Hours: II a. M to 4 p, M; to $50 p. IN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
Garden Seeds,

By the ounce or pound, quart OF
bushel. ClaTk's, florist. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
DR.. Arndt,

Residence and office. 437 Wyoming ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
A Neat Booklet Issued.

The Tribune received from the press
yesterday n neat little booklet Of
twenty-four pages, describing the con-
test in a summarized way, detailing the
reasons why the contest should appeal
to the young people, giving the rules,
the list of special rewards a description
OF the institutions in which the scholar
ships are offered with their value, and
many other helpful hints. One of these
books will be sent to any one who de-
sires to learn about the Educational
Contest A. large edition has been
printed, and they will be sent to every
town, city and village in Northeastern
Pennsylvania within the next few days.
1t cannot be too strongly emphasized
that the best time to begin is at the
beginning. Already quite a number of
young ladies and gentlemen have an
piled to have their names placed on the
entry list. so that when the contest
opens they will have the advantage Of
being supplied with subscription blanks
and other equipment and can start
right out, thereby gaining a lead over
those who may enter the contest later.
So far, though. there have not been
enough entries to fully cover the num-
ber of Scholarships, SO that If there
should not be any more entries and
each of those whose names are now on
the list should turn in but one point
each, all would be entitled to scholar
ships.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
PRIMARIES
IN THE FIRST
REPUBLICANS WILL NOMINATE
A CANDIDATE.

There Are Three Men Who Would
Like to Serve the District in the
Legislature and They Are Strug-
Cling for the Nomination to BE
Awarded Today by the voters-The
Candidates Are Joseph oliver, w.
j. Thomas and Walter w. Simpson.
Polls Open at a O'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
Flower Seeds,

ct clark's, florist.