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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
DEGAN CASE RECALLED
Meadow Brook Water Company Asks
for an Extension of Time to
Construct a Reservoir.

The application of the Meadow
Brook Water company for an sxtsn-
sion of time in constructing reservoir
on the Stafford Meadow brook was ar
gued yesterday In the main court room
before Judges Gunster and Edwards.
Yesterdays proceedings in the case re.
called the famous Degau case.
Degan, who owns farm in Roaring
Brook township adjoining the Scran.
ton city line, has been at variance with
the officers Of the water company, in
sisting that they were deprivlng him
of certain property and timber land,
and In defense of what he asserted to
be his right, a few years ago he drove
off the employees of the Scranton Gas
and Water company at the point OF
gun.
The Meadow Brook Water company
was chartered Dec. 81, 1887. under the
act Of 1876, and Immediately began to
build its reservoirs. Afterward the
enlarged demand for water by the
growing public necessitatsd the build.
ing of another large storage reservoir,
The act of assembly under which the
company was chartered was later
amended under the act Of 1889 and In
Its provisions the company was re-
quired to complete Its works within
seven years, otherwise its charter and
property would be confiscated to the
commonwealth. The company applied
for an extension OF time to complete
the additional reservoir and ex-Judge
Smith, then on the bench of this county,
allowed the attorneys Of the company
to argue the case. Attorneys Alfred
Hand and w. J. Hand represented the
company and Agib Ricketts,, Of Wilkes.
Barre, the plaintiff, Mr.. Degan. At
torney Ricketts, filed bill in equity
and reasons for preliminary injunc
tion and the first hearing was called up
yesterday.
Attorney w. ]. Hand opened the case
for the water company and argued the
law as interpreted by Judge Smith. who
so construed 1t as to raise a grammat-
ieal point in the wording Of the act.
The relation of relative pronoun In
the clause to its proper antecedsnt
raised point whether the company
was legally allowed to apply for an ex.
tension of time after five years had
elapsed from the date of granting let
ters patent. The application Of the
water company for extension was filed
not earlier than between six aud seven
years from the date Of issuance of let
ters patent, but Judge Smith ruled
that it was proper proceeding to make
such application any time within seven
years.
This was the point that kept a half
hours legal erossfre going yesterday
before the attorneys on both sides
agreed to adjourn the case until Mon
day, Oct. l.
Mr. Ricketts, in arguing the unten-
able ground Of Judge Smiths rulings
introduced ludicrous clippings from
some of the Wilkes-Barre newspapers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
CITY NOTES.
l27 Wyoming Ave.

Thirty-two new students entered Woods
college yesterday in the shorthand and
business departments.
Today the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western company will pay its employees at
the Pyne, Taylor and Holden mines. A
The Girls Friendly society will hold q
lawn social and festival on the lawn next
to St. Luke's church on Wyoming avenue
this evening.
James B. Mackie, with big company,
appears at the Academy Of Music, Thurs
day evening, in ''The Side Show" Dia-
gram opens this morning at the box Of
flee.
Remember the entertainment to be
given, weather permitting, this evening
on the lawn adjoining st. Luke's church,
by the Girls Friendly society, in aid Of
their funds for charity.
The mortality report of the board OF
health for the past week shows three new
cases Of typhoid fever, one new case and
one death from scarlet fever, and three
new cases of diphtheria. There were
twenty.seven deaths from all causes.
Sept. 25 is the date fixed for the conven-
tion Of the Republicans Of the Third Leg
lslative district. The candidates for the
legislative nomination are G. P. OMalley,
Olyphant; John G.. McAskie, Dunmore;
Mr.. Turner, Of Jermyn, and MIR. Mccarthy,
Of Carbondale.
Michael Coplon, aged IS years one Of
the -FOUR young men who assaulted Michael
Bretchel on Elm street Sunday night, was
arrested yesterday and committed to Jail
to await the results Of Bretchel's wounds.
Last evening the Moses Taylor hospital
officials said his condition was not serious.
At "a meeting of the Volunteer Firemen's
association to be held tomorrow evening
in Durr's hall the picnic committee will
recommend that the outing be held at
Central park, Sept. 25, the day of the par
ade of the city fire department. The old
Neptune double-decker hand engine. re-
named the DR.. George B. Throop. is being
repaired and repainted and will be on ex-
hibition during the day. 1t is proposed to
have Charles Roesler, the well known vet
eran fireman, select crew and display the
old machines water-throwing power as
one of the days attractions at the garden.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
PROFESSOR HowELLs INTERVIEWED.

PROFESSOR HoWELLs INTERVIEWED.
Professor George Howells was seen
by u TRIBUNE reporter last evening and
he gave the following reasons for re-.
fusing to accept the Democratic nomi-
nation for congress:
II have declined to have my name
presented for the Democratic congress
sional nomination and my decision is
irrevocable. The party leaders were so
notified by me tonight. I would fully
appreciate the honor of being selected
as the party's candidate for so impor-
tant position, but my reasons for de-
clining to have my name suggested in
the convention can certainly not be
questioned by any conservative man.
When asked by the reporter to state
his reason for refusing to become q
candidate, Professor Howell said:
Il have aspirations in my profession
as o teacher in which am and would
be more interested than in politics.
1 was never active in the political
world and have no inclination to begin
now At present all my spare time is
engaged in the preparation of two
pedagogical works. one on psychology
and another on philosophy of numbers.
1t is my ambition to succeed profess
sionally rather than shine politically.
Another reason, and an important
one. is that / am not financially pre-
pared to meet the expenses Of q vigor.
GUS campaign. If the two reasons ]
have mentioned did not exist I should
not have any excuse for declining to
accepr, but under these conditions ]
have no alternative"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
SCRANTON rRBuNE-rUEsDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER H. 1894


throughout New York state. that the
oocason may be largely attended by
Masons and made notable through their
interest In the affair. 1t Is probable
that many Scranton Mssons will be
present. The Binghsmton lodge has
arranged to provide entertainment and
dinner for visiting brethren on the day
Of the ceremony.
Governor Flower will bs present. as
will also the governors OF adjoining
states. and Chauncey NJ Dspsw is an.
nouneed as the orator OF the day.
Strenuous effort is being made to SO.
cure the attendance OF President Cleve-
land, with fair prospect Of success.
The parade will occur early in the af-
ternoon, and it is anticipated that 15,-
900 commercial travellers will be in
line
The Commercial Travellers Home
Association OF America is q national
organization composed Of commercial
men and the home is intended to be
similar in scope to the Masonic home
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11

The Democratic slate makers found
themselves in a quandary last night.
Prof George Howell sent letter 10
them declining to be a candidate for
congress and this coming on the heels
Of the American declination caused
great uneasiness among the Democratic
chiefs.
At 2 o'clock this morning they were
uncertain as to what they should do
and devoutly wished that the conven-
tion was at least week away.
After Professor Howell's declination
the slate-makers got together again
and by midnight 1t was decided to
make an effort to induce ex-Judge
Smith 20 become candidate for con-
gress. John E. Roche was dispatched in a
cab to bring Mr.. Smith to the Seran-
ton House and at 2. 10 this morning ex-
Sheriff Robinson. Sheriff Fahey. Col.
onel Fitzsimmons. Senator Mcdonald,
II. 7. Koehler. George S. Horn and
William Craig were anxiously awaiting
the appearance of Mr. Smith and Mr..
Roche.
While the slate-makers were at work
yesterday many prominent Democrats
were discussing the availability Of Edi-
tor E. J. Lynett for the congressiona al
nomination.
II Mr. Smith accepts the congress
sional nomination, no candidate will be
named for judge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
LET THE DowHlHes STAND UP.

Minnesota Man Who Wants Informa.
tion Concerning Them.
Prothonotary Pryor yesterday re-
ceived the following letter and has
handed it to the newspapers for publi-
cation. He would be pleased to receive
correspondence from any person who
may be able to give any information
regarding the persons inquired about.
HASTINGS, Mimi, Sept. 6. 1894.
To Clarence E. Pryor, Prothonotary,
Scranton, Pa.
DEAR SIR: desire to learn the where
abouts Of the two brothers and one sister
of David Downing. Downing was born
and raised in Maryland, and came west in
the forties, settling in Minnesota. The
name Of one brother is William Downing,
home in Pennsylvania. Please inform me
whether any Of the family are in your
county. ! have information Of interest to
such relatives. Yours very truly,
JESSE s. FIELD,
Hastings, Dakota county, MINI.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
OPENING CAMPAIGN.
Central Republican Club Arranging for
n LARGE MaetinQ

Central Republican Club Arranging for
Large Meeting.
At last nights meeting Of the Central
Republican club, Thursday evening,
Sept. 81 was selected to rstify the state
and county Republican tickets at a
large meeting 10 be held in the clubs
rooms
Resolutions were adopted substan.
tiating the wisdom of the selection Of
Major Everett Warren to the presi.
dency of the State League Of Republic
can clubs. Within few days the
headquarters of the State league will
bs established in the Central Rspubli-
can Club rooms and will be continued
there indefinitely.
II is proposed to mako the meeting
of Sept. 81 q pronounced campaign
opener, which will be addressed by
many prominent speakers. The en-
gsging of speakers was referred to the
campaign committee with full power
in this and other matters involved in
the preparations incident to the meet-
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
SOME NEEDED REFORMS
Suggested 10 the Grand Jury by Judge Gun.
Ster In His Charge.
MATRONS FOR The COUNTY JAIL
That Is Change That in Judge
Gunster's Judgment, Is Necessary.
He Also Suggests That the Pris-
oners Should Be Separated-An
Enlargement of the Court House Is
Considered Advisable.

Judge Gunsters charge to the grand
jury yesterday was thoughtfully pre-
pared address. Court opened at 10
o'clock and the usual hour of begin
ming active business during grand jury
week being 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
There was little delay in starting the
machinery of the law. many Of the
constables, believing they had plenty
of time on hand, were slow in making
their returns and Judge Gunster re.
buked several of them.
Judge Gunster appointed John Glib
bons, jr, foreman Of the grand jury
and then began his address. He said
that il the law were observed to the
extent that the constables report it to
be, L0ckswanna county ought to be
proud of itself The point in his
charge on which Judge Gunster laid
special stress was the need Of sick
ward at the county Jail to care for
wounded prisoners brought there. The
court, ne feared. exceeded its powers
in granting leave to remove prisoners
from the county Jail to the hospital,
although the case was sufficiently serl-
GUS to warrant it.
The colonizing OF prisoners at the
Jail was another topic on which he
spoke at length. This should be the
case where children and accidental
prisoners are sent to the Jail. There
should be a separate wing for them
from the one where inmates serving
sentences are confined.
MATRoN FOR THE JAIL
A matron and few female wardens
should be appointed. as there are many
female prisoners confined, and the
limited attention they receive should
not be the case
Judge Gunster spoke impressively on
the subject of separating the inmates.
1t is wrong to pen upa moral person
with one who may be stepped in crime
Then again there are many persons
sent to Jail for months being unable to
furnish bail while awaiting trial.
These are not always criminals and
should not be regarded as such until
convicted.
Turning away from this psnological
subject Judge Gunster turned his at
tention to the need of enlarged facili.
ties at the court house. Two add.
tionsl jury rooms are needed, likewise
another court room. Court is in ses
sion now three-fifths Of the year and
requires greater accommodations.
After bidding them do full justice in
all cases brought to their disposition
Judge Gunster delivered the jury oyer
to the district attorney.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS HOME.

Corner Stone VIII Be Laid with I'm.
prsssivs Ceremonies at Binghamton.
In the month OF October the grand
master, assisted by the Grand Lodge OF
Free and Accepted Mssons Of New
York state will lsy the corner stone OF
the Commercial Travellers Home asso-
citation, In Binghsmton.
Invitations from the Mason's com.
mittee of Binghamton. which will have
in charge the ceremonies attending the
corner stone laying. have been sent to
all the lodges in the vicinity and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
Re opeuiur Of Normal School.

The fall term of the East Stroudsburg
State Normal school opened under most
favorable circumstances again this year.
Fully as many have enrolled as last year
and many are coming on this week, which
will place the enrolment beyond that Of
last year at this time. Professor Park. q
graduate Of the Drexel institute, will have
charge Of the work 10 manual training and
will Introduce clay modelling, plaster paris
casting aud mechanical drawing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
PRESBYTERIAN PASTORS UNION.
Reorganizs After Vacation and Meetings
Will Be Held Weekly.

Reorganizs After Vacation and Meetings
Will Be Held Weekly.
The Presbyterian, Ministers associa-
tion resssembled yesterday after vscs-
tion term at the residence of Rev. DR..
s. G. Logan, on Qainey avenue. Those
present were Rev. George E. Guild, Of
Providence Rev. Charles e. Robinson, D.
D.. Rev. Mr.. Shaw, of Archibald; Rev.
R. g. Jones, Hyde Park; Rev. S. c.
Logan, D. D., Rev. T. N. Cam, Rev. E.
McLane, Elmhurst; Rev. W. J. Will
Jams, Dunmore; Rev. L. Dana, Italian
missionary, and Rev. D. III. Brooks,
Wilkes Barre
The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected: Rev. George E.
Guild. president; Rev. W. J. Will
Jams. vice president; Rev. G. E. Rob-
inson, treasurer; Rev. S. G. Logan, Sec
tary.
The meeting considered the question
of appropriating funds to country
churches for mission work and steps
were taken for payment Of the quota
due TO each church. A discussion was
held as to the benefits and experiences
of ministers vacations and various
pastors gave highly entertaining Incl
dents of their recent vacstions,
The meetings will now be held on
each Monday excepting the Monday
devoted to the general pastors union.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
Mis-. Hardsnb.rshs pianofor,s School

Re-opens Monday, Sept. II. A thoroughly
high grade school for the study Of the
piano-forte, theory, harmony, musical his
tory and analysis; in the famous Mason
system Of technics, Virgil Practice Clavier
and the higher art Of musical interpreta-
tion.
A special training course for teachers.
437 Wyoming avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
Luther Leagues, Take Notice.

Train leaves for the convention at White
Haven on the Central Railroad of New
Jersey Thursday at $50 a. M; returning,
leave White Haven at s. 35 p. m. arriving
at 1925. Fare for round trip S1.96.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
The $4o,o 900 School Houss

The $40, 900 School House
for Columbia avenue has been let and will
be commenced Immediately. There are
still a few lots left at a low price.
ARTHUR FRoTHINGHAM,
" Office, Theater Lobby.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
WOODS COLLEGE
Of Business and Shorthand.

OF Business and Shorthand.
The best business since the college was
organized.
Both sessions largely attended.
5000.
This year large number Of people find
it inconvsnient to pay for the scholarship
ON entering. The management has set
aside fund of 5000 TO accommodate
those who wish to pay on the instalment
plan.
Persons interested are invited to call
- +. E. WooD, Principal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11

Mr.. A. Gross, the former organist at st.
Peters cathedral, is ready to receive pu-
pills who wish to study music. Rear Of rs
Adams avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
Gentlemen.

Call and see our fall styles of wing
tipped shoes, in calf, russett, patent leather
aud pig skin. Commonwealth Shoe store,
Washington avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
Ladies'.

Closing out russett, oxfords and russett
dluchers at reduced prices. Also ladies'
bog, foxed, congress, razor toes, pretty
styles. A. @. NETTLEToN &C.,,
Commonwealth building. ,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11

Room and picture mouldings, wall and
ceiling decorations, in water colors and
linspar relief. Something new.
PRATTs Book STORE -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
L. AT THE THEATRES.

This evening "a Breezy Time' will be
produced at the Academy Of Music. There
is no let-up in the fun-making from the
first rising of the curtain until the going
down of the same. Songs, dances, jokes,
comical situations and more comical
actors follow each other with bewilder-
ing rapidity. E. B. Fitz, as Reuben Merri.
field, is the chief OF the fun makers, his
jolly countenance and immutable smile be-
ing enough to set his hearers in roar.
Kathryn Webster is right with him all
the time and divided honors easily.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
ci.v and scboo, rsxs,. 1894.

The city and school tax duplicates for
the year 1894 are now in my hands for
collection. Persons wishing to pay can do
SO now, or any person requiring state
ments Of taxes by giving ward and loca-
tion OF property viii be promptly
answered.
R. g. Brooks, City Treasurer.
Municipal building, Washington avenue.
Ofice hours from 8 a. m. to p. m, ex-
cept Saturday. this Office will be closed
at noon. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
Smith FOR congress.
Democratic Slate Makers Waiting for His
Answer at 2:15 this Morning.
What HIS ACCEPTANCE means

A Candidate Would Not Be Named for
Judge in the Event of Mr.. Smith
Accepting Place at the Head of the
Ticket-Professo HowelI's Reasons
for Declining to Become a Candi-
date.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
x Bros, Shoe Store

Will be closed all day today to arrange for
the great sale of Binghamton shoes. Sale
opens Wednesday morning at o'clock. y"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
Clossd.

The 5 Bros shoe store, all day today to
arrange for great sale of Binghsmton
shoes. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11

MORE Pillsbury Flour sold than any
other brand made In the United States ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11
New
Goods
AT
WooIWorth's.

You will be surprised how good broom
we can sell you Observation-Disclosures. l0c.
Better Brooms at....................9 .9c. to 25c.
Cabbage Cutters, good one........... l5c
Decorated English erry Saucer ......- &c
Decorated Wax Candles. lOc.
Wine Glasses. es.........,.............. &c.
Glass Berry Saucers, s,...................... &c.
Lamp Chimneys...,..... &C..
Band Tumblers. rs...................i..,... &c.
China Egg Cups. ps.......................... &c.
Individual Butter Dishes. es................. &c.
A new Child's Chair, in either pink, blue
or white enamel fnish--a beauty, for. 100
Five O'Clock Tea Kettles-all brass, with
alcohol lamp, complete. A beauty for. l.S9
Cut Glaes Tumblers, per dozen. .......... 400
Cut Glass Toothpick Holder. As
Cut Glass Oil Bottle. tle..................... l.39
Cut Glass Handled Olive Dish. ........... 239
New line Stand Lamps, Fine Decora.
tions, from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .e5c.up
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11

A LARGE line Of new books and novels at
half price. PRATT's Book STORE. "s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11

PABsT's MILWAUKEE BEER, cool and
sparkling, at Lohman's, Spruce street ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11

BILL BOOKS, memorandums, time books
and blank books, in stock or made to or
der. PRATT's Book STORE. I"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11

OXFORD. Bagster, International and
family Bibles. PRATT's Book STORE. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-11

"a Texas Steer" the attraction at the
Academy Of Music tomorrow evening, is
familiar to Scranton theater-goers, who
have on several occasions been amused by
its odd conceits. No one who appreciates
keen, witty yet stingless satire, can fail to
enjoy the fun Hoyt has put together under
the title of "a Texas Steer" From the
"hurrah" with which Maverick Brander
is unwillingly elected to congress, to. and
of his initiation into national politics. and
the initiation of his family into society,
his Texan family furnishes fun fast and
furious.
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George G. jerks says he has never
written go good play as ''The Side Show.
or Wait for the Wagon" in which that
clever character comedian, James B.
Mackie, is starring this season, and which
will be the attraction at the Academy Of
Music, Thursday evening. Wherever pro-
duced both star and play have made the
most profound impression and the per-
formance is claimed as one Of the popular
hits of the season. Mr.. Mackie is well
known here, as everywhere, as the best
exponent Of character comedy on the
American stage. His clever dancing and
facial contortion has made Mr.. Mackie
famous from Maine to California. Nothing
finer or more catchy is to be seen on the
contemporaneous stage. The engagement
here is sure to prove profitable one to
the star, and a delight to lovers Of pure
unadulterated fun.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-20
WESTBROOK.

A sufficient sum of money has already
been secured by the special soliciting
committee appointed by the Congrega-
tional parish to warrant the building of
vestry during the coming year.
A number of cases of books have ar
rived at the Walker Library. The work
OF cataloguing and arranging the.volumes
will soon begin.
The V.D. Ward boot and shoe stock
was sold to Mr.. Douglas of Portland on
Thursday afternoon at SO 1-2 per cent.
of its appraised valuation.
number of our citizens will give a
banquet to the members of the fire de-
partment at the Valentine Hose COM
pany's rooms on next Wednesday even
ing.
Although the spring election is but a
few weeks away, not much talk has yet
been made in regard to the candidates
on either side. There will probably he
quite change in the make up of the
city council the coming year, as a num-
Der of the present board of aldermen do
not care to be reelected.
r. Robinson has removed his planning
and wood working machinery from the
Sisk building on Main street to the build
ing owned by J.. F. Quinby on Mechanic
street and formerly used as shoe manu-
factory.
At the Baptist church on Sunday
morning the pastor will preach from the
words, "The blood of sprinkling, that
speaketh better things than that of
Abel" The ordinance of baptism will
follow the sermon. On Monday evening
Rev. T. S. Samson will preach to the
young Christians at the same palace.