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Property within the city limits is too high-priced to be utilized as resi- dence property, when better and more comfortable homes can be secured in these beautifully situated additions at a small cost. The man who cares to investigate the future growth of Phoenix and vicin- ity will readily come to the conclusion that within the next six years it's popu- lation will reach 10000 or 30,000, and in order to accommodate this pushing, bus ting throng business houses, as we'll as residences, will seek the additions here mentioned, and their cash value thereby be enhanced tenfold. The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-15
TO BRING MERELO HERE.
Rcquisition Papers Made out Yesterday
to Have Him Extraditcd.

CrencesZo Merelo, who was arrested
in Boston Saturday for the murder of
Emanuel Loro in Old Forge last sum-
mer, was given Il hearing in Boston po-
lice court yesterday. A motion was
made by the Barring x Mooweeney de-
tectives that the case be continued and
the prisoner was remanded to prison
until Friday, when the hearing Will
take place.
Merelo's arrest, it was learned yes
terday. was made through the COM
bined work of Detective Bauer, Of
Wilkes Barre, one of Barring L. Nc
Sweeneys men: two boston detectives
who Were specially engaged by Bauer,
and an Italian from Old Forge who has
known Merelo for years but whose iden-
tity has, for obvious reasons, been
kept concealed.
After satisfying himself that the Me-
relo In Boston was the man wanted, De-
tective Bauer through the two Boston
detectives, established q fake employ
with a score of other Italians for rail-
road work. The men We're gathered in
a room and Merelo was picked out of
the crowd by the Old Forge Italian who
was taken to Boston for that special
purpose. The latter Is an intelligent
Italian, speaks good English and is n
good citizen. In addition to the immi-
grafton papers found on Merelo's per-
son Ire had in his possession letters Of
fering additional evidence that he Is
the man wanted.
These facts WILL at Fridays hearing.
be offered by Boston lawyer, whose
services We're yesterday engaged by
telegraph. The detective agency here
does not feel at all anxious over the re-
suit of the hearing, as they believe the
evidence offered will be sufficient to
have Merelo finally held to await the
arrival of requisition papers from here
Steps were taken In the matter here
yesterday, Alderman Wright certifying
to the necessary information which will
be sent to Harrisburg to secure Gov
ernor Hastings signature to requisition
papers. Thirty days Is the period
within which the governor Of Massa-
chusetts may be asked to deliver Merelo
to the Pennsylvania authorities.
Mr.. Barring stated yesterday that
the detective agency has not been
working under the reward offered for
the murderers capture. but that a spe-
cial arrangement had been made with
the county commissioners whereby the
agency Is to be paid for It's work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-15
AN IDEAL HOTEL.
One OF New YOrk's Hostclrics Which
Knows Its Business.

One of New YOrk's Hostclrics Which
Knows Its Business.
The Scrantonian who visits New
York city and wishes to be entertained
at a convenient, well appointed and
properly managed hotel will make no
mistake In securing accommodations at
the Plaza. the handsome pioneer of the
up town hostelries. The Plaza is locat-
ed in the heart of the finest portion of
Gotham. 1t faces Central Park, Fifty
eighth and Fifty-ninth streets. Fifth
avenue and Plaza square; Is within half
block of the terminal station of the
Sixth avenue elevated road and can be
reached by any of the up town cars.
The interior arrangements OF this no
tel fully correspond with its ideal To-
cation. From the moment the guest
enters until the moment of his depar-
ture, his experience Is one Of pleasant
surprise at the elegance of the appoint
ments, the uniform courtesy and eff
cheney of the hotels staff of servitors,
the comfortable rooms and the excel
lent cuisine. There Is an atmosphere
of welcome which. without suggesting
officiousness, at once puts the visitor at
perfect ease. Indeed. a sojourn at the
Plaza Is like a visit with some hospjt-
able host of wealth and taste, and pro-
duces an impression of personal obliga-
tion which remains long after the paw
ment of the moderate charges.
1t Is small wonder that this hotel is
gaining in favor among Scrantonians.
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Connell. s3.160 for heating construction.
and Little 4 O'Connor $2O.5l5 for ar
chitects' percentage.
On Mr.. Williams motion 1t was decid-
ed that the night schools be opened
Monday. Nov. 3. ...a s
Sketch of Professor Howell.
Professor George w. Howell was born
on the West Side in 1859. He entered
Pennington seminary when a young
man, and after spending two years at
that institution Mr. Howell passed three
years as student at Newton Collegiate
Institute. two years at Lafayette uni
versity and four full terms at the Uni
versity of Illinois, where he completed
his school education. After teaching
several years at numerous cities in the
eastern and central states, Professor
Howell accepted a position at the
Scranton city high school as assistant
principal. which position he has held
for seven years, up to the present time.
In all, he has taught school for twelve
years and his experience has ranged
from the three RS of the country school
to the better curriculum of a public
high school. In 1892 Professor Howell
wLs admitted to the bar of Lackawan-
ma county on motion of Judge Edwards.
He did not intend to practice, but the
movement was considered from a per-
sonal education standpoint. Professor
Howell has travelled extensively
throughout the United States and his
lectures have interested many. Among
his well-known addresses are: "Cardi-
nal Richelieu," Things We Believe
That Are Not True" Words THE
Jews" columbus" "The Moon," 1.-The
Philosophy of History" Literature
and Books"
A reporter for The Tribune called
upon Professor Howell last evening.
His Scranton street home was in pos
session of host of friends. During
the evening several hundred prominent
men of the city visited the professor
and extended congratulations. Speeches
We're made by a score of gentlemen.
Professor Howell responded briefly
When the reporter approached him,
Professor Howell said. "All I have to
say is my only regret is there are not
two offices of superintendent, that my
friend, Professor Lange, might have
one"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-15
DEMANDED THE BOOKS.
Expected Conflict Bctween Assessors and
Board OF Appeal Has Taken Place.

Expected Conflict Between Assessors and
Board OF Appeal Has Taken Place.
The refusal yesterday Of the board Of
city assessors to recognize the order of
the new board of revision and appeals
TO deliver the books of the ASSESSORS
Office to City Clerk Lavelle has been
magnified. The assessors We're willing
to recognize the order excepting its ap-
plication to the books of 1895, and these
they refused to surrender.
City Clerk Lavelle made formal de-
mand for the books in pursuance of or
dars received Saturday from the revi-
sion and appeal board. Mr. Yoos,
president of the assessors board, eX-
pressed his willingness to comply with
the order. but stated he would have to
retain the 1895 books. as these the as
SCISSORS would have to use in order to
make the 1896 assessments. The city
clerk had instructions to secure all the
books. and consequently could not ac-
cept any part of them.
The new revision and appeal law pro-
vides that the new body shall provide
the assessors with such books and pa
pers as are necessary for making the
assessment, but the assessors and
board of revision are themselves divid-
ed in the definite understanding of the
matter. This has led to the calling of a
joint meeting of both bodies at 2 o. clock
this afternoon in council chambers,
when an attempt will be made to settle
the question
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-15
GAMBLING RUINED HIM.
So Said Frank Odcli ut the Hearing Before
Alderman Fuller.

Alderman Fred Fuller held police
court yesterday morning and before
him was taken Frank Odell. otherwise
known as James Baird, the young man
whose detection and arrest were noted
in yesterdays issue.
Odell gave his age as "a years; resi-
dence, Brooklyn, N. Y; place of birth,
New York; occupation, railway con-
ductor. The alderman asked him II he
forged checks that he is accredited
with doing; he hung his head in shame
and confessed that he did He wanted
to have it distinctly understood that
liquor was not the cause of his misfor-
tune.
What then. is the cause; is it gam
bling?" asked the alderman. Odell ad-
mitted that it was.
He said he had been employed as n
railway conductor, used to earn a good
salary, but left home and got stranded.
His money became scarce and he re-
solved to adopt the practice of forgery
to replenish his funds.
He said he went to the Traders Ma
tional bank, got half dozen or more
blank checks, went out among some
business people and learned that Gen
eral Manager w. r. Hallstead. of the
Delaware. Lackawanna and Western
railroad. kept an account at the Trad
ers' bank. He made no attempt what
ever to initiate Mr.. Ha,lstead's sigma
ture, but wrote in flowing. business
style, trusting to luck that the persons
upon whom he might attempt to pass
the checks would not be any more fam
.liar with Mr.. Hallstead's autograph
than he was himself.
There was no resemblance at all be-
tween TIE forged signatures and Mr..
11Et tsN,f IL H., .l,.v.
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NEGRO CHURCIIMEN.
Many of Them. Some Of Prominence,
Here Yesterday.


The bishops and many members Of
the african Methodist Episcopal con-
ference of western Pennsylvania and
West Virginia, which met In Wilkes
Barre last week, came to Scranton yes
terday afternoon and were welcomed
by Rev. c. A. McGee, pastor of the
Howard Place African Methodist Epis-
copal church. A portion of the after
noon was spent in conference and at
$50 o'clock services in the church were
attended by throng which filled the
little edifice to the doors.
The delegates and members present
were: Bishop b. w. Arnutt, ID. D.: of
Wilberforce, o.; DR.. w. II. Brown, pre-
siding elder of the Pittsburg district;
Rev. Cornelius Asbury, d. d., presd-
ing elder of the Allegheny district;
Rev. ID. s. Bentley, ID. D.. Of Allegheny
City; Rev. j. w. Reilly. NJ. D., pre-
siding elder of Wheeling district Rev.
w. 8. Lowry, East End, Pittsburgh
Rev. |. N. Ross. Pittsburg; Rev. j. w.
Jeffries. Wilkes-Barre; Rev. ID. f. Cali
man, secretary of the Pittsburg confer
ence; Rev. r. Tanner. of Allegheny;
Rev. w. II. Palmer NJ. d., Mononga-
hela City; r. M. Henderson. Phillips
burg; Rev. A. T.. Waldron, Honesdale;
Rev. w. II. Pride, Clarksburg. w. Va. /;
Rev. Alexander Smothers. Middleton,
Pa; Charles Brown, Plttsburg: r. II.
Morris. Washington, Pa; w. c. Cow
ems, Uniontown. PA. and Misses Grace
p. Offer. president of the Missionary
society OF Pennsylvania; NJ. b. Pratt,
Meadville: NJ. T.. Anderson. of Mead
vile, Pa; Anna Cameron, bloomsbury;
Mrs. J. w. Jeffery, Wikes-Barre: Mrs.
Emma Thompson. Wilkes-Barre. Mrs.
S. l.. Gardner. Meadville.
After several hymns by the choir, led
by William Dorsey. prayer was offered
by Rev. ID. f. Caliman. of Plttsburp,
The sermon was preached by Bishop
Arnutt from st. Paul. /, II. 1T was n
plea and an argument for serving God
as He directs. and not by methods and
means which originate with man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-15
CITY NOTES.

There will be a meeting of the managers
Of Florence mission today at 10 a. m.
NJ. b. Morris, of the North End. has
bought the Miller hotel, Penn avenue and
Linden street.
A regular meeting of the Kelley league
will be held Oct. II at 730 p. m. After the
business meeting an excellent programme
will be rendered.
Evangelistic meetings will continue to
be conducted during this week by Rev. j.
7. johnson at the Court Street Methodist
Episcopal church.
The New York, Ontario and Western
railway will conduct its annual fall excur-
sion to New York on Tuesday, Oct. 20
One fare will be charged for the round trip
ticket
The regular meeting Of the Green Ridge
Woman's Christian Temperance union
will be held at the Evangelical church.
Capouse avenue, this afternoon at 8
O'Clock.
The following were yesterday reelected
officers of the Showers Packing company:
James ] Williams, president: ]. r. Schla-
ger, manager, and T. V. Powderly, jr.,
secretary.
The officers of the Democratic county
committee have secured rooms at 22l
Lackawanna avenue for headquarters, and
they will be opened Wednesday night with
a meeting of the committee.
The Royal Welsh Female choir sang at
the Stone opera house in Binghamton last
night and turned people away, so large
was the crowd anxious to hear them.
They also drew immense crowds at Utica
and Waterville, N. Y.
All members of the Temple of the Ladies
OF the Golden Eagle and others who desire
to become charter members are requested
to meet at the Ancient Order of United
Workmen hall, AL Lackawanna avenue,
on Thursday evening, Oct. IL. at 7.30 sharp.
Members Of Roaring Brook castle, No
46S, and Scranton castle, No. III, and all
others interested in the reorganization OF
the Golden Eagle, are requested to meet
at the Ancient Order Of United WOrkmen
hall, 42l Lackawanna avenue, Wednesday
evening, Oct. Is, at 79O o'clock sharp.
An unusual number of new cases of con-
tagious diseases Is indicated in the fol-
lowing mortality report of the board of
health for the last week: There We're six
new cases and three deaths from typhoid
fever. four new cases of scarlet fever
and ten new cases and two deaths from
diphtheria; twenty-six deaths resulted
from all causes.
Colonel Fairman, the well-known artist.
will give most instructive and pleasing
lecture on art in Elm Park lecture room
for the benefit of the Home for the Friend
less. The speakers ability Is thoroughly
understood in this city. whore many of his
pictures have been purchased. He was
appointed lecturng professor of Olvet
college fourteen years ago and has been
on the platform more or less during
great portion of his life. 1t Is requested
that the audience come prepared to ask
any questions regarding art that they may
desire. The scope Of the lecture will en-
brace architecture, sculpture, painting.
poetry. music and histrionic art AS the
admission Is only % cents Il is to be hoped
that q large audience will be present to en-
JOY this lecture as well as to aid the Home,
which Is sadly in need of funds
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-15
GAVE A HOUSE WARMING.
Members of Division II, A. o. II. OF A.
Greet Their Friends in New Quarters.

Members OF Division II, A. q. II. OF A.,
Greet Their Friends in New Quarters.
At the beginning of the current year
Division No. II, Ancient Order of HI
bernians of America, was organized
and its membership increased so rapid
ly that II was found necessary to secure
larger and more commodious meeting
rooms than had at first been rented,
and a lease of the main hall at i2l Lack
awanna avenue was affected.
A house warming took place last
evening. Invitations were sent out to
the members of the city divisions, and
at $50 there was large representation
Of visiting brothers present, besides the
almost 100 members of Division II. j.
c. Vaughan was the presiding officer
The opening number was a stirring bal
lad by William Dawson. A. +. O'Boyle
was introduced and entertained for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-15
It is SUPT.. Howell NOW
High Schools Assistant Principal
Elected Head of City Schools.
PROF. LANCE MAS DEFEATED
Board of Control Decides the Matter by q
Vote OF IL to 0-Bnlioting Was
Brief, but 1t Attracted q
Large Crowd.

BY a vote of IL to Professor George
Howell. assistant principal of the high
school. was last night elected by the
board of control superintendent of city
schools. The other candidate was Pro-
fessor ]. C. Lange. principal of the high
school. The election was made to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
CT the present superintendent, Profess
sor George w. Phillips.
In local circles the situation had been
the chief topic of discussion since Su-
perintendent Phillips rendered his res
ignation. Professors Howell and Lange
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were the only candidates in the field.
and their chances We're considered an
uncertain quantity until yesterday af-
ternoon, when Professor Langes
friends claimed his election was GER
tain. and this opinion seemed to be
shared by neutral parties. 1t was not
until just before last nights meeting
was called to order that Professor
Howelrs supporters seemed confident
of success, but this view was not gen.
orally known or accepted, and >the re-
suit of the election was really a matter
of surprise.
A half hour before the meeting began
q crowd of possibly hundred curious
persons and friends of the candidates
gathered in the corridors of the city
hall. and when the controllers took their
seats in chambers the throng of specta-
tors filed all the space usually allotted
them In the rear of the large room. and
overflowed into the hall. many council
men and Others. who thought them
selves privileged occupying space In the
secretary's office or stood in the con-
Meeting doorway.
All Members We're Present.
President Carson raped the meeting
to order, and no time was lost in getting
evening. The roll call showed all of
the twenty-one members present. Mr..
Notz's motion prevailed that the reg
ular order of business be dispensed
with.
Mr.. Mahon moved that Superintend-
ent Phillips resignation, which had
been tabled when 1t was received at
previous meeting, be accepted. The
motion prevailed, and Mr.. Jennings
moved that a committee of five, to act
In conjunction with the president. be
appointed to draft resolutions In testi-
mony of the excellent life, character
and ability of the retiring superintend-
ent. The motion was unanimously
adopted, and later President Carson an
nounced the following as his associates
on the committee: Messrs. Jennings,
Wormser, Coar, Welsh and Notz.
A motion of Mr.. Notz being carried
to proceed to the election, Mr.. Barber,
without accompanying speech, NOM
mated Professor Lange, and the NOM
ination was seconded by Mr.. Shriefer.
In nominating Professor Howell, Mr..
Won Storch said: Il had prepared n
speech, intending to follow Mr.. Worm
ser's example of never letting slipan op-
portunity to talk, but as he has re-
Trained from speechmaklng tonight I
will do the same, and simply place in
nomination the name of Professor
George Howell" The motion was sec
onded by Mr.. Welsh. Mr., Wormser
gave no sign of having noticed the
little dig made at him.
The secretary was then instructed to
poll the vote, which was as follows, by
wards:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-15
THEIR FIFTH ANNUAL BALL.
Pleasant Event Conducted by the Hebrew
YOuuu Men in NuSic Hail.

Young Men in Music Hall.
Music hall was the scene of very
pleasan social event last evening. The
fifth annual ball of the Young Mems
Hebrew Benevolent association was
held. Bunting and patriotic drapery
gave the ball room an appearance Of
brightness. The stage was banked
with hot-house flowers. and from this
floral alcove came the strains of music,
furnished by ,Bauer's orchestra.
There were present about 100 couples.
Artistic programmes of the order of
dancing were presented to each lady,
and the persons arriving were met by a
committee consisting of J. Jurkowitz,
I. Weiss, Philip Karp, A. Rosenbum,
II. Schmulovitz, II. Mechlovitz, NJ.
Grossman and S. Miller. The floor COM
mlttee comprised: III. Klein, Sam Weis-
berger. Joe Rosencweig and l. Gross
man. David Weisberger was assistant
master of ceremonies.
Edward Weis was master of cere-
monies: he and Miss Annie Jurkowltz
led the grand march. "A good time was
enjoyed until n seasonable hour The
officers of the association are: Presi-
dent. Jacob Son: vice president, A.
Schwartz; secretary, A. Proper; treas
urer, Jacob Harris.
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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The funeral of John +. Reilly will tax,
place from the home of his parents ir
Dunmore on Wednesday afternoon at go
This afternoon at 23O the funeral ot
Charles H. Doud will take place from hi.
late residence, 315 Washington avenue. In
terment In Dunmorc cemetery.
On Wednesday afternoon at 1.3O tho
funeral of ]. w. Peck will take plac,
from his late residence on Monroe ave
nue.. Services will be con,;pcted at tn,
house by Rev. DIR. c r. Robinson and In
terment will be made at Peckville.
Blank books and stationery below cost
Pratt's Book Store.
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thirty minutes or more. His address
was replete with patriotic sentiment
Remarks were made by Mr.. O'Malley,
OF Olyphant;M. H. Griffin, Attorney d.
j. Reedy. NJ. j. O'Toole and others.
The committee prepared bountiful re-
freshments. Congratulations We're ex-
tended to the brethren of No. II upon
their accession to new rooms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-15
FOR LANCE:
When the secretary announced the re-


SUI .heie was IL h4Jiienie.y Duist "a
applause by the spectators, nearly all
of whom Immediately left the building
Professor Howelrs election was, on
motion of H. J. OTMalley, made unani-
nous. Nothing was done toward
choosing new assistant principal for
the high school. Superintendent Phil
lips resignation is to take effect Nov. /.
The payroll for September was APP
proved and contained the following
items: Teachers, $11 .69642; substitutes,
SiS6.73; janitors, Sl,33O.50.
others Business Transacted.
Not little discussion and tangle
was created by Mr.. Jennings confess
sion of an oversight made by the build
ing committee. He reminded the board
that at the last meeting bids had been
received for building the new No. 16
school and that Peter Stipp was the
lowest bidder. Since then the architect
has recommended that all the bids be
rejected and the plans be returned for
the substitution of iron girders for
wooden ones. as the change would not
involve cost exceeding the apprOpria-
ton limit. Mr.. Jennings. therefore,
recommended for the committee In ac-
cordance with the architects sugges-
tion.
The matter was not settled until
after all manner of motions and
amendments had been made. with
drawn and made again with such rapid
ity and variety that president Carson,
the meeting and the motions became
hopelessly tangled. Finally the mem
bers talked to an understanding and
Mr.. Jennings motion. as follows, was
unanimously adopted: That Peter
Stipp, the lowest bidder on the original
plans, be awarded the contract and
that the committee be instructed to
confer with him In relation to the extra
iron for wood
On the new high school building con-
tracts II was decided that orders be
drawn to pay Conrad Schroeder $4,000
for building contract work; Hunt q
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Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis. of Pittsburp w,,,
open dancing classes in Excelsior hall.
225 and 227 Wyoming avenue. as follows:
Adult class. Tuesday evening, Oct. 22 at
o'clock. Tuition for ladies. S.; gentle
men, 81. for IL lessons. Chldren's class
Saturday afternoon, Oct. 80, at 8 o'clock:
tuition 81 for IL lessons. Tuition in both
classes payable One-half in advance.