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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
Police CIRCLES STIRRED
All on Account of a Little West Side
Incident.
A PATROLMAN is DISTURBED
Permitted Two Young Men to Make an
Arrest and The Tribune Told the story.
Chief Simpson Ordered an In.
tion-Tcstimony Taken.

A stir has been created in police cir
cles over a story which appeared in
Mondays Tribune in the West Side
column. The matter resulted in an in
vestigation under the direction of Chief
of Police Simpson yesterday and the
taking of testimony in the matter.
One night last week Jonathan Harris
and Evan Jones, two young West Sid
ers. met Mrs. Reuben Brown running
excitedly on South Main avenue. She
asked II the young men had seen a
policeman. Upon being answered in
the negative she told them that her
husband was Ill and that suspicious
character was prowling around the
house on Ninth street.
Without more ado the two young
men armed with a club and a cobble-
stone accompanied Mrs. Brown home
and found tramp in the cellar. They
ordered him to hold up his hands and
with their prisoner between them start
ed toward the police station. ON Main
avenue Patrolman Matthews stepped
from the doorway of ID. ID. Evans store
and relieved the young men of their
prisoner. And then occurred the cpl
sode which led to yesterdays taking
of testimony. Patrolman Matthews in
terrupted the young men in their story
of the arrest by telling them that he
had overheard their conversation with
Mrs. Brown and had been waiting to
see what the result would be.
brought to tho Chiefs Attention.
Young Harris and Evans related the
story to a Tribune reporter and the
facts received We're published in detail
in Mondays Tribune. Upon reading
the article Patrolman Matthews as
sumed that there had been a mistake
or wanted vindication. AT any rate
the matter was brought to the atten-
ton of Chief Simpson and all parties
reporter, were requested to report at
police headquarters yesterday after
noon. The two West Side young men
repeated the story, which was record
ed by Robert Simpson, clerk of the
chief of police. They were pledged to
secrecy, but it was learned that their
information to the police department
was substantially the same as appeared
in The Tribune on Monday. Captain
Edwards refused two Tribune reporters
admittance to the headquarters room,
where the young men. Harris and
Jones, were being questioned.
The story was originally published
as good one at the expense of PATROL
man Matthews, but the matter seems
destined to receive minute considera-
ton
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
COMING EXHIBITION.
Arrangements Being Made in Paris
for 1900.

for 1900.
An English paper says that the Paris
ians are determined that the great ex-
hbition. of 1900 shall not fail by want
of forethought. Already-fve years in
advance-the commercial circles of the
republic are in the throes Of the neces-
sary preliminary organization. Com
mittees are being formed to insure an
adequate representation of the arts and
industries of the departments, and
these again are to be split into sub-com-
mittees to control the districts. Under
arrangements so complete and effect
i've as these, there should be no ques-
ton as to the ultimate success of the
exhibition, not only as a spectacle and
fete, but also as a sort of reflection in
little of the industries and arts of the
French Republic. Five years. well
utilized, is a period long enough to
cover works of considerable impor-
tance,, and the large scale upon which
the preparations are progressing por-
tends a show of nearly unparalleled
magnitude and brilliancy.
Not content with a greater number of
bridges than almost any city in the
clNllZeu Woilu-F eIiice, peiHdpS' en-
cepted--the municipality of Paris, in the
Latin phrase, is building another one
across the Seine to serve the conven-
ience of the multitude of visitors ex-
pected to crowd into the gay capital
on what will certainly be long remem-
bered occasion. Little has yet trans
pred as to the probable scope and char
acter of the foreign exhibits. Invita-
tions to participate in the exhibition
may be expected by the leading repre-
sentative commercial chambers of this
country, and the response should GER
tainly be ready and hearty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

the finding. She made a will in 1884 and 1t
is claimed by Evan Francis, the petitioner,
that she was not of disDosing memory
when she made the will and asks that 1t he
set aside.
Commencing tomorrow Davis theater
will reopen, when Imro Fox and his novel
ties will occupy the boards. The company
comprises the celebrated Omene, the re-
nowned Turkish dancer Omene was the
first to introduce the Turkish dance in
this country.
Marriage licenses were yesterday grant
ed by the clerk of the courts to Michael
Nanics and Mary Farika, of Dickson;
Evan j. Davies and Elizabeth NJ. Phillips,
of Taylor; Michael Hughes and Catherine
Fleming. of Scranton; Albert Jieba and
Anna Knot, of Scranton; and William j.
Sealey and Evelina Nicholson, both of the
Continental mines.
The "Shore Acres" company which ap-
peared at the Academy of Music during
the season just closed. and which made
such favorable impression, will be again
at the Academy next Monday night The
company closes their season in Wilkes
Barre Saturday night and had intended
disbandng. but Manager Burgunder Sc
cured them for the date mentioned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
Appreciated.

The ladies of Scranton evidently appre-
ciate our selling goods of the latest styles
and choicest selections at moderate prices
for on Monday our sales were larger than
ever before. During the week we will
continue to offer the lines of Fancy Silks
Dress Goods and Ladies' Shirt Waists at
cut prices as advertised, and also remind
you that we give bargains in Table Linens
Napkins, Towels, Parasols Summer Tn
derclothing. and the best 50-cent Corset
25-cents Hose for ladies and children, and
Sl00 Kid Gloves to be found in the city
We announce the following New Goods
The Latest in Dress Goods, Teck and
Four-in-Hand Ties, Melauese Suade, Kid
and Chamoise Gloves, Belts and Buckets
Jet Point Trimming, Chemisettes and a
line of beautiful Austrian Fans. Remem.
Der we have the finest selected stock OF
WASH GOODS at the lowest prices.
MEARS & HAGEN,
AIS Lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
CITY NOTES.

Matteo Ringo was discharged from the
county tail yesterday under the insolvency
laws.
The diagram for 1.-THE Deestrict Skule"
will open at Powells music store Friday
morning, May II.
Today appeals from assessments of Tay-
lor borough taxpayers will be heard by the
county commissioners.
Acting Brigade Inspector w. s. Millar
inspected Companies c and d, of the
Thirteenth regiment last evening.
Employees on the northern division of the
Delaware and Hudson company and at the
machine shops, Carbondale, were paid yes
terday.
The will of c. w. Simpson, late of Dun
more, was yesterday admitted to probate
and letters testamentary were granted to
Mack Simpson.
In default of $500 bail Paddy Moran was
yesterday sent to the county jail to answer
at court the charge of breaking the win
dows and doors Of a house in Pine Brook.
James O'Neill, an old man employed as
watchman at Delaware Water Gap, was
run over and killed on Monday by train
No. of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad.
The men held under bail for burglarious-
" entering the offices of the Scranton
Stone company, appeared before Alder
man Millar yesterday. The hearing was
continued until next Tuesday at p. m.
An amicable adjustment of the claim
which caused the suit in common pleas
court to be brought by Jonah Evans
against Spruks Bros was yesterday
reached, and Hulslander & Vosburg, at
toneys for the plaintiff. filed discontinue
ance.
A letter has been received by Secretary
Atherton, Of the board of trade, from Rep
resentative Alex T. Connell stating that
fire marshal bill has passed second read
ing without a negative vote, and that in
all probability it will soon pass the final
reading.
Martin Barrett the boy who was arrest
ed for endeavoring to break the machinery
at the National breaker on Friday last
was discharged by Alderman Millar yes
terday The boy declined to reveal the
names of the persons who prompted him in
the deed.
Attorneys Robertson e. Wilcox, repre-
sentng Schwartz, Mausbach & Co.,
whisky wholesalers Of Philadelphia, be-
gan suit in replevin yesterday against
A. Freeman. The goods consist of five
barrels Of liquor worth $3.50 a gallon, or in
Ill $3lf.bo.
The report of the board of health states
that during the week past six new cases
of scarlet fever were reported, of which
four proved fatal: two cases of diphtheria,
one fatal. and one fatal case of measles.
The deaths from all causes numbered
twenty-five.
James Mulligan, of 513 North Main ave-
nue., q laborer at the Pine Brook shaft,
sustained an accident yesterday afternoon
caused by a fall of coal upon his back.
He was conveyed to the Moses Taylor hos
pital and was reported to be resting COM
fortably last night.
Before Register of Wills Hopkins yester-
day afternoon hearing was held in the
contested will case Of Rachel Williams,
deceased. She was found to be a luna
tic In 1892, and facts developed at the in
dusition In lunacy stamped her as a
aunatic for q period Of eight years prior to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
OMENE is COMING.
Famous Turkish Dancer Will Be Three
DAYS In Scranton.

Famous Turkish Dancer Will Be Three
Days in Scranton.
At Davis theater for three days, be-
ginning tomorrow. will be one Of the
best attractions of the season. The
beautiful Circassian and premier of all
Turkish dancers, Omene, will present
her famous Dance of the Harem,
and her celebrated Midway dance" or
Dance du Ventre. 1t is universally con-
ceded that for grace of execution In
the Dance du Ventre, she has no equal.
1t should be remembered that while
these dances may appear strange to
our eyes, in Turkey it is regarded as
one of the national ceremonies, and as
presented by Omene, to thinking and
intelligent people it is all that is ele-
giant and beautiful Omene appears
with Imro Fox's novelties, including
New York's favorite Annie Hart in her
latest success, Timothy d. Sullavan's
Association Chowder Party" Drawee,
the modern juggler; 1mro Fox and
many others. Matinees daily.
Hashas, a native Turk, and the per-
sonal representative of Omene, is here
with Mr.. Hitchcock, the advance agent
of the company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
SALE OF A LARGE HOTEL.
The Westminster. in New York, Purchase
for More Than SSOO,OOO.


The Westminster hotel property in
New York city has been sold. In Scran-
ton there are many patrons of the pop
ular Ihostilry who will be glad to learn
that no change in its excellent manage
ment Is contemplated.
Concerning the sale, yesterdays
Herald says: George r. Reed sold to
a client for investment for Eliza Witt
and others, of Cleveland, Ohio, the
Westminster hotel, at the northwest
corner of Sixteenth street and Irving
place. The property, which fronts Jag
feet in Irving place and IT'S feet in Six
teenth street, comprises a six story,
stone front hotel, which extends along
Sixteenth street 125 feet, and an apart
ment house, so feet front, connecting
with the hotel. The building is leased
until next May at $4,000 per annum.
The broker yesterday refused to state
the price, but from other sources /
learned that 1t was little more than
s5O0,0O
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

Lewis, of this city. were ordered to
draw up the bonds and sell them to
the best bidder. The deal was COM
pleted yesterday, and the Dime Dis
count and Deposit bank, of this city,
purchased the bonds at 6 per cent. In
terest. They mature in five years and
are payable In yearly instalments of
$500.
The already overburdened taxpayers
will groan when they learn this news.
Lackawanna township Is already one
Of the worst tax-ridden districts in the
state,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
DELEGATES CREDENTIALS.
President Warren Forwards Them to
State League Clubs.

Major Everett Warren. president or
the State League Of Republican clubs,
has forwarded delegate credentials and
notifications to the various state clubs,
and requesting each club to assist in
arranging that this state be well rep
resented at the coming national con-
yention at Cleveland.
In his circular letter Major Warran
calls attention to the splendid Republi-
canism Of Pennsylvania as demon
strated in the recent election, and cites
this as one reason why the state should
be fully and properly represented. Com
plete arrangements are being made for
the Cleveland convention, which prom
ises to be one of unusual success. Ex-
cursions, banquets and entertainments
have been arranged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

speaker was overwhelmed with ques-
tiona dealing mostly withe miracu'-
lous birth of Christ, and why Christ did
not restore Israel and the peace of
Jerusalem.
An extensive stock OF Bibles, tracts
and Christian literature was accepted
by the audience, and the majority gave
their names and addresses to Mr. Gae-
haelin with the request that he would
send more literature.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
BUSINESS MEETING.
Green Ridge WhceImcn's Monthly Session
Held Last Night.

Green Ridge WhceImcn's Monthly Session
Held Last Night.
The monthly business meeting of the
Green Ridge wheelmen occurred last
night.
A committee consisting of +. B..
Ward, Larry Rowlson, r. E. White, II.
p. Hitchcock and Thomas Flitcroft
were appointed, with full power to act,
to consider the advisability of having
an excursion this season to Farview.
Fl. b. Reynolds was elected to full
membership, and T.. 3. Sturges was
elected an honorary member in consid-
Grafton of past favors. A vote of
thanks was rendered Messrs. Clear
water & Elias, for electrical work done
gratuitously in the club house. The
treasurers' report showed that the club
is on good financial basis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
BONDS ARE ISSUED.

LnckawanMa Township School District
Floats $4,000.
1t is no wonder the residents of Mi
nooka wanted to get that town annexed
to the city of Scranton, considering the
fact that Lackawanna township tax
payers will for the next five years be
compelled to shoulder per annum the
heavy burden of almost $4,000 in addi-
tion to the regular school tax, to pay
for the palatial school building the d.
rectors have seen fit to award to
Moosc.
The directors last summer let the
contract for the Moosic school and de-
cided to float $4,000 bonds to pay for
the building. Attorneys Taylor &
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
TO MEET In PITTSTON.
Programme of State Association of Con.
EregatiOnal Churches Convention.


On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day next the state association of the
Congregational churches will assemble
at Pittston, in the Tabernacle church.
The first meeting will be held on Tues
day evening at 730 o'clock, when Rev.
j. T. Mathews will preach the associa-
ton sermon. Communion service will
also be conducted by Rev. A. W..
Swengle and Rev. R. S. Jones.
The business will be continued as fol-
lows:
Wednesday morning, Q a. m.-Prayer
meeting, led by Rev. J. A. Jenkins;
business meeting until II a. m.; paper,
subject. christian Education" read
by Rev. r. Bell; paper, subject, 1.-THE
Faithful Witness" read by Rev. John
Edwards.
Wednesday afternoon.-Paper, sub
ject, present State of Christianity"
read by Rev. r. r. Davies, Meadville;
Pennsylvania; home missionery meet
ing.
Wednesday evening.-Address by
Rev. II. NJ. Bowden, address by Rev. J..
A. Hamilton, Soston; address by Rev.
W. Il. c. Wright, Cleveland.
Thursday neutrality-suspicious. ex-
ercises; business meeting one hour;
paper, subject, 1.-THE Spirit of Giving"
read by Rev. T. A. Humphreys; paper,
subject, Some Certainties in Christian
Teaching" read by Rev. A. II. Chaflin;
address by some representative of the
American missionary board.
Thursday afternoon,-Paper, subject,
"Diaconate," read by Rev. David
Jones; paper, subject, Religious Civ
ing" read by Rev. ]. s. Upton; at 315
D. m. Womens Missionary meeting.
Thursday evening.-The Home Mis-
sionary society and Sunday school and
Publication society, by Drs. Kincaid
and Duncan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
WAS BENT ON FIGHT.

West Slider Who Chased His Wife with
an Axe.
Charles Utterly, of North Main ave-
nue., is in the central police station
awaiting a hearing on the charge of
drunken and disorderly conduct. He
got beastly drunk and went home to
sober up.
Instead of going to bed, because his
wife scolded him, he took an axe and
ran after her She will appear against
him in the morning. He has an ugly
temper in his drunken moods and
might have committed murder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
MR.. HOGAN'S REVOLVER.
lie Is Arrested for Pointing It at Jcwelcr
Alderman

p. +. Hogan, the North End jeweler,
entered $500 bail before Alderman
Fidles last night to appear before him
next Thursday afternoon and be tried
for pointing a revolver at Mr.. Acker-
man, the wholesale jeweler.
For some time Mr.. Hogan has not
been at peace with his father-in-law,
Patrick Welles, who is his security in
his business relations with Mr.. Acker-
man. The father-in-law concluded to
withdraw his security, so yesterday he
notified Mr.. Ackerman to take away
his jewelry, but Hogan objected to be-
ing forced out of business. and ordered
Mr.. Ackerman out of the building, and
Is charged with pointing the weapon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

Hurried business men and others appre-
ciate the fast Jersey Central flyer known
as "The Business Mans Train" which
leaves Scranton at 1.23 p. m. and Wilkes
Barre at 1.55 arriving in Philadelphia at
6.3S and New York at GAS. From Bethle-
hem the trip to Philadelphia is made over
the Philadelphia and. Reading on one of
the fastest trains in the country. The
train from Scranton Is also one of the
fastest and most comfortable that passes
through this section of the country and is
proving q boon to travellers between this
city and Wilkes-Barre to through points
in the east and south.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
&5 REWARDI

So many complaints of irregular
delivery have reached us. which
we have traced to stolen papers,
that we now offer SIS reward for
Information that will lead to the
conviction of any person caught
stealing The Tribune from the
doorsfeps of regular subscribers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
WAS LET OFF EASY.

Dan Weber. the Obstreperous Penn
Avenue butcher. Fined SI2.
Thomas John is the name Of the indi-
vidual who caused SO much trouble on
Penn avenue Monday evening and bit
Patrolman Day on the finger. In po-
lice court yesterday he was given a
hearing and committed to the county
Jail for twenty days.
Dan Weber, the meat-seller, who in
terposed and abetted the prisoner by
advising him to break away from Pa
trolman Day, and thus gathered a
crowd around and encouraged the pris-
oner to resist, was fined $12. He paid it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

the recipient Of many souvenirs from
the church societies and church men,
bers. All the visitors Joined in eX-
pressing their regret at the departure
Of Miss Dunbar and especially that she
was compelled to do so owing to i'll
health.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
CONVENTION OPENS TODAY.
Annual Asscmblagc of Delegates to the
Convention Of the Scranton Diocesan
Union Will Begin at st. Roses Hall,
CarbOndaIc, Today.

~ bSbh" oh os' NoSS .
CarbOndaIc. Today.
Rev. A. p. Doyle, of New York, gen.
eral secretary of the Catholic Total
Abstinence union of America, lectured
In the Carbondale Opera house last
night on his chosen subject, and was
heard by an audience that taxed the
capacity of the house. All of the tenn
perance societies of Carbondale, Arch.
bald, Jermyn, Forest City and Simpson
paraded the principal streets of the
pioneer city before the lecture Car.
riages containing Father Doyle, the
mayor and eX-mayor and clergymen
We're driven at the head Of the process
sion. Thomas Mooney was grand mar.
shall.
This morning the annual convention
of the delegates from temperance So
cieties of the Scranton Diocesan union
will open at ST. Roses hail, and will be
called to order by President John II
Devine. Father Doyle, at some time
during the proceedings, will address
the delegates. The address of Presi.
dent Devine will be delivered tomorrow
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
COBB VERSUS COBB.
Charley Wants Legal Separation fror
His Wife.

HIS WIG.
Before the altar on Oct. 2S, 1885, In
the city Of Binghamton, Rev. M. s..
Hard performed the ceremony that
united two loving hearts, those Of
Charles A. and Angle III. Cobb.
They retired to Scott township and
lived like two white-winged angels.
They later moved to Conklin, N. Y,
and came back to this state again. set
Ting in Benton township. But these
migrations affected Angie with a de-
sire to roam and when Charley refused
to move some more she deserted him
on Feb. Is, 1893.
His attorneys filed libel in divorce
in the office of Prothonotary Pryor yes
terday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

A championship pigeon shooting match
open to all shots of northeastern Pennsyl-
vania will be held at the Base Ball park
tomorrow. The event will begin at II
O'Clock and will probably last all day. An
admission of 25 cents will be charged at
the gate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

The official brethren of Elm Park church
will serve supper In the church parlors OH
Thursday evening of this week from to 8
o oclock. All their friends are cordially in
yited, Supper, 35 cents
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
SENATORS HERE TO-DAY.
They Como to Examine Institutions Ask
ing for Stntc Aid.

Tub
A subcommittee of the senate appro
prlation committee will arrive in this
city today to visit institutions that
have applied for state aid. From this
city the committee will go to Carbon
dale.
1t will be composed of Senator ]. c
Mitchell, chairman, and Senators VIII
liam =. Snyder, John H. Lands, Jane.
s. Fruit, Sailor and Short. They will
be accompanied by Sergeant-at-armi
Little and Senator. ]. C. Vaughan, o.
this district.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

A high grade 1-3 octave piano. Beauti-
full mahogany case, repeating action and
all modern improvements. No better
piano made. VIII be sold very cheap.
For particulars address Box 2N.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
Letters Patent.

Having made special arrangements, I
will obtain letters patent, designs, trade
marks and copyrights without unneces-
sary delay. Costs and charges furnished
on application. w. w. watson,
Attorney at Law,
Commonwealth Bldg Scranton.
Nav 1905
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15
For 10 Days Only.

Elght-day clocks, walnut or oak half
hour strike, $2.69 Every clock warranted.
Call early, as only few left to be sold at
above price.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

Years Of experience here and abroad en-
ables us to perfectly repair all kinds of
American as well as English and other i'm
ported watches. All work guaranteed.
Turnquest, 205 Washington avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

Full jeweled, adjusted Elgin watches,
$11.5O, at Turnquest's, 205 Washington
avenue. Call early as only u limited num-
Der can be sold at above price.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-15

Full jeweled, adjusted Elgin watches.
s1l.5O, at Turnquests, 2O5 Washington
avenue. Call early as only a limited num-
her. can be sold at above price.