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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
A FREE FRUIT MARKET
The Harbor Commissioners Petitioned
on the Subject at Their Meet
ing Yesterday.

At an adjourned meeting of the Harbor
Commissioners held yesterday afternoon
a strong resolution was received from the
Santa Rosa Grange, P. of H., No. IL,
favoring the establishment of free fruit
market on the water front.
Many of the prominent organizations in
the large interior towns have long since
favored the project, and at the present
time the sentiment is growing very strong.
A similar communication from the Cali
fornla Dried Fruit Agency, located at San
Jose, was read, and some time was given
up to discussion of the subject by Com
missioners Cole and Chadpourne, their
colleague, MIR. Colnon, being absent.
What action may be taken, if any, was
not indicated by the order passed instruct.
ing Secretary Keegan to reply to the COM
mrnications
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
FOR THE GOT0 REMEDIES
Subscriptions, Large and Small,
Coming In for the Pest.
house Lepers.
Caustic Letter From Contributor on
the Rarity of Christian
Charity.

The interest awakened in the Pesthouse
lepers still brings in contributions to the
fund for the purchase of the japanese
remedy. Supervisor Benjamin is meeting
with success in his efforts among those who
are generously disposed toward the unfor-
tunate lepers.
The following donations were received
yesterday through this office:
SAN FRANCISCO March IL. 1896.
To the Editor Of the Cdtt-DEAR SIR: l have
seen in your paper that money is being raised
to purchase medicine for the lepers. inclose
25 cents which would like 10 have added to
the fund. l remain yours truly, G. Nc.
SAN FRANCISCO. March IL, 1896.
To the Editor of the Cdu-SIR: Allow me to
contribute my mite f$D toward Mr.. Benja-
MINIS fund for buying the needed remedy for
Christian Nation and Government allow to rot
by degrees day after day, each day being one
day less OF suffering and suspense, until at last
that great boon, death, which we all dread so
much, brings relief and peace to them.
Like criminals, they are incarcerated by their
fell ow-men and Kept from their liberties which
their unfortunate condition makes necessary.
But why not give them a fitting abode to live
in and the best the market affords for the few
remaining days thay may have to live on this
earth? We spend millions a year to convert
heathens to our ways OF belief in the hereafter
and 1t would be shame If we could not have
enough Christianity among us to raise the
paltry sum that is needed to alleviate the pain
and sufferings of the poor lepers. Let us take
proper care of them, or let our boast of being
known as a civilized Christian community be
no longer heralded abroad. The heather
Chinese do no less with their incurables than
we do with ours. Respectfully yours,
X. T. BAccUs.
Southwest corner o'Farrell and Mason streets.
A lady calling herself Mrs. Collin, but
refusing to give her address, called at the
business office of THE CALL and left SIS
gold piece, saying that she wanted it added
to the leper fund.
Mr.. Benjamin stated yesterday that he
will gather in the 5000. the amount needed,
as soon as possible and send to Japan for
the medicine.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
TRUST IN LIGHT.
Contracts for Lighting Streets and Pub
lie Buildings May Soon Be
Awarded,


Awarded.
The committee representing the interests
Of the San Francisco Gas Company and
the Edison Electric Light Corporation
continues to make headway in the efforts
to form a trust. It is now regarded as
almost certainty that the consolidation
will be effected. The stock of the San
Francisco Gas Company sold yesterday
at 49,
The Grand Jury is keeping in mind the
PROBABILITY of an advance in rates should
the combine be effected. 1t is an open
question whether the law does not pro-
hibit the organization of trusts to advance
rates for commodities such as gas and
water. On this point the Grand Jury may
seek the advice of the District Attorney.
The fact has not escaped the attention
of the Grand Jury that contracts may
soon be made by the Board of Supervisors
for lighting the streets and public build
ings of the City. The pooling of corporate
interests at this time is therefore regarded
as significant and the course of future
events will be closely watched.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
The Queen Not Responsible.

The United States Inspectors of Steam YES
sells yesterday took testimony in connection
with the collision of the Queen with the Brit
ish bark Strathdon in the bay off the Lombard
street wharf on February 25. AS the Queen
had kept its fog bell ringing almost constantly
and came to stop every minute, the board
exonerated the captain of the steamer from all
responsibility. The damage done to the bark
was estimated at $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13

band and compel him to provide for his
two little children.
Mrs. Graham states that in December,
1885, he deserted her and since then she
has been unable to locate him, although
she has heard he is getting good salary
worked in several of the large restaurants
about town.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
An Old Man Run Over.

V. F. Bonner, an old man who lives at 7O3
Howard street. was run over by q delivery
wagon on the corner of California and Kearny
streets yesterday morning and seriously in
jured. The driver whipped up his horse and
disappeared. Bonner was taken to the Re-
ceiying Hospital, where his injuries were at
tended to.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-13
WILL NOT. PROVIDE,

Mrs. Hattie Graham Wants Her Hus.
band Compelled to support Her.
Mrs. Hattie Graham, who lives at 619L
Mission street, has asked General McCom b
of the Humane Society to arrest her hus-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10
PERSONAL.

W. G. Brainard. of Buffalo, y. Y. is in
the city.
Mrs. ". T.. Halstead is visiting friends
IN Binghamton.
Miss Julia G. Allen is visiting friends
In Newark, y. j.
j. W. Guernsey has returned from a busi-
ness visit to New York city.
Miss Kate Hopkins has returned from a
visit with friends in New York city.
Miss Mary Clahcrty. of Fourth avenue,
has returned from New York, where she
visited friends.
DR., Il. J. Pierce has returned from Syra-
cuse, whore he has been attending the
funeral of his mother.
Rev ID. IL. Greene, formerly assistant
priest at St Joseph's church, Alinooka, is
visiting at the episcopal residence, OH
wyoming avenue.
T.. X. Hunt, of Philadelphia, Is here in
the interest OF the insurance company in
VOWED in the recent illegal operations of
Its agent Gardner.
Edward II. Kelley will leave today to
resume his studies at Notre Dame univer-
sity. after his Christmas vacation, spent
at home with his father, James Kelley,
of Dunmore
Miss Sally Bevan, who has for some time
been an accommodating operative at the
Telephone Exchange. will leave that po-
sition next Monday to assume one with
Jacob Lutz, bookbnder
Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Hara and Rev. j. j.
II. Fecley nave returned from Baltimore,
where the bishop participated In the cere-
monies incident 10 the roaferring of the
red hat on Cardinal Satolli.
Ira HALEY. who has been superintendent
of the Economy Steam Heat company for
some time, has resigned. His successor
Is John Flack, Of Lockport, n. v, who
has been foreman under Holly for some
time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10
Big FIRE AT OLYPHANT.
Property Valued at $4,000 destroyed
Yesterday Morning

Shortly after 3 o'clock Yesterday
morning fire broke out in the hotel and
undertaking establishment owned by
John Swallow. on the Hats.
at Olyphant. and soon the whole
building was enveloped in flames
The general store Of R Ro-
senfeld. which We're only a few feet
from the burning building. quickly
caught fire and burned fiercely. The
Excelsior Hose company by this time
arrived on the scene and directed their
attention to saving the adjoining prop
crty.
The fire had gained great headway.
and II looked as though the
whole block would be wiped ont
An alarm was then sounded from the
electric light house for outside help and
the Wilson Hose company of Peckville
put in an appearance and did effectual
work in subduing the flames, but not
before three buildings were totally
consumed and the fourth partially de-
troyed. Great excitement prevailed
among the Hungarian element for a
time. and the street was lined with
household effects. The total loss IL
summed up to be about $4,000 Mr..
Rosenfeld carried $1,000 insurance on
his building; his stock was also insured.
Mr.. swallow also carried insurance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10

mate of cost for a pipe drain on Cedar
avenue from Elm street to STAFFORD
Meadow Brook.
Mr. keller's resolution authorizing
property owners 10 construct II sewer
in kellum court from Mulberry street
south to connect with the Tenth dis
trict main sewer was adopted.
A resolution directing the city engi-
neer to prepare plans and estimate of
cost for opening Price street between
Bromley and Sumner avenues was
adopted.
Select councils resolution on the
Providence and Abingdon Turnpike
company controversy was amended.
The original resolution provided for n
special committee of three to gather
data upon the matter in conjunction
with Attorney $. h. Price. the city So
licitor, the street commissioner and
city engineer. The amendment pro-
vided that three of select council be ap-
pointed on the commission and the
chair appointed Messrs Noone, Sea-
mans and Morris.
Have Reached Third Reading.
Ordinances were passed on first and
second readings as follows: common
council ordinances providing that gates
be erected and maintained by the Jer-
Broadway crossing. and by the Della
ware and Hudson company at its
Dodgetown bridge crossing; common
council ordinances providing for
permanent man each for Phoenix
Chemical and Niagara Hose companies:
providing for a grade on North Main
avenue. between Jones and Putnam
streets. and fixing the pay of the city
assessors at "a Der day each for each
working day after April |: select coun-
ell ordinance providing that COntrac-
tors MuldOon e. Bowie be paid s.. .0i0 for
extra work on the Spruce street bridge.
On third reading ordinances were
passed as follows: Common council
ordinance for the establishment of a
grade on Larch street. between San
derson and Capouse avenues; select
council ordinance forbidding the laying
Of cement sidewalks and authorizing
the street commissioner to tear up such
sidewalks If not removed on a notice
of thirty days.
An adjournment was made to next
Thursday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10
THEY ASK LARGE DAMAGES.
Becker brothers Sue the Owners OF the
Einira Telegram for $50. 900.


John J. Becker and Albert +. Becker.
cigar manufacturers of the West Side.
through their attorneys. F.. II. Shurt-
yesterday in the office of Prothonotary
Pryor against the Telegram Printing
company. of Elmira, N. Y. with dam
ages named in the sum of $5O,OO0.
The plaintiffs are owners of a large
brick building. suitable for their busi-
ness and for dwelling purposes. situ-
ated on Robinson street. Last Sunday.
Jan. 5. 1896. the E,lmira Telegram in
the West Side department. under a
headline. 1.-The Midway" printed the
following extract:
"There is a structure on the Midway
that should lie torn down and some
suitable building erected on the site.
1t is that ramshackle of building re-
Gently erected by the Becker Bros. 1t
has been the scene of many drunken
brawls and many time the police We're
called there 20 subdue the occupants.
1t Is a disgrace to the West Side. and
should be torn down at once. While
the plot of ground is IA triangular one.
still suitable building could he erect
ed thereon, that could be used for many
purposes
The plaintiffs allege that the publica
ton of the foregoing paragraph has
greatly injured their good name and
reputation, and brought them into pub
lie scandal, infamy and disgrace among
their neighbors.
=. A. Barrett. Scranton agent of the
Telegram. explained that inadvertent-
ly the words. alongside of the new
brick building" were left out of the last
paragraph after the word "erected."
This WAS the funlt of tba cnmnpGi n
and proof reader and if it appeared as
ii was written in the copy. the sentence
would have been as follows:
ut is that ramshackle of a building
alongside Of the new brick building
recently erected by the Becker broth
ers." The matter to which exception
is taken appeared in the West Side de-
partment end was not written by Mr..
Barrett.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10
CHARGED WITH GAMBLING.
Frank Matuzns and Anthony Gedrayti is
Arrnigncd Before Alderman EuIicr.


Before Alderman Fuller last evening
Frank Matuzas and Anthony Gedray-
tis. DroDrietors of hotel at 1924 West
Lackawanna avenue, We're arraigned
on a charge of keeping gambling
house. preferred by Andrew KroucfIiu-
nos. of the West Side
The complainant said that on New
Years eve he was induced to Join i'm n
game called ''twenty-one," played with
cards. which was in progress in the
saloon of the defendants. Before he
had been playing long he lost $50, all
the money he had in his possession.
Four witnesses We're called by the
prosecutor. who swOre that they saw
gambling carried on in the hotel of
MatuZas and Gedraytis.
Attorney A. a. Chase appeared at the
hearing for the prosecutor and Attor-
ney ]. f.. Ross for the defendants. who
were each held in $500 bail for their ap-
pearance at court
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10

Amsden on behalf of the corps. to Mrs.
Pierce. silver tea set Of five pieces.
Speeches We're made by Comrades
Pierce. Amsden, Walter. Hall and
Schultz
The officers installed are as follows:
President, Mrs. Rachel Hall: senior
vice. Mrs. lone Walter: Junior vice.
Mrs Sarah Acker: chaplain. Mrs. Ma
ria Allen; treasurer, Mrs. Luther Bur-
CESS; secretary, Mrs. Susie Loomis:
conductor, Mrs. Lizzie Warner; guard.
Mrs. Lizzie +. Hall; assistant conduct
or. Mrs. Matte Abrams; assistant
guard, Mrs. Alice Thomas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10
RELIEF CORPS INSTALLATION
Conducted Last Evening at Ezra Griffin
Post Rooms.

Public installation of the recently
elected officers of WOmen's Relief corps
No. 80. auxiliary to Lieutenant Ezra
$. Griffin Post. No. 139. Grand Army of
the Republic. took place last evening
at the post rooms on Lackawanna ave-
nue.. Mrs. Joseph Sanbor. past presi-
dent Of the corps was the installing Off
Ger.
A happy feature of the occasion was
the presentation by Mrs. Eta w. Pierce.
the retiring president of a painted
frieze of pansies to Miss Margaret
Bristley. the retiring secretary: and al
so the presentation by Captain Fred
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10
POSTPONED UNTIL FEB. 21.
Watkins Testimonial Concert Will No
Iic Given on Jan. Is.

The gentlemen who have in charge
the arrangements for the John T. Wat
kins testimonial concert at the Froth-
ingham have decided to postpone il
from Jan. Is to Feb. q.
They were led to take this action for
the reason that the "Allegory of Amer
lea" is to be given at the Academy of
Music on Jan. "a and Is for the benefit
of the Lackawanna hospital.
The managers of the Watkins con-
cert had no desire to have II conflict
with a benefi. for such worthy insti-
ton as the Lackawanna hospital and
have accordingly postponed it until
Feb 81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10

If you want the most elegant Sleigh,
combined with quality and low figures.
Blume's Carriage Repository. 522 and
524 Spruce street, is the place where you
can get 1t. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10

AVOID PNEUMONIA. diphtheria and
typhoid fever, by keeping the blood pure,
the appetite good and the bodily health
vigorous by the use of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10

HOODS PILLS have won high praise
for their prompt and efficient yet easy ac-
ton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10

Every one wants them. When order.
ing COCOA OR CHOCOLATES be sur,
and ask for HUYLER'S. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10
RECEPTION TO THE JUDGES.
viii bc Held Tuesday Evening ut the
Elk Lodge Rooms.

ON Tuesday evening the members of
the Lackawanna bar will tender q re-
ception to the judges of the Superior
court at the Elks' rooms on Franklin
avenue. Invitations have been issued
IL the judges of Lackawanna, Luzerne
Columbia. Mountour. Monroe, Carbon
Wyoming. Bradford. Susutiehanna
Wayne and Pike counties. to attend the
reception.
The reception will be rather informal
ana during the evening refreshments
Will be served. 1t has not been as Vet
decided whether or not there will he
specchmaking at the reception. Judge
willard has engaged apartments at the
Wyoming for Judges Rice, Beaver. Or
lady, Reeder and Wickham. All of them
except Judge Rice are expected in the
city Saturday.
Judge Smith has removed his once
from the Commonwealth TO the Federal
court building, where he has chambers
adjoining the room that will be occu-
pied by the court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10
BOts. Runners! I,Obs.

We have BObs for all purposes. light
or heavy work. numbering. etc. We al
so have the best runner for business
wagons. traps and light carriages ever
produced Every set guaranteed. Give
them a trial.
VIM. Blume Il Son,
- 500 and 524 Spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10

Pillsbury's Flour mills have capac-
fly of II 500 barrels day. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10
Buv the Weber

and get the best. At Guernsey Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10

The grand jury for the January term
made its first return to court yester-
day morning. which consisted of the
following true and ignored bills
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-10


Select councils approval of bills
passed by the joint auditing committee
were further approved except the Frank
Shiffer claim for work on the Thirteenth
district sewer which select council voted
to refer to committee for investigation.
This action was cOncurred in.
Sewer contracts approved by the Sc
lect branch were concurred In as follows:
p. T. Mulligan's proposal to build the
Capouse avenue and Larch street lateral
sewer for 81 .25O. and the Hyde Park and
SHETLAND street sewer for $1.S45. and
the Penn avenue sewer between Green
Ridge and Delaware streets for $685.
Favorable action was taken on the
upper body's resolution directing the
city controller not to countersign any
warrants for b. G. Coon for work on
the Thirteenth district sewer system
until all claims for labor are paid.
Select councils resolution directing
the street commissioner to notify the
Scranton Traction company to repair
Elm street was concurred in. as was
another measure directing the street
commissioner to repair Meridian,
Hampton and Eynon streets.
Favorable action was taken on the
select councils resolution directing the
city engineer to make plans and esti-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-23
AS TO TYNAN'S CASE.
All the United States Government Can
Do Is TO See That He Is Not
Treated Irregularly.

Washington, Sept. 22.-1he state de-
partment, being satisfied of the Ameri-
can citizenship of lyman, the alleged
conspirator, who has appealed to Am
bassador Eustis in Paris, has taken
steps to ensure that any proceedings
against the accused shall proceed with
out irregularities.
The United States is estopped from
interfering in behalf of the prisoner in
any other manner than to see that all
due formalities are complied with in
regard to the English demand for ex-
tradition, which has been made on
France. Should that be successful the
United States will endeayor to guaran-
tee lyman proper trial in England.
where Ambassador Bayard will watch
the progress of the case.
The fact that lyman is an American
citizen cannot operate to release him
from the French jurisdiction in which
he was arrested and if it should be
found that the French law makes the
offence charged an eXtraditable one.
interference on our part would be un-
precedented
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-23
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
Del, Lack. and Western.

i.
Trains leave Scranton as follows: Ex-
press for New York and all points East,
l.40, $50, 5.l6. 500 and 9.65 a. m; 1l0 and
3S8 p. M.
Express for Easton. Trenton, Philadel.
pha and the South. 5.l5. 800 and 9.65 a. m: /;
10 and 3.3S p. IN.
Washington ard way stations, 100 n. m.
Tobyhanna accommodation. 61o D. m.
Express for B!nghamton, OsweEo Ell
mira. Corning, Bath. Dansville. Noun.
Morris and Buffalo 1920. 235 q. M. and
l49 D. m, making close connections n
Buffalo to all points in the West. North.
west and Southwest.
Bath accommodation, 915 A. m.
BiRghamton and way stations. 100 n. m.
Nicholson accommodation, 100 and 810
p. m.
Binghamton and Elmlra express 5.55 D. IN.
Express for Cortland, Syracuse, Oswexo.
Utica and Richfield Springs, 2.35 a. m, and
l49 y. m.
Ithaca 2S and Bath s15 o. m. and 1.4o
p. m.
For northumberland. Pittston, wilkes.
Barre. Plymouth. Bloomsbury and Dan.
Vile. making close connections at North.
cumberland for Niiliamsport, Harrisburg
Baltimore, Washington and the South.
Northumberland and intermediates stn =.
t!ons. 600. s.bo a. m. and LES and COO D. m
NantlcoEe and intermediate stations,
Sos and l1.e0 a. m. Plymouth and inter.
mediate stations. $40 and 8.i7 D. m.
Pullman pGrlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains.
For detailed nforma t,on. pocket time
tables. etc. apply to NJ. L. Smith, city
ticket office. 32S Lackawanna avenue. or
depo. ticket Office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-23
Central Railroad OF New Jersey
(Lehigh and Susouehanna Division,

(Lehigh and Susquehanna Diyision.)
Anthracite coal used exclusively insur.
ing cleanliness and comfort
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE 2 1909
Trains leave Scranton for Pittston
Wilkes-Barre. etc, at $40. 9.l5, L. 80 a. M
l2.45, 200, 3.O5. 500. 7.l0 p. m. SUNDAYS q On
q. NJ, loo, 2.15. 7.10 p. m
For Mountain Park, $50, 1880 a. m. eOo
305. 500 p. m. Sundays. 900 a. M. Id
For Atlantic City. $50 a. m.
For New York, Newark and Eljzahe,,
$40 (express) a. M. 12.45 (express with Rnf'
fet parlor carl, sos (express) D. m. snn.
day. 2.15 p. M. Train leaving 12H ~
arrives at Philadelphia. Reading Term. M.
inal. sec p. nj. and New York 500 D. m
For Mauch Chunk, Allentown. Reth,e.
hem, Easton and Philadelphia S'po a ~
1916. 305, 500 Except Philadelphia) =. m
Sunday, els p. m.
$40 a. M. and l9.45 2. m.
via Allentown. 40 a. M. 12.45 .. M, sd
u. m. Sunday, 2.15 p. m WV
For Pottsville. $50 a. m. 1245 d. m
Returning, leave New York, foot OF I,ih.
erty street, North River, at 91O (exnrass,
a. M, 10. i.30. AIS (express with Buffet
parlor carl p. m. Sunday, 4.30 q. m,
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal.
900 a. m, zoo and 4.30 p. m. Sunday c2S
Through tickets to all points at lowest
rates may be had on application in ad.
vance to the ticket agent at the station.
H. P. BALDWIN.
Gen. Pass. Agt.
J. H. OLHAUsEN. Gen. supt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-23
CHARTER APPLICATION.

TN THE COURT or COMMON PLEAS OF
L Lackawanna County, No l245 September
term, 1876.
Notice Is hereby given that an application
will be made to the said court on the 9th day
OF Cctoboi. 1898 ut lOa. m, under the Act Of
Assembly OF he Commonwealth of Pennsyl.
vauis. entitled IAN Act 10 pro vide for tho
Incorporation and regulation Of certain cor-
poratinns.' approved April 18th, 1874. and the
supplements thereto, for tue charter Of an
intended corporation to be called 1.-THE Coun.
try Club of Scranton, tho character and oh.
jet whereof is the maintenance OF club for
-aftor1ing facilities for athletic sports. and
for these purposes to have, possess and enjoy
all the rights, benefits and privileges Of tne
said Act of Assembly and It's supplements.
The proposed charter Is now on file In the
Prothonotary's offics.
JAMES W. oAKFoRD. Solicitor.