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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
WEST SIDE THIEVES.
Robbed o Saloon and We're Neatly and
Quickly Captured.

About 1 o'clock Saturday morning the
Lafayette house, on North Main ave-
nue., was entered and robbed of a guam
tity of liquor and cigars by David
Griffiths and Alfred Doe. The men
We're discovered coming out of the
place by Patrolman Lowry, and al
though they made good their escape ut
the time, they were traced and cap
tured by some quick and clever work on
the part of Patrolman Lowry and the
other West Side officers.
Both men admitted their guilt and
were held to bail in the sum of $500 each
by Alderman John. They furnished Sc
curity and were set at liberty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02

Hammers. Mrs. Wilds, Fila Branning.
Annie Hammers, Clara Browning, Sa-
rah and Lizzie Beckendorf, Gussie
Pinkney. Diana and Blanche Capwell.
Messrs. Hollendar, Vie Pinkney, Chas.
Hammers, Harry Avery, of S;yre; and
Stanley Rogers, of Mill City.
One new member was taken into the
Presbyterian church at the communion
service yesterday morning, at which
Rev. s. c. Logan, of Scranton, off,
nj cd
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
INSURANCE. FRAUDS AGAIN.
They Are Working tho Cnsuspccttng
People OF DunmOrc.

People OF DunmOrc.
The lesson which ought to follow the
experience of J. W. Gardner, who went
to the penitentiary for two years and
six months for insurance swindling In
this city about six months ago, does
not appear to have been taken to heart
by the gang now operating In these
parts.
Dunmore is the field of operation.
One of the sharpers visited the house
Of Michael Higgins. of Drinker street,
a few days ago, and his policy was
found to be no good, but before he left
a gold ring went with him: Quite
number of Others have been duped.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02

telligence. q magnificent phenix Is expect
ed 10 emerge The ideal newspaper
looms large on the horizon: Many are tne
forecasts of its makeup" But the men
are not going to walt for the ideal news
paper. Olore than the millennium. before de-
livering their message to the reading pup
lie through the organs which the people
patronze.
has been dominated by u Presbyterian
minister. ] have tabulated the monthly
lists supplied by booksellers to the BOOK
man from thirty literary centers IN the
United States and Canada, and i have the
pleasure. after some hard figuring. OF CIV
ing a list of the six most popular books
during the last six months. Every month
the booksellers have supplied a list of the
six books in greatest demand In their re-
spective cities. One hundred ana eign,y-
five books have been so distinguished.
These l have reduced to six, and the fig
ures against the name of each book, in
dicates the number OF lists In which that
book appeared, and these figures serve
as marks in deciding the comparative pop
j. "Beside the Bonnie BrIar Bush"
Qan Maclaren), los.
:. The Adventures Of Captain Horn"
(Stockton). SO.
3. days of Aud Lang Syne" Ian Mac
laren). IS.
4. ''My Lady Nobody" (AIaarteus), 81.
8. "A Bachelors Christmas" (Grant), so.
6. Memories Of Minister Of France"
%.
The three books Of Ian Maclaren, in
cluding "A Doctor of the Old School.
which Is only a portion of his first book
printed separately, appeared In 142 lists,
nearly as many times as the other Ave
books together, and when 1t Is borne In
mind that the popularity of these books
is ssteadily increasing. there is some ground
for asserting that Ian Maclaren has for
the last six months dominated the read
ing public Of America.
Three other Presbyterian ministers have
q respectable place in these lists, namely,
s. X Crockett (who has resigned his pas
torate in order to devote his time to writ
ingl, Henry Van Dyke. c. II. Parkhurst,
and j. II. Miller. Except in connection
with one or two books of an academical
nature, no other ministers, except George
Macdonald. who was once minister. are
named in the lists
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
Objection Will DO Made Tonight To
Allowing william II. Fern
to Take His Seat.

This being the first Monday of March,
the time the law fixes for township Off
GERS elected at the preceding February
election to take their seat, the audi
tors Of Lackawanna township will
meet this evening at Cusick's store. Mi
nooka, to swear in the new supervisors.
Attorneys G. G. Donovan and NJ. ].
DonahOe, attorneys for Patrick Coyne.
who has instituted a contest against
William Fl. Fern, have served notice
on the auditors not to swear in nor IN
any way qualify Fern, pending the con-
test. This entities COyne. he being the
present incumbent. to hold over until
the matter Is decided.
Should they disregard the notification
and qualify Fern, the court will be APP
pealed to with the end in view of revok-
ing the act of the auditors. The law
does not permit any county. township
or borough officer, except those who
get their commissions from the COVER
nor, to take his seat IL he be elected on
the fact of the returns, providing a
contest IL instituted. In townships the
only officer commissioned by the COVER
nor Is that Of Justice of the peace.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
SERVICES OVER THE DEAD.

The funeral Of Frank Winkler oc-
CURED yesterday from his late home on
Eighth street. Services were held at
st. Luke's Episcopal church where the
rector, Rev. Rogers Israel preached q
sermon. Many of the deceased's friends
attended. The pallbearers were work.
men at Finchs foundry at which the
departed was an employe. Interment
was made in Dunmore cemetery.
A fitting token of esteem was the
large cOncourse of friends Of the late
Sarah Roberts, who attended the fu-
neral held Saturday afternoon at the
home Of the deceased's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis Roberts, of Archibald
street. Rev. ]. II. Morris. pastor Of the
Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church,
preached a splendid tribute to the de-
parted. Flowers in abundance testified
to the number of friends who mourn
the deceased. The pallbearers We're: J.
II. James, John Davis, Edward James,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
News Of the Suburbs.


jr., Moses James. John Samuels and
VIII Jones. Burial was made In Wash
burn street cemetery.
The remains of the late Mrs. John O.
Davis were Inferred yesterday In Wash
burn street cemetery. Rev. w. ). Jones
Of the First Welsh Baptist church.
preached the funeral sermon. the fu-
neral was a large one. The pallbearers
were: william Gray. John Parry.
Thomas Thomas. William Fox and
Evan II. Thomas.
NEWS ITEMS AND PERSONALS.
Presiding Elder Rev. j. G. Eckman
preached in the morning at the Hamp-
ton Street Methodist church.
Rev. NJ. II. Mill preached at the
usual hours at st. David's Episcopal
church.
Professor d. w. Phillips led the eve-
ming session at the jackson Street Bap-
tist church.
In his evening sermon, Rev. 8. F.
Matthews, of the First Baptist church.
talked OH mud and other things prom
inent in the way of West Side improve
ment.
Hon. and Mrs. John r. Farr are at
New York city, visiting friends.
Jonathan II. Harris, Of Eynon street.
has accepted q position as stenographer
for the Lehigh Salt Mining company.
Opinions to the contrary. notwith-
standing. Patrolman Thomas V. Lewis
is a real candidate for the legislature
from the First district.
Loafers on Main avenue were very
much in evidence last night. The po-
lice were kept busQ during the entire
evening in an endeavOr to move the
masses. Lieutenant Williams will not
tolerate this kind of nuisance.
The position Of first sergeant recently
made vacant in Company + by the pro-
motion of Harry Decker. is being
sought after with great zeal
Mrs. Andrew A. Roberts and son, of
this side. have returned home after a
weeks visit with her daughters, Mrs.
l.. NJ. Lanman and Mrs. w. Dempster.
of Philadelphia.
In some manner or other the little
shanty on the Oxford dump caught
fire yesterday afternoon. A crowd of
half hours fight.
The funeral of the late Thomas Es-
colt will be held this afternoon from
his late residence on South Main ave-
nue.. Services will be held at the Ply
mouth Congregational church.
An interesting meeting of the Welsh
Philosophical society was held on Sat
urday evening. This evening the Hyde
Park Literary and Debating society
will meet. The coming banquet is at
tracing much attention among the
young men.
West Side Business Directory.
PLUMBTNG-william D. Griflths. 113
North Main avenue, does hrst-ciass
Plumbing, Steam Heat and Gas Fitting.
Satisfaction il strictly guaranteed.
BARBER-Hair cutting and shaving done
IN hrst-class manner at Jonn n. neyn
old's Barber Shop, at Fairchilds Hotei.
FLORIST-Cut flowers and funeral de;
signs speciality. Floral figures. useiul
as gifts, at 104 South Main avenue. Har'
riet J. Davis. florist.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Photos. $40
per dozen. They are just lovely. Con-
vince yourself by calling at starner's
Photo Parlors. 10l and 100 South Main
avenue.
GROCERIES-Revere Standard Java Cot:
fee Is unexcelled. The leading cone OF
the day. For sale only at +. w. Mason
Co. Fine Groceries. 1l6 South Main
SECOND HAND FURNIrURE-Cash for
ANYTHING you have to sell. Furniture.
Stoves, Tools. etc. Call and see the
stock Of J. C. King. 1924 and 1oes Jack
son street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
BANQUET TONIGHT.

Tonight In the Tabernacle Congre-
gational church q banquet will be held
in honor of st. David, the patron saint
of Wales. The programme was printed
in last Fridays Tribune. 1t comprises
many excellent numbers. The ad-
dresses will be delivered by prominent
men and the rest of the programme Is
taken up with solos and chorus singing
and Assistant District Attorney John
NJ. Harris will preside.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
YOUNG MAN IN TROUBLE.

Ed. Walker, a 17-year-old boy stands
a fair chance of the spending Fourth Of
July behind prison bars, other In a re-
formatory or a penitentlary. He was
arrested at O'Clock yesterday after
noon on Jackson street by PatrOlman
Saul. He is charged with larceny, q
woman who knew the young man hav-
ing furnished the information that he
had stolen $500 worth of clothing from
the home of Mrs. DR.. Kerwin, of Wilkes
Barre. The theft occurred about two
months ago. A month before, DR.. Ker-
win had died and his widow prepared
to remove to Philadelphia. The house,
hold goods Were packed and Walker
was entrusted with their care overnight
before departure. He made the best of
the opportunity and In the morning
the deceased doctors dress suit, an
overcoat, several other articles,-and
Walker were missing. The young man
came to Scranton and afterward went
to Berwick where he sold the entire
swag to a travelling theatrical man
goods at a bargain, $25. Walker conf
dentfally told Il Tribune reporter last
evening that he had five dollars Of
somebody else's money. He returned
to this city a few days ago and slept
two nights In succession in the station
house The police little thought that
they were harbOring a criminal, but
when the information was given that
Il fellow up the street with the thumb
and forefinger of on the right hand"
was guilty of theft. Walker was again
placed in a cell. this time a prisoner.
His home Is at Phillipsburg. Yester-
day he attended the meetings of the
Salvation army. The police of Wilkes
Barre have been notified of the arrest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
SHORTER NEWS PARAGRAPHS

Mrs. James NJ. Boland. Of Wilkes
Barre. has returned after brief visit
with Mrs. c. G. Boland. of Stone ave-
nue..
The Scranton Athletic club is arrang-
ing for reception in honor OF City Con-
troller-elect Edmund j. Robinson, one
OF it's members.
Philjp Wirth has entered the field as
a candidate for common council In the
Eleventh ward.
Next Sunday morning the members
of Division No. IA, Ancient Order OF Hi
he. .,ians. will receive holy communion
in a body at St. Johns church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
FLOOD ON THE FLATS.

The heavy rains Of the past three
days have flooded the streets on the
lower flats several inches because the
sewer pipes are not large enough TO
carry away the surface water. At Cen
tral park the water has not done the
damage which usually results after Sc
we're rains at this season of the year.
The cellars on South Washington ave-
nue. have escaped as yet from getting
soaked.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
DEATH OF AN AGED WOMAN.

Mrs. Philip Caffrey, of Minooka, died
at o'clock last evening at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs. John Nallln. She
was 70 years Of age and had been in en-
feebled health for several months. The
deceased was a woman of many noble
qualities, and in her long life she was
highly esteemed by her wide circle Of
acquaintance. Besides her daughter,
Mrs. Nallin, son. James, Of California,
survives her. The funeral arrange
ments will not be completed until to-
day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-02
SERMON AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH

Rev. J. A. McHugh, of the cathedral.
preached the sermon at the 1890 mass
in st. Johns church yesterday. 1t was
on mortal sin, and was fOrceful and
eloquent. The angels who rebelled
against God had the exercise of their
own free will, and man, who is a crea-
ture only a little less than them, Is
given reason also; he, not unlike the
angels who fell. can be forgiven after
SHINING but there is limit to the num-
ber of times that God will renew pardon
for sin. 1t behooves, the speaker said,
during this season of penance. to return
to God; for many, of us 1t will be the
last chance of obtaining forgiveness.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-01
STAR UNION CHANGES.
One Resignation, a Promotion and
Two Appointments.

s. B. Gault, who has been local agent
of the Star Union Steamship company
for years, and who has been in the
service of the company ever since 1873
will retire from that Office today, and
will be succeeded by Henry G. Shop
ard, the present agent at Winorla. Mr..
Shepard is we'll known in the North
west and has many friends in the
city. The Winona office will be per-
nanently closed. the business of that
territory hereafter being transacted
through the St. Paul office.
The retirement Of Mr.. Gault Is no
surprise to his friends as 1t has been
understood for some time that he de-
sired to be relieved. Mr.. Gault en-
tered the service of the Star Union
line in 1873, at which time he left the
service of the Burlington, Cedar Rap
ids and Northern, Of which line he
was the general freight agent for
considerable period.
Two other appointments were an
culars received yesterday. E. A. Bliss,
who has been the agent of the Milwau-
kee at Albert Lea for long period. Is
appointed a travelling agent of the
Star Union line. Claim Clerk HaSley,
Of the Milwaukee, will succeed Mr..
Bliss as agent of the Milwaukee at
Albert Lea
E. A. White, agent Of the Chicago
Northwestern at Waseca, has also been
appointed a travelling agent of the Star
Union line Both of the latter APP
pointments will become effective today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-01
FORMER CHIEF CLERK in THE
CHICAGO 81 ALTON PASSENGER
DEPARTMENT
LIKELY TO SUCCEED DAVIES
AS ASSISTANT GENERAL PASSENGER
AGENT OF THE GREAT NORTH
ERN ROAD.
Has Still Further Alienated the SYM
pathy of the Northern and
Western Roads

The selection Of an assistant general
passenger agent of the Great North
ern railway, to succeed Mr. Davies,
who retires today, has, it is under
stood, been practically agreed upon,
and the lucky man is E. L. Beving-
ton, formerly chief clerk in the gen.
eral passenger department Of the Chi
cago & Alton, a position of trust on
so large system as that mentioned.
Mr. Bevington has had years expert
ence in the passenger business and is
called one of the best. 1t is expected
he will commence his relations with
the Great Northern within few days,
as Mr.. Davies time expires today Mr..
Davies has been connected with the
road for many years in divers capac-
tiles and has host Of friends in the
general Office building
1t is said that the Great Northern
has accepted the resignation Of two
other employees of the passenger de-
partment. F. B. Sanford, immigrant
agent at Chicago, it is said will sever
his connection with the road today, as
will also R. S. Hare, travelling pas
senger agent with headquarters at
Buffalo. The successors of the two
agents have not been appointed as
yet, so far as is known. General Pas
senger Agent Whitney Is out on the
new Hope extension Of the line in
North Dakota, and the names Of the
two new appointees, If they have been
selected, could not be learned
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-01
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-01
SOUTHERN PACIFIC STAND
Strikes the Western Roads as Very
JnFeaSOnahIR

The Southern Pacific in refusing to
meet the requests of the advisory COM
mittee Of the Western Passenger as
ISOLATION regarding the proper hand
ling Of the Immigrant traffic, has
placed that road on the unreasonable"
list, for the officials of the association
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equitable. All the Western roads want
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sions to be made ON traffic. The
Southern Pacific demanded that West
ern roads should give the same COM
missions to Southern Pacific agents as
they gave to their own agents, not
only on business handled by the
Southern Pacific to points on it's own
line, but also on business to inter
mediate points ON Western roads in
which it had no possible interest The
Western lines call such an attitude de-
cidedly hoggish. but characteristic Of
the Southern Pacific. The Western
roads will. therefore. hereafter refuse
to pay exorbitant commissions to immi-
grafton agents to secure business. and
if rates are demoralized the blame
will be laid upon the Southern Pacific.
The clearing house of the Western as
sociation will send a man to Europe
to intercede with the steamship agents
and secure a settlement from that end
Of the business.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-01
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emit university fund of this state; nor shall
such loan or investment be made when the
Issue OF which the same is part would make
the entire bonded Indebtedness exceed Z per
cent of the assessed valuation of the taxable
real property of the county, school districk,
city, town or village issuing such bonds; nor
shall such loans Indebtedness be made at
a lower rate of interest than per cent per
annum nor for a shorter period than Ave 90
years nor for longer period than twenty t20)
years, and no change of the town. school dis
trict village, city or county lines shall re-
lieve the real property in such town, school
district, county, village or city in this state
at the time of the issuing OF such bonds
from any liability for taxation to pay such
bonds.
Sec. 2-This proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the people of this tate. ETC.
At present the school districts of Min
nesota are limited in their loans, by
the provision sought to be amended, to
borrowing not more than per cent OF
the assessed valuation of the property
in the district. This results, in cases
where villages desire to erect buildings
which will be a credit to them, that
they are compelled to borrow outside
capital, paying therefore sometimes lO
or IL per cent interest instead OF the
per cent paid for such loans from
the state school fund. AT the same
time large sums from the fund are in
vested in the bonds of other states.
Tennessee being particularly Well
endowed state, none of them paying
more than to per cent on the in
vestment. The amendment increases
the limit of the loan to per cent.
An interesting instance of the work.
ings of the old law is in evidence now.
Friday evening, the village of Heron
Lake, Jackson county, which in 1895
had a population Of 646, and which now
does not exceed 700 probably, dedicated
a $4,000 school building. Superinten-
dent of Public instruction Pendergast,
who was present at the dedication, says
that it is by far the finest school build
ing in any of the smaller villages Of
the state. Sleepy Eye, which has hith-
erto had that distinction, is now eclips-
ed, in spite of the fact that it has three
times the population of Heron Lake
The adoption of the amendment would
afford the people Of that village an adj
vantage in interest, while the state
would be amply secured and would at
the same time be promoting the cause
of education in it's own territory. The
Heron Lake incident is an exaggerated
one, as it is not every community which
desires to expend $50 per capita in a
school building, but the people of that
village are looking forward to growth,
and have built an eight room building,
although only five rooms are as yet
needed