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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
TAYLOR.

Miss Matte Hodge, who has been
teaching at Stroudsburg for the past
few years, and has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. John Hodge. at this place,
will leave on Friday for Stroudsburg.
Mr. Benjamin Winterburn, who has
been confined to his home for the past
month with sickness, is rapidly recov-
ering.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Jones have re-
turned from Atlantic City after a week
sojourn.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Grif-
fiths, of Oak street, on Aug. s, a daugh-
ter.
This afternoon the Rose Buds and
Grays base ball clubs OF this place Will
battle for purse of $40 on the school
house park at $40 sharp.
Miss Margaret Lenthold, Of this place,
Is rusticating at Lake Ariel.
The missionary concert of the Calvary
Baptist church on Friday evening,
promises to be a successful one in every
sense of the term. The programme
consists of quartettes, duets, recitations,
orations, etc. Admission only 10 and 5
cents for adults and children respect
lively.
David Theophilus Davis left yester-
day for Trenton, N. j., TO attend the
grand session of the American Protest
| ant association.
Mr. Harvey Fitch, of Minooka, is talk
ing a few days sojourn at Elmhurst.
The Pyne mines of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western company
will resume operations today.
The Knights of Pythias, No. 1852, will
meet this evening at Reese's hall.
Mr.. William G. Thomas, of Pittston,
called on relatives in this place on
Monday.
Mr. John Walters, of Hyde Park, was
a Taylor visitor yesterday.
The Taylor Reds will journey to Oily
phant this afternoon to battle for hon.
ors with the Browns of that place
Morris and Kelet will be the battery
for the Reds.
| The ice cream social of the Ladies
Aid of the Calvary Baptist church will
be continued on Friday as well as or
Thursday evening after the missionary
concert.
Mr. William Dagger. of Hyde Park
visited friends in this place yesterday
The funeral Of little Eddie Cosgrove
of Rendham, occurred yesterday.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methods
Episcopal church will hold an ice cream
and cake social tomorrow (Thursday
evening at the church rooms.
Ulrich Hoger wishes to let his friends
know that he is still in the field as {
candidate for delegate to represent thu
Fourth ward at the Republican count!
convention. He will not be a candi
date for school director next year.
A large number of Taylor people at
tended the game of ball at Scranton
yesterday, at which John L. Sullivan
umpired.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD,

Schedule In Effect November IS, 1895.
Trains Leave Wilkes Barre as Follows
7.3O a. M, week days. for Sunbury,
Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Washington, and for Pitts.
burg and the West.
io.I5 a. M, week days, for Hazleton,
Pottsville, Reading, Norristown.
and Philadelphia; and for Sun.
bury Harrisburg, Philadelphia.
Baltimore, Washington and Pitts.
burg and the West
3.I5 p. M, week days. for Sunbury,
Harrisburg, Philadelphia. Balti-
more, Washington and Pittsburg
and the West.
3.l5 .. M, Sundays only, for Sun
bury, Harrisburg. Philadelphl a.
and Pittsburg and the West.
500 .. M. week days, for Hazleton
and Pottsville.
j. r, WOOD, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
J. B. HUTCHINSON. General Manager.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
COMMON COUNCIL MEETS.

Chairman Bate was present and pre-
sided over the common council on
Monday evening. Reports were made,
and ex-Mayor C. E. Rettew was invited
TO address the council in regard to an
incandescent light on John street.
The request was referred to the light
committee. A committee representing
Columbia Hose company appeared and
Abe Sahm was heard in behalf of their
appeal for a permanent man to be To-
Gated at the hose house, to care for
and work the team. The subject was
referred to the committee. Various
resolutions, ordinances. bills and gen.
eral business was considered. The
members present were: Messrs. Bate,
Brink. Dockerty. Colwell, Lewis, Nc
Dcnough, Robinson, Brennan and
Swingle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
CURFEW ORDINANCE.

A committee of the common council
have rendered a report on the Curfew
ordinance. The report was received
and the committee instructed to pre-
pare an ordinance in accordance with
its recommendation. The committee
reported that careful consideration
had been given to the subject. EXPIRES
sions of opinion had been obtained
from all classes. They found a general
desire for some such ordinance. Not
less than ninety per cent of persons
consulted were in favor of the meas
ure. The report is sGgned by Messrs
Glennon, Lewis and Brandow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
Lehigh Valley Railroad System.
Anthracite Coalg Used Exclusively Insur
ing Cleanliness and Comfort.
IN EFFECT JUNE a. 1897.

AutHTdClt6 SOdll SSSu r'ACIuslNely lhSnt-
ing Cleanliness and Comfort.
IN EFFECT JUNE IA, 1897.
TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON.
For Philadelphia and New York via d.
& H r. r. at 6.45, $50 a. m, and IL. .O5, 1.25,
22S, 44l (Black Diamond Express) and
ll.30 p. m.
For Pittston and Wilkes-Barre via D.
L. & w. r. r.. 600, sos. 1l.20 a. m, LIS
$40, 800 and SAT p. m.
For White Haven, Hazleton. Pottsville,
and principal points In the coal regions
VIA D. & Fl. r. r., Gas, 7.50 a. m, 1905 and
AL p. m.
For Bethlehem, Easton. Reading, Har-
risburg and principal intermediate sta
tions Via D. & H. r. r., Gas, 75O a. M,
press), 4:4l and 1l.SO p. m;
For Tunkhanr ock, Towanda, Elmlra.
Ithaca, Geneva and principal intermediate
stations via D., L. & w. r. r.. 900.
sos a. m. 1910 and $40 p. m.
For Geneva. Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
Falls Chicago and all points west via d.
& II. r. r., 1905 3.S3 (Black Diamond
Express), $50 and l1.30 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh
Valley chair cars on all trains between
Wilkes-Barre and New York, Philadel-
phia, Buffalo and Suspension Bridge.
ROLLIN II. WILBUR, Gen. Supt.
CIAS. s, LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt, Phila.
A. w. NoNNEMAcHER, Asst Gen.
Pass. Agt., South Bethlehem, Pa.
Scranton Ofiice. 309 Lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
OLD FORGE,

Mr. and Mrs. G. X. Drake are spend
ing a few days at Harvey's Lake.
Mrs. John Wilson, of Plymouth, spent
Sunday at the home OF her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Reed.
The Epworth League of the Brick
church will hold an ice cream festival
on the church lawn on Friday evening,
Aug. IS.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Stewart, S. Brod-
head, jr., and George Drake spent Sun
day at Harvey's lake.
A number of friends of William Tas-
ker met at his home on Sunday even
ing to witness the opening of his night
blooming cereus.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
LOCAL AND Personal NOTES.

Miss Nellie Woodward is visiting Mrs
T. H. Watkins at Crystal Lake.
Miss Loretta Burke, of Oneonta, is
visiting her cousin, Miss Jennie Kerins
of Brooklyn street.
Mrs. j. L.. Hall and son. Lester Of
Wilmington, Delaware, are guests a.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
Improved Equipment.
Strengthened Faculty,
Thorough Courses

1t will pay you to take course in Book
keeping or Shorthand and be ready for the
revival of business that is sure to follow this
period of depression.
Drop us a card with your name and address
and Well mail you our catalogue free.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11

and william Neaion will leave for At
lantic City this morning.
Misses May Ferguson, Of Olyphant,
and Flcssie Martin. Of New York city,
visited friends in town during the week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
Erie and Wyoming Valley.

Effect Monday May 31st, 1897.
Trains leave Scranton as follows; For
New York and intermediate points on
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11

All trains run daily except sunday.
signines that trains stop on signal for pas
sengers. a.
Secure rates via Ontario Western before
purchasing tickets and save money. Day and
Night EIpress to the West
J.c. Anderson, Gen. Pass Agt
4. Flitcroft. Div. Pass. Agt scranton. Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
RAILROAD THE TABLES.

Erie railroad, also for Hawley, Lake
Ariel and local points at 500 a. m. and
2.2S p. m. So. .-'D. -.
Additional trains for Lake Ariel and
points intermediate at Sl5 a. m. and 500
n.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11

When it will take place, rain
or shine. All tickets are
good for that day. Trains
will leave at 500, S.45, Io.45
a. m; 1.3o, 2.2S, $40 p. IN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
He Was Held Up by Five
FOOtpadS and Robbed.
He Secured a Good Descrip-
ton of Some of Them.
Police Looking for Robbers But
Have Not Yet Caught Them.

According to the story told to the police
by Patrick j. Laydon last night he was
relieved of sl3l in bills and two 30 cent
pieces by five men at the corner of Salem
and Jessamine streets Mr.. Laydon' story
is to the effect that at II 80 last evening
no closed his saloon, which is located at
752 Potters avenue, and started for his
boarding house, 9 Jessamine street. When
within q few feet of his home he claims
he was stopped by five men, two of whom
took him by the arms from behind, two
more standing in front OF him, while,the
fifth rifled his pockets. The two men who
stood in front of him held revolyers at his
head, and ordered him not TO make any
fuss and under the circumstances he
obeyed.
The man who did the riflng did his
work I'm thorough manner. taking from
Mr.. Laydon's pocket everything except
his night key, watch and chain. When
they had completed their audacious work,
the leader. or at least the fellow who
acted as such, said 10 Mr.. Laydon: 'Now
get into the house over there d
quick" At the same time the men
started on the run across lots toward the
Elmwood mill, and 10 some secluded spot,
where the 1872 was probably divided.
When the men had left Mr.. Laydon
shouted police" at the top of his voice
and his cry was heard by Patrolman
Dennis K. Mahoney of the Oakland street
station, TO whom Mr.. Laydon told his
exciting experience.
Patrolman Mahoney telephoned TO the
station and Lieutenant James u. Scott
with detail was soon on the scene. They
found foot prints and "A numb Der Of articles
taken from Mr.. Laydon's person on the
spot where the robbery had been COM
mitted. This was sufficient evidence
that the police had one more genuine
''hold up" on its hands TO investigate.
Mr. Laydon is bv 10 means coward,
but said the five men and ten guns in sight
were rather more than he wanted to tackle,
but while they were going through his
pockets he got good look at the chap
who was doing the work. and of the two
who were in front of him holding the
guns. He says he would know them any
where.
This Is the first time that the police have
ever been given a description Of men who
have engaged in the hold-up business in
this city. Word was sent to the several
stations by Lieutenant Scott and the case
has been assigned to Detective Merrill
who called upon Mr.. Laydon this morn
ing and was given full description Of the
three men who stood in frontsof him.
Mr.. Laydon appears TO be victim of
thieves and robbers for bis saloon has
been broken into number of times and
each time the thieves have succeeded in
making "a haul.
The police are of the opinion that the
men who robbed Mr.. Laydon are new
in the business and are we'll acquainted
with the habits of their victim, and when
they told Mr.. Laydon to get into the
house, and at the same time pointing to
his house, shows concluslvely that they
knew their man
The police are confident that they can
land the most of the gang.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
FORANEW TRIAL
Consolidated Road Pc
titiOnS the Court.
A Jury Gave Jones $4,000
for the Loss of Both Legs.
The Railroad Company Regards the
Verdict as Unjust.

Before the Appellate Court today argu-
ments were made on the defendants
petition for new trial in the case of
John X. Jones VS.. New York, New
Haven a. Hartford Railroad Company.
The plaintiff was brakeman in the
employ of the defendant corporation OH
Christmas day in 1885, and when the
freight train running between this city
and New London on which he was at
work reached Auburn on its way TO the
latter place "a few minutes after IL
o'clock he was standing on IA box Car. He
was in this position so that he could
more quickly and effectively get at the
brakes in case the block at Auburn might
be against them. Finding the block all
right, he left this box car upon which
he was riding, went across the flat cars in
the rear thereof and attempted TO ascend
the box car in the rear of the flat cars 10y
the end ladder for the purpose OF reaching
his place as rear brakeman. Jones as
cended this ladder until he reached up
and got hold OF the upper rung, or hand
held, which was on the top of the car
anu above his head This rung or hand
hold as soon rs Jones grasped 1t, swung
around quickly, one end of it being de-
tached from the car and let him down.
He struck on the ground in such posi-
tion that the wheels of the train passed
over both his legs, between the knee and
ankle. SO crushing them that the ampu-
tation of both was imperative
A jury i'm Judge Wilbur's court gave
the plaintiff verdict for $40. 000
The grounds on which the defendant
corporation asks for new trial are, be-
cause tho verdict is against the law, and
the evidence and the weight thereof; be-
cause the presiding justice erred in his
instructions to the jury; because the pre-
siding justice erred In refusing the adj
mission of certain evidence offered by the
defendants because the damages awarded
by the jury were excessive and unjust
because the presiding justice erred in ad-
mitting certain evidence offered by the
plaintiff; because the defendant has dis
covered evidence material TO the defence of
said. that il had no knowledge OF before
said trial
Frank S. Arnold, counsel for the de-
fendant corporation, argued in support
of the petition for new trial. Walter
Il. Vincent with whom was associated
Herbert A. Rice. argued that the verdict
that as Jones Is only 80 years OF age and
incapacitated for performing any labor
the damages are not excessive.
One OF the main things relied upon by
the counsel for the railroad at the former
trial was the statements of Mrs. Sarah j.
Sbarples and her two daughters, Sadie
and Minnie Sharples. TO Assistant Claim
Agent Elisha X. Potter to the effect that
Jones told them just after the accident
that he fell off through the giving way
of the wheel as he was setting the brake.
There was material difference between
the statements said to have been made to
the claim agent and TO the testimony
given by Mrs. Sharples and her daugh-
ters at the trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
HE WAS CROWDED."
In the Process Mr.. William A. Greene
Lost His POcketbOOk.
He Was Jostled Against by Strangers In
ara lroad Car at Warren.

william A. Greene the flour dealer of 81
Custom House street, was relieved of be-
tween $50 and $40 in money, $3.50 worth
of checks. mileage book valued at SIS,
a 5G-trip ticket on the Warren and Bristol
road, and lot of other valuable papers
on train Mt Warren yesterday afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. Greene went to
Bristol and Warren to make collections
and went first To Bristol. After complet-
ing his work he took the train for Warren.
AS soon as the train slowed up going into
Warren he with many of the other passen-
gers who were to alight at Warren got up
and started toward the door ana when
he arose he was hustled and pushed about
by two middle aged men, who acted as II
they were In hurry TO get by him. They
crowded him so badly that he was nearly
thrown from his feet. but paid no atten-
tion To the fact, thinking that the men
were perhaps under the influence OF
liquor or else did not known how 20 be-
have. but when he alighted from the
train he put his hand into the inside
pocket of his coat and then found that
the long Russia leather pocketbook that
he had carried for nearly "a quarter Of
century was gone. IL then dawned upon
him chat perhaps in the "crowding' in
the car the book had been pushed out of
his pocket. He went back into the car but
could find no trace of 1t and came TO the
conclusion that the men who did the
"crowding' took his pocketbook.
Mr. Greene came to this city and early
this morning notified all banks To stop
payment on the checks and then went To
Warren and Bristol for the same purpose.
Ii was so late yesterday afternoon when
he missed his money, that he could not
notify the banks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
MRS. PICKETT FINED.
She Threw Honey on the Door of
Mr.. Kelly'S House.
Other Cases Disposed of in the District
Court This Morning.

In the Sixth District Court this morning
Rosa Pickett was fined s. and costs for
defacing building owned by Stephen
Kelly. Mr.. Kelly has in the rear of his
yard lot of bees and yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Pickett's young son went into Mr..
Kelly's house as Mr.. Kelly had secured a
lot of honey. Being a kindnearted sort
of an individual Mr.. Kelly gave the boy
a dish full and told him TO take 1t home
TO his mother. This the child did, and
was as happy as a lark. When he reached
home he showed the honey TO his mother,
lat for some reason she did not appre-
ciate the kindness OF Mr.. Kelly and or
dered the boy to take 10 back This the
boy would not do, so Mrs. Pickett went
herself and when she reached Mr.. Kelly's
house she found the doors locked. She
then fired +" the dish and all against the
door, and this caused her arrest.
G. III. Baker pleaded not guilty TO
stealing bicycle from j. Fred Gibson
and will have trial Tuesday.
Dudley Wells was fined SIS and costs
for making an assault on John Il. W.
Burlingame.
Paul Henner Koph was sent TO the
state farm for nine months for being a
common drunkard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
DECEIT ALLEGED.
Trial of the Case of Webb Against Kerr
commenced in Common Pleas Court.

The trial of the suit of 'Alphonse Webb
of Pawtucket against Gordon Kerr of this
city which was brought on the ground Of
alleged deceit took place before Judge
Wilbur aud jury this afternoon. Mr..
Webb engaged Mr. Kerr TO build house
for $1,000 at Woodlawn. The house was
built in 1892 and was paid for IN three
instalments of $iO0 each, but previous to
starting work Mr. Kerr got an order for
lumber on Frank L. Carpenter. MIR. Webb
claims that just before he paid the last
instalment of 800 he.asked Mr.. Kerr II
all the bills had been paid and upon ths
latters affirmative reply authorized the
last payment. The following spring, Mr.
Webb testified today, he received "A bill
from Mr.. Carpenter for ga. 2S. The money
for the building of the house was fur
nished by Thomas Hedley.
Mr.. Kerr, the defendant, denied that
Mr. Webb asked him If all the bills were
paid on tho house and said he had no
money dealings with Webb Hedley hav-
ing furnished all the money, the bills were
ali presented to him and were paid.
j. w. Hogan was attorney for plaintiff
and Il. u. Owen attorney for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
TES I
IS ANGRY.
England Speaks
Her Mind.
Will Withdraw From the
Concert of Powers
If the Turkish Troops Remain
in TheSSaly.
Until the Indemnity Demanded Has
Been Turned Over.
The Latest Note From the Powers
Sent to the Turkish Government
If the Turkish Troops Remain
in TheSSaly.
Until the Indemnity Demanded Has
Been Turned Over.
The Latest Note From the Powers
Sent to the Turkish Government.

London, May GA special dispatch
from Athens says Great Britain has de-
clared her intention to abandon the con-
cert of the Powers If the occupation Of
Thcssaly by Turkish troops Is prolonged
until Greece has paid the war indemnity
demanded by Turkey.
The Note of the Powers.
Constantinople, May 26.-The note of
the Powers presented yesterday to the
Turkish government besides proposing
conditions for permanent peace between
Turkey and Greece concludes with invit-
ing the Porte to negotiate with the
ambassadors with reference thereto. The
reply OF the government of Turkey 10
momentarily expected.
Germany Changed Her Position.
Constantinople, May 26. The with
drawal OF Germany's objections to the
collective note of the Powers on the SUBJ
ject OF the terms of peace between Turkey
and Greece was due to the representations
which the Powers, especially Russia,
made to Germany. In addition to object
ing to sign the note until Greece con.
sented TO abide by the terms agreed upon,
Germany made an objection to the in
demnity clause, being opposed to the prin-
cipal indemnity being settled forthwith
and on the basis of present resources of
Greece. This attitude upon the part of
Germany Is attributed TO desire 20 re-
arrange the Greek finances in manner
giving better security TO, the German
bondholders. The adhesion of Germany
to the action of the Powers in this re-
spect has greatly relieved the situation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
THE
HOTEL HALIETT
lie being ksisomined, painted and papeted by
INMAN d BEARSE,
OF asa wEsTMINsTER STREET.
SENATE JOURNALS.
Extracts Will Be Admitted at the
Havemeyer Tral.
Judge Bradley Decided the Point
Duiing Today's Session.

Washington, May 90. The trial of Have
meyer, the president of the American
Refining Company. indicted for refusing
TO answer questions propounded by the
senate investigation committee I'm June
1894. was resumed this morning. The
attendance was almost rs large as on yes
ter,lay. District Attorney Davis. reoffcred
In evidence the extract OF the Senate jour
nal showing the rccrcancy of Dir. Have
meyer, To which tho dCionse objected un-
less tho other Journals showing the whole
action o. tho Senate upon the case DC ad-
mittcd. Judge Bradley agreed to admit
all rolevent extracts from the Senate jour
nails and thoreupon Mr.. johnson withdrew
his objection. Accordingly the extracts
showing the three reports Of the commit
toe to the Senate detailing the fact Of Mr.
HavcmeYer's statement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
Will Not Get the Money.

Michael keenan, Of California will not
get the money that he claims his uncle,
the late Daniel McElduff, owed him for
worK done In western mines many years
ago. A very old rule of law interferes
with his getting the money for while the
statute OF limitation might have been
against the claiT a few years ago the de-
ceased told Micnael, who was on visit TO
Pawtucket, that he would pay the debt as
soon as no sold his house. The house was
not sold by Mr.. McElduff, so his nephew
cannot recover the money owing him
against tho estate Of the deceased.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
Queen VictOria's Birthday.

London, May 26 The official celebra-
tion of the queens birthday was observed
today In London with the usual closing
of the courts and government offices, the
ringing Of the church bells, display of
flags, artillery salutes and the ceremony
or trooping colors at the Horse Guards
parade, in which the troops now in Lon
don took part. The royal family was
largely represented at the troopipg of the
regulars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
Friends Meet at Ames bury.

Amesbury, Mass. May ~ Tho semi
annual two days meeting Of the Friends
society, salem district, was opened here
today with delegates from Salem, Ipswich,
Newburyport, Providence, and other
places Tho Bible school conference took
up the sessions today Tomorrow addresses
will bo given by Benjamin Trucblood,
; secretary Of the American Peace Society,
aud others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-26
Injured by an Elevator.

Alexander Szvszak, better known as
Alex Fischer, who lives at g44 Atwells
avenue narrowly escaped being killed on
one of the elevators at the Providence
worsted mills at 80 last evening. As IL
was he received a bad scalp wound and a
fractured jaw. lie was taken TO his homo
i'm one of the mill carriages and attended
by Dr Perrin, who at $3.50 last evening
ordered him to be taken TO the Rhode
Island hospital. No serioues results are
oxnecfad