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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01

obtained the water they needed for
household purposes Mr.. Thompson re-
fused to settle with the company for
this water, and the company thereupon
turned off the water from the pipe
which supplied this particular faucet
Then Thompson's tenants made a
raid on the water trough and carried
from 1t the water that they needed
The water company served notice upon
them to stop that practice, as the water
trough was for the accommodation of
the travelling public. and not for the
people of the neighborhood This no.
tice was ignored, and yesterday the
water company seized the difficulty by
the horns and shut off the water from
the trought.
That's why 1t was dry yesterday, and
why some dark brown things were said
about Nate Thompson.
There is a probability that the trou-
BILE will be patched UP and the waite.
again turned on within a few days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
CLEARY'S STRANGE DEATH.
There is Something of Mystery About
His Passing Away.

Edward Cleary, a blind musician
who for many years made his home in
this city, died yesterday morning at
Duryea under peculiar circumstances.
He was found at $50 o'clock in a
semi-conscious condition lying along
the fence at the entrance to Marcy
park, near Duryea- He was unable to
speak, and could give no account OF
how he came to be in such condition.
Several physicians We're called, but
could do nothing to save the man. He
was in a dying condition and passed
away before he could be removed from
where he was found.
Undertaken Dills took the body to the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
SUDDEN DEATH OF JOHN ScRAGG.
Father Of the Well Known Attorney
Succumbs to Henrt Disease,

John Scragg, father of attorney John
f. Scragg, died very suddenly at 113O
O'Clock last evening at his home, 32O
Madison avenue. Heart disease is sup
posed to have caused death.
The deceased had not been i'll for any
extended period lately, but his old age,
as years, had enfeebled the body and
he frequently sought ms bed for a
short spell. Last evening at 8 O'Clock
Mr.. Scragg was apparently well and
was in good spirits. His death oc-
CURED a short time after he had re-
tired
Mr. Scragg was an old resident of
this city Besides his wife and his son,
Attorney Scragg, the deceased is sur
vived by another son, George, whose
home is in New York city. The notice
of the funeral will be printed later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
MBase Ball today. Syra-
Gu, e VS.. Scranton, at 3.45.
Admission, Is cents.
CITY NOTES.

The Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern company will pay today at the Arch
bald, Hyde Park and Continental mines.
Today is pay day at city hall, but owing
to the mudd!e over the appropriation ordi-
nance there will be no money paid out
in salaries.
1t was Elizabeth Raisley and not Eliza
bath Isaisiey who was adopted by Mrs.
Mary T. Faurot Thursday by permission
of the court
1.-THE Dazzler" was repeated at the
Academy of Music last evening. The corn
pany will give a matinee this afternoon
and will also be seen tonight at the Acdd-
emy.
The exploding of a lamp caused blaze
in a house on Fellows street last evening.
The lamp was thrown out of the house
and the fire put out before any damage
was done.
Complaint is made Of the practice that is
made of dumping garbage on Ryerson ave-
nue. near Delaware street, ana on Wash
tngton avenue near the corner of Column.
bin avenue.
Tho official bond of City Engineer Phil
lips in the sum Of 81 1000 was sworn to be-
fore Mayor Bailey yesterday morning.
His bondsmen are Thomas ID, Bevan and
Andrew Smith
The Thirteenth regiment will go to Phil
adelph!a next month to- attend the un-
Yeidng of the Washington monument in
that city. They will leave for Phiadel-
phia on May Il.
The inquest in the case of the Davis
child, who was burned to death on the
South Side, last week was postponed last
night for week owing to the absence OF
number of important witnesses.
John Glogosk and Anna Karpinski, of
Scranton; John &. Jameson and Carrie NJ
Schmidt. of Scranton; George Beddoe and
Lottie Smms, of Priceburg; Chris Bate
man and Margaret Hughes of Carbonate
were granted marriage licenses yoste,-
day.
Mrs. Hand will conduct the Gospel meet
ing at the Young Women's Christian as
sociation Sunday, May 2. at 3.45 y. m. This
IL special meeting 10 which all young
women are invited. Monday afternoon at
clock the mothers in the city are re-
quested Ia meet for prayer and Golfer
ence at the association rooms.
Professor Waiter H. Buell. last evening
met in the Young Mems Christian asso-
clation parlors number Of the students
al the John Raymond institute which re-
Gently closed its season. ARRANGEMENTS
were made for the holding of summer ses-
sionS for the reading and discussion of
literary works by the standard authors.
Meetings viii be held every week and Pro-
fessor Buell. viii be instructor.
The following donations for April are
acknowledged by st. Patrick's Orphan
asylum: Lauer & Marks, two dozen hats;
Clarke Bros. wood, etc; George l.. McCar-
thy, apples and vegetables; Melvin & Lof-
tus, drugs; Hess bakery, cake and bread.
Gilroy's bakery, cake, buns; Miss Eliza
beth Walsh, bananas; Miss Minnie LYNN.
caks; Mrs Is. j, Newell chest of tea; Mrs
Thomas McAndrew, fruit Mrs. Thomas
L..
butter; Miss b. Tuhey, New York, $40
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
DIED.

EVANS-In West Scranton, on April 80,
1897 Mrs. David Evans. at her home,
on North Hyde Park avenue. Funeral
will be held Monday afternoon. Burial
viii be made in Washburn street cemo-
terry.
M'DONALD-In Jersey City, April 20, 1897,
Edward McDorald, aged 30 years, at
ST. Francis hospital, Jersey City. FlI-
neral services will take pace Sunday at
D. m. at st. Mary's church, Avoca. In
terment win be made in Market Street
f-ss-atrS. D4ttston.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
JOHN CHANGED HIS MIND TWICE.
Couple of Davs in Jail Made Him
Agree to Marry the Girl.

Thursday last John Grokosk,-, of
Prceburg, accompanied by cons,-3,e,
met Miss Anna Kirpunski at the office
of the clerk of the courts for the pur-
pose of securing a marriage license.
While awaiting their turn in front of
the docket desk, GrolSosky changed his
mind and said, Take me Jail" He
was taken to jail.
Yesterday he again changed his mind
and came before court in custody of
Warden Simpson to secure his release
by marrying the girl. Get out a Ii
cense and l will release you on your
own recognizance," said Judge Arch
bald, They procured the license and
went away to hunt up somebody to
marry them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
BUILDING PERMITS
FOR MONTH OF APRIL
They Were Granted by Building lnspec
tor John Nelson.
THOSE WHO RECEIVED THEM
Total Cost of the Improvements
Called for by the Permits is $4,000
ALarge Number of the Permits Is-
sued Are for Changes and Additions
10 Dwelling Houses - Number of
New Residences Contemplated.

During the month of April Building
Inspector Nelson granted permits for
new buildings and changes to old ones,
the total cost of which will be s65, 900.
The permits were granted to the fol-
lowing
Peter Larlxin, extension to dwelling,
wood; Van Buren, avenue, Fourth ward.
w. b. Perrigo single dwelling, two
stories, wood; Adams avenue, First ward.
Christophel and Habcrstroh, double
dwelling, two stories, wood; Prescott ave-
nue.. Tenth ward
William +. Reese, extension to dwelling.
wood; Morris court. Fifth ward.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
Y. W. c. A. GYMNASIUM CLOSED.
Glasses Give Exhibitions in the Pres,
encc of FRIENDS Last Evening.

The gymnasium of the Young Wo-
mans Christian association closed last
evening for the summer months with
an entertainment which included drills
by the members of the several classes
Many of the members and friends of
the association were present
The programme as given included vo.
cal solos by Ralph Williams, and vio-
lin solos by Miss Julia G. Allen. the
distinguished artist. The classes gave
the rataplan, bar bell, dumb-b bell hoop
scarf and cymbal drills and illustra-
tions of the different systems of work
in the gymnasium,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
WOMAN IN THE CASE.
Mrs. Hayes Claims Her Husband
Liked Her Second Best.

Celia K. Hayes, formerly of Strouds-
burg, now a resident of this city, yes
terday brought suit in divorce against
her husband, John j. Hayes, to whom
she was married October 5, 1886, and
who, she alleges, deserted her Novem-
ber 27, 1896
One Emma Blanchard is named as
being the cause of the trouble be-
tween Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes The libel
lant's attorney is b. F. Tinkham.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01

home OF Mr. Cleary's cousin, Michael
Cleary, ON the back road at Duryea.
In preparing the body, the undertaken
found a small hole in the back of the
head. Further than this, there was
nothing to indicate how Cleary had
met death He was an accomplished
player on the piano and violin, and
though totally blind. generally made
his way about the town without much
assistance. His nearest living relative
is a sister, who resides in New York.
Detective Eckert, of Luzerne county.
is investigating the case. A coroncr's
jury has been empanelled and Will
meet next Tuesday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY.
Celebrated by washinSton Camp, No.
i3O. y. q. y. ofA.

Washington camp, No 430, Patriotic
Order Sons of America, celebrated it's
eighth anniversary last evening with
an entertainment and dance at Music
hail. The attendance was large and the
fine programme was much enjoyed
John Scholl was chairman of the
evening. An overture by Lawrence or
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
Summer Excursion Printing.

There are various reasons why people
getting up excursions should have their
printing done at newspaper offices. And
just as many why it should be done at
THE TRIBUNE olfice-Our prices are
low, our resources are unlimited. our
ingenuity is fertile. Our work is we'll
done-and quickly too-And last but
not least we will treat you courteously.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01

Do you want good photo of baby
If so, have a dozen of our new Stella
Cabinets at $1.50 per dOz. during May
only. The Griffin Art Studio. No
stairs. IS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
New Quick Lunch ParlOr.

The Lackawanna Quick Lunch parlor
will be opened today at the corner of
Lackawanna and Franklin avenues by
Goldberg & Co. Coffee, tea and milk
will be given away from A until 10 p.
m today, ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
Your Shirts

Returned to you with any kind of
finish you desire, domestic, medium or
high gloss, when laundried at the
Crystal, 343 and 345 Adams ave, 50
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Rromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL It
fails to cure. 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01

If your teeth were fixed at the New
York Dental Parlors they are all
right
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01

Remember opening sales of lots at
Seminary Heights, Adams avenue,
Green Ridge, today. y"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
DR.. W. B. HENW00D,
DEN 7 is 7
36 LlCKAWaNNl AVE.

To insure publication in this paper,
volunteered communications OF con-
troversial character MUST BE
SIGNED FOR PUBLICATION by the
WRITERS true name. To this just rule
y We cannot hereafter make exception.
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who steals or without the owners consent, mutt
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01

John Volknandt is now with Lukin's
Barber Shop, under Dime Bank, where
he will be pleased to see all his friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01

New York Dental Parlors, 1874 Wyo.
ave. Best work, best material and
lowest prices. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
Jersey Eggs. Jersey Eggs.

Fresh daily, 12c.; doz.. 55c.; crates,
10c. E. @. Coursen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
THEY STOLE LEAD PIPE.
Two Roys Arrested and Held for
Their Appearance at Court.

Frank Rlzello and Charles Isadore,
boys, were before Alderman Millar yes
terday charged with entering vacant
house owned by DR.. John Burnett on
Linden street near Franklin avenue
and to have destroyed 5000 worth cf
lead pipe, which it Is said they sold.
They were seen around the premises.
acting suspiciously. The boys were
held IN $500 bail to appear at court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01
Special for NAV Only.

Our new Stella Cabinet Photos
Qvoryette finish) for only $3.50 per
doz. at Grlfilns Art Studio. No stairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-01

Fresh Vegetables and Strawberries
Fine goods, cheap. Coursen. ."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-28

st. Louis, Dec. 27.-Late this after
noon Marcus Nassaurer, young man
living in Clayton, u suburb of this
city, shot his sweetheart. Miss Kate
Dozenbach, daughter of the eX-sheriff,
and then blew out his own brains.
For some time Nassaurer had been
paying his attentions to Miss Dozen
back, but as he was n comparative
stranger to the family, who knew moth
ing of his past, the young lady re-
pulsed him. He called at her home this
afternoon and was admitted to the par
lor by the girls youngest sister. As
soon as Katie entered the parlor
Nassaurer drew n revolver and shot
her through the breast. Az she fell he
put the weapon to his head and pulled
the trigger. He died instantly The
girl is thought to be fatally wounded.
Her father was for many years col
lector and sheriff of st. Louis county.
In 1892 he shot and killed Maj. Smith,
well known attorney. He was SEN
fenced to six months in Jail and fine
$500. Since then. although wealthy, Ia
has lived in retirement
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-28
RUSSIANS IN KIN CHAU.
Ills the Completion of Great Territorial
Extension by the Gar.

San Francisco. Dec. 27.-Eli II. Shep-
pard who has recently returned from
China, where he had an official posi-
ton, commenting upon the reported
occupation of Kin Chau by Russia.
said today: kin Chau Is an important
walled city mot an open porD at the
head Of the gulf of Lau Tung, and 1t
commands the mouth of the river VA
loo, where the battle between the Jap
anese and Chinese was fought and the
other important rivers which flow into
the gulf.
ut Is about equl-distant between
the mouth of the Yaloo river and the
terminus OF the great wall of China.
II commands the railway system re-
Gently constructed from Tien-Tsin to
The capital of Manchuria, and is OF
pre-eminent Importance as a strategic
position.
THE seizure of the point shows that
Russia has practically taken pos
session Of Corea, Manchuria and the
gulf OF Lau Tung, and possesses a sig
lAcance which will cause c1nsterna-
ton among the diplomats In the old
world Its situation Is such that its
possession practically places Russia In
position to defy the world"
odessa, Dec. Pit Is reported that
two trst-class cruisers, with a large
number of extra marines. have been
ordered to join the Russian squadron
70 Chinese waters.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-28
BURNED TO DEATH.
Nancy Browdy Loses Her Life In a Pitts
burg Fire.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 27.-During n
fire at New Haven, a suburb of this
city, in the residence of Mrs Mary Ann
Browdy, this evening. Miss Nancy
Browdy, aged 40, was burned to death
and the mother. aged T6, was so badly
burned that she cannot survive the
night.
Miss Browdy, who came here about
a month ago from Butte, Mont. to
visit her mother. lost her life in try
Ing to save some personal property
from the building. She went to the
upper floor after the flames had made
good Roadway on the structure, and
was suffocated.
When the house had been Quilted the
body of Miss Browdy was seen hang
ing over joist. and in the presence
of about 500 people, who had gathered
at the scene, was literally burned to a
crisp.
The mother threw herself into the
burning building twice in an endeavor
to save her daughter, but each time
was dragged back by friends. not
however until she was SO badly
burned that the physicians say she
cannot recover.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-28
STARVATION ll|lPENDS.
.,..,,i.,r,,iOn's View Of The Present Situation
In Cuba.
OBTAINED FROM CONSUL LEES REPORTS
,,o,h,ng, and All the Seccssaries OF
Life Required Appeal to Amer'-
cans for Help.

.,,rrtou. Dec. 27.--The most pro-
,.rra distress prevails among many
.,s,,saads of people in Cuba. starva-
49,, not only impends but is an actual
~, The President has been Informed
,hc facts from sources whose credi-
NJ. conuot be doubted. He has gone
~ ZENITH Of his constitutional pow
:. in calling the state of affairs to the
s,,ention Of the. American people. The
80 department has. used all of Its
m,hor,tv 10 mitigate the conditions
~ and the letter to the public sent
~, nv Secretary sherman the day be-
80 christmas pointed out the way to
n,rtber alleviate the miserable condi-
zion OF the concentrates.
roadv the sum of 5000 was received
No Assistant Secretary Day from GER
taIn charitabiy disposed persons whose
.o,nes are not disclosed, and this sum
,yjl, be RENTED by telegraph early to-
morrow morning to Consul General Lee
Gar disbursement among the more
,,rosstnc cases. 1t is hoped by the de-
,,,rtment of state that the American
nannie will come to their relief, and
n,0nptly. by subscriptions of money,
siothing and supplies of various kinds.
The newspapers are expected to lend
generous aid in carrying forward
This movement.
The machinery for distribution has
been provided by the state department,
and Consul General Lee has underta-
Ven with the aid OF American con-
sular officers in Cuba, to give personal
attention to the alienation of distress
Inv the distribution of the gifts of the
American people. One line of steam
ers plying between New York and Ha-
yana--the Ward line-it Is said, has
undertaken to forward any contribu-
lions of goods to Gen. Lee at Havana.
and IL is believed that American rail-
roads will do their part by carrying
the goods to the seaboard. The Span
ish authorities have consented to re-
nit ali duties on relief supplies so for
warded. The state department directs
that they be sent direct to Consul Cen
eral Lee, either money, draft, check or
goods.
Consul General Lee tonight cabled the
state department Just what is wanting
at this juncture, and his list is as fol-
lows: Summer clothing, secondhand
or otherwise: medicines for fevers, in
Guiding a large proportion of quinine.
hard bread, cornmeal, bacon, rice, lard
potatoes, beans, peas. salt fish, prin-
cipaliy condensed milk for the starry
ing children. Money will also be use
full to secure nurses, medicines and for
many other necessities.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-28

200" and coilided with burro. which
gave her several kicks IN the breast
John Howard. who says he ls from
Iowa, was held up by highwaymen.
twelve miles south of Emporia, Kan
SAD. Yesterday, and in attempting to
resist, was shot in the head and ia
tally wounded. The robbers took his
gold watch and all the money he had
$40.
Fred Tolsted has been shot and
killed Mt his home near Steward. Deer
county, Ills, by Il. j. Wenker Of
Watertown, wis. wenkcr has been
working ON city directory in Dixon
for three weeks. He came from Toll
sted's farm, where he had been en-
poyed under the name Of Il. j. Brown.
He claims Tols,ed had connected nm
unplensantly with the woman who was
house keeper on the farm. Wonker
went to the farm to make Tolsted re-
tract and a fight ensued. Tolsted was
shot four times. Wenker gave himself
up.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-28

Chicago, Dec 27.-An explosion in n
storage vat of the Independent brewery
today caused the death of Theo Win
hofsky. Louis Imme and Leonard
Scholler will also probably die of their
injuries. The men We're putting coat
of hard enamel on the entire inside of
the vat, which has n capacity of 1900
barrels Winkofsky was holding an In
candescent light near the side of the
vat. He accidentally struck 1t against
the iron. The bulb was shattered and
alcoholic vapors thrown off by the
enamel exploded. Wlnkofsky was
thrown through n manhole and instant
ly killed. The other two men were
thrown down and could not be rescued
until the enamel had all been con-
sumed,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-28
UTAH SUGAR MEN.
They VIII Build a Factory mt In Grande
OrcgnII.

Portland Or, Dec. 27.-The citizens
of La Grande raised $4,000 which they
offered to any company as subsidy
for the construction of beet-sugar
factory. Today G. w. Nlblcy of Baker
City, Or, David Eceles, ex-mayor OF
ogden. Utah. and Bishop 4. X. Cutler
of Iehi, Utah. who have been nego-
tiating with the La Grande committee
c1mpieted final ARRANGEMENTS and an
nounce that they have accepted the
proposition. They state that the fac
tory viii be completed in time to use
the coming seasons crop of beets.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-28
Navy BuIIdIngs Unsafe.

Washington. Dec. 27.--The dangerous
STATE Of the buildings at the Naval
academy led Secretary Long to request
assistant Secretary Roosevelt to make
an Inquiry into their condition and re-
port upon the repairs needed. Mr..
itoJsevelt's report, which has just
Deen made. shows that the studies
OF the building have fallen into such
run that the cadets have been assigned
70 attics and garrets as the only avail
aole space, while the storehouse is in
sueh condition that the storekeeper re-
FUSED to be responsible for the safety
oi The goods in his care.
MT, Roosevelt found that there was
need for much new construction, but
me least that can be done is to rebuild
Immediately the armory, boathouse.
poWer-house and basin for boats. This
work Is deemed to be Immediately re-
CURED In order that the boys shall not
suEer in the technical part of their
education. 1t il the design to make the
new buildings part of a general scheme
tor the reconstruction OF the academic
buildings. The work viii cost between
SV9QO0 and 81 900, 900.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-28
Overman Company rails

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 27.-The over
man Wheel company of Chicopee Falls
made an assignment today for the ben
ent Of creditors. Henry b. Bowman,
president OF the Springfield National
pAnk, was appointed trustee.
Albert II. Overman Is president OF
me company and the principal owner.
ahd he gave out statement tonight
showing that on November 10th last
we assets We're $l,3lS000 and the LA
iollties s539,0OO, The Liabilities are
largely notes, held principally in Bos-
.on' Mr.. Overman Furnished 10000 to
pay on the employees and the factory
vas closed. One weeks pay Is still
que TO the employees. a meeting of
me creditors will be held on Friday
and an attempt will be made to reor-
Eanize and continue the business. The