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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29

Two suits were instituted yesterday
against the Old Wayne Mutual Life
Insurance association, of Indianapolis,
to enforce payment on policies.
Mary Gordon, who had Margaret
LOTUS, of Carbondale, insured for ST.
900, is one plaintiff, and in the other
suit the plaintiffs are John Kearney
and Patrick Kearney, who had James
Loughney insured for $4,000.
Both insured parties died of natural
causes, all the requirements of the
policies were observed and sufficient
proof of death was duly made, yet the
company refuses to pay the claims.
Why the payment is withheld has not
developed. O'Brien & Kelly are attor-
neys for the plaintiffs in both cases.
Isaac Baker, Delaware and Hud-
son engineer brought an unusual kind
of a trespass suit yesterday against
A. Berry, a Carbondale furniture
dealer. 1t appears Baker recently
married, ran into debt for furniture at
Berry's store and when the latter was
unable to collect it he went to the offic-
ials of the Delaware and Hudson COM
pany, it is alleged, and representing
that the father had assumed the debt
and refused to pay 1t, succeeded in
having the engineer suspended. Baker
denies that he ever assumed the debt
and that Berry made a false and ma
licious report when he so informed the
railroad officials. He now sues Berry
for $4,000 for the loss of his job and
defamation of character. O'Brien q
Kelly represent the plaintiff.
Another trespass suit was instituted
by Attorney C. s. Woodruff, acting for
Simon Christ, who alleges that Mar
garet Hessinger has enteted up against
been paid.
He gave the note for bill of goods
and later on paid 1t, bat neglected to
take UP the note. ~ contracted an
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
SiIiAjiljiGiIiGiIiGiljiIiGE
5 Stories Of the Town. Z
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story of n Constable.

Speaking of constables, as The Tri-
bune does in another column, there is
one of the species down in Wilkes
Barre who ought to be elevated, not in
position, but on the toe of a boot. His
star is of peculiar brightness, as the
following testifies:
Thursday night the local police de-
partment received the following mes
sage: Catch young man on train
reaching you al 715."
Desk Sergeant Ridgeway read the
message. See here" he said to Chief
Robling, "what'll we do; he does not
mention the road" "Humph!" ejacu-
lated the chief. Better hold up all
trains coming in tonight"
Yes. but what then; how can we
spot him."
ASK him." suggested Bank Burglar
Watchman Thompson.
What if he wouldn't admit it?" ven-
tured Detective Moir.
Choke him." said Lieutenant Davis,
promptly.
isn't there any sort of description
said the chief. Let me read IT again.
No. there isn't"
Better see Jack Tierney about It,"
volunteered a reporter.
mo, not Jack; he'd arrest woman,
likely" said someone.
We'll" said the chief finally. "I
guess the Scranton police force is
swamped."
The meanwhile Sergeant Ridgeway
was thinking hard and seriously. He
happened to glance at the clock. why,
it's SIS now!" he yelled. What of
that?" said the chief. Don't you
see. man, the train time given is 715."
Then they looked at the time the mes
sage was dispatched from Wilkes
Barre.
The message was marked: Sent,
745 y. m."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
WALSH WAS RE.ARRESTED.
Escaped Tor Lack OF Evidence. but
Yesterday Was Held in Bail.

Thady Walsh, of Minooka, was ar
raigned before Alderman Millar yes
terday, charged with perjury and as
sault and battery. Walsh, 1t is thought,
is one of the young men who assaulted
Motorman William Gleason on Pitts
ton car some time ago.
He was arrested few weeks ago for
the offense, but plead not guilty and
was discharged. Later evidence, 1t is
claimed, shows that it was Walsh who
committed the assault. Hence the
double charge.
Walsh was held under $500 bail for
court. He furnished the security.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
WILL NOT OPEN FEB |,
Center Street Police station Is Not
Fitted with Cells Yot.

. The Centre street police station will
not be opened on Feb. l, as was the
intention of Chief Robling. Everything
is ready except the building of the
cells
This work will probably occupy an
other week. At the present time of the
year. however, the police business is
always dull. Only three arrests have
been made in the central city in the
week closing. Two of these were for
drunkenness and one for begging.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
She Was Moved.

Two West Scranton men were COM
ing home on a car from Dunmore the
other night. Among the other passen-
gers was a middle-aged woman and a
little girl, apparently about 10 years
old. During lull in the noise in the
car, one of the young men for a pas
time pretended to talk to his compan-
ion in the deaf-mute language. The
other responded, making lot of sense
less signs with his fingers. Then the
woman was heard to whisper to the
little girl, loud enough for the other
passengers to hear
See the poor young men, they can't
talk or hear. Amt you sorry for them,
my dear?'
Yes, mamma: the poor young men!
I'll give them my penny" and the little
girl walked across the car and de-
posted a copper in one of the young
mems hands.
He simply said: THANK you"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
Ferguson and Emerick's Comedians,

The coming of the cheerful comedians,
Ferguson a limerick, to the Academy of
Music Monday night for a three days
engagement with usual matinees, should
be one of the real comedy events of this
season. They will bring with them o
the saying goes, a splendid assembly of
stage faYorites, who will make merry in
the latest laugh, "McNulty's Visit" The
new play deals with a simple story in
such ludlcrous vein that there is hard
ly an opportunity to recover from one
convulsion of merriment, until the auditor
again finds his or herself overjoyed al
most beyond control with the exceedingly
bright lines, funny situations and quick
action that follows in rapid succession.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
Another Lehigh Valley Change.

The following notice has been posted
at the Lehigh Valley stations: ION and
after Feb. l, the maintenances and way
forces of the Easton and Amboy and
Lehigh divisions viii be consolidated
and reorganized as follows: Edward
j. Dorsey. roadmaster; John Reding-
ton and John Dinan, assistant road
masters; William r. Harwig, master
carpenter, with office at Easton."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
A VALUABLE ESTATE.
The Late John Arnold. the HazIeton
Brewer, Left s43s, ,53s 20.

An inventory was filed today in the
estate of the late John Arnold, the
Hazleton brewer who died reently and
in whose residence $4,000 in gold was
found. The items include cash. $50, $50:
cash in Hazleton bank, $lS,52S; cash in
Hazleton First National bank, $7,4SS. 80.
Interest in brewery stocks, notes, in
terest and personal property amounts
to nearly $350000, which brings the
whole amount to S4SS, 5000.
Harry Jacobs, who has been conf
Dental clerk of the late John Arnold,
is the administrator of the estate. 1t
is one of the largest estates that has
been settled in the orphans court here
IN some years.-Wilkes- Barre Times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
LADIES OF HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH.
They Will Conduct an Entertainment
in tinIey,s Hall, Feb. -.

The ladies of the NJ. T. Jones House
hold of Ruth, No. 92i. are making eX-
tensive preparations for fancy cake
walk and Martha Washington tea par
ty to be at Finley's hall. Tuesday
evening, Feb. %. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Smith will lead the grand march rep
resenting George and Martha
The committee is sparing no pains
to make the affair a success. This or
DER is an organization of ladies af!ili-
ated with the Grand United Order of
odd Fellows, and is composed of the
wives, daughters and mothers of such.
Tickets are being sold by members and
friends,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
LECTURE ON ROENTGEN RAYS.
viii he Delivered by DIR. Goodspeed,
of University of PennsyIvania.

In view of the fact that the Univer-
sity OF Pennsylvania receives consid-
erable appropriation from the state
its faculty recognizes some degree of
obligation TO extend the benefits of
It's educational work beyond the limits
Of it's undergraduates and the CITY OF
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS.
The Last Performances.

Tonight the Waite Comedy company
closes it's successful two weeks engage
ment at the Academy of Music. There
has been an average attendance of tif-
teen hundred persons at each perform
ance. This afternoon the company will
produce Beacon Lights" and tonight
Passions Slave"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
CONSUL BEAMISH REAPPOINTED.
will Represent the l.. A. w. in This
District for Another Year.

R, j. Beamish yesterday received the
announcement of his reappointment for
the year 1898 as consul for the League
OF american Wheelmen for the North
eastern Pennsylvania district Mr..
Beamlsh was consul last year.
His reappointment came unsolicited
ani in the way of a surprise.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
FOUR NEW SUITS
WERE INSTITUTED
Two Of Them Directed Against the Old
Wayne Insurance Company.
CARBONDALE SENDS AN ODD ONE

A Delaware and Hudson Engineer
Who Was Suspended Wants DAM
ages from n Merchant Who Caused
His Suspension by Reporting Him
for Not Paying "A Debt. .-Judgment
Note Causes Trouble - Suit of
Simon Christ Against Hessinger.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29

at his home, corner of Monsey avenue
and New York street, after a long i'll
ness. lie was 50 years old and is sur
vived by the following sons: Adlong,
Gilbert, Armise, Alfred, Charles ana
Francis Barnum. The funeral will take
place Monday morning at . o'clock. Mass
will be celebrated at st. Pauls Catholic
church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29

Mrs. Henry Fahner of Union street.
Taylor died at $50 last evening after a
weeks sickness. She was 40 years of age
and Is survived by her husband one son
and three daughters, one of the latter
being Mrs. William oister. of the same
street. Notice of the time of the funeral
will appear later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29

other bill of goods and the old note was
entered up In an attempt to collect this
second bill.
An assumpsit suit was brought some
time ago to defeat the collection on
the note, but it was declared by court
to be irregular and that trespass suit
was the proper proceeding.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29

Mrs. Michael Moesner of Moltke ave-
nue., died yesterday afternoon at the
Moses Taylor hospital. She yas 80 years
old and sister OF Frederick G. Walter.
of $40 Olive street. The funeral win be
held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
residence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29

The Electromotiscope under the au-
spices of the Y. =. s. c. T.. of Penn
Avenue Baptist church on Tuesday
eyening, Feb. l. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
OBITUARY..

]. Milton Nicholson, of Kingston, one
of the best known men In the Wyoming
valley died yesterday afternoon at his
home from a stroke of paralysis which
he suffered on Wednesday. Mr.. Nichol-
son was born August 30. 1928, at Salem,
Wayne county, Pa, and was educated In
his native village. He was a son of zenas
and Nancy (Goodrich) Nicholson. natives
of Connecticut and of New England pa
rentage. He commenced life for him
self as a teacher in Wayne county, where
he remained until 1850 in which year he
removed to Hop Bottom, Pa, where he
was employed as agent for the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western railroad COM
pany for four years. He then removed
to Great Bend, where he was ticket
agent for the same company, and tele-
graph operator for both that and the
Erie Railroad companies. In 1865 he re-
moved to Kingston, where he was en-
plOyed as train dispatcher for the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western rail-
road which position he held sixteen
years, and in 1881 he accepted the posi-
ton of station agent which he held Up
to the time of his death. While at Hop
Bottom, he was commissioned postmaster
of that place by President Lincoln, and
held that position from April 10, 1861. to
April 10. 1865 Mr.. Nicholson was mar
ried June 20, 1854 to Susan Elizabeth Pot
Ter, Ol odltIn, county, VINO
survives him. He and his family are mem
bers of the Presbyterian church; in his
political views he was a Republican. The
funeral will be on Monday at II a. m.
from the house. The remains will he
taken to Salem, Wayne county for m
terment
John Birmingham, an old and much
respected resident of Moosic died Thurs
day morning of peritonitis, which de-
veloped as the result of fall he sus-
tanned several days before his death.
He was 4S wears of age and is survived
by a wife and three children. The flu
neral will take place Sunday afternoon
at 23O o'clock at Moosic Presbyterian
church. Interment will be made at Brick
church cemetery, Mr.. Birmingham was
an active member of the Improved Or
der of Red Men.
Mrs. Catherine Kelly died yesterday
morning at her home on Glover street af-
ter a brief illness. The deceased was a
highly respected woman and of a pious,
Christian character. She is survived by
eight children. The funeral will be held
Monday morning at o'clock with a sol
emn high mass of requiem at the Holy
Rosary church. lnterment in Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery,
Charles Rarnum died yesterday morning
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29
NOW RESTS WITH
MAYOR BAILEY
Important Ordinance Only Awaits the
Chief Executives Signature.
FOR OPENING WYOMING AVENUE

The Measure Has Passed Both Coun-
ellis and the Mayor Has Fifteen
Days to Consider It--Can Become
Operative without His Approval.
ID. and ii. Co., w. Gibson Jones
and James Kearney Estate Haven't
Given Options--Nearly 100000
Aiready Involved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-29

Charles Rarnum died yesterday morning
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-09
DERVISHES MEET DEFEAT
Mainland, the Dervish General, is
Among Those Cantured.

Cairo, April S.-The Egyptian
forces under the sirdar, General Sir Her
bert Kitchener attacked the Dervish po-
sition at 7:45 this morning and rushed the
center of Mahmouds Notifications with
out check. The attack was entirely sue
cessful, and the Dervishes lost heavily.
Details of the defeat of the Dervishes
show that the Anglo-Egyptan forces, af-
ter a night march, arrived before dawn
at the enemy's camp. When the trenches
Of the Dervishes had been bombarded
the whole English force made a brilliant
dash for the trenches. The Dervishes
stood their ground for a time and made
a good defense.
Mahmoud. the Dervish general, was
among the prisoners captured.
As the dispatch was sent the English
cavalry, horse artillery and Maxim bat
teries were pursuing the fusitives. The
losses Of the Anglo-Egyptian force in
clude Captain Urquhart Of the Cameron
Hishlanders, and Lieutenant Gore Of the
Seafort Highlanders, killed, and ten offlc-
ers Of the British brigade and four Brit
ish officers in the Egyptian service were
wounded
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-09
LEE Will hSI)N|SR
His Countrymen With His
Story of the Maine.
WHY LIGHTS WENT OUT
When the Maine Blew Up
Story of the Mine-Maker.

Washington, April s.-Representative
Lorimer of Illinois is authority for the
statement that General Lee will make
some startling disclosures before the SEN
ate committee on foreign relations when
he arrives here, regarding the conspiracy
to blow up the Maine. It was announced
yesterday that General Lee would be call
ed before the committee, but the nature
of the testimony expected from him was
not disclosed.
'I understand that General Lee is to
supply the missing link in the testimony,
said he. MY information is that Captain
Sigsbee is in possession of the facts but
does not feel at liberty TO give them
until the person who gave them to him
releases him from the secrecy imposed.
That person, 1 understand, is General
Lee"
1t is said that the information General
Lee is expected to testify to relates to the
extinguishment OF the electric lights in
Havana at the instant OF the blowing up
of the Maine Electrical experts have
said that if the lights went out in Ha-
vana at the time of the explosion it
would be conclusive evidence that the
mine under the Maine must have been
fired from a shore electrical connection.
Captain Sigsbee before the foreign rela-
tons committee said that he had infor-
nation that the lights had gone out but
did not think it advisable to give the
name of his informant while he is in
Cuba His informant is said to be Gen
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-09
PUGlLIST STOUT is DEAD
AS the Result Of n Knockout by Oscar
GOrdOn.

Philadelphia, April S-George Stout of
Philadelphia, who was knocked out by
Oscar Gardner, the Omaha Kid. in a hot
fight last night died from the effects Of
the blow at the st. Francis hospital this
morning. 1t was in the twelfth round
that the fatal jolt was delivered. Stout
fell heavily and never regained conscious
ness. He was ordered taken to the hospi-
tai by a physician, but nothing could be
done for him. His wife was summoned
from Philadelphia and is said to be now
enroute here.
Gardner and Mike Connolly and P. H.
Sullivan, his seconds, were arrested and
taken to the Central police station, where
a charge of suspicion was placed against
them. The charge has not been formally
changed since Stout's death, but they will
be held for murder pending the coro-
ner's verdict. A post-mortem examin-
alton is to be held to determine the cause
Of death. The Knockout blow was a
short right arm swing on the jaw.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-09

vegetation killed, and it is thought the
! potatoes and all corn planted has either
been frozen or rotted by the cold and will
have TO be replanted. Oats that were sown
! broadcast, lying near the surface, are, it
| is thought, mostly killed, but generally
this cereal is not very materially hurt
and will yet come out all right.
Reports are conflicting as to whether or
not any injury has been done wheat. The
majority of our observers think the freez-
ing of the top of the plants has not hurt
it at all, some think the damage done is
Slight, while others think the damage is
more serious than farmers wall admit,
particularly where the wheat was highest
and best. It is yet too early TO determine
definitely whether or not any harm has
or will result from the freezes.
Throughout the northern section. wheat
had not shown so rank a growth as in
southern and central sections, and through
out this section the prospects for wheat
are Of the best. Oats has shown but lit
tie growth during the week. Very few
fruit trees are old enough for bearing,
and most of the bloom is killed on those
that would have grown fruit. Practically
no corn has been planted in this section,
and the weather has been too cold for
this work during the week. The ground
is moist, but now too cold to terminate
seed.
Wheat and oats were in fine condition
throughout the central section until the
22nd During the week oats has shown a
slight growth, and wheat has again shown
not any harm has been done, cannot, at
this time with any certainty, be deter
mined.
Peaches in this section have been nearly
all killed, as were pears and plums in
bloom. Some fields of early corn and po-
tatoes had been planted before March
%; these will all be replanted. So far as
moisture IS concerned, the soil is perfect
for spring work, but the weather is now
too cold and disagreeable for planting.
Very nearly the same conditions have
prevailed in the western as in the CEN
trail section. except that the cold wave
of the 9th and 18th was more severe than
elsewhere, the minimum temperature hav-
ing gone down to degrees above zero,
the lowest ever recorded within the last
decade of March. Since then it has been
getting warmer and farmers are now get
ting ready for spring crops. Wheat in
this section is generally in prime condi- |
ton.
Excessive rains in the eastern section
during March, and cold weather since the
22nd, have retarded farm work to a great
extent. Wheat and oats are recovering !
from the effects of fine cold but nearly T!
all bloom on fruit trees is killed.
Throughout the southern section the !
effects Of the late frosts were fully as dis |
astrous as elsewhere, fruits were further |
and were nearly all killed, both |
wheat and oats were apparently hurt, |
and corn, a great of which had been |
planted. and many fields UP, was killed |
and Will have to be replanted. The ground |
is now in fine condition, wheat and oats /
growing, and corn is being planted and |
ground being prepared for cotton. The
season is unusually backward.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-09
4 Brief History
Of SDeCtaCleS

Speaes Long
of
which ofe
n
and Europeans The
Roger while University
lodged Jail Ell years
the
Of having aof
how difficult ecaser may be-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-09
COURT OPENS Ar DAWSON
Very First CuIprIt Tried Gets Five
Years in Prison.

Seattle, Wash. April S.-J. G.. Courtney
and D. A. Campbell Of this city arrived
here from Dawson City last evening on
the steamer Victorian. They left Dawson
March and made the trip in twenty-five
days. They report that Judge Mcclure
had reached Dawson and had opened
court Ed Lord. the man who stole $4,000
from a saloon last fall, was sentenced
to five years at hard labor.
4 shooting scrape is reported to have
occurred at Skaguay the day the Victor
ian left. 10 particulars were obtainable.
The Victorian brought $4,000 In gold
from the Treadwen mine as far as Port
Townsend whence it Will be shipped to
San francisco.