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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
M'KINLEY WILL BE PRESENT.
TO Join the L, II. in Celebrating
MashingtOn,S RirihdaY.

Philadelphia, Feb. 9.-The University
of Pennsylvania received word today
from President Mckinley that he will
be present on February % at the an
nual function of the university in Gel
ebration of Washington's birthday and
will address the faculty and students
of the several departments in the Aca-
DENY of Music at II o'clock a. m. In
Vitations have been sent to many who
have been conspicuous in the support
of the university and boxes have been
reserved for the guests of honor, con-
sisting of the presidents of twenty
eight colleges in the state of Pennsyl-
vania and leading lights in the educa-
tional world from every section of the
country, The president will be the
only speaker at the Academy of Mu-
sic. Subsequently a luncheon will be
served in the library Of the university
in West Philadelphia.
Acceptances to the luncheon have al
ready been received from a number of
distinguished men, including Lyman d.
Gage, secretary of the treasury, and
Seth Low, president of Columbia uni
versity, 1t is expected that this years
celebration will be of unusual dignity
and impressiveness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
SCHOOL DIRECTORS MEET.
PENNSYLVANIA Association Convenes
in Harrisburg.

Harrisburg, Feb. 9.-The Pennsyl-
vania State Association of School Di-
rectors convened this afternoon in
third annual session in the supreme
court room, ex-Deputy Attorney Gem
eral Elkin presiding. Mr.. Elkin made
his annual address which was practic-
ally on the total revenues and appro-
priations made for school purposes in
thirty-four states of the United States.
Addresses of welcome were made by
Lemuel o. Foose superintendent of the
city schools, and H. II. Hubert, Of
Philadelphia responded.
The address of the afternoon was de-
livered by Henry Houck, deputy state
superintendent of public instruction,
who took for his subject THE Func-
tion of the Office of School Director" "
This evenings session was held in
the assembly hall of the high school
building, and the programme rendered
follows:
w. j. Holland. d. D., LII. D., chan
cellor of the Western University of
Pennsylvania, delivered an address on
THE Relation of the Common School
to the College" A discussion on What
Reforms are Needed to Insure an Earl
ier Distribution of the State School
FUND.-" was opened by William Me-
George, jr, of Montgomery county, and
Edward A. Weaver, of Gettysburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
THE CAPITOL WRANGLE
to Restrain the Awarding of Con-
tract Under Cobb's Plans.

Harrisburg. Feb. 9.-Judge Simonton
heard argument today on the bill in
equity of Attorney General McCor-
mick to restrain the capitol building
commission from awarding contract
under the plans and specifications of
Henry Ives Cobb, the architect of the
proposed building. Attorney General
Mccormick and his deputy, Colonel
William f. Reeder. represented the
commonwealth and Lyman d. Gilbert
and Robert Snodgrass the commission.
Expert witnesses We're called by the
commonwealth to show that the pro-
posed capitol would not be complete
and fire proof as required by the act
of assembly. This was denied in a gen.
eral way by Mr.. Cobb and Allen B.
Rorke. of Philadelphia, witnesses fol
the defense. Mr.. Cobb said in ms opin-
ion the specifications called for a build
ing as nearly fire proof as possible un-
der the limitation of cost, and that the
building will fulfill the conditions as
to present and future needs of the
legislature. The case will be argued
tomorrow morning and decision is eX-
pected by evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
LOST HIS WIFE'S LOVE.
Lecrov Seeks $4,000 Damages from
His Former Neighbor.

Philadelphia, Feb. 9.-Claiming that
his wife's affections have been stolen
from him, William Lecroy, of No. 317
Walnut street, Camden, yesterday
brought suit against Edward w. Sharp,
of No. 922 South Fifth street to re-
cover $4,000 damages. Lecroy is a
dealer in extracts and Sharp, who was
a former member of the board of edu-
cation, is a plasterer. The two men
were former neighbors on Walnut
street and had some business trans
6ction, which resulted in Sharp taking
a chattel mortgage on Lecroy's goods.
In his complaint LEROY charges that
Sharp came to his house often; that up
to April last he had lived happily with
his wife and that after he had paid
off the chattel mortgage he discovered
that Sharp had won Mrs. Lecroy's af-
fections. 1t is further charged that
when Sharp's wife became ill a couple
of months ago Mrs. Leroy went to
nurse her. Mrs. Sharp died and Mrs.
Lecroy, it is charged, has remained in
Sharp's house as his housekeeper.
Sharp is a prominent member of the
Union Methodist Episcopal church and
both he and Mrs. 4ecroy are highly es-
teemed in church circles. In their be-
half it is alleged that Mrs. Leroy was
compelled to leave her husband, and
that she had already begun proceedings
for divorce,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
ASSAY COMMISSION
HAS BEEN APPOINTED
VIII Test and Examine the Fineness oi
Coins.
WORK BEGINS AT PHILADELPHIA
All Members ofthe Commission Were
in Attendance Yesterday Except
Comptroller Dawes and Senator
J. G. Burrows, of fMichigan- Result
Of Their Labors will BE Reported.

Philadelphia, Feb. 9.-The assay COM
mission appointed by President Nc
Kinley to test and examine the weight
and fineness of the coins reserved by
the various mints from the coinage of
last year began its work at the United
States mint here today. All the men,
bers of the commission were in atten-
dance except Comptroller of the Cur
rency Dawes and Senator J. c. Bur
rows. of Michigan. Those present were
Hon. Charles w. Stone, chairman of
the committee on coinage, weights
and measures, house of representatives;
Edward L.Brewster, Chicago; Professor
Henry s. Pritchett, superintendent
coast and geodetic surveys, Washing
ton; DR.. John X. Rees, Columbian uni
versity. New York; o. c. Bosbyshell
Joseph Wharton and C. Stuart Pat
terson, Philadelphia; l.. Everett Wey-
ers, Williams college, Williamstown
Mass; Charles f. Cooper, Oil City, Pa;
John Marshall. University of Pennsyl-
vania; Cahell Whitehead assayer
bureau of mint, Washington; Myron
II. Herrick, Cleveland, o., and II. c..
Torrey, assayer of the United States
assay office at New York.
After the roll had been called COM
mittees on counting, weighing and
assaying were selected and then was
brought forward the box in which had
been deposited during the year one
coin for every 1000 pieces of gold
struck off by each mint and one piece
out of every 1000 silver coin. The
committees then proceeded with the
examination and will report the result
of their work to the commission to-
morrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10

Ellery Bonin, an undertaken of Ea-
zleton, who buried thirteen of the VIC
Tins, gave their names and described
their wounds saying all were shot in
the back except one who had a bullet
in his forehead.
John Andreaski told the same story
as many others about the meeting on
the night before the shooting, the
march to West Hazleton, what occurred
there and the march on to Lattimer.
He said as soon as / heard the shoot
ing fell down near the railroad tracks
and about thirty yards from the depu-
ties, they fred a volley and then a lot
OF separate shots and the sheriff and
two men ran right out of the line of
deputies and UP on the railroad track
crying out, Come back you -
and wei! fix you" to the fleeing strilS-
ers, at the same time shooting two or
three times. The witness pointed out
Frank Clark as one of the two deputies
with the sheriff, he could not identify
the other.
Court adjourned at this point and the
crors-examination will be heard in the
morning. The commonwealth has
about hundred more witnesses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
MAJOR MONTOOTH DEAD.
The WeIl-known Pittsburg Lawyer
Passes Away.

Pittsburg, Feb. 9.-Major Edward A.
Montooth, the Well-known criminal
lawyer and Republican politician of
this city, died at 9.2O o'clock this morn
ing after a long illness.
Major Montooth served with distinc-
tion during the Civil War and was
prominent in the Grand Army of the
Republic. and Loyal Legion. He was a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tion for lieutenant governor in 1886,
but was defeated by w. T. Davies by
a half vote. In 1890 he was a Re-
publican candidate for governor
against G. w. Delamater. but was
again defeated. At this time he was
offered the nomination for lieutenant
governor by acclamation, but refused.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
Shot by IiighWaymen.

Altoona, Feb. 9.-Mlchael Rabor. of bir-
mingham, was held up by three foot
pads near Tyrone this morning. One OF
the robbers seized him and attempted
to rifle his pockets. When Rabor resist
ed the footpads shot him twice, and, af-
ter taking IS, left him for dead on the
railway. Rabor is now In the city hos
pital and win likely recover.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
GOT A SHOT INSTEAD OF THE GIRL,
Stewart Says n Boat Club JanItor
Tried to Kill Him.

Philadelphia, Feb. 9.-Irving Stewart,
of No. 1922 Philip street, Camden, was
treated at the Cooper hospital last
night for a gunshot wound in the groin.
Stewart walked home after having the
wound dressed. He claimed that he
was shot by the janitor of a boat club,
along the river front below Bulson
street, during an alteration about a
girl.
Stewart says that he called to see
the girl by appointment and when he
insisted upon her leaving the boat
house and going with him the janitor
interfered and shot him during the tus-
sle that followed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
Instructed to Hand All
Communications to the
Court Officials.
THE TESTIMONY CONTINUED
Story of One of the Strike
Leaders.

Yourshekowicz Was in the Thickest
of the Fight aud Remembers Many
Circumstances - Claims That IA
Bullet Went Through His Hat and
That Ario u. Platt Tore Down the
American Fiag--Other Witnesses
Repeat the Original Tale with
Slight NariatiOns--The CommOn-
Witnesses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
HOUSE PAINTERS CONVENTION.
The Second Days Session at PhiIa-
delphia.

days session Of the National Associa-
ton of Master House Painters and
Decorators was largely taken up with
the question of admitting manufactur-
ers and Journeymen as members. No
decision was reached, ana the matter
went over until tomorrow.
Papers on technical subjects were
read by james Allen, New York; w.
j. Edwards, Cambridge; A. II. Lorton,
New York, and r. N. Hunter, Brook
lyn. Tonight a reception was given
the delegates at the Academy of Fine
Arts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT.

A Detroit man the other day received
a sudden invitation from a Kentucky
friend of his to come down and join a
hunting party about to start out for the
mountains. The Detroit man wanted to
go, but he didn't know what kind of
game was to be the object 50 he sent this
telegram for instructions
IAN right What shall bringT'
A few hours later he received this re-
ply:
"Corkscrews. we have the rest"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10

ESTATE OF j. ATTICUS ROBERTSON.
II late of the city of Scranton, county of
Lackawanna, and state of Pennsylvania, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters testa-
mentary in the above named estate have
been granted to the undersigned. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested to
make payment and all persons having
claims or demands against the same will
MAGGIE s. ROBERTSON, Executrix.
f. l.. HITCHCOCK. Attorney.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
Flame Spans n River of Oil.

Pottstown, Feb, "a break in the oil
pipe line ow the National Transit COM
pany this morning, near Manatawney
station, permitted the oil to escape in a
stream two, feet wide, The fluid ran into
Manatawney creek where IL was set on
fire. The creek for distance of 100 yards
is ablaze, the flames leaping hlgh IN the
air.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
LEGAL NOTICE.


IN RE: INCORPORATION OF THE RUS
i sian Greek Catholic church of st. John
the Baptist. In the Court of Common Pleas
of Lackawanna county, No 235 March
term, 1898.
Noiiceis hereby given that an application
will be made to the said court on he 10th
day of February, A. d., 1898, at 8 a. H.,
under the Act of Assembly of the Common
wealth Of Pennsylvania, entitled, "An Act
to provide for the Incorporation and Regu-
lation of certain Corporations" approved
April 30, 1S74,and the supplements thereto,
for the charter of an intended corporation to
be called "Russian Greek Catholic Church of
st. John the Baptist" the character and OBJ
iect whereofis the support Of the public wor-
ship of Almighty God. according to the con-
stitution, canons, discipline, doctr Inc, faith,
government and forms of the Russian Greek
Catholic church, and for these purposes to
have, possess and enjoy all the rights, bene-
fits and privileges OF the said Act OF Assem
bly, and its supplements The proposed
charter is now on file in the prothOnotary
office. WIN. VOKALEK, Solicitor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10

THE CoLLIERY ENGINEER COMPANY,
Scranton, Pa, Dec. oath, 1897.
CPECIAL NOTICE TO THE STOCK
- holders-The Board of Trustees Of this
company has called a special meeting of its
stock holders, to be held at the office of the
said company in the Coal Exchange Build
Ing in the City OF Scranton, Pennsylvania,
on the twent ty-fourth day of February, 1898,
at p. M, for the purpose Of voting for or
against an increase of the capital stock from
seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars
(S7bO,OOO) to one million dollars Isl ,OOO,-
OOO), and an increase in the number Of
Directors or Trustees from three (3) to five
(6), and to amend the bylaws with refer
ence thereto.
STANLEY p. ALLEN, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
Won Der Abe Case.

Pittsburg, Feb. 9.--In the habeas corpus
proceedings brought by Christ Won der
Abe. Judge Butfir gton today reserved a
decision and meanwhile held the prisoner
In 5000 bail to abide by the courts order
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
Hat Dealers Suicide,

Allentown. Feb. 9.--Jacob j. Hotten-
stein, aged 80 years, a hat dealer, and
formerly landlord of the Eagle hotel,
hung himself at noon today In his stable,
while melancholy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-10
CITY SCAVENGER

A B.BRIGGS CLEANS PRIVY VAULTS
IA. and cess pools; no odor. Improved
pumps used A. BRIGGS, Proprietor.
Leave orders 100 n. Main ave-. or Eickes
Telephone 6O4O.
('HAS. COOPER, CITY SCAVENGER,
- All orders promptly attended to, day or
night. All the latest appliances Charges
reasonable. 7l9 Scranton street. House
1925 Washburn street.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-06

velt's letter been an official paper,
which obviously it was not, the secre-
tary might have had a reasonable eX-
cuse for regarding it as presumptuous,
though in no manner does 1t reflect con-
tumaciousneSs or INSTRUMENTATION. The
inference is natural that Ayers vanity,
which he can easily eXalt above either
by the knowledge of Roosevelt's part in
the general protest against the re-
moval Of the army to the interior, and,
in a petty fashion, he took advantage
of the existence Of that gentleman'S
private letter to administer an indirect
rebuke. But the people are not so cap
tious as their vain but boorish and
bungling secretary of war, and will
doubtless see to it that Col. RooSe-
veltiS earnest letters, first for the trans
fer of his command from camp of
pestilence to scene of military ac-
tivity and usefulness, and, secondly, in
the name of humanity, to the end that
an army of brave men shall not be
needlessly sacrificed by disease. in
obedience to the orders of an incom-
petent secretary of war, shall not be
permitted ''to spoil the effect and
glory" Of the victory of the army at
Santiago.
The country has borne nothing in this
war with so much unjustifiab,e patience
as the continuance of Alger as the head
of the military department.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-06
ROAR OF AN IOWA MAN.
Fifteen Dollars Got Away From
Him, and He Doesn't Like If.

Charles c. Owen. of Fredericksburg. To-,
swore to warrant in the police court yes
terday charging Hattie Laurent with the lar
ceny of SIS. The woman, who is one of The
occupants Of the resort at 651s West Third
street, was arraigned in the court, and the
case continued to Tuesday. Not having the
sou bail, she was locked up at the county ia:I
owen filed complaint with Mayor Kiefer,
IN which he claims that he was rot treated
right by the officials at the Central s.aii n
Thursday night. In reply to the charges made
by Owen, Capt. Rouleau made the following
explanation:
The fellow, who refused to give his name.
came to the station about 10 o'clock and stat
ed that he was looking for a woman who was
supposed to be in one of the sporting resorts
Not only did he refuse to give his own name
but also that of the woman. He asked If
the hackman who had driven him to the sta
ton was all right, and l told him he was
TWO hours later he called again at the sta
ton and wanted me to keep 800 that he had
so that he might not be robbed He was
perfectly sober at the time and l declined
to act as banker for him.
Later in the night he again put in an ap-
pearance at the station, and claimed. TO have
been robbed of SIS in cash. He said he was
not positive as to who took his money but
thought one of the occupants of the house
had taken it. advised him to Secure a war
rant and have the woman arrested. That is
all know about the case. and he was treated
the same as any other person would be under
the circumstances
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-06
Epistles TO ST. Paul,

The most pleasing thing about tire we'll con.
sututed lawyer is his amiabiity whsn the oc
cas1on demands 1t. most charming ey,
dence of this complaisance of the legal lumi
nary may be observed any of these DAYS in
Judge Willrich's court. In a case on trial In
that court Hitler Horton is of counsel on the
one side and E. A. Jaggard and Assembly
man Albrecht are opposed to him. Mr.. Jag
gard is blessed with smile that is AS far
removed from the professional facial distor-
lion OF the attorney as the smile of a seraph.
Whatever that may be like is from the
fr1ghtful grimace of a demon. There ,s in
the smile of Mr.. Horton some touch of that
cynlclsm that must be part of the nature of
a man who has had to do with Republican
politics and politicians AS for Mr.. A1brecbt
why life Is very serious thing with him and
his mind has dweit on franchises and other
PUBLIC iniquit1es until he has become gloomy
Still he is in politics, SO is Horton. so is
Jaggard. Jaggard hopes, by the help of Hor-
ton, to get on the district bench: Horton
hopes. by the aid of Jaggard, to break into
the senate. They are opposed to each other
at law. They must conciliate each other no.
litically. Hence there has been an exchange
of compliments and a yelling Of thrusts DIR
ing the past two days that has made Judge
Willrich to wonder whether all the world is
built Of gold bricks or not.
1t was a less benign counselor than Jas-
gard who was trying to badger witness into
returning categorical answer to a comn,e1
question.
The witness evaded reply.
The attorney appealed to the court. asking
MIN to compel the answer, insisting that anv
question could be answered. yes or no.
Indeed" rejoined the opposing counsel.
pointedly. Have you quit beating your
wife7"
The Phiiistina.