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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
HAPPENINGS OF
SOUTH SCRANTON
Novel Way Of Stealing Chickens Ex-
pIsined TO Alderman Storr.
O'MALLHY AND WIFE CHARGED
II Is Alleged That They Took One OF
Henry Pnhi's Pet Chickens from
the coop by the Use OF Fishing
Tackles Michael Deiacey Arrested
on a Charge OF Threatening to XIII.
His strnnge Actions OF Late-- Minor
News Notes.

James O'Malley and his wife were
arraigned before Alderman Storr last
night on charges of stealing chickens
from the hennery Of their nelghbor.
Henry Pahl, who alleges that the man.
ner in which he caught the defendants
was novel. PAIL in his testimony
stated that for many weeks he has
missed number of his birds, and Mon
day night of this week he decided to
remain in a secluded spot near the
coop and await for the thieves. Along
about 2 o'clock in the morning he saw
standing outside of his yard man and
woman, and alleges that O'Malley and
his wife were the persons.
They fastened on to fishing tackle a
piece Of bread and threw the line into
the chickens. His favorite Plymouth
Rock hen began to eat the food and
presently the point of the hook was
fastened TO the mouth of the bird. A
quick jerk of the line and the hen was
in the custody of the thieves. The trick
was about to be repeated when PAIL
approached and the man and woman
fled. leaving the hen and bait behind.
Pahl at the hearing said he was posi-
tive that the defendants were the peo-
pie he saw that night. They were held
in 5000 bail each for their appearance
at court.
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saul of Tarsus" was sung in the
North Main Avenue Baptist church last
night by the Christian Endeavor choir
In manner that was most pleasing to
the large audience that heard it and
extremely gratifying to the many
friends of that excellent musical or
ganization. The work of the choir last
night Is a prediction OF even more bril-
liant accomplishments in the future
The solos and choruses were given
with the true spirit and with a finish
and expression not to be looked for in
a FIRST ambitious effort of this kind.
Reese Watkins. the conductor. was the
recipient of many warm congratula-
tions last night at the conclusion of
the cantata.
Mrs. George Beale read the introduce
tion to the cantata, which was followed
by n soprano solo by Miss Nellie
Thomas, assisted by the choir. The
soloists of the evening were Misses
Nellie Thomas, Susie Fisher, Mary G.
Powell, Hattie Sharpless. Lizzie Dan
vers, Cora Harvey, Joshua John and
Philip Thomas. The readings with
which the programme was interspersed
were given by Mrs. George Beale and
Miss Lizzie Owens was the organlst.
The choir numbered seventy voices.
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OBITUARY.

Mrs. Maria O'Malley died at her home,
Gil Olive street, late yesterday after
noon after an Illness of two months.
Death was due to an affection of the
liver. Mrs. OMalley was the widow of
the late p. G.. O'Malley, who died six
years ago. Mr.. O'Malley had for years
prior to his death been connected with
the firm of Coursen & Clemons and en-
joyed wide acquaintance. Mrs. O'Mal-
ley was n sincere Christian woman who
was held in the highest esteem by all
who knew her. She was a member of
the congregation of st. Peters cathe-
dral and was identified with several of
the societies OF that congregation. She
was born in the County Mayo, Ireland,
and came to this country when an In
FAINT going with her parents to Carbon
dale, where she resided until after her
marriage about twenty-five years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Malley removed to this
city and she has resided here ever since.
She is survived by the following chill
dren: Mrs. T. ]. Stewart, of Toledo, O.;
Charles X, Martin T., Elizabeth and
and sisters survive her: Mrs. John Clark,
of this city: Mrs. Daniel Lunney, of
Pittston: John Kearney. of Pittston, and
Martin Kearney, of Spring Valley, Ill.
ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral have not
yet been made.
Mrs. Richard Gaughan died at her
home on Ferdinand street OF an advanced
age yesterday. She has been a patient
sufferer for many years. The funeral
will take place Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Interment will be made in Hyde
Park Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
rHE LORDS PRAYER DOoTHn
How the Actor Entrsnced a Coterie
OF Diplomats in IA Hotel.

II Think" said James ONeill, in his
talk about the Booths, "the most thrill
ing experience 1 ever passed through
was in New ork city one time, when
quite by accident a number of foreign
diplomats from Washington, a few
American statesmen, some prominent
New Workers, and one or two of us
professionals were gathered together
in smoking room of the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel, when somebody asked
Booth, who by the merest chance hap
pened to be there, If he would not re-
peat the Lords Prayer for the assem-
blage. l was sitting not far from the
tragedian when he fixed his eyes upon
the man who made the request.
think that II was Lord Sackville West
at that time British Minister to f
United States, and / shall never
get the peculiarly searching exI
sion that Booth shot out of his d
eyes. They seemed to penetrate the
very soul Of the man at whom they
were directed, and then, as II satisfied.
resumed their wonted vacuous density.
1--WE were all breathless with anxiety.
at least / was. for seldom would he
ever recite off the stage, but at length
he arose, walked to a little cleared
space at one end of the room, and be-
gan a recital that even after all these
years makes me thrill through and
through. He said our Father and
never before had those two words been
closed with the majesty and reverence
with which his look and tone enveloped
them. And then he carried us into
celestial regions our spirits seeming
to leave our bodies and to follow his
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
CHRIS TMAS.
I';ain-IIei

Light the fires of the Christmas tide:
Kindle them we'll with oil and pine;
Build them big. and deep, and wide;
Let their light through the ages shine.
Shine on the path of the rugged past,
Where mankind has journeyed through;
Light up the path of a life more vast.
Shadowing up through the starry blue.
Cast on the logs; make the flames leap
higher;
Pluck from the bough the mistietoe--
To the spirit of Christmas time aspire,
Peace, good will to friend and foe.
Peace on earth and friendship true,
Undimed as the light of Bethlehcm's
star
A grander and sublimer view
Comes with that light through the ages
far.
And jingling, jingling, the muscal bells
Send joyous notes through the frosty
air;
And the cheer of the people, rising, swelIs
AS one accordant happy prayer
death In life, and life in Death.
Do we behold; must know that life
Is uppermost In all things yet
Ring, joyous bells, throughout the strife.
For now is born the Prince of Peace.
And he is Love among us now;
Ring out. glad bells, and never cease
While there is life on earth below!
Cleveland Leader,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25

The first rehearsal of the Cambro-
American Choral society was recently
organized to compete In the main
choral piece at Wilkes-Barre May 80,
was held last evening at the Taber-
nacle Congregational church. The at
tendance for first night was very en-
couraging. there being about 100 sing
ers present. Many of the preliminary
arrangements have been arranged by
the officers and the enthusiasm shown
by the work of last evening leaves no
doubt but that everything will move
smoothly along to success.
The conductor, Thomas G. Evans,
formerly chorister at the Scranton
Street Baptist church, and a leader Of
many victorious choirs and parties, Is
a hard worker and will soon bring the
choir into active working shape. The
officers who are in charge are all well
known, being John II. Powell, presi-
dent; Joseph Gray, recording secre-
tary; Elias Il. Evans, school controller
elect, treasurer Thomas G. Evans,
conductor, and T. owen Charles, chair
man of the Press committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
DUNMORE.

The funeral OF Mrs. Michael Dough-
erty took place Wednesday afternoon
from her late residence. Interment was
made in st. Mary's Catholic cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Miller have
taken up their residence on Butler
street.
Last night the Taylor dancing class
met in Odd Fellows hall.
One of the most interesting and en-
Joyable social events conducted in the
Presbyterian church for some time was
held there last night. 1t was a conun-
drum social and was conducted by the
Christian Endeavor society.
Prof. N. S. Davis and family have
removed from South Blakely to North
Blakely street. They are now occupy
ing the brick building in which Mrs.
Wild formerly resided.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
DELACEY ARRESTED.

Late Wednesday night Patrolman
Schmidt went to the residence of
Michael Delacey and arrested him on
the charge of threa tening to kill. Yes
terday afternoon Delacey was taken
before Alderman Donovan for q hear
ing. He asked for a further hearing
and the alderman held him in $500 bail
to appear two weeks from tomorrow
afternoon.
The children Of Delacey fear that he
is insane and asked court to appoint
a commissioner to hear testimony as
to his sanity. Attorney James r. Bur-
nett was appointed and at his office
Tuesday morning next. a hearing of
the case will be held.
The actions of Delacey have been
very strange. Three weeks ago he
raised $500 on his property and began
to spend the money lavishly, and when
his children attempted to stop him.
he drove them from home. and left
home himself. Nothing was seen of
him until Wednesday when he returned,
stating he had been in New York city.
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behest; he lowered us into der
dark for Dante's genius to con
Dore's pen to portray; the po'
erted over us was simply un,
His musically resonant tones
slowly through the room, and
swayed his 1.-THE body we uncol
up followed his motion. 1t wa
thing horrible, beautiful, terribl
nating-I can not find words
language to express 1t. Th
none.
IT would not go through II
again for a thousand worlds, I
If had the opportunity l wory
any danger to hear II once n
you understand? Those n
words as delivered by Edw
were the most powerful argun
Christianity that ! ever he'd
could every being on the faes
globe have heard them there
longer be atheism. Both stroj
the room when he finished and
taneous sigh of relief aro
without a word we stole ava
and on tiptoe. and I do not bell
any OF us think Of that thrinil
ing without a shudder. Hid
great man, a great man."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
PERSONAL MENTION.

Charles Strink, of Delaware Water
Gap, has returned home after visiting
friends here.
Charles ]. Watkins, of Layafette
street, is improving from an injury re-
ceived several weeks ago at New York
city, where he is employed on the New
York Journal.
Miss Helen Wheeler, Of Pittston, has
returned home after a visit with her
grandmother, Mrs. E. Evans, of North
Hyde Park avenue.
George Zintel, OF Buffalo, is visiting
friends here.
w. S. Mears, of Washburn street, has
returned from a visit to Philadelphia.
Mrs. p. ]. Walsh, of Utah City, Utah,
has returned home after visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh, of Eynon
street
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Kearney, of Jack
son street, have returned from "a visit
at Archibald
Evan Walters. of Division street, Is
seriously i'll at his residence from ap-
pendicitis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
HIT BY FLYING COAL.

James Seal, 10 years Of age, of this
side, was slightly injured in a peculiar
manner yesterday morning at the Ca
pouse colliery, where he is employed
as a runner" He was standing talk
ing to two other workmen in the gang
way when a shot was fired in the place
near where they stood. The distance
into the chamber where the shot was
fired was over 200 feet.
A flying piece of coal passed the 9TH
er two-they stood apparently in the
direct line--and struck young Sea-, l,caus-
ing a scalp wound. He came out and
had the wound dressed. 1t is not at all
serious
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
MINooKA.

Miss Maria Philbin is the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. John Lotus, of Wav-
erly.
The property holders of Stafford
street are again agitating the question
of petitioning court, praying that the
street be made a township road.
The banquet committee of the St.
Josephs society is leaving no stone
unturned to make their banquet on
April IL a grand success.
The st. Joseph's society will meet
this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
BEFORE THE ALDERMAN.

Winifred Gerrity, of Beaumont ave-
nue.. was arraigned before Alderman
Fidler to answer a charge of selling
liquor without a license, preferred by
John Noone. A prima facle case was
made out against the accused and she
was held in 5000 bail for her appear
ance at court.
Alderman Roberts held Thomas ].
Evans in 5000 bail to answer charges
of assault and battery and making
threats, preferred by his wife. Evans
was unable to furnish the necessary
security and was sent to Jail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
A FE N POINTERS.

The recent statistics of the number of
deaths show that the large majority die
with consumption. This disease may COM
mence with an apparently harmless
cough which can be cured instantly by
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat anC
Lungs, which Is guaranteed to cure and
relieve all cases. Price 25 and soc. Sole
by all druggists; ask for free sample
today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
HAS AN UNRULY SON.

John Beltz began proceedings before
Alderman Roberts yesterday with a
view to having his son, Irwin Beltz,
committed to the House of Correction.
Beltz stated that his son is incor-
rigible and having exhausted every
means at his command to try and re-
form him, he decided as a last resource
to have him committed to the House
of Correction. Alderman Roberts filled
out the necessary papers, which will be
presented to court by Beltz.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25

Business of Importance to be trans
acted
Patrolman Kiah Peters has been sta
toned on the West Side detail to sub
stitute Patrolman Thomas, who was
injured on Wednesday evening, on
North Main avenue
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Mrs. David F. Davies, of Green
street, is visiting relatives in Kings
ton, Pa.
Major j. B. Fish, of the Providence
Gas and Water company, is in Troy.
N. Y, on a business trip.
The funeral of Patrick Mccormick
was held yesterday afternoon at 8
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
Woman,s Egotism.

She-"why do you get so profane? Why
can't you content yourself with good
gracious me, as ] do?'
He-"I couldn't be so egostical as TO
ak that way about myself.
oils Journal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
One Week, Commencing Monday, March %
SaWteIIe'S Dramatic Co

Monday Night-On tho Hudson.
Tuesday Matinee-Streets of New York.
Tuesday Night-Captain's Mate.
Wednesday Mat-Rosedale, or the Rine
Ball.
Wednesday Night-Maine and Georgia.
Thursday Mat-Under the British Law.
Thurs. Night-Aroundt the World in so Days
Friday Mat-Around the World in so Days
Friday Night Streets Of New York.
Saturday Matinee-Maine and Georgia.
Saturday Night-True as Steel.
Matinee Prices 10 cents; Evening Prices
10. 20 and 80 cents
Daily Matinees Commencing Tuesday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
L We NEWS0 !
WEST SCRANTON
First Rehearsal Of the Cambro.A Americ 40
Choral Society.
ONE HUMID RED SINGERS PRESENT

Parties OF Young People Visit the
storr's and Bellevue Mines and
Examine the Manner in which Cos,
Is Mined--Jnmes Seal Pain fully
Injured bv n Piece of FLYING Goa
in the Capouse CoIiiery--Persona nal
and Brief News Items.
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10, IS AND rs CENTS.
THE ClNOEN,
Brooks & Ladwig, Lessees.

N II. Brooks, Manager
Beginning Monday March 81 and las
all the week. The greatest OF all great % y.1
plays
JINGLE TOMS CABIN
Miss Al ce Kemp as ropsy. "De ctlld dat
neber was born" Beca Finberg ~ Little
Eva BY far the best pro iuction Jieen In
years. matinee Will be given ey9ry day.
IOc to any part OF 10 house. Unity further
notice the evening price will be 1q 15 and
cents.
Seats reserved in advance without extra
charge. Children admitted for sc Saturday
u ternoon. "s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-25
DAYS D0INGS In
NORTH SCRANTON
"Ssui Of Tsrsus Sung BY the Chris.
tlsn Endeavor Choir.
VERY LARGE AUDIENCE HEARD IT

John BeItx Has an Unruiy son and
lie IL DESTROYS OF Having Him
Committed to the House OF Cor
reotion--winifred Certify Held in
Bail to Answer Charge OF Illegally
Selling Liquor-. Short sows Notes
OF Interest,".
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-15
JEROME FILES HIS PROTEST.
AN EFFORT To BE MADE TO GET ROOSE
VELTS NAME OFF THE CITIZENS
TICKET

Albany, Oct. l4-Secretary OF State Palmer to-
nisht received protest against the legality OF
the certificate flied by the Citizens Nominating
Committee. naming State ticket with Colonel
Roosevelt OF IFS head for Governor The protest
came from Lowell r. Jerome Of New-York city.
who is a member Of the Citizens UndSUknd is
based upon the allegation that the persons making
these nominations have right TO use tine name
OF the Citizens Union or that organizations en-
hlen for State purposes. as II is purely municipal
political organization 4 hearing the protest
will be given by the Secretary Of State on Mon
day afternoon
The protest saws in part concerning the organiza-
'ion Of the Citizens Union.
II was formed purely for municipal purposes ana
name the Citizens Union and for its emblem ne
statue % Liberty. both OF which IL ussd IN inc
. election Of 1897 to designate its ticket Numerous
petitions were circulated and signed by thousands
o. people and support was given 10 me ckeI n ON
was formed for purely municipal purposes phe
WITHOUT calling on any citizen to surrender in
any degree his allegiance 70 mis- party we inslst
from Nat9naI ana S5abs pUGs du ~ nSe Win
of of I II an u0 0TGan'7e' e"o'' 10 '''''" ~
Further protest ls made against the ticket going
| on the official ballot on the ground that many
, names were obtained with Colonel Roosevelt 5
| nam. a, the head OF the ticket after 1t was well
known 10 the promoters OF the ucKot that ne had
! declined 10 have his name used
Colonel Lowell r. Jerome said in this city last
evening that he did not believe the 'icket nominated
| by Paul Fullers committee would be placed on the
Official ballot He had been consulting with counsel
| he said and the facts 10 be presented AT the hea p
| ug before the Secretary OF State on Monday would
| be sufficient TO prove that the ticket had been
| nominated Illegally and could not have place on
| the official ballot.
!. Sixteen members OF the Citizens State Committee
! met yesterday afternoon and formally decided 10
substitute tho name Of Theodore Bacon, Of Ro hes
| ter. IN place OF that Of Theodore Roosevelt, OF
oyster Bay. their state ticket Other members
have been heard from. and they will send in sworn
documents agreeing to the change. All will be filed
| In Albany to-day. Wilson and Kinney have not de-
| cined the leaders sa and the ticket will be the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-15
Tbi. 4. the second dny Of regf'tr"uo"' -"
not have a Republican vote '"s' ny '
register.
OBITUARY..
CALVIN FAIRBANN.

Cai,5, Fa,rhank celebrated as fearless Anu
Slavery worker died on Wednesday at ms hoihe'
On Angelica. y He was born In 1916. IN flho'
Y 4, an early age he became intensely inter
ae,ed IN the wrongs suffered by slaves but II was
M, until 1897 that he had an opportunity 10 anu
An aueviating their condition. His first ACT 10 ,nS
end was to aid a negro TO cross the ONO rive
from virginia and make his escape In 1917 nv
learned that a beautiful woman VINO hau o''IS
one-sixtv-fourth Of negro blood, was 70 De SOU
~, her father for the New-Orleans market MI
Fa,rhenk hastily raised S2.275 from Salmon =
Chase and other Cincinnati citizens ATTENDED We
auction bought her and set her Tree III O"N'
where abe now lives, happily married. 1,. -
For ono OF his many adventures IN peha.I oL
the slaves Mr. Fairlank was sentenced 70 n n1
49, Imprisonment at Frankfort. Ky. on Deins
hardened in 1873 he at once tried to preven. me me
massage Of the Fugitive Slave Dill ana on its "
coming law he resisted its execution. ms eat ~
he was kidnapped al d sentenced TO nfteen yea
Imprisonment at hard labor During the VIZ 800 n
Was released but the foggings he nad sunereo
and the NTH and wan. in which he had lived mace
him old man al fprty ,. ,,,,s Na,dans
on being released he married MISS Man ss "a
KS he employed by various missionary atd
religious societies Of this city In 1875 ne puoIlsneo
nook entitled How the Way was frepareu.
which gave an account Of his life In the slavery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-15
ASSJGVUENT or DAVID " TORRFT.

David " Torrey. banke~ and broker a. NO
a. Nassau-sr yesterday made an assignment.
without preferences 10 Joseph Iaux No schedule
Of assets or liabilities was filed Mr. Torrey's home
is a. Westheld Y j and he Is said - oe III there
HIS o-cA has been closed since early IN Thursday
afternoon but his customers generally did not learn
o. his business an barrassment un'n Yesterday u
IS said tina, he has recently done little business
and that his depositors numbered ONLY between
thirty and forty
George : Hickok cashier Of the National PARK
Bank ~ which Mr. Torrev he's been depos'or
To- wears said yesterday 81 his assignment
HIS business mas been running down eVldentlY
fer some time and YESTERDAY there were ~
sufficient funds 20 his credit 70 meet MS onllf D
tions We had 70 throw ont the checks. Just ss any
bank would d.
Besides conducting ? banking business Mr. Toy
rev bought and sold subsidiary coin cashed checks
To- persons who had no bank accounts. and acted
as note broker lie had been m business 10Y
atou' fifteen wears having started as specie
broker succeeding Sweeney Brothers whose place
~ business was ~ Nassau and Ann SITS
An attachment for 1898 - in favor OF AnoteT
Nirnno also Of 30 ~ Nassau-st-. was granted
YESTERDAY Mr. Nimmo Is said 70 have been one or
TorYeys depositors