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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

Matilda Fahrig yesterday took an ap-
peal from the award of arbitrators IN
the case in which she was plaintiff and
O. Schimpff. defendant.
In the case of II. Y. Moran against the
city of Carbondale Judgment for the de-
fendant was yesterday entered because
of the plaintiffs failure to file a decla-
ration within one year as required by
law. The motion for a non-Dros was
made by City Solicitor Fl. Q. Watrous.
Through eX-Judge Stanton, Charles
Fischer yesterday brought am action in
trespass against Mrs. Daniel Williams,
demanding $1,000 as damages for injury
caused to him and his good name by an
accusation of theft made against him by
Mrs. Williams in the presence of divers
good persons in this city Sept IS last.
The charge which Mrs. Williams made
against Fischer was that he stole chick
ems.
Attorney William Vokolek yesterday
applied to court for charter for the
Greek Catholic Church of st. John of
Mayfleld. The subscribers are: Rev.
Theofan ObuszRiewcz. Alex. Shlanta,
Theodor Wachina, OZan D2wonCZyk,
Hryc Dzwonczyk, Petro Sabat, Alex
Shulnik. Aukacz Czaykowskiz Kerry
Stawisky. Wasyl Naydnch. Michael
DzwoncZyk. Miketa Hrabczak, Omfry
Wawryn. Ilko Czulik, Iwanik andre.
Application for new trial was made
yesterday by c. II. Soper, acting for the
plaintiff in the case of Uriah Mcdonnell
against the Scranton Traction company.
The case was tried before Judge Love
last week and resulted in verdict of
$40 for the plaintiff. lie is not satisfied
with this munifcence and would try his
'ause before different jury. Major
Everett Warren of counsel for the de-
Tense, has made "A motion for judgment
for the defendant, Notwithstanding the
verdict on the strength of law points
reserved by Judge Love.
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Miss New York. Jr.

For three nights, commencing tonight
with matinees today and Saturday, the
attraction at Music hall Will be the rec
ord breaker of the season, Miss New
York, Jr." Manager Oppenheimer has
endeavored this season to have every
thing entirely new and thoroughly in
keeping with the times. Miss New York.
Jr.," represents in most q realistic man
ner the union of the sister cites of New
York and Brooklyn, and the advent into
social circles of the much talked of new
woman" Harry lie Clair heads the list
Of noted people who form the lilo. Miss
Florence Edwards who bv her mystic
rious illuminated dances, has won the
appellation of the "Queen of Fire." Craw-
ford and Manning, the popular black
face comedians; the three Morellos, Will
liam. Ida and their acting dog Bob !"
Gordon and Scanlon, the Irish aristo-
Gratis; Arthur Rigby, the singing and
lancing comedian Sierra Nevada Far
ringtOn, the western prima donna, and
Maria De Rossett the lightning gun
manipulation. Little Queen of Egypt"
4 travesty on Cleopatra" is the closing
5urlesque which, by the way, is one of
the principal features of the performance
N which will be introduced the march
Of the white squadron
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
SITUATION IN WILKES.BARRE.
What the Wilkes Barre Record
Base Bail Says AbOutI 1t.

In an article on the base ball situa-
tion in Wilkes Barre, the Record of
that city said yesterday:
The Record observes among its various
exchanges from other Eastern league
cities a tendency among the sporting
writer's to attribute the tenacious manner
in which Wilkes-Barre is holding onto
her franchise ana club to "a desire to bleed
some one and get a fancy price. In other
words it seems that they think Wilkes
Barre is putting up a big bluff and hopes
TO bunco Newark or some other possible
bidder out of Il big sum.
Far from il.
Wilkes-Barre and the Wilkes Barre
management Clings to her club and fran
chise because she prizes it and honestly
believes she can so through the season
and win a respectable place in the race,
ana also win back some of the coin she
has lost during her two years of tail
end experiences.
WikeS-Barre has no desire to bluff or
burco any city or anybody. Her action
IN deciding to retain her franchise
something that is indisputahly her own
right and propertY--is taken deliberately,
conservatively and she counts the cost.
1t is absolutely immaterial whether
Scranton is in the circuit or otherwise,
and while outside writer's assert that
Wilkes-Barre will ultimately conclude to
| quit since Scranton has retired from the
field, the Record regards her departure
"a benefit instead of a calamity.
And there is absolutely nothing con-
nected with the statements or conduct
of her representatives, that warrants the
accusations so freely and indiscriminatoly
| made by several OF the writer's Of this
! circuit that Wilkes-Barre has been play,
! ing for more money.
| She said at the December meeting in
! New York that the Wilkes Barre fran,
chise was not for sale and she says sC
| now.
| That's plain enough,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE.

TSTATE OF J. ATTICUS ROBERTSON.
IL 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 aud all persons having
claims or demands against the same viii
present them to
MAGGiES, ROBERTSON, Executrix.
L. L. HITCHCOCK, Attorney,
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MCNnlty,s Visit.

Ferguson & limerick are two clever
irish comedians who have gotten together
and as a team are creating more real
hearty endorsement than any similar
comedians on the road. They have vir-
tually taken the place of Barry & Fay,
and the vehicle in which they will appear
at the Academy of Music the first half
Of next week is entitled "McNulty' s
Visit" This comedy was written by Mr..
limerick, who has produced some great
recent successes. They are surrounded
by clever people who not only can act,
but introduce speciality features as well.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS.
Charity Ball Tonight.

Manager Woods, of the Waites Com
cdy company, has received so many re-
quests, both verbal and written, from
persons who were unable to obtain seats
at either of the performances OF "The
Charity Ball. given last week, that he
has determined to give one more per-
Torrance of the play in Scranton. 1t will
be presented at the Academy tonight. 1t
easily is the favorite of all the bills pre-
sented during the companys engage
ment and without doubt the theater
will be crowded.
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REDEMPTION OF BONDS.

OFFICE OF SIMPSON II WATKINS,
scranton, Penna, January oath, 1898. j
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
~ accordance with the provisions of the
mortgage of the Babylon Coal company to
the Scranton savings Bank aad Trust COM
pany, trustee, that bonds of the said coal
company, numbered Z, %, "a, AZ and 80
have been designated by lot this dav for re-
dem ption, and will be redeemed at par and
interest upon presentation at the Scranton
savings Bank and Trust company. The in
lerest ceases on the above numbered bonds
ON February 1St, 1898.
THE BABYLON COAL COMPANY,
bV C. d. SIMPSON, Treasurer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27

People apparently we'll and happy to-
day, tomorrow are stricken down, and
in ninety-nine cases out of every hun
dred the heart is the cause. The king
of heart remedies-Dr. Agnews Cure
for the Heart is within the reach of all.
and if there are symptoms of heart
disorder it should be used without de-
lay. 1t relieves in 80 minutes, and
cures most chronic cases. Sold by
Matthews BroS.-25 ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.
THE CoLLIERY ENGINEER CoMPA,

THE COLLIERY ENGINEER COMPANY, :
Scranton, Pa, Dec. oath, 1897
StPECIAL NOTICE TO THE STOCK
> holders-The Board of Trustees of this
company has called a special meeting of its
stockholders, to be held at the office of the
no in the CIV of Scranton. Pennsylyania.
on the ty-fourth day of February, 1898,
ut p. m, for the purpose of voting for or
against an Increase of the capital stock from
(S75O,OOO) to one million dollars (S1,O0O,-
DOO), and an increase in the number of
Directors or Trustees from three (3) to five
81, and to amend the bylaws with refer
cnce thereto
STANLEY p. ALLEN, Secretary.
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OFFICE or SIMPSON Il WATKINS,

scranton, Pennh, January 2lth, lS9S
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN
~ accordance with the provisions Of the
mortgage OF The Mount Lookout Coal COM
oany to the Scranton Savings Bank and
Trust company, trustee, that bonds of the
said coal company, numbered 81, 80, los,
IA and l35 have been designated by lot
this day for redemption, and Will be re-
deemed at par alQ interest upon presenta-
ton at the scranton savings Bank and
Trust company. The interest ceases on the
above mum cred bonds on the lst oil Febru-
AIRY, 1898
THE MOUNT LOOKOUT COAL co.
by G. u. SIIPSON, Treasurer
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.


UNHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
Il stoc ckholders of the LackawaDna Trust
and safe Deposit Company viii be held at the
office of the company, No. 4O4, l'ackawanna
1898, between tine hours of 3 and p. m, for
the purpose of electins directors for the en-
suing year, ana to transact such other busi-
ness as NAV properly come before the meets
ing, HENRY BIIllN, JR secretary.
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Advantages

Easy to put the mop in; easy to take il out
again. The mop Is ClNCHED to its place
with rust-proof thumb-nut, easy to turn.
rhe long handle saves STOPPING. and, beiug
Of hard wood, IT. Is practically unbreak able.
The Cinchbar Mopstick will accommodate
any OF the factory-made nops or any cloth
a mop.
Price rs cents Order Of your dealer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
CHIROpoDIsT AND MANICURE.

~ nails cured without the least pain or
drawing blood. Consultation and advice
given free Il. NJ. HETZELb Chiropodist,
$50 Lackawanna avenue. Ladies attended
at their residence II desired. Charges moder-
aIe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
MILLER EHRG00D
HAD IT HIS WAY
nidG't Propose That Court Should Have
the Whole Say.
AND COURT HAD TO COMPROMISE

Mine Fund Resisting the Payment of
Funeral Benefts--Tho Dynamo
Cnse Goes to the Jury and the
Moscow Water Company Case Is
About Finished - Other Matters
That Came Up in Common Pleas
court Yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
Tribune
Classified Specials
SITUATIONS WANTED
Free of Charge.

All advertisements inserted in these
columns excepting Situations Wanted,
which are published free of charge,) are pay
able STRICTLY IN ADVANCE. DON'T
ask to have them charged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
JUDGE AGAIN CHALLENGED.
This One Is from "A Boxer lie Re-
Gently Defeated,


Gently Defeated.
John McWilliams, of New London,
Conn, wants to meet the winner of
next Wednesday nights Judge Ryan
contest, as the following letter will
show:
New York, Jan. 2i 1898.
Sporting Editor Scranton Tribune
| hereby challenge the winner Of the
Judge and Ryan bout thai takes place
before the American Sporting club Feb.
., on behalf OF Jack McWilliam, Of New
London, Conn, and ! will bet any part
of $500 that McWilliam's wins. Yours
truly, Frank Conley.
Manager tor McWilllanI.
McWilliams is the boxer who was de-
feated by Judge in this city last spring.
IN that bout judge broke a bone in the
back of his left hand. The injury pre-
vented him from training until last
November. 1t is not probable that
Judge would accept a match with Nc
Williams, as the former, in case he
defeats Ryan next Wednesday night,
is to be matched with Charley Nc
Keever, of Philadelphia, for Is rounds
before the Palace Sporting club, of
Trenton, Lhe last week in February.
McKeever is now in Chicago endeav-
orlng to secure a six-round meeting
with George Kerwin at 1888 pounds.
Bobby Dobbs, who defeated Jack
Fox, of New York, in eight rounds
Monday night at Trenton, will be In
Judges corner on the night of his con-
test with Ryan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
ONE
CiNchbar MOpstiCk

WIN outlast dozen ordinary mopsticks.
and tho CINCHBAR Is more satisfactory In
every way,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
FURNISHED ROOMS WANTED
Advs. Under This Head One Cent a We

N>~--~--N~~>NN~~>~~--~~
w ED-IMMEDIATELY, TWO OR
w three absolutely clean, respectable,
well furnished rooms, with running water,
where very light housekeeping can be d one.
Immediate vicinity of y. NJ. G.. 4. building.
Address 21S Wyoming avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27

ZONES HOME CLUB OF "5"-IF as"
J buyers will come forward, on our terms,
now, before spring prices, we Will sell each
member lot; line location; 10 minutes walk
from court house, as per choice from
S1,a23 to SI,G67, or We will sell handsome
modern house and lot from Sl,O23 to
S4,l67. This is a rare chance for an attrac-
tractlve home; cheaper than rent, JONES,
3l1 Spruce street.
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as the society admits that IL did not
notify him that he was I'm arrears and
that IL was a custom of the society to
give such notification. Messrs. McCanu
and Scrivens denied at the trial yes
terday that they made the statement
accredited TO them by Mrs. Wheeler.
The case comes into court in the
shape of an appeal from Alderman
Wrighrs judgment for the plaintiff. j.
c. Manning and Joseph OBrien repre-
sent the plaintiff, and s. Il. Price the
defendant.
When the case OF Elizabeth Thomas
against Thomas Williams, executor of
the estate of Philip Williams, late Of
Olyphant, was called before Judge Ed
wards, the plaintiff was not ready to
proceed and not being able to give any
reasonable excuse therefor, the judge
directed judgment for the defendant.
The suit was for $500 wages. Mrs.
Thomas claims she kept house for Will
liams FOR over five years and that she
was TO receive SO a week for her SER
vices. The defendant resists payment
on the ground that Mrs. Thomas and
her three small children were harbored
by williams in consideration of her
doing his cooking and the like. Rus
sell Dimmick appeared for the plain
tiff and w. Gaylord Thomas for the de-
fersp
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VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT.

a verdict for the defendant was re-
turned in the case of Ralph p. Hill
against j. f. McCawley. The defend
ant owed the plaintiff bill of $3.50. He
paid half of It in cash and claimed
that the other half was to be taken
out in trade. The jury believed this
statement and to collect the bill the
plaintiff win have to take it out in
wagons or such like.
The case of the Onondaga Dynamo
company against the National Elevator
company was given to the jury at $3.50
yesterday afternoon. No verdict had
been reached up to adjournment.
The case of Ehrgood against the Mos
COW Water company will be given to
the jury this morning. The closing ad-
dress for the defense was made by Mr.
Kelly. ard the closing for the plaintiff
was finished by Mr.. Newcomb, just at
adjOurnins time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
FOR SALE.
REAL ESTATE.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent Word.


TONES, HEADQUARTERS FOR BEST,
y central Scranton real estate. Finest GEN.
trail city lots for sale easy terms at low
prices, with guaranteed title, near stores,
churches, theaters, depots, paved streets,
sewers, steam heat, rapid enhancement best
Investment. Seven minutes walk from post
Office. send or call for circulars. JONES,
Real Estate, 3lI spruce street.
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NNTANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE MAR
w rled man situation. in grocery; has
20 years experience; or as Hector or any
place of trust; good references. Apply b.,
3O5l, Oak street, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27
ONII On THE CIAIAIS.

II was also claimed that even if
Wheeler was in arrears it would not
prevent the collection of the benefits,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-27

A YOUNG MARRIED MAN WISHES A
IA situation as teamster OF any other k ind
of work; is Il hustler; best of references. Ad-
dress c. +. X, 1917 Luke street. city,
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H,.r .1' there | think" said the
judge. 5uU can sit down here if you
choose, and assist Mr.. Diohl in picking
out jury"
NO. : can't. I've got to he in that
other room over there. Wen put this
case over til tomorrow. | haven't got
my witnesses ready nor ANYTHING and
I can't 60 on here. Wen have to put
tbs nXnr"
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4 CCOUNTANT, EXPERT BOoKREEPER
"A desires employment writing up, hal
accounts adjusted, j. w. M, APO Larch
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-19
ALMOST FATAL MIRTH.
A Joker who Thought His Joke SO
Funny That He Got Lexus Cachin-
FROM lac Chicago Inter Ooear

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Two doctors and a professional nurse
have put in long, hard night with Charles
Kehout. He was suffering from a disease
technically known as lexus cachinnatls. 1t
is a form of hysteria that is very uncom-
mon. The victim begins laughing, and in
a little while discovers to his alarm that
he cannot stop. The three stages of it are
incessant laughter, madness and death.
Kehout OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES days and was
rapidly approaching the second stage, when
relief came in the form OF a Aypodermic in
lection of morphine AZ He is now in deep
slumber, his coral lips curved into an in
fantile smile, which Is merely a reminis-
cence of the detnoniac merriment that
poured out of him. The thing began in this
way:
Kehout and others attended a New
Years party They chased the glowing
hours with flying feet. firing of this, one
of the royal spirits always 20 be found at
such gatherings suggested that Miss
Frances Lans's watch and chain be stolen
in jest. This struck Kehout as being quite
the funniest thing conceivable and he ac-
guessed eagerly. 20
The watch was deftly distracted from
the person of the unconscious young wo-
man by a man who has a great future in
front of him. Kehout was made custodian.
He began laughing, bur was able to check
himself in an hour or so. and, although
breaking into an irrepressibe giggle now
and then, on the whole managed to hold
himself well in hand. This was difficult,
especially when the girl began crying
about the watch, but he is a man of great
will power.
Through an error of forgetfulness the
watch was, not returned to Miss Lans that
night, and when Kehout walked in the
morning and found it under his pillow he
was attacked by a fresh paroxysm, which
he conquered with difficulty All day Sun
day he Wrestled with his mirth. People on
the sidewalks were astonished to see him
stop and double up and slap his legs and
come within an ace Of pitching head fore
most into the gutter. Sunday night he was
walked every hour by fresh spasm of
mirth.
On Monday night Miss Lans. having
been told that Kehout had the watch.
swore out warrant charging larceny, and
he was locked up. Then he let go all hold.
No man could be expected to resist such
exquisite fooling. He lay an his cell and
laughed until the rafters of the station
rang. Any mention of timepieces made
him worse. When the turnkey said he was
going off watch Kehout rolled on the floor
and shrieked.
Yesterday. being told the true state of
the case, and having been given her watch.
Miss Lans withdrew her charges. and
Justice Dooley discharged the wildly hila-
rious prisoner. BY that time he was utter
ly speechless, and his sides ached terribly.
but he laughed on. A physician who was
in court diagnosed his case and took him
in charge.
Kehout is all right now, but is liable to
be set going at any time by reference to
the roaring joke of the watch and the
chain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-19
SESSION OF THE SENATORS.
BILL TO INVESTIGATE LEPROsY
FAYORABLY REPORTED.

Teller Resolution Reported With a
Notification That II Will BE Called
I'D at an Early Dny-Secretary of
state Called on For Information
Relative to the killing of an
American sailor in Japan-Investi-
cation of an Act of the Pension
Commissioners Called for.
Washington Jan. 1S-A1r. GalIinger of
the committee on public health and ma
tional quarantine to-day reported favor
ably to the Senate bill providing for
an investigation of the subject Of leprosy
and it was placed on the calendar.
Mr.. Vest of Missouri, for the finance
committee, reported the Teller resolution,
which was adopted by that committee
to-day and gave notice that he would call
it uD at an early date.
Mr.. Plat of Connecticut and Mr.. Nor
ril of Vermont desired it to be UNDER
stood that the report of the committee
on finance relative. to the Teller resolu.
ton was not unanirnous
Mr. Daniel of Virginia secured the adop-
ton of a resolution directing the Secre-
tary of State to supply the Senate any
Information the department of state has
respecting the killing Of Frank Epps, a
sailor of the United States steamer Olym-
pia, by japanese subjects in the harbor
OF Nagasah, Japan, in December, 1897,
and to inform the Senate if any steps
have been taken looking to reparation.
A resolution presented to the Senate
yesterday calling on the Secretary of the
Treasury for the reasons why the SILL
000,00O interest due the United States from
the Pacific Railroads had been dropped
from his statement which went over un-
der objection, was agreed to.
Mr.. Allen of Nebraska called up his res
olution calling for an investigation by the
pension committee as to the authority of
the commissioner of pensions 10 prOmul-
gate an order that no consideration should
be given to applications for increases of
pensions within twelve months after the
last application had been made.
Mr.. Gallinger, chairman of the pension
committee, announced that he believed the
resolution to be entirely proper, and it was
agreed to.
In accordance with notice previously
given Mr.. Hale of Maine called up the ur-
gent deficiency bill The bill, as it pass
ed the House, carried 81 HISS, as it was
reported to the Senate 1t carries 81, 1871, 923
an increase of $150OS0.
At 445 the Senate adjourned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-19

face, and the hardening rains do not aid
their exit very much.
The hen is so very shy and vigllant that
no one is able to study her material and
domestic habits with satisfaction. AS
she lays her egg at night and transacts
most of her affairs in the night watch so
that no naturalist or curious individual can
ferret her out, possibly she steals to her
expected brood under cover of night also
and gives them the parental unearthing
which they must surely need after the pip
ping of the eggshen.
Bush naturalists has been curious to
know how this peculiar fowl builds that
nest. The birds have been seen working
a it, and the mounds have been inspected
but the piiing of the dirt is not from the
immediate vicinity for that is undisturbed
Small sprigs and the like enter into the
plastic masonry, which stands storms and
heavy rains when they do fall, without
serious injury.
These huge cones stand for years to be
annually nested in by the same flock which
originally constructed the family incuba-
tor. When detected the hens emit pitt
full little cackle, and futter away like a
wounded innocent. The young of a covey
either root under the sand or hide behind
some mound or object of a friendly color,