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The sun., 1898-01-02
THAT WATER WORKS DEAL.
Mayor Warwick Fayors Leasing
The Plant.
DOLAN BACKING THE SCHEME.
Citizens of Philadelphia Will BE Pay.
ing Meter Charges For Water
Within a Year From
Now.
DOLAN BACKING THE SCHEME.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. l, 1908.
ut IL my wish that the country
may enjoy continued prosperity and
that the city may soon secure Il more
healt hful supply OF water"
Signed. CHAS. T.. WARWICK,
Mayor.
The sun., 1898-01-02

X. Perry and wife, of this city; are
brtaining Leuert Morgan, of Brook
N. Y, Miss Sallie Mckay, Of Elk.
Md, and Sohn McCooch, wife and
Of Philadelphia.
The sun., 1898-01-02

An iron bridge will be built across the
ways, in the shipyard, at the Harlan Il
Holingsworth Co., to replace the present
wooden one.
The sun., 1898-01-02

The Society of Natural History, Of
Delaware, will hold its regular meeting
on Monday, January Bird.
John Cummings and wife, spent New
Years with Mr. Cummings parents, al
Lancaster, Pa.
1t is said that Presiding Elder Adams
has accepted the pastorate of the Easton
NJ. Il. Church, to fill the place of Rev.
G. A. Hill, who has accepted the pastor.
ate of Smyrna NJ. l.. Church.
The sun., 1898-01-02
Fourth Fire in City Hall.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 1.-The fir,
The fire ticnd seems to have spit,
against the big marble pile, known as
the City Hall. At about s O'Clock tonight
the fourth fire which has been in the
building occurred. The fire broke ont
on the north side OF the building in an
old pile Of lumber and waste material in
the fourth story. There was great cx-
element in the neighborhood for II
while, but fortunately the fire was soon
gotten under control by the fireman.
The actual damage to the building is cs-
tma,cL at about $1,000, but it is feared
that the handsome irescoeing to the walls
and ceiling of the law library and other
rooms will be damaged by smoke to the
extent of many thousands of dollars.
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The sun., 1898-01-02
Election at l!eWcs.

Special to THE Sun.
LEwEs, Jan. l.-Mnnicipal election
was held here today. Ii was great con-
test, fifteen being in The field. Captain
A. l.. Burton was elected mayor by
eighteen votes over Captain Robert Will
bank. Il. }. Morris, James Bart EFT,
William A. Russell and j. G. Maull were
elected commissioners for three years
ID. W. Brereton was elected treasurer,
William Il. bingham, assessor, and DR..
W. 7. Orr, G. W. Whitley, Dr.. and A. p.
Ingram, auditors.
Il. L. Jones has been awarded he con-
tract to furnish steam heater for the
Safe College for Colored Students.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
C,MlMANtaNA.
Millar 6 Peck, l34 Wyoming Av,
"Walk In and Look Aro und.

lie works what less progressive cities
leave to private effort.
Does 1t not show u spirit of dccadence
when other communities are reaching
after larger means of serving their citi-
2ens to see the great city Of Scranton
putting up at auction, as it were those
powers of government which it already
possesses? The excuse therefor, that 1t
will save us from the Incompetence of
our public servants or produce slight
les sening of expense, is humliating. one
of the worst features is that the proposed
action would tend to impovcrish and de-
grade labor in this city, while enriching
those who may be opposed to its proper
reward.
The private contracting company woulG
probably employ the cheapest labor TO do
the work, which, when times are dun
and laborers plentiful means labor at the
cost of animal necessities. That compels
the self-respeCting workingman of Scran-
ton, in idleness, to gaze at a hoard of
ragamuflins usurpng his place gathered
here and representing various climes and
colors, all working for u wage that will
| not support in decency n man fit TO be
a citizen of this community.
1t is false and cruel economy which
employs Its savings to relieve the want
and punish the crime which such parsi-
| mony produces. The selling Of fran
chlseS ana the peddltng out OF pubic work
to the lowest bidder is the system that
produces wealth and arrogance on one
side and the depravity that results from
| abject poverty on the other, thereby fix
| Ing gulf between our people which in
| telligent manhood should never permit.
We are on the wrong track. Let us
| change our course. 1t is not too late, and
! sincerely hope that the veto OF our
mayor will take the supplying of our
public wants out of the hands of avarce
and place it in the hands of the people,
where may it ever remain.
| Respectfully yours, W. ]. Davis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
DEATH OF ANDREW ALLEN
Never Recovered Consciousness from
the Time He Was Injured by
the Explosion in No. a
Mine at Pittston.

Andrew Allen, civil engineer for the
Pennsylvania Coal company and one of
the victims of the explosion in No. 4
shaft Monday night, died in the Pitts
ton hospital yesterday afternoon with
out regaining consciousness.
On the day previous, DIR. Guthrie, of
Wilkes-B Barre, was invited to a CONSUL
tation with the hospital staff, and after
a close investigation of Mr.. Aliens in
juries, agreed that there was no frac-
ture of the skull. The patient seemed
to show a slight improvement up until
noon yesterday, when a change for the
worse took place and he quietly passed
away with his grief-stricken wife and
mother at his bedside.
The deceased was born thirty-six
years ago in California, and several
years afterwards the family returned
to this city, where they formerly re-
sided.
Before young Allen had attained his
majority he became attached to the
engineer corps Of the Pennsylvania Coal
company, Of which he has been chief
for the last five years About twelve
years ago Mr. Allen married Mary, the
youngest daughter Of Superintendent
-hhNiC" III yuSi, anu ItSull Ol lIlls
union is two children, Andrew and Mar
saret. Besides these he is survived by
his mother and one brother, Alexander
who is a prominent contractor in Mont
erey California.
This family has had their share OF
affiiction, for besides the death of an
only daughter several years ago, a
brother (Charles) was killed by falling
from building on which he was en-
ployed.
Mr.. Aliens remains were removed to
the home of his mother. on South Main
street, Pittston, from where the funeral
Will take place. The arrangements are
not yet completed.
Deceased was a member of the odd
Fellows of Pittston, the Junior Order
United American Mechanics, of Dun.
more where he has resided for the last
five years, and the Scranton Engineers
club.
The other men injured in the explos-
ion are recovering rapidly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
ALARMING STATISTICS
The Appalling Danger That Is Hang
ing Over the County.

The official statistics Of the City OF New
York recently published show that nearly
thrce-quarters Of all the deaths OF each
year arise from consumption or some
throat and lung trouble.
person notices slight cough, but
think 1t is nothing; or perhaps he raises
considerable phlegm in the morning. or
there is a tickling In the throat or Tight
ness on the chest. These are the first
symptoms of consumption. Doctors differ
as TO whether consumption can be cured
in the last stages. but it can be cured in
nearly every case If taken in time Do
not let it secure the least foothold. Some
pure and powerful stimulant which
strengthens nature and restores waste
tissue is the only certain manner of
throwing off this terrible monster. Ply
sicians have found that Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey is superior to any known prep
aration for this purpose. Ii Is the only
medical whiSkey upC n the market and Is
so acknowledged by the government. 1t
Is the only medicinal whiskey which bears
the government stamp. Don't he persuad-
cd by any tradesmen to order anything
else.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
Resolutions of General Grant Com
mandery, Knights of Malta, on the
Death of Charles Asperschlager

Whereas, The Great and Supreme Ruler
of the Universe has, in His infinite wis
DOM removed from among as one of our
worthy and esteemed companions, Charles
Asperschlager, and
Whereas, The intimate relations held
among us make 1t eminently hettting that
we record our appreciation Of him.
Resolved, That the sudden removal of
such life from our midst leaves "A va
cancy and shadow that WIN be deeply
realized by all the members of the So
ciety.
Resolved, That with deep sympathy for
the bereaEed family of the deceased COM
panion, we express our hope that even
so great loss may be ruled by Him who
doeth all things well to our benefit.
Resolved, That COPY of these resolu.
uons be spread upon the records of this
society, copy printed In the local papers
and copy forwarded to the beredved
family.
Allen Ellis, John Evans. John Christie
phel, committee,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

alleged We're stolen We're taken under
a claim of right. 1t was an action for
the civil courts, the judge ruled.
The costs were divided in the as
sault and battery case of Chris Bes-
smer against Patrick Reilly.
Michael Kearney, of Archibald, was
tried before Judge Herring on the
charge of stealing a game chicken be-
longing to Mrs. Wallace Oakley, of
Jermyn. The evidence against Kear-
ney was purely circumstantial, but
when he admitted that he was con-
victed of chicken stealing at the last
term of court the jury was prompted
to view the circumstances in a light
unfavorable to Kearney and after a
few minutes deliberation found him
guilty.
The charge of misdemeanor in office
preferred against Squire A. j. Duffy
of Archibald, fell by reason of the non
appearance of the prosecutor, Conrad
Vernow. The costs were placed on the
latter
A jury was out at adjournment on
the case of Michael Babcock, Lewis
Debisky and John Liphron charged
with assault and battery on Chris
Bessmer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

Nearly q score of cases were disposed
OF in criminal court yesterday. Fully
fifty per cent. of the witnesses had
to have their testimony interpreted.
In the felonious wounding case of
John Orgill, the jury ignored the count
charging intent to kill and found a
verdict of guilty of assault and battery
and aggravated assault and battery.
verdict of guilty with a recommen-
dation of extreme mercy was returned
in the false pretense case of B. r.
Foley against NJ j. Barrett. The de-
fendant secured credit for s62 worth
of milk by falsely representing that
he owned a horse and wagon and had
money in the Dime bank.
Anthony Gallagher was returned not
guilty of assault and battery on Will
liam Digman, and the defendant was
directed to pay the costs.
William II. Snover. charged with the
embezzlement of $1O76 from T.. +. Mer-
riman. was allowed to go on payment
of costs, the prosecutor not wishing to
press the charge
Storekeeper Max Judkovics, Of the
South Side, dunned one of his custom
ers, Sylvester Chinasky. in a bar room
Chimasky. The jury said guilty.
Frank Melinsky, of the Ridge, failed
to sustain the charge of killing homing
pigeons which he preferred against his
neighbor. Jack Hando, and in conse-
quence thereof was saddled with the
costs.
A mol pros was entered on payment
| of costs in the case of William Krem-
hnr ol,o 90 n
from the 1900" Washer company.
HETZEL CASE.
The case of Miss Mary Hetzel and
her infant son against Daniel Manley
was summarily disposed of.
Not guilty, but pay the costs, was
the jury's finding in the case of Eddie
| OMalley and Harry Meehan, charged
with maliciously shooting two chick
ems belonging to J. B. Lambert, of Key
| ser valley.
A verdict of not guilty was taken
on the defendant paying costs in the
| cases wherein Margaret Bailey was
charged by Matilda Kane with assault
| and battery and with malicious mis-
chief by James Kane.
Brasiloftok Kolentipecick alleged be-
1 iOiN ShV july lHdl
Dougherty called him names and beat
! him last April, but he did not appear
| yesterday to prosecute and was direct
ed to pay the costs.
James Harmon was found not guilty
| of assault and battery on Margaret
| Harmon. The county was directed to
| pay the costs.
Michael Hughes and his wife, Eliz-
| abeth. on the night of Sept. 49, last
| attempted to prevent their tenants. Pa
| trick Gallagher and Anthony Mahon
| from moving out without settling for
| the rent A scrimmage occurred and
| the Hughes were worsted. The jury
| said rot guilty, but put the costs on the
| defendants.
Sterling r. Evans, Ernest Weber
| Frederick Weber and Allen Dymond
were returned not guilty of cutting
down and carrying away three hun
| dred timber trees from Tobias Stine's
| premises. The county was directed to
| pay the costs.
DID NOT APPEAR.
! Joseph Yupshick failed to appear tc
prosecute Matthew Maheleck for as
| sault and battery and the case was
dismissed at the prosecutors expense
Judge Archibald dismissed the lar.
ceny and receiving case of William Zarr
against Charles Everhardt, Katie Ever.
hardt and Ernest Mecke, it being showr
that the household goods which it is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
PICKPoCKETs ARRESTED.
Were Watched While They Were
Picking" Henry Slattery.

Two local youths, who refuse to give
their names, We're arrested last night
for stealing a watch from Henry Slat-
terry, or Jackson street. The theft oc.
Cured in the White house, corner of
Penn avenue and Spruce street Par
ties who espied the act arrested the
thieves and turned them over to Cap
tain Edwards. Slattery recovered his
watch
A ladys gold watch was found on
one of the thieves. 1t has an Elgin-
Waltham movement, numbered sc, SAG.
Its case number is G694O. It is evident
ly bran new. These same parties, il is
said, were Offering two watches for
sale at the White house during the at
ternoOn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
BUSY DAY In THE
CRIMINAL COURTS
NEARLY A SCORE OF CASES
WERE DISPOSED OF.

orgill Acquitted of Attempt to Kill
But Found Guilty of Assault and
Battery and Aggravated Assault
and Battery-M. j. Barrett Re-
turned Guilty of False Pretenses.
Two Embezzlement Cases Not
Prosecuted-Kearney Again Con-
victed of Chicken Stealing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
Head quarters for Slippers
For Men. Women and Children.

We have often thought we could
not surpasS certain displays we
have made, and yet every year has
been better than the preceding,
and this year is more varied and
beautiful than ever.
Our patrons have only to come
and see for themselves. Our stock
is simply infinite in variety OF color
form, style, material and price.
Everyone can be pleased, and no
more useful present can be made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
SERGEANT RAFTER HOME.
Brought with Him a COLLECTION of
War Relics.

Sergeant w. f. Rafter, of Company
1, First Regiment United States En-
gineers, who was with the regiment at
Ponce, Porto Rico, returned home yes
terday. Sergeant Rafter was detailed
foc duty at the New York and Cover
nor's Island stations, checking off the
government goods when ths regiment
was ready to be mustered out.
Sergeant Rafter was high in his
praise of the Porto Ricans and says the
soldiers received the best of treatment
from them. He brings with him a col
lection or war relics, among which are
money, Mauser rifle, a gold braid
worn by one of the Spanish colonels,
a collection of pictures of the island
and a small box of bullets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

Mr.. Hardin Norris, clerk of the drug
store of r. Shoemaker, Perry. H., says:
"A man came into our store the other
day and said: I want bottle of that
stuff that saves children's lives. |
read in the News about it. The child
dren may get sick when we can not
get the doctor quick enough. It is the
medicine you sell for Group. He al
luded to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and bought a bottle before he left the
store. For sale by all druggists. Mat
thews Bros, wholesale and retail
agents. 81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
OLD POINT COMFORT.
Six-Day Tour via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

The first of the present series of per-
sonally conducted tours to Old Point
Comfort via the Pennsylvania railroad
will leave New York and Philadelphia
on Tuesday, Dec. %.
Tickets, including luncheon on going
trip and one and three-fourths day S
board at Old Point Comfort and good
to return direct by regular trains with
in six days, will be sold at rate of $500
from New York: $3.50 from Tren-
ton; $3.50 from Philadelphia, and pro-
portionate rates from other points.
For itineraries and full information
apply to tickets agent: Tourist Agent
1896 Broadway, New York: 7S9 Broad
street, Newark, N. j.; or George w
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Broad street station, Philadel-
phia. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
In THE INTEREST OF
FREE KINDERGARTEN
INTERESTING REPORTS AND
ADDRESSES MADE.

Those Who Attended the Meeting
Were the Guests of Mr. and Mrs.
E. L. Fuller at Their Home on
Jefferson Avenue-Miss Timber
man Sang Two Selections in a
Beautiful Manner-At the Conclu-
sion Of the Programme Refresh
ments Were Served.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
BOROUGH OF MoosIC NOW.
Formal Order Handed Down by
Judge Edwards.

Judge Edwards yesterday handed
down the formal order incorporating
the borough of Moosic.
The third Tuesday of February Is
fixed as the time and the Moosic Hose
company's house as the place for hold
ing the elections to fill the borough
offices.
James 7. Brown is designated as the
person to give notice of the election by
posting fifty handbills. Peter S. Ham,
lin, as judge, and Patrick Sammon and
Augustus Doud, as inspectors, are di-
recAd to conduct the election. Ward
e. Horn are the attorneys for the new
borough
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
Wants Mayor to Veto.
Editor of The Tribune.

Sir:-Please allow me a few words on
the proposed contract for keeping our
asphalted streets in repair and to give
my reasons why | think the mayor should
veto the proposed ordinance.
The governments of the most progress
sive cities develop on the line of eXtend-
ing the scope of city departments to sup
ply an increasing number of the public
wants and of administering these de-
partments for the public good. We find
that the cities which sell the fewest
franchises and let the fewest contracts
are the most prosperous cities while la
Dor secures thereby its largest reward.
They include in their departments of pub
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

[Under this heading short letters of In
terest will be published when accompa-
MED, for publication, by the writer s
name. The Tribune will not be held re-
Sponsible for opinions here eXpressed.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10
NEW TRIAL REFUSED.
Verdict to Stand in Case of Connolly
Against Traction Company.

A new trial was refused yesterday by
Judge d. W. Searle, of Montrose, in
the case of Connolly against the Trac-
ton company.
Owen Connolly, Of Minooka, father
of the late Judge Connolly, sued to
recover damages for fractured thigh,
sustained by being thrown from a
car at the base ball park in this city
May 4, 1896. A verdict was returned
against the plaintiff on the ground
that he was guilty of contributory neg
ligence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

HANDSOME CALENDAR. - A. Il.
Clay. district agent of the New England
Mutual Life Insurance company, is dis
tributing handsome 1899 calendars issued
by that company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

GOOD ROADS MEETING.--Arrange
ments are in progress for big good
roads meeting to be held in this city in
January. Senator Dodge is to be one of
the speakers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

AN AIDE-DE-CAMP.-A John
II. Howe yesterday received his commits
sion as aide-de-camp to w. ]. Patterson,
department commander of Pennsylvania,
Grand Army of the Republic
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

anything produced in the old world. No mere
in black and white the mind of the
subtle qualities the bloom of the peach the CLINT of
sunshine upturned leaf the qualities that
through familiarity vaguely e not understood and so
with Rookwood
has limitations but these limitations at best the
peach without the bloom the water lacking that tiny Of light
which adds glamo the and converts mill pond into
poem It and hold it in hands, for
words give adequate idea of its charm
We agents Northern Pennsylvania have all
newest efects-Sea Green, Iris and Blue
For Wedding Christmas Present it makes acceptable
well as a cherished gift.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

l1AANDoOlE tfAlJII4ND<hiS' - IA ID
Clay. district agent of the New England
Mutual Life Insurance company, is dis
tTibuting handsome 1899 calendars issued
by that company.
AN AIDE-DE-CAMP.-A John
". Howe yesterday received his commits
sion as aide-de-camp to w. j. Patterson,
department commander of Pennsylvania,
Grand Army of the Republic.
LECTURE IN GREEN RIDGE-Profes-
sor Clarke will deliver his lecture on
Green Ridge Library building Thursday
night next by special request
PAY-DAYS.-The Delaware and Hudson
company paid yesterday at the Jermyn,
the Honesdale division of the Gravity
and the Gravity shops at Honesdale. The
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
company will pay the trainmen today
HOWARD PLACE CHURCH FAIR
The Howard Place African Methodist
Episcopal church fair. of which Mrs. II.
A. Grant is president, will open on Mon
day evening, December u, 1898, at the
church hall. Anything donated will be
thankfully received.
TROUBLE IN THE FAMILY.-As a re-
suit of family squabble Annie McHale,
of 437 Luzetne street, was arrested on four
warrants yesterday and was held by AL
derman Milar in $500 bail to answer in
court the four charges preferred against
her.
HIS CLOTHES STOLEN.-John Kill
patrick, of South Scranton, took from his
wardrobe Thursday night his dress suit
that he intended to wear at a social
gathering. He hung the garments on a
clothesline at his home to air them.
When he went to get them they were
gone.
HE ENLISTED.-Judson Gelatt, OF
Honesdale whose mother thought he was
run over on the "ailroad near Olyphant,
has been located. He enlisted in this city
for United States army service on Nov. "a
or % and was sent by Lieutenant Siviter
with other recruits to join the Fifteenth
infantry regiment of regulars at Hunts
Vile, Ala. This information was given
the Tribune yesterday in response 10
mention in this paper OF a letter written
blythe young mans mother, Mrs. Angel ne
Gclatt, of Honesdale, TO Colonel i. a.
Watrcs-
VERDICT IN ASPERSCHLAGER
CASE.-The coroner's jury in the case of
Charles AsperschlaGer, who was killed
in the Cliff works OH the evening of Nov.
20, returned the following verdict Thurs
day night: I'VE, the undersigned, find
that Charles Asperschlager came to his
death by an electric shock received on
the night of Nov. at the Cliff works
blacksmith shop; We further find that the
said Charles Asperschlager had been in
structed in regard to the manner in which
TO safely handle live wires, and that the
shock which caused his death was due 10
his own negligence"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

COMPANY D REVIEW.-Company d,
of the new Eleventh regiment, was re-
viewed last night in the armory on Ad-
inns avenue by Colonel Watres and staff.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-10

SLIGHT FIRE.--Thc explosion of a
chemical in the Lackawanna hospital
laboratory occasioned a slight fire early
last evening. 1t did little damage and
was eXtiT guished without the aid of the
fire companies.