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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
NEW COUNTY AGITATION.
II Has Again Broken Ont at HaZle-
ton.

Agitation Of the idea Of a new county
being formed from old Luzcrne with
HaZlcton as a county seat, has been
revived by the Hazleton Plain-Speaker.
The Plain-Speaker in a lengthy article
reviews the situation past and pres
ent. 1t urges the selection of wide
awake, competent man to represent the
Fourth Legislative district of the
county. SO that If either the Demo-
Gratis or Republicans win, interests
which are identical will not be lost
sight Of and the new county be born,
SO to speak. The article concludes
with:
Another favorable development is the
prospective change in administration.
hastings has served his term and will be
succeeded by another man, presumably
Congressman W. \. Stone. Had it not
been for Governor Hastings veto the
new county might be in perfect running
order today, but with his political OBJ
liberation new hopes arise in the hearts
of those whom he so sadly disappointed
several years ago. \ new governor may
mean n new friend ana the riGht kind Of
a representative from the Fourth district
means the early establishment of that
long looked for new county.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
B BEFORE BREAKFAST. SIS
rs Clinton Place,

Yesterday afternoon arrived in this city
a guest who made not a little stir in
the select circle whose members were
privileged to meet her. The lady is Miss
Nan Sampson, daughter of Admiral
Sampson. and she is now being enlcr~
tanned at the home of Mr. Richard i.
Matthews, on Wyoming avenue. Miss
Sampson is a school friend of Miss Alice
Matthew'S and with Miss Williams. of
Brooklyn, Is making a brief stay here
Today the three will leave to attend
commencement at Wells college.
Miss Sampson is tall ana handsome,
and bears striking resemblance t. her
distinguished father, whom she is also
said to resemble in her hlgh-Splrited
temperament, While there is naturally
much anxiety in the admirdra family
regarding the outcome Of the naval war
fare there is little apparent depression,
and this fair daughter is the 10y OF thy
house and is SO sunny ana cheerful I'm
her home life that it is with reluctance
her mother consents to even a brief alb
sence at this time. Admiral Simpsons
immediate relatives are, Of course in
constant communication w,th him aud
know many of the secrets OF naval oper-
ations that the public ana H." UaVspa-
pers are diving to. lind out, but it is
obvious that these matters are not TO he
talked about, and Miss Sampson friends
all discover that although shs is a very
lively and charming young woman she
can keep state secrets"
Mr.. and Mrs, II. w, Kngsbury gave
supper last night at the country club
In honor of their guests, Miss Wisnsr
and Miss ogden, Of Brooklyn. owing
TO sudden attack Of Illness Miss Wis
ner was unable 10 be present, aud Mrs.
Kingsbury was also detained. Mr.. Kings
bury and Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Simpson
received the guests, They We're Miss
ogden, Miss Sampson, Miss Williams,
Miss Helen Matthews, the Misses Arch
La'A- Mice Bennett. Miss Archibald. Miss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
THIS MORNINGS FIRE.
Was in BrOnd's Restaurant and
Caused Little Damage.

Fire was discovered early this morn
ing in n large refrigerator in the cell
lar Of the Broad restaurant on Penn
avenue. But for its early detection a
serious blaze would have resulted.
A movable gas jet which had been
left lighted came in contact with some
piles of cigar boxes on an upper shelf
and these communicated the flames to
the ceiling. The smoke found it's way
into the cellar and up the stairs to the
kitchen and led to an investigation by
the night force, who located its source.
An alarm of fire was sent in from
Box 15 at the corner of Penn and
LaCkawanna avenues. \ stream from
the chemical apparatus temporarily
stationed with Nay Aug company
quenched the flames. a hundred dol
lars will cover the damage to the re-
frigerator and the cigars and provis-
ions it contained. d. a. Rockefeller
Is the proprietor Of the restaurant.
The building is owned by Mrs. Michael
Hand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
SCrantOn'S
Great No RENT store
PRICES ON GROCERIES.

Clarke's Best Patent Flour,
per barrel ..........S7.25
Elgin print butter, per pound. 1Sc
Clarke's Celebrated Berkshire
SugarCured Hams, per
pound =. ............ .8tc
Choicest Light Bacon, per
pound 49,. ...........7lC
Feed, Meal or Corn, per hun
drcd ..................9O soc
Choicest Burbank Potatoes.
per bushel .............9 $3.50
Strictly Fresh Eggs, per doz. .l2C
Star and Crescent Brand, finest
quality Lemon Cling, Cal
ifornia Peaches, per can 1870
Boston Baked Beans with To-
matoe Sauce, 3-pound can
tor ..... ..............S &C
Fresh Cookies, ? cans for. -. .25C
Stripped Smoking Tobacco, per
pound .2SC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
SHERIFF'S DEEDS ACKNOWLEDGED.
titles for Properties Publicly Sold
Are Passed.

The following acknowledge of deeds
was made by Sheriff Pryor yesterday
morning for land disposed of at public
sale on Thursday last:
To Henry Sahm. for land in the city of
Carbondale, sold as property of Michael
MCGOwan for 500
To Ezra Il. Hurlbutt, for land in the
city Of Scranton, sold as property of Nj.
Baumgardner, administrators of the cs-
tate of Henry Parker, deceased, for
$4O.5O.
To Henry Kohler, for land in Scranton,
sold as property of Alexander Newman,
for SET
TO Charles p. O'Malley, for land IN
Olyphant borough sold as property of
Thomas f. Cannon, for $54,Sj
To Lloyd Vail, for land i'm Jermyn bor-
ough, sold as property of Calvin VAN, for
S29.36.
To L. r. Rollins, for land in Jermyn
borough sold as property of James and
Catherine DOud, for SiSSi.
To the directors of the poor district of
Blakely township, for land in the bor-
ough of Olyphant, sold as the property Of
Mary T.. Lewis. for $500.
To Frances r. Ryan, for land in Cow
ington township, sold as property Of
Francis and William V. Kryger for $Gc 5O,
TO Johnirum Potter, for land i'm Scott
township, sold as property of r. w. Tay-
lor and James y. Mclaughlin, for Sj6H.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
NEW ORDER IN EFFECT.
Reduces Time OF CInss OF Lehigh
valley Railroad Employees.

The Lehigh Valley Railroad company
yesterday caused an order to go into
effect which will materially diminish
the time of the coal pushing crews OF
the Wyoming division The order is
that these crews will hereafter lie re-
quirod TO make two pushes to consti-
tutc a days work and that if only one
push be made the crews will be paid
for only a half day.
Under the old system crews were
paid a days wages for twelve hours
work and extra for all that over the
twelve hours,-FIaZleton Septinel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
TWO PLAINTIFFS
GET VERDICTS
The Fortunate Men We're George d.
Taylor aud DR.. Mcdowell.

JURY IN THE CASE or CALENDAR
AGAINST ASSIGNEE KELLEY is
HAVING A GOOD DEAL or TROU-
BILE WITH THE CAsE-wAs IN THE
COURT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON
FOR Ns-EJECTMENT
SUIT ON TRIAL BEFORE JUDGE
ARCHIBALD.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
five DOLLARS FOR
WRITING A LETTER

In order to introduce
my new line of Kimball
Pianos and organs I will
pay FIVE DOLLARS to
any one who will send
me the name of any par
ty who will buy a piano
or organ of me.
This will be paid when
first payment is made on
the instrument aud to
the first one who sends
me the name. If ouy
know of a neighbor who
talks of getting one send
the name in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
ASPHALT REPAIRS
ARE NOW in SIGHT
Select Council Agrees 10 the Lower
Body's Resolution.

IT DIRECTS TIE STREET CoMNIIs-
sIONER TO HAVE THE BARRIER
COMPANY BEGIN WORK AT ONCE.
KEYSTONE COMPANY SUPPORT
ERS DEFEATED - LEGALITY OF
ONE SECTION or THE PROVI-
DENCE PAVEMENT ORDINANCE IS
QUESTIONED.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03

Anna Archibald, Messrs. Theodore Fuller,
selden Kingsbury, A. G. Hunt, T. r..
Fuller, Lawrence Fuller a. Il. Hunt, jr,
Reynolds Bedford. A. u. Huntington
James Blair, IA. y. Merrill.
Miss MaIn1ss entertained informally
at Il thimblc tea yesterday afternoon.
Don't forget to buy tickets for the
Home excursion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
Speaking of
Briggs Pianos
Wilkes-Barre, Feb. II, 1894.

Wilkes Barre, Feb. IL, 1894.
Perry Bros.
Gentlemen: -Four years ago I bought
Briggs Piano. 1t has been in almost
constant use since then, l giving les
sons upon it and using it for my pri-
Nate practice also. Frequently it has
been used six and eight hours in one
day. Notwithstanding all this hard
usage it is at present practically as
good as new. Its power of standing
in tune is marvellous, and its tone and
action first-class. / have noticed the
same excellent qualities in such Briggs
Pianos as several of my pupils pos
sess. Yours truly.
Carl +. Schmitt,
Organist Kingston NJ. L. Church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03

Application for admission to the
Kindergarten Training school should
be made with as little delay as pos
sibe to Miss Underwood at the Free
kindergarten, corner of Penn avenue
and Mulberry street. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03

Verdicts for the plaintiffs were re-
turned yesterday in the two inter-
pleader suits on trial the day before
and given to the jury at adjournment.
In the case of George d. Taylor against
Charles Paicon the matter in dispute
was farm land in Scott township which
Mr.. Taylor paid $50 for at sheriff's sale.
The other case was that of DR.. Nc
Dowell against w. +. Joyce for team
Of horses and n set of harness.
Judge Mcpherson charged the jury
the first thing in the morning in the
feigned issue of Mrs. NJ. ]. Calendar
against Assignee John p. Kelley. The
Judge did not pronounce any eulogy
upon eX-Cashier Stone or upon Mr.
Calendar, husband of the plaintiff. In
fact he told the jury that these two
witnesses could be believed in part or
one could be believed and the other
discredited, or both could be entirely
discredited.
At o'clock in the afternoon Tip
staff Ritter conveyed a message to
Judge Mcpherson that the jury wanted
some further instructions. Only eleven
men came into court. One of them, a
positive yeoman from the rural dis
tricts, did not come down with the
others, believing it was not necessary
as he didn't want any information. He
was invited down, however.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03

IrSlSi-s,.. = - 49, ,ya a.9-7
mann, A. Schroeder, w. NJ. Finn, NJ.
V. Morris, Thomas Norton and Philip
Wirth. II recommended the purchase
Of 1000 feet of white Anchor" brand
at 81 per foot from the Columbia Rub
ber Works company. GOO feet of "Mal-
tese Cross" brand at 81 per foot from
the Gutta PerCha and Rubber Manu-
featuring company and 400 feet Of "F.
+. H." brand at So cents per foot from
the fabric Fire Hose company
Tho minority report recommended
the purchase of $1,000 worth Of Anchor
brand at 50 cents per foot from the
Mncralizcd Rubber company The
minority report was adopted by the
following vote Of II ia 9:
Aycs-Kcarncy, Roche, Shea Sander
son, Mccain. Lansing O'Boyle, Frable
Coync, McAndrcw, Chittendcn.
Nays-Ross. Finn, Thomas. Melvin,
Wagner Robinson, Fellows, Schroeder.
Bids to construct sewers on wyom-
ing avenue Birch. Beech, Maple and
Water streets in the Eleventh ward
were received as follows Donohue *
O'Boyle, $17S per lineal foot, So for cX-
ira manholes, S95 fer extra basins; V.
II. O'IIora, slSj. $50 and $50; FLANAGAN
& OHara, $50, S3j and $50. The bids
were referred to committee and the
committee was directed to ascertain
II the city was Liable for any part Of
the cost.
Mayor Bailey returned with his veto
the resolution permitting James Kear-
ney to use the city hydrants for the
purpose of eprinkling the city's streets.
for the reason that no bond had been
required to indemnify the city in the
event of damages. The veto was sus-
tanned by a vote of to 8.
The concurrent resolution awarding
$500 damages to Terence Rafferty, was
referred to committee on account of
question of ownership involved in the
property damaged.
BY concurrent resolution the city
solicitor is directed to defend Patrol
man Block in any action which may
be brought against him by d. r..
Swartz.
MIR. O'CONNOR'S CLAIM.
A communication from ID. V. O'Con-
nor claiming 1000 damages to his
hotel property on Robinson street by
the overflow of a sewer during the re-
cent storm was referred to the judic-
larry committee and the city SOLICITOR.
The ordinance providing for an extern
sion to the culvert in Mt. Pleasant raw
inc east of North Main avenue, passed
third reading.
Mr.. McAndrcw OF the sanitary COM
mittee, presented a resolution inviting
the board Of health to confer with the
Joint sanitary committee to consider
means for improving the city's sani-
tary condition according to the recon-
mediation contained in the mayors au-
nual message. The resolution was ad-
opted.
The common council resolution di-
recting the city clerk to deny access by
any persons except councilmen to the
files in their respective offices, was
tabled by an unanimous vote.
An adjournment was made to next
Thursday night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
WlLeY.TIBBILS CASE SETTLED.
Hearing Before Alderman Howe Did
Not MateTinIiZG,

The case brought by David Wiley on
Wednesday against George Tibbils,
who was charged with operating slot
machines, was withdrawn yesterday.
The case was to have been heard. be-
fore Alderman Howe at o'clock but
at that hour the principals had begun
TO patch up their differences with the
result settlement was reached. The
terms were made by the prosecutor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
Reduced Rntcs to Reading Account
Jubilee.

For the jubilee at Reading June 4th
10 10th inclusive, the Lehigh Valley
railroad announces n special low rate
for round trip tickets. These tickets
will be sold on above dates, limited for
return to June 18th. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03

The business transacted at last
nights regular session of select council
was as varied as it was lively, but at
no stage was there a political division
of the house.
An effort to delay action on the con-
current resolution directing that the
Barber Asphalt company proceed with
the repairs of the asphalt pavements,
was unavailing. With the resolution
was read the city solicitors opinion,
already published, to the effect that the
Barber Companys contract does not
expire until Nov. 3.
The city clerk read n statement Of
fered by Mr. McAndrew to the effect
that the opinion did not necessarily
prevent a contract with another COM
pany; that the keystone Paving COM
pany had offered to do the work for
% cents per yard less than is provided
by the contract with the Barber COM
pany; that the city would save $500
this year by permitting the Keystone
company to do the work. The state
ment contained Mr.. McAndrew's mo-
tion that the matter be referred to
committee.
Mr.. Lansing feared there would be
litigation If the city made a new con-
tract. Mr. O'Boyle echoed the state
ment of Mr.. McAndrew and alleged
that the city solicitors verbal opinion
had been counter to the written opin-
ion read in common council and ac-
companying that body's resolution.
IT WAS COUNCILS FAULT.
Mr. Melvin defended the opinion. 1t
made no difference, he said. If the city
lost $4,000 through the Barber con-
tract it was councils fault in author
izing the contract and councils must
stand by it and abide by the opinion.
Mr.. Cayne endorsed this view. Mr..
SandersOn questioned the wisdom of
attacking an attorneys written opinion
which oftentimes differed from gem
eral legal view verbally expressed.
The pavements were meanwhile grow
ing worse. Councils should stop dilly-
dallying and make haste.
The motion to again refer the bids,
resolution and opinion to committee
was lost and the resolution directing
the street commissioner to have the
work started was adopted
Further delay in the passage of the
ordinance providing for the paving of
Providence road and North Main ave-
nue. developed in a failure 20 concur in
the common council amendment. The
amendment provides that the contract
shall include the space between the
rails of the Scranton Railway COM
pany and that the cost 81 all be as
sessed against the company.
Mr.. Sanderson held that while the
company could be obliged by the ord-
nance ia DaVp bpt Wppn its rails with
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03

DR.. Walker, of Bellevue, has gone to
New York city to take a special course
in gynecology at the Graduate
Medical college. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03

Oriental Rug auction today at and
8 p. m. Attend our sale, and secure
great bargains. Williams & McAnulty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
JURY HAS NOT AGREED.

The jury, by its spokesman, inti-
mated that the testimony OF both Cal
lendar and Stone was discredted, and
wanted to know in that case what to
believe. The judge told them to take
up the documentary evidence and the
testimony of the other witnesses. They
retired and at adjournment had not
brought in a verdict.
Judge Mcpherson listened to argu-
ments to set the verdict aside in the
case of Giles Stanton against the
Scranton Railway company. Major
Warren and Judge Knapp appeared
for the defendant and Attorney !. II.
Burns for the plaintiff. stanton is
Chinchilla farmer. He was on his way
to town two winters ago with a load
Of hay 1t upset on Carbon street,
near the Delaware and Hudson cross
ing, and in trying to get IT right side
up again he slipped and broke his hip.
The bob sleigh upset, it was alleged,
on account of a heap Of snow that was
shoveled from the street car tracks
and piled up outside the rails. The
city and company We're joined as de-
PENDANTS in the suit and the jury found
a verdict in favor of the city but
against the company. The argument
to set the verdict aside was on the
ground of contrbutory negligence, that
in the very same spot four days before
Stanton was upset with his load of
hay; so that a barber near by who was
watching out and saw him about to
drive across the tracks through the
snow heap, said:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
All the June Magazines

All the June Magazines
now ready at ortons
including:
The Century, Munsey,
Scribner, Metropolitan,
Cosmopolitan, Harpers,
Puritan, Arena Mcclure,
Ladies Home Journal and
the Summer Fashion JOurn ais.
Globes, new lot, just received.
Atlas of the World, Rand. NcNally's
are the best and lowest price.
Various sizes and styles,
S2oo each aud upwards.
Chlldren's Carriages,
attractive styles, very low prices.
The best for the least cash
in this city. See them.
NJ. NORTON,
322 Lackawanna Avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03

Auction Sale of Oriental Rugs.
DO not miss the auction sale in Mesrs
building
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-03
MR.. FINN'S QUESTION.

Nobody debated in favor of the
amendment, hut before the vote was
recorded Mr.. Finn, the father Of the
ordinance, in a rather angry tone,
arose and asked Mr.. Sanderson if he
owned stock in the Scranton Railway
company, The question was answered
in the negative, President Chittenden
then appointed Messrs. Sanderson,
Roche and Lansing as a conference
committee. The appointments were
from among the majority as is required
by rule.
Resolutions introduced by Mr.. Lans-
ing directs the city engineer to prepare
an estimate of cost and assessments
for paving Quincy avenue between
Pine and Gibson streets with asphalt as
petitioned by the property owners, and
directs the city clerk to advertise the
petition.
Other resolutions adopted were pre-
scnted Ey Mr.. Sandersun directing the
chief of the fire department to ascer-
tain the cost of repairing the Franklin
steamer, and by Mr Roche asking the
city solicitor for an opinion concerning
the clty's liability Tor damages in the
case of lowering or raising q street
grade where the sidewalk is not dis
turhed.
a pointed resolution 10y Mr.. Mean
drew directing the chief Of the fire de-
partment to have the Columbia Chem
iCal apparatus re-tTansferred from the
Nay Aug company to it's original quar-
ters, and directing the chief Thereafter
not to assume any such authority" was
tabled by the smOthering vote of II to
3, MCssrs. MCAndrew, Finn and O'Roylc
alone voting negatively. Before the
vote was taken il was explained that
the transfer had been made TO the Nay
Aug company to protect the business
district while the Phoenix Chemical ap-
paratus was being repaired.
Mr.. McAndrew tred more SUCCESS
fully another crack at the fire depart
ments head Ey a resolution providing
for a special joint committee to inves-
tigate a matter in relation to con-
demned hose. Six hundred feet of hose
which had burst was returned under
contract to the Hayward company to
he replaced the resolution said. The
company returned it and ii had been
lying in the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western freight house for a long
time and with the knowledge Of C7lief
Hickey, who had taken no action, had
failed to notify the fire department.
committee and knew the city was be-
ing charged for storage.
The resolution was adopted and
Messrs. McAndrew, Wagner and Coyne
were named as the special committee.
MINORITY REPORT ADOPTED.
\ minority report signed by Messrs,
McAndrew and O'Boylc, of the joint
fire department committee, recommend
ing the award Of a fire nose contract
was adopted over a majority report
signed by eight members.
The majority report was signed by
g. Thomas. E. Wenzel. Il. w. Zizel-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-20
RECEPTION AT AUGUSTA.
Another Enthusiastic Demonstration
by LOyaI Ge0rginns.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 19.-The demonstra-
tion in Augusta this evening in honor of
President Mckinley was a fitting climax to
one of the most remarkable presidential
tours ever undertaken. At Wheeler station.
four miles from Augusta. the party left the
train and entered carriages that were wait
ing for them. On either side of the road
leading to Camp Mckenzie were drawn
upon the road six troops of the Third Cav
airy that saw service with General Shafter
in Cuba. The public road passes through the
camp and on either side the various regi-
ments were drawn up. 1t was magnificent
spectacle and one of the most interesting
experiences in the whole tour After passing
through the camp the route lay through the
United States Arsenal grounds and the viii
lage of Summerville. where corps headquar-
ters are located.
In the heart of the city a reviewing stand
had been erected and from this the Presi-
dent and his party reviewed the cavalry.
The crowd was very great as was their
enthusiasm. General Wheeler was the hero
Augusta being his birthplace General
Shafter was also given an ovation. A unique
feature of the demonstration was a COM
pany of uniformed veterans of the confed-
eracy with their battle-scarred flags way
lUS WIFI the SUITS anu stripes. InGY were
under command of Major G. A. Withers.
aged and bent, and clothed in the historic
gray of the lost cause The spectacle was
most touching one They stood Immediately
in front of the President during his address.
and no cheers in the vast throng were more
heartily than theirs.
The President was formally welcomed by
congressman j. c. Black. The Presi-
dent rpDIied briefly OF pypraScio,, IN
the ideas previously stated. General Wheel
er, General Shafter Secretary Alger, secre-
tary Gage and Postmaster General Smith
spoke briefly.
After the speaking the party were driven
to the Commercial Club. where a reception
was rendered behalf of the citizens and
a delightful repast was served. AT 7:9O
o'clock the journey to Washington was re-
s1lIlnd nNer the Snuthern RallyNau