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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
STILL WE GROW.
Population OF Scranton Is Estimated
to Be Over One Hundred and
Twenty Thousand.

Taylor's Scranton directory for 1898,
which is being distributed, indicates
that the population of Scranton is ov-
er 100000.
The directory of Scranton and Dun
more contains 45,12i names, as against
40,232 in 1897. Multiplying the number
of names by three. the figure used by
the most conservative directory men
in figuring population, total of 135, 1863
is obtained. OF this number it is esti-
mated that 11,222 reside in Dunmore
leaving 124,141 as the population OF
Scranton.
The directory is one of the most cor
rect and comprehensive ever issued in
this city, and contains fifty-five more
pages than the directory of 1897. II
is being distributed about a month
earlier than the directory of last year
This valuable book was complied and
issued under the supervision of j
James Taylor, who has few superiors
in the directory business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
AGLI UNDER ARREST.
lie Is Charged with Allowing a Pris-
oner TO Escape from Him.
History OF the Man.

Special officer Frank Agli was be-
hind the bars in Center street police
station last night. He will go to the
county Jail today unless a bondsman
comes to his relief. Alderman Millar
committed him and the alderman is
the prosecutor in the case. The charge
is for permitting a prisoner to escape.
Frank Spangenburg, of the South
Side, swore out a warrant Thursday
for Pasqualo Monnicello for perjury.
The latter went before Alderman Mil
lett, of the Sixth ward, week ago
and swore that Spangenburg's wife
robbed him of $40. Spangenberg ac-
cuses him of perjury on that state
ment and that was what the warrant
was for
The warrant was put in the hands Of
Agli. He arrested Monticello. The de-
fendant could not furnish bail in the
sum of $500, but he said he could fur
| nish that amount in cash If he were
permitted to have time until banking
hours yesterday. The alderman could
not accept such a plea, and had to
| make out the papers to send him up.
| 1t was o'clock Thursday evening
when Agli left the office to bring his
man to Jail. A few minutes after that
| Alderman Millar on his way to the
postoffice saw officer and prisoner go
| ing into the Brunswick. On his way
back from the postoffice the alderman
| again met the pair This time they
were at the corner of Washington ave-
nue. and Spruce street and they were
| endeavOring with energy to find the
| bottom of bag of peanuts.
| A Bellevue car was the first along.
| This they boarded. Agli tried to eX-
plain to the alderman that he went to
| the South Washington avenue Flats to
see if bondsman could not be secured
and that they went into a saloon kept
by friend of the prisoner. There was
a crowd in there jostling around The
prisoner got separated from him, bolt
ed for a doorway leading to the cellar
and escaped. This story did not ex-
cuse his conduct
| Agli is the man who achieved more
or less fame in wrigglng a confession
from Leonardo Rosa, who murdered
Vito Larusso in Dunmore on February
26, 1885, Agli is an Austrian but he car
speak Italian and other languages. He
was put in the same cell with Rosa
and by gaining his confidence secured
information that led to the discovery
of the revolver, and assisted the com
monwealth in other ways. Rosa wa!
found guilty Of murder of the first de-
gree, but new trial was granted t.
him mainly through some statement!
made by Agli under oath, after the
man was convicted, which varied con
siderably from the testimony he gave
at the trial, and when Rosa was called
for trial the second time he entered I
plea of guilty. The court fixed th'
grade at second degree and sentenced
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
TWAS A BAD TANGLE.
Horses and Wagons Mixed Up on
Washington Avenue

1ne vehicular outfits owned by Con-
tractor Timothy Burke, DR.. j. l..
Wentz, and by an unknown party be-
came mixed up so effectually yesterday
afternoon in front of the Mears build
ing on Washington avenue, as to pro-
scribe traffic for some time. 1t all
came about in a really unexpected
manner to any party concerned, or
even the 100 or more spectators.
Mr.. Burke tied his horse and went
into the Mears building. DIR. Wentz
came along soon after and tied his
horse. The horse was tied to a rear
wheel of Mr.. Burke's carriage, wheth-
er by DR.. Wentz or some one else did
not appear. Mr.. Burke came out and
drove off, taking the other horse with
him.
The attached vehicle struck and ov-
erturned another carriage standing
near, and Burke's blockade was final
and complete. The tange was un-
tangled after a time, and hereafter
Mr.. Burke will tie his horse further
away from DR.. Wentz's it is said.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16

Cards of thanks, resolutions OF condo
lence. obituary poetry and the like Will
be inserted in The Tribune only when
paid for in advance, at the rate of 10
cents per line.
There was a meeting of the League Of
the Sacred Heart in the college chapel
last evening at 730 o'clock.
The Delaware and Hudson company
paid yesterday at shafts Nos. and ) and
Powderly mines, all at Carbondale.
st. Mary's council. Young Mems Insti-
tute, of Dunmore, will picnic in Laurel
Hill park this afternoon ana evening.
Monday evening the boss BARRIERS of
the city will meet in Music hall to take
action on the Sunday closing question.
In the Father Mathew grove at Dick
son city today the congregation of st.
ThomasA church of Dickson will conduct
picnic.
JohnKonoppa, charged with larceny
by bailee by Max Judkowlcz was COM
mitted to the county Jail yesterday by
Alderman Millett to await trial.
Attorney Dawson exposed the property
OF Patrick Atkinson, deceased, of Car
bondale. for sale in orphans court yester-
day afternoon. Attorney Vidaver, acting
Tor the Security Loan and Investment
company bought the property for $50.
Name Brown, of Raymond court, met
an acquaintance named Jack Phelan on
Penn avenue yesterday afternoon, told
him her opinion of him i'm loud voice
and it was far from complimentary. lie
swore out a warrant before Alderman
Millar for her arrest for disorderly con-
duct. She was fired 50
Louise Freeman, the propIietress OF the
house in Raymond court raided Thursday
night was fined SIS by Alderman MILAN
yesterday. Two other women. Florence
Mott and Stella Hine, both of. Moscow
arrested in the house. We're fined So each
They said they arrived at the place
Thursday. One of them was but II years
OF age. The two men arrested were inec
s. each.
Henry Speke. of North Scranton wa:
committed to the county Jail yesterday
by Alderman kasson in default of $3U
bail Speke was charged with threaten
ing to punch Thomas +. Morgans, ais
Of North Scranton, to death. Morgans :,
employed as draughtsman at the Della
ware and Hudson station and 1t was out
side the office that the alleged threats
were uttered. An old trouble exists be
tween the men.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
PATCHING THE ASPHALT PAVEMENTS.
City officials Decide to Use Concrete
tor the Purpose.

Mayor James G. Bailey, Street Com
missioner p. A. O'Boyle and City En-
eineer J. P. Phillips had a conference
yesterday with a view to devising some
plan for filling up the numerous rnts
in the asphalt paved streets.
1t was decided that sufficient money
is not available to repair the streets
with asphalt and as a substitute con-
crete will be used IL tests that are
to lie made prove at all satisfactory.
Monday night Street Commissioners
OBoyle will fill some of the holes on
Linden street between Penn and Mifflin
avenues with concrete and give it anr-
pie time to set and dry.
If is is shown that the concrete will
be of any great service in this capa-
city the commissioner will continue the
work of patching with it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16

him to nine years in the penitentiary.
Agli afterward stirred up a sensation
by circulating the canard that Dun
more Italian malta had organized to
spill his blood for the part he played
In the Rosa case. He secured special
officers commission and star a few
years ago from the mayor, and has
been operating around aldermanic
courts since. Alderman Millar will lay
the facts in the escape case before
Mayor Bailey with the view to having
Aglfs star and commission taken from
him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
SOCIALISTIC LABOR
CANDIDATES NAMED
Held a Convention Last Night 10 A. O
u. W. Hall on Lsckawanua Avenue.

JOHN BURSCHELL, OF WEST SCItAN-
TON. NAMED FOR CONGRESS, DIR.
JOHN szLUpAs FOR CORONER,
JOHN EIRN FOR SURVEYOR, JAS.
T. EVERETT FOR SENATOR AND
AUGUST 9. HoUCK FOR LEGIsLA-
TuRE IN THE SECOND DISTRICT.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
VERY SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.
Given by Bauer's Band in Front OF
Excelsior Club House.

Bauer's band concert last night at
the Excelsior club was a great success.
The streets were crowded in every di-
rection and the balconies and verandas
were filled for blocks on either side.
The band was stationed on the piazza
and discoursed sweet music in its
usual effective style.
The patriotic airs aroused great en-
thusiasm and indeed every one of the
fine selections elected vociferous ap-
plause. The programme closed with
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
Hawaii, First Governor.

San Francisco, July 15.--The Call says
1t has been practically decided to appoint
Colonel I. IL. Barber, of the First New
York regiment, military governor of the
Hawaiian Islands. The appointment,
however, will be only temporary as Col
onel Barber has been assured that the
First will go TO the Philippines as soon
as II Is possible for the war department
TO relieve 1t of garrison duty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
AN OLD MAN is MISSING.
His Name Is Gallagher and He Re-
sided at PricebuIg.

An old man named Gallagher who
resides at Priceburg has been missing
for a week, and the most determined
efforts have been made TO get inform
alton concerning his whereabouts but
in vain.
Yesterday the water was drained
out of a reservoir at that place, his
relatives fearing that he had fallen
into it. His body was not found.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
DUNN PAID THE COSTS.
Withdrew the Cases Against Frank
WugneT and w. +. Eidridge.

The date of the hearing in the cases
brought by the Dunn Street Srrinkling
company against Frank Wagner and
William f. Eidridge was Yesterday, hut
Thomas Dunn, representing the prose-
cution, appeared at Alderman Millar's
office withdrew the case and paid the
costs.
Messrs. Eldridge and Wagner were
arrested for running sprinkler over
the streets included in the franchise
given the Dunn company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
He Furnished Bail tor His Appear
ance for One on August

The warrant sworn out before Alder
man Millar by r. F. Pugh for Attorney
George M. Watson on the charge OF
assault and battery was served yester-
day forenoon by officer Byars.
Mr.. Watson appeared at the alder
mans office at o'clock and entered
bail for a hearing on August 10.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
INFORM SYSTEM
OF BANKRUPTCY
An Act 10 Establish II Passed Congress-
and Went Into Effect July I.

II PROVIDES FOR THE CREATION
OF TWO OFFICES, A REFEREE AND
TRusTBE-uNDER THE PRovIs-
IONS OF THE ACT LACKAwANNA
COUNTY WILL HAVE A REFEREE.
THE APPOINTING POWER is
JUDGE BURLINGTON, OF THE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
First Meeting Monday.

Attorney John p. Quinnan as COM
missioner TO determine the indebted
ness of Lackawanna township, will
hold his next session Monday morning
at his office on the sixth floor of the
Mears building
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
DIED.

Scranton, July IL, 1895.
Mrs. Margaret Parsons. age 66 years.
Funeral services will be held at the late
residence of the deceased, 507 Pittstol
avenue. sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Intermsnt in Washburn strsat eenisLsry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
Shine Tickets.

Good at the Chicago Shoe Shining par
lors, Spruce street, given with each
pair of mems shoes sold this month
by the Newark Shoe Store. 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
WILL HAVE ASSESSMENT MADE.
Conference Between President Fran
cois and Cant. May on Subject,

President A. L. Francois, of the
board of control, and Captain w. A.
May, chairman of the finance commit
tee of that body, held a conference
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16

Men representing the county organi-
cation of the Socialistic Labor party
of Lackawanna county met in conven-
tion last evening at the Ancient Or
der United Workmen hall. on Lacka-
wanna avenue, at the call of the execu-
tive committee. The purpose of the
convention was to select nominees for
a county ticket; a nominee for the
Eleventh Senatorial district, and a
nominee for the Second Legislative dis
trict.
The platform of the party adopted at
the national convention. held in New
York city. July Q, 1906, was re-af-
firmed and a resolutions setting forth
the intentions of the party in this
county were presented and adopted.
DR.. John Szlupas, Of Penn avenue,
was chosen chairman and ]. ii. Gray
secretary of the temporary organiza-
tion, and later made permanent. The
ticket selected comprised John Burs-
chell, of West Scranton, for congress;
DR.. John Szlupas. for coroner, and John
Kirn, for surveyor.
Power was delegated the county COM
mittee to fill any vacancy which might
occur, all candidates being instructed
to tender their undated, designations
according to the constitution of the
party. The resolutions presented by
the committee, comprising John Burs-
chell, James f. Everett and John Ban
on, were read and adopted. They are
as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16

THE VICTORY rests with Ameri-
cas- Greatest Medicine. Hoods Sarsap-
arilla, when 1t battles against any dis
ease caused or promoted by impure
or Impoverished blood.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16

HOODS PILLS are the favorte
family cathartic. Easy to take, easy
- operate. "
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16

In Scranton at the news stands Of M.
Meinhart. il9 Wyoming avenue: Mac,
lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
MONDAY BARGAINS
Monday Shoppers Will Find Our Prices the Lowest.
WASH GOODS.
DRESS GOODS.

Desirable Suitings in Plaids,
Checks. Jacquards and Pop
Inns, SOC goods for. l5c
Fine assortment of soc Mohairs,
Serges, Chevrons and Beiges.. 29c
A great variety OF 75c Coverts,
Melanges, Bourettes and
fouleS Observation-Disclosures a'c
All very best S1,OO and $3.50 Silk
and Wool Mohair and Fine
Wool Suitings ,................ 5sc
5Sc Black Figured Mohair for Sc
parate skirts .................. CSC
75c Black Figured Mohair for Sc
parate Skirts ................. 5SC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
CITY NOTES.

Cards Of thanks, resolutions OF condo
lence. obituary poetry and the like Will
be inserted in The Tribune only when
paid for in advance, at the rate of 10
cents per line.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-16
Reductions for Saturday.
Mr.. WATSON WANTS A HEARING.

Mears q Hagen.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-19
THE CITY IN MOURNING.

The city yesterday was in keeping
with the weather 1t presented u solemn
appearance. The announcement In the
morning, papers that out Of some nine
or ten persons from this city who were
on the Inflated Maine, there was but
one SAVED, and he was badly crippled
The flags on the public buildings were
placed at half mast, and every one
you mot would speak in n low tone
ana ask II there was anything more
from the disaster. The families Of those
who were killed are in deep distress.
The sympathleS of the public are eX-
tended to them. Among the killed
who was not credited TO this city is che
name of j. p. Aiken, who married a
lady in this city not more thar fifteen
months ago.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-19
a Bad CHARACTER S,DNT ON TO
TG1E HUSTTNGS COURT

On Tuesday night q negro boy
named Fred Gordon was arrested upon
warrant sworn out by a co!urad
youth named Henry Myers, who
charged Gordon with shooting at him
win intent to kill. The case was
heard yesterday before Mayor Baird.
n number of witnesses, both for the
commonwealth and for the defendant,
swore that Gordon shot at Myers with
out a cause. They claimed that four
OIL them were walking along Green
street when Gordon walked up behind
they, slapped Myers ON the head. and
when he asked the cause Gordon pulled
out pistol and said: II will trim
you. Myers walked off and Gordon
dellDerately shot at him, and then
ran when he saw Officer Hoofnagle
come up.
a white man named r. c. So"rril.
VINO Keeps n store at the corner of
birmingham and Glasgow streets, said
last Christmas that TN officer was try
ing to arrest this boy and he came
up. The boy said: What do YOU
want, you white S." He left.
~ few days later the boy came 10 his
store and attempted to shoot him with
out any cause.
His Honor sent Gordon on TO the
May term of the Hastings Court and
refused him bail. HI Is only about 90
years old, but is considered a bad
character.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-19
NOTES FROM UNIVERSITY OF
VIRGINIA

University of Virginia. Fob IS, 1898.
The baseball team is now in training.
and the indications point to a successful
season. They will meet on the home
grounds many of the leading college
teams Of the country-Harvard. Yale.
Princeton, Pennsylvania. Lehlgh. La
taNette, Vermont, and possibly Cornell.
During May they will visit Georgetown.
pennsylvania, Princeton, Columbia
Williams and Yale.
Inc annual gymEastic tournament
VIII be held on the 2Sth of this month,
When Professor Holmes died recently
ne LEFT a library of nearly three thou
SAND volumes. y proposition is on foo,
to secure this collection for the Jnivcr-
slly library. through the liberality of
the old students of Professor Holmes.
IT is especially rich I'm English and h!s-
tory. Many of the books are rare and
valuable some of them having been
printed more than thee hundred years
ago.
The number of students in attendance
this year il almost exactly the same
IS the number last year Four hundred
and c!ghty-five have matriculated thus
far. or these one hundred and forty
nine are academic students from viz
ginia. receiving free tuition To the
amount of $1,000. S.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-19
PORTSMOUTFINEWS
WAR NHWS

Notwithstanding the rain last night
mere were a large number of people
down town waiting to get q Northern
paper to learn the latest from its ex-
tras. When the papers came it wae al
most impossible to get to the door of
the store, so great was the crowd Inside
one OF the dealers said that he sold
tour hundred Journals alone. There
were various ruInors on the street
ABOUT oders having been received at the
yard to send all the ships OFF as soon as
possible and that work would be done
night and day, but 1t could not be traced
TO anything reliable. Quite a number
OF the soldier boys called at our office
last night and said that they were
ready TO go. The Virginian believes
that should occasion require that Ports
mouth would do like she did in the
late war She would send more soldiers
than she had voters. AL the govern
ment would have to do Is to call, and
the boys would be on hand at 10 p. M
Fever heat was up, and the news in the
papers did not have a tendency to les
sen it.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-19
Firearms nro TOYS.

Two more deaths have lately resulted
from didn't know II was loaded" acct
dcnts--a mother killing her babe and a
noH almost having his head blown off
teVolrcrS and guns are dangerous under
al circumstances. Firearms are not toys
1t Is also unsafe TO triilc with what are
termed minor ailments. insignificant
though they seem 1T first, they are likely
II precautions against their further de-
Vclopmcnt arc neglected or they are un-
wisely treated, to develop into mall
aides of dangerous and complex mag
nltude. The itcst way ~ 10 arrest their
progress III the start with IIostctter's
stomach l'ittcrs. which checks conStipa-
ton, liver complaint and rhcumatism
malaria, kidney trouble and nervousness
y decline In health is something We cam
not AFFORD to disregard. Nature always
eNacts severe. penalty for continuous
heedlessncss Of her warnings. Indcpcnd-
entity OF its sterling efficacy as IL specific
for chronic malndies, the Bittcrs l. "A sii-
rerh tonic and promoter Of appetite and
SLEEP.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-19
Port Norfolk, Va. Feb. is, 1898

Editor of the Virginian:
You Will please ALLOW me space to
correct mistake. Your publication of
january Ith contained L paragraph In
lts Washington correspondence which
reads Is follows:
bowden scored again to-day, knock
ing out the Lamb-Wisc opposition.
iostmasiers at Newsoms, Port Norfolk.
ana NicksburG were appointed Joseph
-. Furguson, J. b. Mason and Robert
l.. u!'we, respectively.
would state that the:c was no oppo-
9ition In the Port Norfolk race at all,
and the petition of the Bowden candi-
GATE had to he carried outside OF and
out OF Port Norfolk to get signatures
as recommendation to the Postoliice
department for his appointment. The
party alluded ITO as Il LamD-Wise oDpn-
sit!oh candidate was not Il candida te
nor was there petition In circulation
in circulation for him, as he IL Simon
pure Democrat.
SAMUEL, r. HAYNES.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-19
GUARDED Wit. SECRECY
Concluded from First paec.,


district. will reach the city Tonight
i. u washington. and tomorrow he
wa take Charge of the office to which
he has just been appointed. Deputy
SosDlll has everything ready to turn
over to Mr. Treat and the new Mar
Snai VIII fnd everything in good con-
dnlon Mr.. Treat Will be sworn I'm by
Judge Hughes tomorrow morning.
Marshal John NJ. Iudgins Ia sick at
ms nome. In Caroline county, and will
De unable TO turn the office over In
person.
me Senate passed the bills in rela-
tion to the pay OF justices Of the peace
IN Norfolk and to amend the charter
OF Berkeley.
Mr. kizer's bill to create n bureau Of
hbor statistics came within three
votes of phssing the House this even
ing. Ii required nfty-onc and owing
to many members being absent 1t re-
ceived only forty-cight. A motion was
made to reconsider and it was passed
oy. The necessary votes will probably
be had Tomorrow
Linwood Pinchback. 2-year-old
white child, was burned TO death In
Manohester to-night. He was left
alone In room with fire and his
clothing cuught from fire In the crate.
Norfolk made no recommendation for
me Electoral Board Tonight Senator
maynard announced his purpose to re-
commend for Portsmouth the names
agreed upon by the City Democratic
committee. Delegate Bland had not
neen informed of the committees ac-
ION ana the matter was postponed.
week
There is { big fight on over the Cleo
fora hoard in Warwick county. DR..
j.. II. Crafford advocates tho old one.
deiegaiion was here for II new one.
No action was taken.