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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
SCHWAEMILY WAS SHOT
There Is Some Doubt, However,
About His Having Been Robbed
of $175, as He Says.

George Schwaemily, of 346 First ave-
nue., a laborer employed at the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western COM
pany's machine shops, walked into the
Lackawanna hospital last evening
shortly after o'clock and said he had
been shot
An examination reevaled that what
he said was true, the ball having struck
the right thigh and, grazing it, entered
the middle finger of the right hand,
which was hanging by his side at the
time.
He gave his name as John Smith, but
subsequent investigation proved this to
be fictitious. He was in an intoxicated
condition, and told a disconnected
story to the effect that he had been
shot in the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western yard. Further than this he
would not say. His injuries, which
were trivial, were dressed and he left
the hospital.
At the car shops 1t was said that
he had been there and told several of
the men that while he was walking
between two cars in the yard two men
jumped out at him, one of them firing
a revolver. He stated that they
robbed him of $1I5 which he had about
his person at the time.
At his home last evening at a late
hour, his mother said he had not yet
returned. She was greatly worried
and stated that she had heard just a
rumor Of the accident
The police say that they know moth
ing of the affair and are inclined tc
doubt the truth of his statements
The fact remains. however that he
was shot. but how and for what reason
is so far a mystery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02

The Carbondale Traction company
prominent stockholders of the Scran-
ton Railway company and will here
after be operated as part of the Scran-
ton Railway company's system. This
gives the company continuous line
from Pittston in Luzerne county to
Forest s.ity in Susquehanna county.
Negotiations for the purchase Of the
road have been in progress for some
time and were practically closed in
Philadelphia several days ago. The
formal transfer of the road was made
yesterday afternoon at Carbondale.
C. NJ Clark, president of the Scran-
ton Railway company. and Frank Sill
man, jr,, general manager of the same
road, were the representatives of the
local company and c. l.. Flynn, gem
eral manager, and r. A. Jadwin, sec
retary and treasurer, were the repre-
sentatives of the Carbondale company.
Mr.. Silliman, when seen by a Tri-
bune man last night said the Scranton
company will at once begin the opera
ton of the Carbondale company's lines
| and as soon as possible will have cars
running direct from this city to Car
bondale. II is necessary to make some
changes, however, before this can be
done, as the Carbondale road is a
wider guage than the track of the
Scranton company.
The work of making the Carbondale
road a standard guage will be taken
up as soon as possible. Many other
| improvements are also contemplated.
Mr.. Siliman will be general manager
| of the entire system.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
4 ACKAWANNA
n THE"
Laundry
3os Penn Avenue. a. B. wARMAN
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Charles Drumm, of New York city,
is in the city.
Miss Mary f. Burke, has gone to Pitts
burg on a visit.
Miss Minnie Cawley, of Troy, Pa, is a
visitor In the city.
Sheriff and Mrs. C. L. Pryor went to
Atlantic City yesterday.
Miss Matte Thomas is spending her
vacation at Atlantic City.
Rev. w. j. Ford and family will spend
this month at Rome, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Caryl, Mrs. b. IT.
Jayne are at Thousand Islands.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Simpson, of Monroe
avenue, are at Swampscott, Mass.
Mrs. John Fritz, of 1926 LAFAYETTE
street, is spending few weeks at Rush,
Pa.
Dr. G. L. Hill returned home last mig ht
from a trip to Cincinnati Gettysburg and
Lancaster.
Rev. w. C. Simpson, pastor of the AS
bury Methodist Episcopal church is at
New York city.
Is. Samter and NJ, Troutfelt and their
families are summering at Westcalong
Park, Pike county.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Cole and children,
OF Capouse avenue, have returned from q
stay at Lake Winola.
Henry c. O'Hara left for Delaware
Water Gap yesterday to take charge OF
the Gibbs House cafe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Coston and son,
Windsor, Mrs. William Filley and daugh
ter. Dolly, are at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. William V. Grifiths of
North Sumner avenue, have returned
from sojourn at Atlantic City.
Thomas Gippel, tenor sololst at the
First Presbyterian church. has gone 10
his home at Huntingdon, this state. "a
remain two weeks.
w. S. Foote, representative of j. w
Guernsey, left this morning with his fam
fly for two weeks stay in SusQuehanna
ana Wyoming counties.
Mrs. William Carey and sons, Terrence
and William, have returned to their homo
at Elmira, after a visit with Mrs Mar.
tin Carey, of North Main avenue.
Miss Goldie NJ. Gairens, of Wyoming
avenue, returned Monday from Waymart
crystal Lake and Carbondale, where she
has been visiting friends for severa
weeks.
Miss Sadie Gairens, Of Wyoming ave.
nue., entertained few Of her friends or
Thursday evening. The evening wa;
spent in playing games ana singing ant
plano playing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02

prepared. All feel jubilant at the pros
pect of having so many distinguished
guests present. We feel confident that
President Mckinley, Postmaster Cen
eral Smith, Governor Stone, of our own
state, and Governor Roosevelt, of New
York, will be with us on Labor day.
with the above notables, many con-
gressmen, postmasters and mayors of
the larger cities are expected to visit
our city during convention week. That
the tenth annual convention will bring
together more people of national rcpu-
tation than any ever held in the his
tory of our organization is our earnest
prediction"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
DIED.

McGINNlS.-In Scranton, August !, 1859,
Mrs. Mary A. McGinnls of 92l Beech
street, mother of Mrs. W. j. Carolan,
Mrs. J, Walkor, Of Throop; Miss Cath.
crime McGlnnis ana Mr. Thomas Nc
Ginnis, OF this city.
M'LEEN,-in Dunmore, July 81, 1899,
Catherine Mullen, aged II years. Tu-
neral will take place tomorrow after
noon ut 3 o'clock from her parents
home. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Mullen, of
East Drinker street.
sTRlNGER.-In Scranton. July n, 1855,
Thomas Stringcr, of 730 Capouse ave-
nue. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at
230 o'clock, lntermcnt in the Cathedral
eametGrY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
Hard Lines for Snyder.

Arthur Snyder, of Jermyn, yester-
day through Attorneys Vosburg &
Dawson, began an action to secure a
divorce from Elizabeth j. Snyder, to
whom he was married on Nov. "a, 1894
They lived together until May 25, 1897,
when Snyder alleges that he was COM
PEELED to leave his wife owing to her
cruel and barbarous treatment of him.
Before their marriage Mrs. Snyder
was a widow with three children. Not
long after they We're united Snyder
says his wife began to abuse him and
frequently refused to get him his
meals. She threw his clothing and
effects out of the house and told him
that she would poison him if he did
not leave the house. He left.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
Atherton Wants His Money.

Joseph Atherton, of Pittston, secured
an attachment execution yesterday
against Darlington & Cusack, the stock
brokers of the Connell building
Atherton alleges that he bought and
sold stocks to the defendants and that
in consequence of their dealings the
firm now owes him S43S.01, which they
refuse to pay. He wants to attach any
money or property to their credit here
abouts, but particularly the money Of
the firm in the Traders National bank
of this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
Released on Bail.

Maggie Montgomery. who has been
in Jail for several weeks on a charge
of being a common scold, was releas-
ed on 5000 bail yesterday. Her own
recognizance was taken by Judge Ed
wards.
Samuel McClaren, who Is charged
with attempting TO burn his house at
Olyphant, was held in $500 bail yes
terday by Judge Edwards. NJ w.
Cummings became his bondsman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
AFTER THE GIRARD COMPANY.
City Engineer Wants to Know When
Work Will Begin.

City Engineer Phillips yesterday ad-
dressed communication to the Grard
Construction company of Philadelphia
asking for information as to when
work is to be begun on the North
Main avenue pave Some circular
curb is being distributed along the
line OF the proposed pave. but aside
from that nothing Is being done in
the way of arranging for laying the
pave.
The city engineer informed the
company that the So per day penalty
will be enforced for every day the
work is unfinished after the date for
the completion of the work. which is
May 90, 1900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
POLICE COURT NOTES.

Ralph Kress, who was arrested on Mon
day evening for selling goods on the
street without license. was fined So in
police court yesterday morning.
w. S. Ellis, who committed the assault
on the Italian organ grinder, was fined SO.
Thomas Lawless ana George O'Brien,
who were arrested for interfering with
the officers arrosting Ellis, were fined SO
or seven days. Lawless paid but OBrien
not having the money will spend the next
week in the county Jail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
AFTER THE TAX COLLECTORS

Chief of Police Robling is about to
turn his attention TO the tax collec-
tors who are defacing the telegraph
poles about the city by posting tax
notices upon them.
The collectors are the greatest vio-
lators now of the municipal regulation
against such DETACHMENT
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
PERJURY is CHARGED.
Mrs. Catharine Bromage Will Have
to Answer That Charge.

Mrs. Catharine Bromage, of Lloyd
street, was arraigned before Alder
man Howe last night on a charge Of
perjury preferred by Annie Benarctch.
1t was charged that in case heard
before Alderman Saltry, OF the Third
ward, on July 2l, that the accused
made certain statements under oath,
which were not true. The alderman
considered the evidence sufficient and
held the defendant in $500 bail for ap-
pearance at court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
Langstaff Election Contest.

The following witnesses from this
city We're examined IN the Langstaf'
election contest yesterday:
Seventeenth ward-John Evans, j.
NJ Mcdowell, W. s. Diehl, Frank
Churchill, Frank Forsythe, George b.
Garfield, James S. jay, ID. II. Jay E.
II. Knapp. Myron Dean D. V. Wint,
James T.. Chandler, II. n. Lish, Rob-
ert McKenna, j. II. Bishing.
Tenth ward-F. j. Schubert.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
NEW YORK CARRIERS BAND.
Will Make Their Headquarters at
the Store of Finn & Phillips.

After considerable trouble and wor-
ry, the Mail Carriers band of New
York city, numbering sixty men, have
secured most desirable quarters for
practice, etc, during the national con-
vention of letter carriers in this city
next month, through the courtesy OF
the enterprising firm of music dealers
Messrs, Finn & Phillips, who will
give them the use of the entire third
floor of their handsomely appointed
building.
The room is nicely furnished
throughout and is reached from the
store room on the ground floor by ele-
Vator. Needless TO say the represen-
tativc of the band. who was in the
city last week, was gratihed at Finn
e. Phillips offer and accepted it with
much eagerness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
Action in Eiectment.

An action in cjectment was begun
yesterday by Patrick C. Waldron
against Thomas F. Waldron.
A lot on Fifth avenue in this city
between Third and Fourth streets, is
the matter in dispute. 1t is 50X15O
feet in size and is claimed by both
plaintiff and defendant. The latter is
now in possession, The plalntin, Is
represented by Attorney \. \. Chase.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
FROM PITTSTON
TO FOREST CITY
CARBoNDALE TRACTION COM.
PANY PURCHASED.

It Has Passed Into the Hands of
Prominent Stockholders of the
Scranton Railway Company and
Will Be Operated as Part Of That
System-Cars Will Be Run from
This City to Carbondale as Soon
as a Uniform Guage Is Estab-
lished.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHlNG WfTJ
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES The
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA'
Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
SUB COMMITTEES
ON FINANCE NAMED
CENTRAL CITY HAS BEEN d.
vIDED INTO DISTRICTS

Thorough Canvass to Be Made by the
Central City Branch of the Finance
Committee That Is Raising the
Funds to Defray the Expenses of
the Letter Carriers Convention.
What the Postal Record Says
About the Coming Convention.
Number of Delegates Elected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
FELL FROM A BICYCLE.
Miss Rafter, of Luzerne Street, In
jured Last Night.

Miss Rafter, living at the corner of
Twentieth and LuZerne streets, was
thrown from a bicycle on lower Lacka-
wanna avenue last night and quite
seriously injured. She was taken to
her home in cab and had TO be car
ried into the house.
While the cabman was in the house
some hoodlums stole his horses, which
he recovered after a good deal of
trouble.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
HUGHES TAKEN TO JAIL.
He Is Charged with Embezzling
Seven Hundred Dollars.

The amount OF money which the
Building and Loan company claim
John j. Hughes embezzled is $500.
He has been taken to the county Jail,
and his promises of being able to Sc
cure bondsmen have so far come to
naught,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
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, 1899-08-02
Musical Superiority.

The Hardman Piano. New ship
ment. Finn & Phillips. 81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
Article Was Utterly False.

Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In last Sundays Scrantonian an
article appeared which does a great in
justice to Colonel +. II. Ripple and to
myself When | was an applicant for the
janitorship of No. 10 school, Colonel Rip
pie befriended me by using his influence
in my behalf, and did all l asked of him
and more.
The party or parties who wrote the ar
ticle know nothing about it, Colonel
Ripple is a gentleman and a man of honor
and | know him to be such. l have
known him for forty years and always
found him q good and true friend. Re
spectfully yours,
James jeremiah.
Scranton, Pa, Aug, l.
Sold on Its Merits.
The Hardman Plano.
- Finn & Phillips.
Smoke the Hotel Jermyn Cigar, 1oc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
Yesterdays Marriage Licenses.
Durability, Reputation.

The Hardman Piano. Call and ex-
anime. Finn & Phillips. Z"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
New Shipment
Finest wines ana cigars at Lanes,
$50 Spruce street. 80
Mrs. winslow's Soothing svrup.

Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar, 1Oc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
Kick 1t Out.

Exchange that old square piano for
New Hardman, Finn & Phillips. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02

Smoke the Pocono sc, Cigar. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-02
National Pure Food

Soups soc can, SO. so dozen, nothing
as good, nothing as cheap.
French Entrees for luncheon 1oc,
value zoe.
French Toilet Soaps, Violet ana Car
nation Pink 3 cakes 25c, value SOC.
Cigar Bargains.
Admiral Blake $l.75 box.
Coursen's Ponies $3.50 box.
Ell Modelo Havana Cuttings $2.25
box.
Gran Gozo $1,oo box (slightly
damaged) value $3.50.
Bargains in Sardines, olives, Olive
Oil, g. & d. Catsup $500 doz. value
$500, d. & b. Gelatine $l.5o per doz,
value $500.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-04
THE OPEN DOOR.
Whole System of Administration in
China Needs Reforming

London, Jan. 3.-The Hong Kong COR
respondent of the Times says: Lord
Charles Beresford, addressing the
chamber of commerce here to-day
(Tuesday) on the necessity of firmness
IN opposing Russian encroachment, re-
peated his advocacy of an alliance be-
tween Great Britain, Germany, the
United States and Japan to maintain
the open door" He made an interest
ing commentary upon Chinese affairs.
remarking that all the institutions of
the country were in a deplorable effete
condition. In his judgment an army of
200,0O0 men might be maintained with
out increasing the present budget, il
wastes We're avoided
Lord Charles Beresford said the
whole system of Chinese administration
required reforming. Reforms would not
be difficult as there We're no hereditary
right, feudal system or vested interests.
such as existed when Japan initiated
reforms. China was not overtaxed, he
asserted, but taxed badly.
The first step in reform would be the
adequate payment of the officials. He
predicted that there would be war soon
er or later over the tariffs, SAYING. that
the French demands at Shanghai prom
ised to make trouble. In conclusion. he
advocated a chivalrous and clear policy
toward China and the foreign powers
interested in China
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-04
BOTH SIDES CONFIDENT
Quay Nominated by a Republi-
can Caucus.
NOT ENOUGH TO ELECT
The Pennsylvania Boss Is Shy Nineteen
Votes-Much Depends Upon the
Action Of the Court of
Review.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 3,-Despite the
efforts of the onnonents of Senator
Quay to secure a postponement of the
senatorial caucus until later day. the
adherents of the senior senator carried
their point tonight and secured the in
dorsement of their favorte by 1O9 of the
l64 republicans of the Pennsylvania
legislature. This is 10 less than the
number required to elect a United
States senator on joint ballot, the total
membership being 254, of which 12S is
majority. The anti-Quay leaders are
jubilant over the result of the caucus
and claim Quay cannot succeed him
self in the senate. On the other hand.
the Quay people and Senator Quay
himself express confidence of ultimate
success. The Quay leaders, during the
past few days, have been claiming any
where from 11S to 1856 votes in the eau
Gus. The fact that the actual figure
was away below their lowest claim, is
regarded by many here as a source of
great disappointment to them.
All agree that much depends upon the
action that the state supreme court
will take in Philadelphia on Jan. T. on
the proceedings brought before that
body through writ recently, the effect
of which Is to bring the criminal pro-
ceedings against Senator Quay before
the court of review. If the proceed
ings are quashed by the supreme court.
Mr. Quay will assuredly be reelected.
IT, on the contrary, the court refuses
to interfere with the regular course of
the legal procedure against Senator
Quay and decides that he must stand
trial on the indictments found against
him, there can be no doubt that the
position of his opponents will be great
ly strengthened.
Senator Quay was placed in nomina-
ton before the caucus by Senators
Merrick and Magee, two of the best
speakers in the legislature. Benjamin
f. Jones of Pittsburg was nominated
as the anti-Quay candidate. Senator
Quay received 9S votes. Jones 8, and
two votes were cast for Senator Magee,
Quay leader On motion Of Senator
Magee the nomination of Senator Quay
was made unanimous. The caucus was
in session one hour and a half.
Senator Quay made this statement at
midnight:
Il am entirely satisfied with the result
of to-night's caucus. A number of
members of the legislature who did not
agree to the caucus tonight have as
sured me of their cordial support when
the assembly meets in joint convention
These votes will be more than sufficient
to elect me. I am absolutely confident
of my success"
John Wanamaker gave out the fol-
lowing statement at midnight:
'The vote of tonight says plainly
that this Legislature will not blndly
follow a discredited leader. The old
members are not to be menaced and
the new members are not willing to
marry into the Quay political family at
the present time. The opposition to
Quay rule grows Ninety-eight men
out of 254 cannot give Mr.. Quay the
license he wants to represent Pennsyl-
vania for six years more"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-04
WITH GREAT CEREMONY.
Clayton the First Ambassador to Call
Upon President Diax.

City of Mexico, Jan. 3,-The reception
OF General Clayton, as ambassador of
the United States, took place to-day
all the appropriate honorS being ex-
tended to him by the Mexican govern
ment. State carriages bearing the en-
blazoned arms of Mexico We're sent with
an escort of squadron of cavalry to
the residence of the ambassador who,
accompanied by the secretaries of the
embassy and the military attaches, was
taken to the palace at noon. In the IA
nous and historic hall of ambassadors
an immense throng of Americans and
Mexicans of the highest society had
gathered to witness the novel and in
teresting ceremony. President Diaz,
wearing the grand Gordon, the insignia
of his office, and surrounded by his cab
met officers, was seated on dais, but
stood up as the American am basSadOr
entered. General Clayton, dressed in
his uniform as a brigadier of the United
States army, advanced TO the dais.
where the ceremony took place. Among
things the ambassador said:
For a period of about 20 months I
have had the honor of serving my coun-
try as it's envoy extraordinary and min
lster plenlpotentlary near your excel
lencyS government in this capital. Dur
ing part of that period, owing to the
unfortunate difficulties between my
country ana another relations existing
between your country and both your
duties doubtless often became extreme
ly delicate; that during the period of
these unfortunate conditions you held
the neutrality in perfect poise, can tes-
tify, for which permit me again to ex-
press to you the highest appreciation of
my government
The ambassador then went on to
speak of the mutual commercial alli-
ance between Mexico and the United
States. Allusion was also made to the
death of Ambassador Romero at Wash
ington.
President Diaz in reply. spoke of the
hlgh regard his government and people |
had for the government and people rep
resented by the ambassador, and of his |
hope that the present happy relations
might always be maintained. The dig |
nifty and good taste displayed by the |
American ambassadors were subjects of |
much comment. The event will be his
tor!c one as this is the first reception
under the republic of an ambassador of |
any country.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-04
"A Steamer in Distress,

London, Jan. 3.-The Atlantic transport
steamer Mesaba. Captain Layland from
New York Dec. "a for London, passed
Praule Point to-day and reported that
she spoke the American steamer Catania,
Captain Frulong, from Glasgow Dec II
for New York, in latitude As, longitude 3S,
in distress. Her decks were swept and
she asked for assistance. But such a se-
we're gale was raging that the Mesaba
was unable to help her, though she waited
for seven hours for a chance to do So
The Catana is an iron schooner, built at
Glasgow in 1881. She registers 2.6S5 tons
gross and 1912 tons net. She belongs to
the Tweedie Trading company of New
York.