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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
ASKS FOR A DIVORCE.
Mrs. Alice Thomas Says Her Hus-
band, Philip J. Thomas, Was
Cruel and Unfaithful
to Her.

Mrs. Alice Thomas yesterday insti-
tuted divorce proceedings against her
alleged unfaithful and cruel husband,
Philip J. Thomas, now of New York,
but for many years a well known labor
leader in this city.
They We're married April ., 1881. and
lived together until Jan. 10, 1SSS, when
some difficulty arose and they agreed
to separate. Mrs. Thomas went back
to her native place, Newport, South
Wales, and entered upon the education
of her two children, a boy and a girl.
The son is now in college studying for
the ministry.
About a year ago she was induced TO
return to this country by glowing let
ters received from her husband, one of
his statements being that he was about
to become mayor Of Scranton, having
been asked to stand for the place by
the unanimous voice of the people, ir-
respective of party.
Upon arriving here with her dauGh-
| ter, Mrs. Thomas sought out her hus-
! band with the expectation of rejOining
him. He secured a boarding place for
them, but did not live with them. The
reason for this Mrs. Thomas did not
understand at the time, but later it
developed that he was living with an
of his marriage TO the Adams avenue
! Thomas and this woman had a falling
out soon after Mrs. Thomas arrival,
and then Thomas confessed TO his wife
that he and this other woman had been
| living together as man and wife.
Thomas went to New York and his
wife proceeded TO secure evidence for
| a divorce. No record could be found
of his marriage to the Adams avenue
woman, but evidence was not lacking
that he had lived with her ana that
they had been generally regarded as
man and wife. This and allegations
OF cruel and barbarous treatment form
the grounds for divorce,
Thomas is now at the Mills hotel in
New York and is employed by George
| Francis Train i'm promoting the vari-
Gus enterprises Of that famous citizen.
| Mrs. Thomas is living in this city and
makes a living as a professional nurse.
| Her daughter is working i'm Wilkes
Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
BUFFALO IS EXCITED.
Doing All Kinds of Specializing
About the Large Steel Plant
to Be Erected in That
City.

The report that the Lacka wanna
Iron and Steel company contemplates
moving its plant to Buffalo has stirred
up the papers of that city to a great
extent. The Enquirer says:
Interest in the $l5,WOOOO steel plant to
be built at Stony Point increases each
day. The latest report is that the l.acka-
wanna Iron and Steel company, of SCran-
ton, Pa, IL competitor of the Carnegie
interests, is the power behind the local
promoters. The capital of this company,
which gives employment to about 1000
men. is $500, 900.
Yesterday morning the chief engineer
OF this company, {. G. CCnkling, with II
corps of expert assistants. went to Stony
Point to make a survey of the lands
that have been bought for site
1t has been learned that local capital
lists have agreed to take S2.j0oG0O of the
total capital needed of the steel COM
pany. and it is stated the stock thus far
subscribed by Buffalo men is as fol-
lows: John J. Albright $3.50, 600; William
Hamlin $250000 William A. Rogers $50, =
600; Charles w. Goodyear. 100000; Ed
mund Hayes, 100000; George L. Will
Jams, 100000; Cicero j. Hamlin, 500, 900;
Wooley & Gerrars, S75,OoJ; Harry Ham
lin $50 900; total, $i,175,0O0.
In Scranton, Pa, where the Lacka-
wanna Iron and Steel company has its
home, there is nearly as much specula-
tion about the proposed steel plant for
this city as there is in Buffalo. The fact
that the company recently sold out it's
coal interest there for Si,00O,OoO is point
ed at as evidence that the company may
be planning to move to Buffalo.
The Buffalo News has the following
Mr.. John G.. Milburn this afternoon
gave this statement to a reporter for the
News
THE statement published to the effect
that those behind the steel plant project
are the LackaWanna Iron and Steel com
pany. of Scranton, Pa, is not true. This
project is very much larger from begin
ming to end. There are one or two per-
sons having holdings in the Lackawanna
who have holdings in this. but many
with large holdings in this plant have
no connection with the Lackawanna. The
Scranton man whose name has been
printed in connection with this enterprise
is probably a stockholder in the Lacka-
wanna, but he also holds stock in many
other companies
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
SOME CITY IMPROVEMENTS.
Several Sewering and Paving Jobs
Now Under Way.

Work on the repairs of the Hyde
Park avenue and Academy street sew
ers was begun yesterday by Street
Commissioner OBoyle, under the super
vision of City Engineer Phillips. The
Hyde Park avenue portion of the sewer
Will be attended to first and when il
Is completed the Alcatraz Paving COM
pany will commence the work of paw
ing
DonahOe & O'Boyle yesterday began
work on the private sewer that is 70
extend from st. Johns church. on Fig
street 10 the Harvey silk mill, where
1t will connect with another private
sewer emptying into the river.
The work of paving Dix court in the
rear of the city han will be entered
upon this week or next. Notice of the
certfication of the contract was re.
ceived by City Engineer Phillips yes.
terday. The Forest court, Breck court
and Won Storch avenue and Honesdale
street sewers will be started as soon as
the contracts are certified.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27

twenty feet OF the cell Van Horn now
law on the same scaffold that was used
to execute Merolo. 1t is stored away
in one of the basement dungeons, and
can be put together In a few hours.
THE DEATH WATCH.
Yesterday morning. by direction OF
Sheriff Pryor. Warden Simpson, Of the
county Jail, organized a death watch.
The members of it are Captain Warner,
AL. Atkinson and Henry j. Lotus. One
will go on duty at o clock in the morn
ing and serve until I'm the afternoon.
The next man will serve until mid
night and the third until s o'clock in
the morning 1he death watch went
on duty yesterday
They are stationed outside of Van
Horns cell and keep their eyes on him
constantly. No one is allowed to see
the condemned man without the
special permission of the sheriff and
they are not allowed to get within
arms length of the prisoner. His
spiritual adviser is the only one who is
admitted to his cell
Sheriff Pryors desire is to conduct
the execution as quietly as possible.
As the corridor is small, the tickets of
admission will necessarily be limited.
The execution will take place about 10
O'Clock in the morning.
Van Horn is living on hotel fare
these days. The Jail officials give him
whatever he desires in the way Of food.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
HOME FROM SAN JUAN.
Two Members of Eleventh Regiment
Arrive and Many More Coming.

George Klinglesmith and William
Grose, both of Scranton, privates in
Company l, Eleventh infantry, arrived
home this morning from San Juan,
Porto Rico. There are about 450 boys
from Scranton and Wilkes Barre in
this regiment and most of them are
now hOmeWard bound.
They are the soldiers who it will be
remembered were recruited by Lieu
tenant Dentler and are now being dis
charged under general orders No. 40,
which is framed on the act of congress
directing that these volunteers should
be discharged at the end OF the war.
A large number of others are expected
to arrive today. They complain bit
terly Of the accommodations on board
the transports, and even at this late
day the attempt was made to feed them
ON embalmed "Eagan."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
MALTA CoNVoCATIoN.
Meeting of the Committee Was Held
Last Night.

Few members Of the '99 committee
which has charge of the arrangements
for the coming grand convOcation of
Knights of Malta were absent from
last nights meeting, held in the parlOr
at Malta Temple. Chairman w. S,
Bartlett presided and much business
was transaced.
a souvenir badge was decided upon.
Requests will be sent to all business
men along the line Of march to have
them decorate. The Malta color is
black and red. The American Flag
company, of Easton, will decorate the
Lyceum, Hotel Jermyn and Malta Tenn
pie. 1t is expected that the Grand
Commandery Standard will arrive here
w..nin a few days and VIA be placed
on exhibition at Richards, Wirth IL
Lewis, clothiers, on LaCkawanna ave-
nue..
Early next week the tickets for the
concert at the LyCeum Wednesday
evening, May 10, will be sent out to
the various Communicates in the
county. Anthracite cOmmandery Will
conduct a smoker in Malta Temple
Tuesday evening at the conclusion Of
the exemplihcation of the blue and
master builders degree.
The following is the programme
adopted last night and which will be
given at the Lyceum Wednesday even
ing, May 10:
Band, Onward Christian Soldiers"
Bauer's Band
Address, "Welcome, Sir Knights"
Mayor James Moir
Quartctte, "Mardigal,'
Messrs. Beynon, Watkins stephens ana
Jones,
Address, Response
Sir John Gowland, Grand Commander
Solo, Last Watch Pinsuu
Mr.. u. stephens.
Address. 1.-THE Supreme COmmandory,"
Sir f.. W. Samuel, NJ. D., supreme Com.
mander.
Band, Overture, Mariana ',.... Wallace
Duet "Albiou"
Mcssrs. Bcynon and Jones
Address, "A Malta STRONGHOLD"
Sir George H. Pierce, H. 5. C., Grand
Recorder.
Ouartettc. coward Christian Soldiers"
Messrs. Bcynon, Watkins, stephens and
Jones,
Band. March, Battery Park"
All sing, "Blest BE the Tie That Binds,
Dennis
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27

of the best authorities on Irish history,
and could read, write and speak the
Irish language nuently Mr.. Barrett
taught school in Pittston for many
years, and had been ailing a long time,
but was able to be about until few
days ago
Five sons and two daughters survive
him. They are: Hon. John T.. Bar
rett, editor of the Scranton Truth !;
Thomas r. Barrett also of this city;
DR.. .. j. Barrett and Merchant Ed
ward Barrett, of Pittston, and Michael
Barrett of London, England Mra
Martin Burke and Miss Marie Barrett,
of Pittston. The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning at $50 o'clock.
A high mass of requiem will be sung
in St Johns Catholic church. Pittston,
and interment will be made in the
Market street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
IN THE HOSPITALS.
Patients Received from the Mines
and Shops Yesterday.

Martin Verick and John Portsuz, em-
ployed as labOrers in the AvOndale
mines, operated by the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western company at
Plymouth, were painfully burned about
the hands ard face yesterday at noon
by small explosion of gas, They were
brought here to the Moses Taylor hos
pital. Their injuries are not serious.
Arthur Lang, one of the press boys
employed in The Tribune job office, had
the little finger of the right hand
crushed while feeding a press yester-
day. He went to the LaCkawanna hos
pital and the finger was amputated.
Charles Mozaika, of Green Ridge,
employed as a laborer in the Dickson
mines, was struck by a flying piece of
coal while at work yesterday and there
by two large cuts We're inflicted upon
his head and face. He was removed to
the Lackawanna hospital
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
RUMoR OF A BIG SALE.
Scranton Railway Company Reported
Sold to a Syndicate.

report was current here, yesterday,
TO the effect that the syndicate of
New York, Philadelphia and Boston
capitalists, which purchased the wy
omlng Valley Traction company had
also secured the Scranton Railway
company.
color was lent to this report by the
fact that there We're heavy dealings
in Scranton Traction stock in the
Phiiadelphia exchange, on Tuesday,
when 1t opened at 81 and sold at SO.
General Manager Slliman stated
that he knew nothing of the reported
transfer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING.
Second Presbyterian's Membership
and Finances Contributed.

The annual meeting Of the members
Of the Second Presbyterian church was
held last evening to hear reports from
the various societies and organizations
for church work. Rev c. +. Robinson,
ID. D., presided, The following report
was read:
Present membership of the church,
ZOO membership of the Sunday schools,
676; contributions for home missions in
this city and through the west and
south, $6,367; for foreign missions, ST.
$50; for other benevolences. $2,12O: for
congregational purposes, Sl6,14S; total,
$27 490.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
WANT THE PAVE REPAIRED.
Prominent Citizens Join in a Peti-
ton to the Mayor.

A petition was circulated yesterday
by Charles +. Matthews asking Mayor
Moir to complete the asphalt repair
contract and proceed with the repairs
at once. 1t was signed by all the
prominent citizens whom Mr.. Mat
thews could reach and placed in the
mayors hands early in the evening.
Attached to the petition was a clause
setting forth that the petitioners were
prompted to attach their signatures
only by their interest in the city.
Mayor Moir declined to give out the
signers of the petition for publica-
tlon. He will transmit it to common
council tonight, he stated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
Thos KeIIy'S StOT,s, praatlia !nR had Aasau. aaa

guest of honor was q corporal In
Company ID, Thirteenth regiment, and
il was in honor Of that fact and some
others that the reception was given.
1t was informal in character and thor-
uughly enjoyed.
Professor r. u. Perry, of Perry Bros,
kindly loaned one Of the Angelus pian1
attachments for the evening, and tho
music afforded much pleasure. Cigars
and refreshments were served.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
DEATH OF JOHN BARRETT.
Father of Editor John E. Barrett, of
the Scranton Truth.

John Barrett. of Pittston, one Of the
oldest residents in Luzerne county.
died at his home yesterday at 1890
O'Clock. Deceased was born in Baily-
castle, County Mayo, Ireland, and
came to this country with his wife
many years ago, and settled in Pitts
ton. He was a graduate of Dublin coll
lege, Ireland, and was considered one
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
CONFLICTS WITH
THE CONSTITUTION
ORDINANCE TAKING TRAN
sIENT MERCHANTS VOID.

Opinion of Judge Gunster Handed
Down Yesterday in the Case of
the Commonwealth Against Nor
ris Wormser-The Latter WAS
Arrested and Fined for Conduct
ing a Special Sale of Clothing
Without Having Paid the Tax
Prescribed by the City Ordinance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
THE ELECTION CONTEST.
First Anniversary of the Sitting of
the Commissioners-Ex
of the Contest Up to
Date.

Yesterday was the first anniversary
OF the sitting of the commission in the
Langstaff- Kelly contest. 1t is esti-
mated the proceedings thus far have
entailed an expense of $6j, 900. And
the end is not yet.
The contestants were engaged in TAX
ing testimony one hundred and ninety
seven days and examined 5000 wit
nesses The daily expense of the COM
mission, not counting travel allowan-
ces when sessions were held in other
places, is $50, $40 apiece for the exam
lners and $500 apiece for the steno-
graphers. The $4,000 witnesses got 81
apiece in fees and 10 cents a mile for
travel allowances. Just what this
item will amount to cannot be known
until the bills are all in, but it will
very likely not fall much short of SIS
900.
The fees of officers for serving the
subpoenas on these $4,000 witnesses is
$4,000 This does not include trave
allowances.
The respondent has been sixty five
days in taking testimony and is en-
gagged in summoning II 900 witnesses.
be allowed is a mooted question. but
it is very likely the time will be no
less than that allowed the contestant.
Appended is an estimate of what the
contest will eventually cost. 1t was
prepared by an official engaged in as
ssting one of the parties to the con-
test:
Two examiners, 39i days at S2O a
day ........................... S2O
Two stenographers, 39i days at $40
day ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1,1tU
Twenty thousand witnesses at 81
apiece ......',........'...' .''''...''''.' zo"u
Witnesses travel fees .......,....... 10000
One hundred thousand pages type
written transcript of testimony at
10 cents a page NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1IOtO
Two extra copies at cents a page. 10 0o0
| Constable fees for serving 10000
SuopoenaS ......'.,.,.'',...'..,.','' lOoou
Expenses of COnstableS ............... 1000
800, 1GC
In the above computation the cost of
serving the respondents subpOenas is
figured at 30 cents a piece. 1t may be
that only Is cents apiece can be col
lected. The new constable's fee bill
was signed just as the work of serV-
ing these suhpoenas was undertaken
The rate that was in force when the
| court placed the subpoenas in the
hands of the officers, it is contended
was the old rate of so cents and the
| officers are charging up that amount
| They will have to sue for it, of course
but they are determined to leave no
stone unturned to collect it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
Fire at Reading.

Reading, Pa, April 2G,-This afternoon a
mysterious blaze broke out in the stock
room Of the large dry goods establish
ment of j. G, Illig & Bro. The firm car
ries $ljO,OOO worth of stock which was
damaged to the extent of $4,000, mostly
by smoke The origin is positively uu-
known. The loss is covered by insur-
anCe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
HONOR TO A SOLDIER.
Reception rendered to Ralph Greg
ory by the Wheelmen.

Ralph Gregory a popular member of
the Green Ridge Wheelmen and its
former representative on the bicycle
racing circuit, was rendered "A recep-
tion by his fellow members of the
club last night at the club house. The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar, Toe
The "Angelus," a Piano PLAYER

Ihe "Angelus," Piano Player
quite different from the mechanical
devices put on the market. is creating
a stlr among lovers Of good music.
win It's use one can get the most
delicate touch and expression. We
cannot all be Sauers and Rosenthals,
but with the "Angelus" we can be-
come, after little practice, very good
performers, far better than ninety y-nine
out of every hundred besides having
the advantage of repertoire Of three
thousand pieces New music is added
every week. Those Interested should
call at Perry Brothers music store and
hear this twentieth century wonder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
Another Big Oil Strike.

Toledo, o., April PA big strike in
the oil fields at Cambridge, o.. has caused
nearly as much excitement as the recent
find at Scio. Spectators are rushing in
from all over the country, The strike Is
guarded day and night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
THIRD DISTRICT WILL ELECT
Convention Called by Chairman
Nichols for NAV 8.

a, A. Nichols, Democratic chair
man Of the Third legislative district,
issued call yesterday for a conven-
tion to be held at the st. Charles hotel,
Monday, May s, to elect delegates to
the state convention I'm June.
The primaries will be held between
the hours Of and o'clock D. m, at
the regular polling places
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
SILVERST0NE, The EYE SPECIALIST
32I LackaWanna Avenue,
Up Stairs Over Lauer 6 Marks,

There are injurious glasses which ara
to be avoided as much as the helpful
ones are to be sought. The best thing
to do is to consult SILVERSTONE, the
eye specialist He is able to do you
good. Many persons have greatly im-
paired vision because they do not at
tend TO their eyes in time. Silverstone.
the eye specialist has a record of 5000
different names, to whom he can refer
you for reference for his good work.
The lowest prices charged for specta-
cles and Eyeglasses. He soldiers
frames and duplicates lenses on short
notice.
Remember the name and place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27

DIED.

NJ MDONOUGH.-ln Dunmore, April "a,
1893, Mrs. William McDonough, 81 years
of age, at the residence on Chestnut
street Funeral announcement later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27

VAN BERGEN FUNERAL.-The re-
mains of the late Hon. John b. Van Ber-
gen can be viewed at the First Presby-
terian church, Carboudale, at 10 o'clock
Saturday morning. The funeral will take
place at o'clock Saturday afternoon.
lntcrment will be made in Maple cemc-
terry
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
VAN HORN is VERY
COOL AND CALM
HE DID NOT EXPECT MUCH
FROM BOARD OF PARDoNs.

Was Not Greatly Disappointed by
Its Refusal to Intervene in His
Case-Death Watch Has Been Or
ganized - Execution Will Take
Place One Week from This Morn
ing in the Jail Corridor-Con-
demned Man Says He Is Not
Afraid to Die.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27

The city ordinance taxing transient
merchants in this city $500 and i'm
posing a fine of at least 800 for every
violation of 1t, was yesterday declared
by Judge Gunster to be a fragrant
violation of several constitutional pro-
visions in an opinion handed down in
the case of the commonwealth against
Morris Wormser.
The latter is not a resident of this
city, but II few weeks ago he opened
a store with a view to conducting a
special sale Of clothing He neglected
to pay the 1000 tax and was arrested
and fined by Alderman Millar. He
took an appeal to court. alleging that
the ordinance is in conflict with the
constitution of the state because it
places restrictions on trade.
On the following day Wormser was
arrested again by the city authorities
and committed to Jail in default of
.ail. His release was at once secured
by his attorneys, O'Brien q Kelly.
and the court directed that he should
not be again arrested pending the dis
position of the appeal. The opinion
of Judge Gunster in the case is in
part as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27

SPECIAL MEETING.--A special meet
ing of the Newman Ma gazinc club will he
held tonight in Guernsey halI at $ o'clock.
Every member is requested to attend, as
business of importance is to be consi1-
cred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27
CITY NOTES


FANNY MENDELSSOHN REHEARS-
AL.-Thc rehearsal OF the Fanny Men
dclSsohn society this evening will be held
in the Lyccum theater beginning at I
o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27

Smoke The Pocono &c. Cigar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-04-27

ADDITIONAL RECRUITS. The fol-
lowing men were sent to Fort Columbus,
New York harbor, yesterday from the re-
cruiting station on Spruce street, to be
assigned To the cavalry service in the
regular army: John CusCk, Robert
Jones and Charles j. Collins. Scranton;
Daniel Is. Hay, Ashley; William James
Hudson, Fell township.
MRS. CLARKES RECTrATiONS.-A
delightful programme of dramatic recitd-
tions Will he given by Mrs. Helen T..
Clarke, of New York on her first ap-
pearance i'm Scranton on Thursday even
ing, May I, at St lIuke's parish house.
As already announced she will have the
assistance of Mrs. Paul Gardner and
Messrs, SOuthworth. Will Watkins and
Thomas Gippcl, insurng thoroughly
satisfactory musical as well as literary
programme, The tickets, which are but
- cents, are now on sale at Powell :
music store and by members Of the Guild
of St, Margaret