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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-16
DATES FIXED
BY MAJORITY
.CAUCUsEs ON oath, PRIMARIES
ON 25TH, AND CoNvEN-
TON ON 9TH.
QUORUM OF COMMITTEE
HOLDS REGULAR SESSION.
Secretary Nichols and the Minority
Not Present-Three Vacancies
Filled.
THESE = PRESENT.

r. G. Whitman, by John Renfrey,
proxy; Antoine Domati, William Eddy,
John Bolitho, Robert TAFT, J. r.
Creighton, W. s. McGill, Jacob oliver,
s. J. Waters, 9 s. Jackman, by J. E.
Richards, proxy; George Hopkins, W.
P. Rodebank, by B. II. Cook, proxy;
Malcolm ellis, w. G Thomas, Joseph
BENEFITS, Richard Guilds, s. Waugh, by
J. r. Grill, proxy; Robert pullman, T.
B. Gardner, by T o. Niles, proxy; T.
O.. Niles and William Farmer.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-16

Queen Marguerite cigar. fit for a king.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-16
Fine Hosiery Friday

Ladies' superior black cotton hose,
unfading dye, regular make, high
spliced heel-white spliced foot, 3
pairs for 81. 90.
Ladies' fancy hos~Richelieu rib
bed; fancy stripes and polka dots
assorted lot. worth SOC to $1.00. All
go at 25c a pair.
100 dozen Children's ribbed black
hose. double heels and toes. &c a
= pair.
Children's fine ribbed Isle hosea
good Acc a~rticle-Friday 25c a pair.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-16
Handkerchief Sale

We have just received 800 dozen
handkerchiefs which we will place
on sale TO- morrow.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-16
handkerchief Sale==-Continued

Handkerchief Sale-=-COntinued
100 dozen fair quality, plain and
colored borders, only &c each.
so dozen unlaundered linen hand
~kerchiefs, hand embroidered initials,
only 10c each.
100 dozen extra quality plain and
fancy borders, 3 for 25c-$1.00 a doz.
200 dozen Swiss handkerchiefs,
scalloped edge-beauties-$1.0 a
dozen or 2 for Csc.
ALL-LINEN hemstitched hand
k~erchiefs, zoe EACH.
NEW TIES-White and cream.
Bobinet Ties at soc each.
Point de Esprit net ties. lace
trimmed, 25c.
Black net ties. extra length; good
quality, soc to $1.00.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-16

Mems heavy ribbed shirts and
drawers, mems heavy balbriggan
shirts and drawers, mems tan
cashmere medium weight shirts
and drawers. All sold heretofore
at $40 and Slips ......... $50.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
THE WEATHER SECTION.
Letter Concerning It Received from
Willis L. Moore, Chief of the U.
S. Weather Bureau.

The following letter was received
yesterday by Secretary Atherton, OF
the board of trade, from Willis Moore,
chief of the weather bureau, anent the
coming establishment of a meteoro-
logical station in this city:
May Il, 1900.
d. D. Atherton, Secretary Of Board of Trade,
Scranton. Pa.
Ny Dear Mr.. Athcrton: / am in receipt Of
your letter of the 18th inst, with reference to
the establishing Of weather bureau station in
Scranton | expect to be in Scranton sometime
during the early part of july when We will
look over the situation and consult with Mr..
Connell as to the location of office quarters We
must go to the Federal building, il possible.
On behalf Of Secretary Wilson and myself l
wish to thank the board of trade for its kin 4
words Of approval Secretary Wilson desires TO
develop the weather service to its fullest capl-
city. | had no doubt that when the matter was
placed before him with a favorable report lie
would direct that station be established in
Scranton. | may add that your own energy in
advocating the claims of Scranton had an i'm
portant bearing on the result. In fact, the sug.
gestion that a station be located in your citv
was first made to me by yourself, but it was
necessary that additional appropriation be Sc
cured for the purpose. Fortunately, Mr.. William
Connell, the gentleman who so aUiy represents
your district, has won an important place on
the committee that prepares the appropriation
bill that provides funds for the maintenance of
the weather bureau. 1t is to Mr.. Connells
strong influence in the committee and the
floor Of the house that Scranton is indebted for
the necessary appropriation to establish this i'm
portant service.
know of no government office that will bring
more prominence to your city than the proposed
meteorological station. or that will be more
beneficial to ne people Of Scranton. Two active
and competent officials will be sent to take
charge of the Office Very truly yours,
Willis L. Moore,
Unlef United States Weather Bureau.
1t Is believed that Mr.. Moore, when
he reaches this city and inspects the
ground, will not be in favor of locating
the station on the government build
ing, on account of the insufficient
height of that structure.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
aCkaWanna
"THED
laundry.
PERSONAL
;oS Penn Avenu.. A. b. WAPMAN

Harvey Long, manager Of the Lyceum and
Academy, is i'll at his home on Capouse avenue.
Mrs. c. p. O'Malley and Miss lIcCourt have
returned from weeks visit in New York civ.
George oNcill, steward OF the Scranton club
was called TO New York yesterday by the sud.
den death Of his brother.
L. W. Morrison, of Hoboken, y. j., supario.
ttndent of the Pullman Palace Car comnany
called on several Lackawanna officials Yesterday
At Williamsport Tuesday, George B. Jermyn,
OF this city, was elected treasurer Of the side
path commission of the state. 1t was the first
annual meeting of the commissioners.
Miss Bertha Powell gave a progressive ouchre
party at her home on Linden street on Tuesday
evening, in honor of Miss Hess, of Bethlehem,
Pa, and Miss Nutting, Of Mont Clair, n. J.
Frank b. Littell, OF the United States naval
observatory, has been ordered to Barnesyille, Ga,
with the eclipse expedition to assist IN making
preparations for observing the total eclipse
OF the sun on May 2s.
Announcement is made Of the engagement Of
Miss Mildred De Meryille, of Paris to George
W. Milhaus. Of this city. Miss DE Mcrvile is
well known in Paris society and heiress TO a
large fortune. Mr. Mlhaus is popular young
business man in Manhattan, and is well known
In society circles across the river.-Brooklyn
StandardJnion. Mr.. Mlhaus is we'll known
in this city. His parents reside in Archibald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
JONES REPRIMANDED.
Mayor Conducted Investigation and
Thus Disposed of Case.

An investigation into the charges
preferred against Patrolman Tom
Jones by Max Blume was conducted
behind closed doors yesterday after
noon in the mayors office by the may
or and Chief Robling. The whole con-
troversy, according to the stories told
by Max Blume, Patrolman McColligan
and Patrolman Jones himself arose
out of ten cents which was paid or
which was not paid for certain tele-
phone message.
The only disputed points appeared
to be as to whether the officer had
said to Mr.. Blume, you're liar," or
That's a lie," both of which express
sions would seem to mean the same.
Mayor Moir, after hearing both sides
of the question, reprimanded the Off
Ger for talking in an unbecoming man
ner while on duty and allowed him to
go on duty again Last night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
SUSPECT Is IN SCRANTON.
Wilkes-Barre Police Looking Here
for Priests Assailant.

The following Associated Press dis
patch was received at The Tribune
office last night:
wilkes.Barre, May 1c.--Thomas varchick, the
Polander arrested yesterday charged with being
implicated in a plot to assassinate Father Blaz.
owsk pastor OF the Independent Polish Catho-
lie church, OF this city, was given a hearing
this evening. The priest was present. lie car
ries a scar on his forehead where he was
struck by the flying glass when the bullet
crashed through the window.
The clergyman said he had received several
threatening letters, but paid attention to them
because he thought they were intended as
joke One Of the anony nous letters received
stated that a party had been formed who were
pledged to take the priests life. There was
no positive evidence to correct the prisoner
with the crime and he was discharged.
The police are now looking for a man living
in Scranton, who is alleged to have made
threats against the priests life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17

Eva Dorsey and the Misses Farnham
and Slocum, a duet by the Misses
Clearwater and Dewitt, recitations by
Miss Courtright and Miss Kibber, a
solo by Miss Mailen, a violin and piano
duet by Mr.. Carter and Miss Burnett,
a recitation by Miss Cornacre, posing
by Miss Leone Farnham, duet by Mr..
Davis and Miss Gleason, a solo by
Leyshon Evans and recitation by the
Misses Farney. The committee in
charge of the entertainment consisted
of Mrs. T.. Davies, Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs.
S. Metshire, Mrs. II. Marlin and Mrs.
Fries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
THEoFFEY WILLIAMS SHOT.
Said Three Men Did and Later Said
He Did It Himself.

Very peculiar circumstances, to say
the least, surround the shooting of
Theoffey Williams, young gentleman
from Taylor, in North Scranton, last
night. He came to North Scranton to
call on Miss Hannah Williams, of
North Main avenue, and was noticed
near the Marvine switch about
o'clock by some passersby, who saw
that he was wounded,
He told them that he had passed
three men, who had shot him with a
revolver. He was taken to the Will
liams home and medical attendance
was secured. The wound is said to be
a dangerous one. In the meantime the
police had been notified and had begun
to scour the town when it was an
nounced that the young man had con-
fessed that he had shot himself acci-
dentally.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
STOLE WIRE FROM CARS.
Peculiar Case Tried Last Night by
Alderman John T. Howe.

A peculiar case was tried before AL
derman Howe last night, John Kosh-
man being arraisned before him charg-
ed with the larceny of about LOO
yards OF copper wire from the cars of
the Scranton Railway company, and
A. Firestine. OF First street, being
charged with receiving stolen goods
in buying from Kostman the wire.
IT is charged that for some time
past Koshman has been stealing the
copper wire from the cars in front Of
the car barn on Linden street. and Of
late has become so audaoious as to ac-
tually gouge out the brass from the re-
Electors. having committed his opera
tions on three cars.
Il porti' of the wire was discov-
cred in Firestines junk wagon and
this led to his arrest He was held in
$500 bail, snd Koshinan in $500 bail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
WILL NOT TOUCH THE BEER.
Action of G. L. u Against Central
Pennsylvania Brewing Co.

At a special meeting of the Central
Labor union held last night it was de-
clared not to touch the product of
the Central Pennsylvania Brewing
company, but ii is alleged that COM
pany has refused to accept organized
labor.
1t was decided to send a communal
cation to select council tonight which
a Tribune, man was privileged to see.
This requests council to pass the or
dinance granting a franchise to the
Connell Park and Speedway Street
Railway company. The communica-
tion points out that the road is to be
built by Scranton capitalists and that
the investment of Scranton capital at
home is to be encouraged.
1t further points out that the build
ing of the road Will open up new lands
and offer the workingman a chance
to procure real estate at low prices.
1t is further pointed out that the pro-
jectors of the new road are favorable
to union labor.
During the evening an excellent al
dress was delivered by Harry Mills.
secretary and treasurer of the National
Association OF Textile Workers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
FOUR POLICEMEN TO GO.
Persistent Rumor That Mayor Will
Remove Them Tonight.

1t was persistently rumored yester-
day that Mayor Moir would send a
communication to select council to-
night removing four members of the
police force and asking the concur
renee of council in the matter Those
who claimed to be on the inside track
said that tonight was the night, while
others, while they admitted. that re-
movals were contemplated, thought
that they would be deferred for a few
weeks for various reasons.
Another important matter to be con-
sidered tonight is the Connell Park
and Speedway Street Railway company
ordinance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
ADVANTAGES OF RUBBER HOSE
Is Superior to Cotton Hose for Use
on Improved Streets.

The 1000 feet of rubber hose which
the joint fire department committee
has decided to purchase will, when 1t
arrives in the city, be distributed
among several of the companies in the
outskirts of the city now in need of
hose. When Chief Walker was asked
yesterday II the decision to buy such
a quantity of rubber hose was an
abandonment of the idea of purchasing
cotton hose, he said:
mot at all. Cotton hose is GOOD
enough: in fact, all that can be de-
sired, in the portions of the city hav-
Ing paved streets, but in those local
tiles where there are no pavements it
is cut to pieces by the sharp stones on
the streets. That is why rubber hose
Is to be purchased for the outlying
companies, as it stands twice as much
dragging over rough streets as does the
cotton"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17

Then I'd have made him forfeit his
certified check" replied Mr. Keller.
The resolution was adopted. The fol-
lowing ordinances passed third and
final reading: Providing for three cleo
trio lights in the Twelfth ward; pro-
viding for the construction of sewer
in Section A. Tenth Sewer district.
NJ. V. Morris introduced an ordinance
appropriating $500 for team hire on the
Arlington turnpike.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
"Keeping UP with Time"

The Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern Railway keeps up with time" in
more ways than one. Not only is 1t
more replete with every modern inn
provement that can be devised, but
its trains are always on time and
when you travel via the Lake Shore
you may be sure OF making all con-
nections promptly and reaching your
destination on the stroke of the min
ute. The Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern Railway carries the mail for
the government, and is under a big
forfeit to keep its trains on time. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
knights Templar at Wilkes Barre.

On account of the forty-seventh an
nual conclave, Knights Templar Of
Pennsylvania, to be held at Wilkes
Barre, May 21 to 2S, the Delaware and
Hudson railroad will sell special tickets
from all points In Pennsylvania to
Wilkes-B Barre and return at one way
fare for the round trip. Tickets good
going May 21 and 22, and good for re-
turn on or before May 23. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
CORPORATIONS ARE
NOT TAXED ENOUGH
so SAID LUTHER KELLER IN
COMMON COUNCIL.

He vigorously Opposed the License
Tax Ordinance on the Ground That
1t Was Absurd and Ridiculous to
Tax Immense Corporations Only
$10o a Year and Street Railway
Companies Only One Per Cent. of
the Gross Receipts - Resolution
Fixing Height of Electric Lights.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
RELEASES SIGNED.

TIE city was not prepared TO do
this work, but allowed the property
owners to have the work done by pri-
vate contract after they had signed
releases of any damages that might
be done to their property by the grad
ing of the street.
1t is alleged that Mr.. Evans signed
such a release, but afterwards began
suit, alleging that his property was
greatly damaged by cutting down
Washington avenue at least ten feet
for the entire length of his lot, which
is about $50 feet on that avenue. He
also states that during the blasting
operations while the street was being
opened alongside of his property. his
house was greatly injured by flying
pieces of rock.
Alfred S. Wagstaff, the father-ln-
law of the defendant who occupied
the house at the time the grading
was done, testified in detail to the
damage done to the lot by the grad
ing and 20 the house by the pieces Of
rock set in motion by the explosion.
b. r. Lacey the architect, called by
the plaintiff, testified that the grad
ing of the street made it necessary
10 Dullu retaining wall along WdSn-
ington avenue and terrace the grounds
down to the wall This would cost
about 5000, but when this improve
ment is completed the property will
be worth s2,500 more than it was before
the grading operations AT this point
court adjourned for the day. This
morning the jurors will visit the prop
erty and ascertain for themselves the
damage wrought.
Before Judge Edwards the case of
f. Mulligans Sons and E. Mulligan,
executor of the estate of his father,
against Michael Coach, of Jermyn,
We're on trial for the greater part of
the day. The evidence was all in
when court adjourned for the day.
The suits are of collecting for whis-
kies sold TO Gooch in 1895. when he
VISA in the hotel business at Jermyn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
LADIES In STATE
CONVENTION HERE
MEMBERS OF AMERICAN PROT
EsTANT ASSOCIATION.

This Is the Twenty-sixth Annual
Session of the Grand Lodge--Dele-
gates Are Present from Large
Number of the Cities and Towns Of
the State-oficers Installed Yester-
day-Last Night a Banquet and
Entertainment Was Given in
Honor of Visitors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used Tor over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
II sOOTHEs the CHILD, soFTENs the GUNS,
ALLAYs all PAIN; CURES WIND CoLIC, and
h the best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by
druggists in every part Of the world. BE sure
and ask for "Mrs Winslow's Soothing SYRUP"
and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents
bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17

The Lackawanna County Liquor
Dealers association will meet this
evening in Durrs hall at s O'Clock to
transact business of Importance. 3"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar, 10C
National Republican Convention,
Philadelphia. Pa, June 10Th.

For this occasion the Lackawanna
railroad will sell special excursion
tickets at one fare for the round trip.
Dates of sale, June IS to 10 inclusive;
limited to return to June 26 inclusive.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
NO VERDICT AS YET.
Nothing Heard from the Lutz Jury
Yesterday.

The enc of the third week of their
deliberations is approaching and the
Lutz jury at Wilkes-Barre still refuses
to agree.
Nothing was heard from them yes
terday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
DAMAGE CAUSED
BY GRADING
Suit of L. r. Evans Against City of
Scranton-Testimony offered Yes
terday Before Judge Kelly.

Only two cases were heard in COM
mon pleas court yesterday.
Before Judge John p. Kelly yester-
day morning the cases wherein e. G..
Worden is plaintiff and q. Rosenfeld
and others and Kate Schwartz and
others are defendants, was given to
the jury, and later in the day ver-
diets were returned. In the Rosen-
field case the verdict was s5796 for
Wor1en and in the Schwartz case
$3.50.
The next case called was L. r. Ev-
ans against the city Of Scranton and
certain property owners who reside on
or adjacent to Washington avenue,
north Of Electric avenue. Mr.. Evans
was represented by Attorneys I. II.
Burns and J. w. Carpenter. For the
defense the attorneys were City Solicit
tor A. A. Vosburg, H. NJ. Hannah, e.
c. Newcomb, John NJ. Walker and j.
w. Browning.
Mr.. Evans owns n property at Elec-
trio and Washington avenues, which
he alleges was much injured by the
grading OF Washington avenue in 1895.
Prior to that year that avenue had
been graded and as far as Electric
avenue. Beyond Electric avenue there
was a good sized hill and after the
summit of the hill was reached there
was n sharp down grade to the old
Drinker turnpike, which ran along a
ravine about 200 feet north Of Electric
avenue. The property owners Of that
vicinity thought it advisable to have
the turnpike abandoned and a modern
street laid out and also to have Wash
ington avenue opened at the grade
fixed by the city engineer. This in
cluded cutting down the hill adjoin-
ing the Evans property and filling in
TIE ravire where the Drinker turn
pike ran.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17

Steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. #. & NJ. T. Howley ,231 Wyoming ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17

Smoke The Pocono, &c. cigar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-17
Marriage Licenses.

Smoke The Pocono, Sc. cigar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-13
ALASKA ID HAVE
 MORE SOLDIERS
President Creates New Milf
 tary Department
IT DISPLEASES MINERS
Col Randall Go Co mmand ns HrIg- ndier Generai-order made for Nome-Number Not Known.

The president has cieated a military de- parlment consisting of the territory of AL a,lka and assigned Col. George H. Ran d,ll, Eighth United States Infantry, 10 command. Randall Is on duty with hl,, is- -y.st.==-.zs.s..--- t- sl..-'-..s. route to Alaska. on JanusfvI5.
 lt was stated at the state department that Col. Randall would be given com mand as brigadsr general of volunteers in order lh.t he may have sufficient rank for the new drpa tment. The action oi the department in this matter Is tanta- mount to the establishment of complete military government in Alaska. espe'i 'lIv as to the northern portion. The matter has been under consideration for a long time.
 The war department has not vet fixed upon the number of troops to be assigned to the new department. Col. Randall has had experience h that quarter, and will te allowed to exercise his judgment In the matter.
 The Alaska Miners Association, an or glnizltion of Nome miners whO are in Se' atlIe, and who think they see in this new departure a military government for A' aslta held a meeting at Seattle on Monday night, which was addressed by various members Of the organization. and nearly all of whom were inclined to look with disfavor upon the decision of the govern ment 10 send additional troops to Cap' Nome. One speaker declared nothing haC ever transpired in Alaska to war;:at th' presence of Federal troops.
 Two memteis were instructed by th' meeting to make an affidavit for publlea' ton of their experiences at Cape Nome particularly regarding the miners assem- blv which was dispersed by the soldiers and the methods of claim'lOeating in tn district.