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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-03
ACCUSED OF LARCENY.
Man Charged with Stealing Two
Goats and a Hat.

The police were yesterday morning
notified that an overcoat. undercoat
and hat had been stolen from the
American House, on FRANKLIN avenue.
A man had stepped into the place and.
selling the articles, disappeared. They
were the property Of one of the bar
keepers.
About 8 o'clock last evening PATROL
man Parry was walking along his
beat on Wyoming avenue when he
caught sight Of man answering to
the description Of the thief. He took
him in charge and marched him to the
Center street police station.
1t was there seen that the coat he
had one was exactly like the one de-
scribed as having been taken from the
American House. He did not have the
undercoat or hat, however, and refused
to give any Information concerning
them.
He was held over and will be given
q hearing this morning by Mayor Moir
on the charge Of larceny.
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HID HER WHITE BOYS SECRET.
Black Nanny" Though Dying,
Still Guards Boys Identity.

Washington. d. c., Jan. 2.-The prob
ably fatal sickness Of an S0-year-old
negress has just caused to be revealed
a remarkably heartless case Of child
abandonment. Nine years ago lit
tie white baby boy was committed to
the care of Lucy Mason. an old ne
gress, who in slavery days. was the
property Of one Of Virginias promin-
ent families. From the day she re-
ceived her charge until the day after
the Christmas just past she has guard
ed and watched over the boy.
All efforts to induce the NANNY"
to reveal the identity of her ward
Leroy Mason" as he is known-have
failed. She declares that she is bound
to secrecy by solemn vows, which even
in the face OF death she cannot break.
She admits that she knows who the
parents are, and says that 81 a month
has been received by her from the
boys mother for his support.
The boy, it Is said, knows who his
mother is, and has written to her at
the dictation Of the board of guard
ians, asking her to help him. No re-
ply, 1t is asserted, has been received,
although there has been ample time for
one
When he was separated from her he
was heartbrOken for time, but he
has again become cheerful. The other
day he unconsciously revealed the
great trouble Of his former life by
solemnly saying to Mrs. Graves, who
has taken charge Of him for the
guardians:
"The boys can't say / haven't any,
thing but a black nanny now, can
they? My mamma is as white as any
Of them"
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UNION SERVICES CONDUCTED.
They Were Held at Grace Reformed
Episcopal Church,

Union services were yesterday af-
ternoon instituted at the Grace Re-
formed Episcopal church, on Wyo-
ming avenue. They will be conducted
during the remainder of the week. the
last one to take place on Saturday
afternoon.
They are held between the hours of
and o'clock and are presided over
by various of the city's clergymen.
Rev. Samuel G. Logan. d. D., was in
charge yesterday afternoon and after
the regular prayer service was over
spoke briefly on the subject of "The
Church Universal"
This afternoon Rev. Robert r. Y.
Pierce, of the Penn Avenue Baptist
church, will be in charge of the SER
vice.
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DIED.

CARPENTER. Emanuel Carpenter,
aged 72 years and months, at Hopbot-
tom, Susquehanna county, January /.
1900. Fureral services will be held in
the Hopbottom Methodist Episcopal
church on Thursday at II a. m. Inter-
ment will be made In the family plot In
the Squire cemetery.
CONNELL.-In Scranton. Jan. 2. 1900.
William A. Connell aged . years. son
of the late w. A. Connell. died this
morning from diphtheria. Funeral pri-
vate this afternoon at 230 o'clock.
MAY.-In Scranton, Jan. ]. 1900. Martin
j. May. aged 81 years, at the family
home on Prospect avenue. Funera!
Thursday morning at 8 o'clock. Mass
at st. Peters cathedral, and interment
In Dunmore Catholic cemetery.
MGEE.-In Scranton, Jan. l, 1900. John
McGee. at his residence, 40? Cedar ave-
nue. Funeral Thursday morning at $50
o'clock. Mass of requiem will be sung
at st. Johns church and interment
will be made in St. Mary's Catholic
cemetery, Avona.
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he formerly lived in Mahanoy City.
where he bore very unsavory repu.
tation. Among his exploits there was
the stealing of ring from his dead
mothers hand as she lay In her cofiin.
He served twelve months in the coun-
ty Jail for this action. The woman
who gave her name here as Mrs. Crow
is also we'll known In Mahanoy City,
where she lived under the name OF
Annie Belbender.
John Crow, who was the acknowl-
edged leader OF the gang Of Scranton
burglars, Is about 25 years old. and be-
gan his career by robbirg the post
Office at Minersvillc, where he was
born. He served four years in the
penitentiary for this escapade and also
has several other black spots against
his name.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-03

County Commissioners Morris, Pen
man and Durkin yesterday afternoon
completed the work of making up their
office force. F. +. Robathan was re-
appointed and made assistant chief
clerk. Fred kirchoff was also recap
pointed. but 8. b. Roberts. the other
clerk under the old commissioners,
was dropped.
Five new clerks were appointed. They
are John p. Mahon, Miss Anna f..
Jones, John VanI3ergen, tr., F. M.
Francis and George Heisner. Mr.. Ma
hon is former clerk of the common
council Miss Jones Is a resident of
the West Side and a niece OF ex-
County Constable T. +. Reynolds. Mr.
VanBergen is a son Of John VanBerg-
en-, superintendent of the Scranton
Coal company. He was formerly em-
ployed as a clerk at the Diamond col
licry under w. S. Langstaft. F. NJ.
Francis Is a resident Of Dalton and
engaged in the lumber business.
George Heisner has held a clerical po-
sition for long term Of years in the
court house and city hall. He was In
the recorders office under Mr.. Heuster
and was for time clerk for the
board of city assessors.
These appointments increase the
clerical force to twice its original size.
The commissioners say they have fig
ured 1t out that the county will be
saved money by having permanent
clerks do the work that is now pieced
out. such as copying registry lists, pre-
pairing duplicates and the like. One
| of the new clerks Is to be stationed in
the district attorneys office to keep
tabs on the transcripts filed by the al
dermen and justices of the peace,
which It Is thought will act as a check
| on the collection Of excessive costs.
Luzerne county tried this experiment
| and found 1t a success.
The salaries of the new clerks have
not as yet been fixed. or at least the
commissioners are not ready as yet to
announce them. The salary Of the
| chief clerk. Mr.. Daniels, was fixed at
the same figure as formerly $1.500.
Ex-Chief Clerk Wagner said yester-
day that he proposed to look into the
| law under which he was appointed by
the old commissioners, and which the
new board ignored, and if his counsel
does not advise to the contrary he will
contest the new commissioners right
| to remove him.
| The last act Of the retiring commits
sioners was to appoint a mercantile
appraiser 1t was Mr.. Demuth's turr
to make the selection and he named
Michael Kramer. Of the South Side
Mr.. Kramer returned the compimen,
by inviting Mr.. Demuth to become his
assistant. Mr.. Demuth, 1t is under
stood. has accepted and will practical.
ly be the mercantile appraiser.
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WHERE KELLY GOT GOODS.
Burglarized the Home Of John ],
O'Boyle, Of Penn Avenue.

William Kelly, whom Patrolman
Peuster arrested Sunday night IN sus-
picion Of larceny, was yesterday after
noon given a hearing by Mayor Moir
and committed to the county Jail on
the charge Of burglarizing the home
OF John j. O'Boyle. PA Penn avenue.
Kelly was arrested while trying to
sell a small gilt clock. and when taken
to police headquarters a lady's belt,
fancy slipper and other things Of
the same nature were found in his
possession. He was held until his case
could be more thoroughly examined
and yesterday afternoon the various
articles We're identified.
Two members Of tho family Of John
]. O'Boyle. the Penn avenue grocer
and undertaken. came to police head
quarters and identified the articles as
belonging to them. The entire family
spent Sunday and New Years with
friends in Pittston.' and on arriving
home discovered that burglars had
been at work. Mayor Moir gave Kelly
his hearing about o'clock yesterday
afternoon and committed him to the
county Jail to await trial on the charge
Of burglary.
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POLITICAL JoTTINas.

The Republicans of the Ninth ward
will hold a caucus tomorrow night to
candidate for select coun-
Gil. The candidates are c. E. Chitten-
den, the present incumbent; Attorney w.
8. Hulslander and Peter Ham.
A caucus Of the Republican voters Of
the Seventeenth ward has been called
for next Monday evening. 1t will be held
in Alderman Howes office. Candidates
for select and for district offices will be
nominated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-03

company, of this city, and locatel at
Crossforks, in Potter county. were to-
tally destroyed by fire on New Years
Day.
The mills were two of the largest
operated by the company, ana the loss
is estimated at $125,O00, with 100000
insurance. General Manager +. l..
Peck stated yesterday tha. building
operations would be commenced at
once. The fire throws about $50 work
men out of employment.
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Letter from President Nichols.

Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Havirg heard of statements made
by enemies of the United Mine Workers
Of America, which We're inimical to the
best interests of the miners of this re-
gion, in which they allege that the Nam
ticoke strike was failure and that no
gain was made by the miners of that
place. In contradiction of the above
desire to saw that 1t is untrue, and that
the strike ended in grand victory for
the union. A victory which means moie
money on payday and better treatment
in general
A scale for all dcadwork has been se-
cured where noLe before existed, thus in
suring equal pay to all men for certain
work. A check docking boss is allowed
at each breaker to lcok after the miners
interests. An Increase has also been
given to most Of the company hands. All
the above has been inserted in a written
agreement signed by the company ard
the union committee. All miners are
warned against persons who derlde or try
to belittle the organization, as being
probably paid emissaries to work against
the interests of honest workmen.
Respectfully yours,
T. d. Nichols.
President No. District. L. NJ. w. of A.
Nanticoke, Jan. !, 1900.
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Letter from Councilman Oliver.

Letter from Councilman Oliver.
Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: In answer to the assertion made
in a Sunday paper, that "many people
of the Fifteenth ward are anxious to
know where l was on the night of De-
cember ~, 1898, when the Lackawanna
telephone ordinance was killed." etc, l
have the following statement to make
December ~ 1898, fell en- Monday even
ing. On the previous Friday l was asked
by a colleague in the common council
II had any objection to a special meet
ing Of that branch being called for the
next Monday evering. l replied that
had. because of three other important
previous engagements, one of which |
had to neglect. This was reported to IA.
II. Fellows and other enemies of the
l.ackawarna telephone ordinance. to-
gether with the fact that three other
members of the common branch were
alike situated. These people then con-
ceived the idea, and did call a snap spe-
cial meeting for Monday evening, De-
cember 12, 1883. and accomplished their
purpose In manner most questiOnable.
as the record of that meeting will show.
Joseph Oliver.
Scranton, Jan. !.
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HoYT IDENTIFIED.
Thought to Be Member Of a Gang
of Diamond Thieves.

Pittsburg. Jan. 2.-Jerome Descio, a
jeweler, Of " ashington. d. c., came
to Pittsburg today and identified
Charles Z. Hoyt now at Central police
station, as member of the gang
which robbed his store of a tray of
diamonds valued at $4,000 on March
16, 1897. Hoyt was brought to Pitts
burg from Boston by Detective Char
les c. McGovern last Saturday and is
supposed to have been implicated in
the diamond robbery at A. T.. Siedels
store in this city about month ago,
in which a tray of diamonds were
stolen.
Hoyt says the diamonds are in a
"fence" in Brooklyn. where he gave
the address. but denied completely in
the robbery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-03
WEAvER's POCKET PICKED.
He Accused the Man Next to Him
Who Was Arrested.

Patrolman Haggerty last night ar
rested man accused Of trying to
pick the pocket of Walter S. Weaver
in the Columbia hotel. Weaver was
with crowd, when suddenly he felt
hand in his pocket and found that he
was $3.50 poorer than he had been five
minutes before.
He accused the man next to him.
who warmly protested his innocence.
AS final 0st he threw up his hands
and demanded to be searched. His
bluff was unsuccessful, however, as
two quarters dropped from his cuffs
as he threw UP his arms.
Weaver will appear against him in
police court this morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-03
CITY SCHOOL CLOSED.
One Of the Teachers in No. 35 Has
Contracted Diphtheria.

No. 35 school building, located on
Pine street and Taylor avenue, was
ordered closed yesterday by Superin-
tendent Howell. one Of the teachers.
Miss McMullen, having contracte l
diphtheria.
1t was thought advisable to close the
school and it will be thoroughly fumi-
gated under the direction of the board
of health before the children will be
allowed back again. Diphtheria is
especially prevalent in that section of
the city and extra efforts are being
taken to prevent its further spreading.
The school will not be opened until
Monday, Jan, g.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-03
VlADUCT ORDINANCE
TOMORROW NIGHT
COMES UP IN SELECT COUNCIL
ON FINAL READING.

Full Text Of This important Meas
ure-Committee to Confer with the
officials Of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western and the Scran-
ton Railway Company Not Yet
Named-It Was Thought That
Councils Would Know What These
Companies Would Contribute.
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LADIES OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE
The following arc the officers Of Pride
Electric city temple. No. So, of Scranton,
Ladies of the Golden Eagle, for the on
suing six months term: Past tcmplar,
Mrs. Atdie Edwards: noble templar, Miss
Jennie Flynn: vice tcmpat Miss Sadie
Ckyler; prophecies. Mrs. Anna Mnssol-
man; pricstess, Miss Jennie Martin;
guardian of records. Mrs Ray Carter;
guardian of finance, Mrs. Hattie Tice;
guardian Of cxchepuer. Mrs. Mary Det-
rick: marshall of ceremonies. Miss tutn
Martin: guardian of INFER portal. Mrs.
Jane Martin guardian Of outer portal,
Mr.. G. J. Jenkins: trustee, Mr.. a. NJ.
Detrick: representative to the grand
temple, Mrs. Lou Berry.
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Smoke the Pocono SC. cigar.

state of Ohio, City Of Toledo. Lucas
County, SIS: ,
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is
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iedo. County and State aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each anu ev.
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
nv the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
~ FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworr to before me and subscribed in
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JSeall Notary Public.
Halls Catarih Cure Is taken internally,
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+. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Q.
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Halls Family Pills are the best.
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employees yesterday at the Hyde PARK
and Continental mines, and today the
men at the Hallstead Manvillc and Dia-
mond will he paid. The Delaware ana
Hudson suporintendepts ana clerks Mt
Scranton and Carbondale were paid yes-
terday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-03
FOUR CLERKS ADDED
TO WORKING FORCE
NEW COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DOUBLE THE OFFICE HELP.

.. =. Robathan and r. W. Kirchon
Retained and 3. D. Roberts Dis
missed--John p. Mahon, Miss
Anna e. Jones, John vanBergen,
jr., +. M. Francis and George Heis-
ner Are the New Clerks-Commis-
sioners Say the Additional Help
Will Mean a Saving to the County.
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

tUnder this heading short letters Of In.
terest will be published when accompa-
MED. for publication, by the writer's
name. The Tribune does not assume re-
sponsibility for opinions here expressed.1
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New York, Jan. 2.-The stockholders
Of the National City bank met today and
ratified the proposition of the directors
to increase the capital stock from 81
O00.000 To S1O.000.00Q
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IDENTITY ESTABLISHED.
OF the Three Out of Town Crooks
Captured on Christmas Day.

A letter was yesterday received by
Chief of Police Robling which con-
clusively establishes the identity CT
captured here on Christmas
day, in Frank Courtright's gang, who
gave his name as Joe Fitzgerald, and
has also been known as James Little.
His real name is James Salmon, and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-03

The following Is the full text of khc
viaduct ordinance, which comes up for
third reading in select council tomor-
row evening:
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CITY NOTES

INSPECTION TOUR-Major w. 8. Mil
lar is In Philadelphia conducting a regi-
mental inspection. He will return home
Saturday.
COMMITTED TO JAIL - Alderman
Storr yesterday afternoon committed to
the county jail Anthony Ruane, charged
with assault and battery.
DANCE THURSDAY NIGHT. - The
Green Ridge Bicycle club will conduct
O dance in the Bicycle club house on
Washington avenue Thursday night.
BOARD OF HEALTH-The board Of
health will meet in regular session this
evening. Food Inspector Widmayer will
make a report of the past years work
In his department
SMITH FINED $lo.-Charles Smith, ar
rested Monday night for trying to force
his way into the Gaiety theater ana act
ing in a generally disorderly manner,
was yesterday morning fined $40 by
Mayor Moir.
HOSE HAS ARRlVED.-The 2,OOO feet
OF cotton hose recently ordered pur-
chased by councils arrived In the city
yesterday anu SHleI WaikeT Will nave IL
tested today at the steel mill. 1t will
then be divided between the Crystal and
Nay Aug companies.
FITZGIBBON FUNERAL.-The fu-
neral Of the late James FitzGibbon. of
224 Tenth street, will be held this morn
ing at 10 o'clock and not at o. as was
heretofore announced. A high mass OF
requiem will be celebrated in st. Pat
rick's church and interment will be made
In the Cathedral cemetery.
PAY.DAYS. The Delaware, Lacka.
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DANCE THURSDAY NIGHT. - Tho
Green Ridge Bicycle club will conduct
dance In the Bicycle club house OF
Washington avenue Thursday night.
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oRANoEsT DISPLAY At
1.-THE MODEL"
oELIcATEsSEN EMPORIUM.

Fresh invoice Of finest table deli
cacies, Imported Hares. Landjager
sausage, Nova Scotia Salmon.
.Pates of all kinds. Imported and
" California Fruits and Jellies, Nald-
meister Deli,atess Herring in
Wine Sauce, Italian Chestnuts,
Leb Ruchcn. Marzlpan and Honey
Cakes Of all descriptions. and full
line of fancy groceries for the
holidays. Catering orders taken
now for the holidays. Dinner
Table d'Hote. Breakfast. Lunch
con and Supper a Ia carte. Oys-
tey~ served In eny style.
e21-228 Washington Avenue.
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COMMITTED TO JAIL - Alderman
Etorr yesterday afternoon committed to
the county jail Anthony Ruane, charged
with assault and battery.
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INSPECTION TOUR-Major w. g. Mil
lar is In Philadelphia conducting a regi-
mental inspection. He will return home
Saturday.
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PAY-DAYS. The Delaware, Lacka-
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-10-04
TIE SOFT COAL NUISANCE.
New Yorlt's Health Board Will Have
1t stopped at Once.

New York, Sept. pa large number
Of warrants were issued yesterday to
officers of the health department for
the arrest Of persons charged with vio-
lating the smoke ordinance. The cases
were continued until next week In
all more than so were served Presi-
dent Murphy, of the health department,
said
This smoke nuisance must be stop
ped, and stopped right at this instant
Every one of these firms have been
under surveillance and has burned soft
coal. They were warned to desist, but
they paid no attention to our notice.
More than a dozen presidents, superin-
tendents and others from large coal
burning firms called on me today and
asked me to let up on this smoke nui-
sance for a while. ] told them that
would not do it; that there is not suf-
fcient justification for it, The use of
soft coal would do millions of dollars
damage in this city Because we have
used only hard coal and have been
practically free from smoke millions
have been invested in white marble
buildings and other white buildings.
Soft coal smoke would completely de-
stroy their appearance. That is mere
ly an instance of what It would do"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-10-04
Hanna Reiterates nm Assertion.

Cleveland, Oct. 1.-Senator Hanna
arrived home from New York yester-
day forenoon and left last night for
Chicago. 1t is his purpose to return
to New York about the middle of Oc-
tober, but he expects to be in Chicago
the closing week of the campaign. Re-
ferring to his recent interview in this
city, in which he was quoted as saying
Mr. Bryan had promised to let Rich
ard Croker name one of the members
of his cabinet, if elected, Senator Han
ma said: What l said about Croker
and cabinet position has been SUBJ
stantiated during the past week. /
know that il Bryan is elected Croker
can put former Senator Edward Muir
ply in Bryans cabinet"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1900-10-04
THE FILIPINOs MORE QUIET.
Alleged Amigos Suspected of Aiding
Attacks on Americans.

Manila, Oct 1.-The Filipinos in the
vicinity of Manila have been more
quiet of late, although last Wednes-
day night there were brisk attacks at
Las Pinas and Paranaque, south of
Manila, as well as outpost firing at
linus, Bacoor and Muntin Lupa. The
American officers are satisfied that the
alleged amigos living in and around
the towns in question participated in
these attacks. Official reports have
been received of insurgent activity in
Zambalos province and in Batangas
province. Two skirmisheS occurred
during the week on the Bicol river, in
the province of South Camarines. 1t
Is estimated that the insurgents lost
80 killed in the various districts. Two
civilians, John Mcmahon and Ralph
McCord, of San Francisco, who started
on a business trip for Vigan and
Bangued, in northern Luzon, have not
been heard from for three weeks. 1t is
feared that they have been killed or
captured by the insurgents.