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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
WHOLESALE THIEVERY.
Wagon Load of Drinkables Stolen
from the Cellar of a Lacka-
wanna Avenue Saloon.

Joseph Van Dyke, of Capouse ave-
nue.. and James Hopkins, of South
Scranton, were arrested yesterday by
City Detective John Moir and PATROL
man Iona Day, on the charge of steal
ing three barrels of rum and whiskey
from the cellar of O'Connor & Walsh's
saloon, on Lackawanna avenue, last
Tuesday.
They were arraigned before Alder
man Milar, and in default of bail COM
mitted to the county jail. Hopkins,
it was proved at the hearing, received
the stolen goods. and Van Dyke alone
was guilty of the larceny.
Van Dyke pleaded guilty and was
held in $1,000 bail. The bail for Hop
kins was fixed at $500.
The larceny occurred about o'clock
Tuesday evening. Van Dyke boldly
entered the store from the rear, and
removing the kegs of liquor placed
them in a wagon and drove away.
The case was reported to the police,
as soon as the larceny was discovered,
and Chief Robling and Detective Moir
worked on it all week. The missing
goods were traced to Hopkins home,
and yesterday Detective Moir and Pa
trolman Day swooped down upon the
residence, which is in the rear of Pitts
ton avenue, and searching the house
found the missing kegs.
Hopkins and Van Dyke were ther
arrested and taken to the central sta
tion. Neither Hopkins nor Van Dyke
are well known in the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
TELEGRAM FROM DowIEITEs.
They Wire Mrs. Boyd to Rejoice Over
Her Persecution"

Mrs. Clara Boyd, of 1922 Penn ave-
nue., who was arrested Wednesday aft
ernoon, and held in $500 ball. On the
charge of being one of the persons re-
sponsible for the death of Mrs. Lydia
Newell. and of having practiced sur
gerry and medicine without a phYsi-
clans license, yesterday appeared be-
fore Alderman Kasson.
Mrs. Boyd, on Wednesday telegraph
ed to Chicago, to the headquarters of
the Dowieites, of which cult she is a
follower, as was also Mrs. Newell, and
asked for 5000 to be sent here, to be
deposited as bail.
She yesterday showed Alderman
Kasson the telegram she received. IT
stated that the funds have been sent
and will arrive this week, and after
bidding her take good cheer, advised
her to "rejoice and give thanks that
the Lord suffers her to be prosecuted "
One of the deacons in the church is
coming here from Chicago to look after
Mrs. Boyd's interests.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24

Before today ends, a proposition for
the construction of the West Lacka-
wanna avenue viaduct by the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western Rail-
road company and the Scranton Rail-
way company will in all probability
be ready for presentation to the city
officials.
A conference between the represen-
tatives of the two corporations is to
take place at Hotel Jermyn this morn
Ing, and as soon as they come to an
understanding, a conference with the
city's representatives is to be had.
President w. II. Truesdsle and Chief
Engineer w. X. McFarlin, of the
Lackawanna company, arrived from
New York last night, on the S.45 train,
and registered at the Jermyn. Presi-
dent c. NJ. Clark, of the Railway COM
pany, came up from Philadelphia dur
Ing the day, and is also stopping at
the Jermyn. They and General Man
| ager Frank Silliman, jr., will get to-
gether this morning, and before they
disperse the fate of the viaduct, it Is
expected, will have been determined
one way or the other.
To a Tribune reporter, last night
Mr. McFarlin said that the two com
panies had had considerable cores
pondence on the subject and he be-
lieved a proposition acceptable to the
city would be drafted.
What the proposition will be car
only be coniectured, of course, but Il
the hopes of the board of trade boom.
ers are to be realized. 1t will not bt
much short of an offer on the part o.
the two companies to build the via
duct at their own cost providing the
one has exclusive right to the cross
ing and the other a double track rlgh
of way overhead.
When Chief Engineer McFarlin wa!
here two weeks ago in conference Will
the city officials and board of trad,
committee he was given to under
stand that an offer of the above natur,
was about the only thing that woulc
insure the erection of the viaduct. H
went away promising to lay the mat
ter before President Truesdale anC
that an answer would be forthcomin!
before the first of September. Th
circumstances would indicate that tn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
A DOUBLE ACTION CASE.
Prosecutor Suravitz Was Made tc
Stand as Defendant.

T.. f. Sykes, a foreman in the employ
OF Contractor Ruddy, and Joe Sull-
van, Of Maple street, were last night
arraigned before Alderman Milla!,
charged with assault and battery, by
Nathan Suravitz, South Washington
avenue pedler.
He claims that yesterd ~, rs he was
driving along Elm street, Sullivan, who
is one of the water boys employed by
Foreman Skies, threw a stone at him,
and struck him. Suravitz then pursued
the boy and says that Sykes seized
him by the neck and threw him rough
ly to the ground.
Sykes and young Sullivan had the
office crowded with witnesses. who tes-
tilted that Suravitz threatened the
boys life and that Sykes did not as
sault him but merely interfered in
Sullivan's behalf.
Alderman Millar discharged both de,
PENDANTS, and held Suravitz in $500 bail.
on the charge of threatening Joe Sui
livan's life, the boys mother swearing
out the warrant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
STEPHENS FAMILY REUNION.
Was Held at the Old Homestead in
Nicholson.

Descendants of Fliphalet Stephens,
to the number of $50, from Lackawan-
na,, Luzerne, Wyoming Wayne, Sus-
quehanna, and Broome IN. YD counties
held their third annual reunion, yes
terday in the grove at the old Ste
phens' homestead in Nicholson.
An historical sketch Of the stephens
family, by Hon. Holloway L. stephens,
of Winwood, Pa; an address by NJ. w.
stephens and an original poem by Mrs.
Philander Bell were the features of the
post t-prandial exercises.
Frank p. stephens. of Nicholson, is
president of the association and Mrs.
H. +. Dewitt, of Wikes-Barre, Sec
retary.
Those present from Scranton We're:
Mr.. and Mrs w. 3. stephens Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Derby, Mr.. and Mrs. d. Y.
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Derby,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Williams and
daughter, Lethe, Miss Lulu Williams
Miss Madge Stephens, Masters Harold
and Stanley Williams and Enrol Hunt
Derby.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
SOME HIGH-BoRN PUSHES.
Scranton Man Has Number of Val
liable Ones.


OF all the people in the city, e. N.
Barker, of 316 jefferson avenue, proba-
bly, takes the palm, when it comes
to culture of cats.
Mr.. Barker is a well-known stock
fancier, and both he and his wife are
ardent lovers of the cat family. Any
one entering their residence is greeted
by a plaintive purring by the 'numer-
Gus cats about the place. Mr.. and
Mrs. Barker possess some sngularly
handsome animals. Most of the cats
are what are known among the fan
ciers as Persians, which denotes a
family between which and the Angoras
there is but little difference.
Haidee, a handsome brownish cat,
is one OF the favorites. She is one of
the highest-born animals in the land,
being a daughter of the famous King
Humbert. who, a few years ago. was
one of the highest-priced and hand
soonest felines in England.
Another remarkably beautiful cat
is "Puss," a silver Persian. The ami
mails coat is of a fine, silvery color,
the hairs being long and silky. Lady
Beresford owns the mother of this cat,
which has pedigree a yard long,
which is carefully preserved by her
owner. The animal yesterday Uttered
five kittens.
She is of very rare breed and is
worth about $500, and the kittens bring
$25 to $50 apiece.
Mrs. Barker once had an offer OF
$1,000 for King Humbert. This. she
says, is the highest price ever offered
her for any of her pets.
Haidee also, Is of a peculiar family.
In the winter time the animal has a
large ruff of curly hair around its neck
which gives 1t peculiar appearance.
At present Mr.. and Mrs. Barker are
short of cats. They have no regular
kennel for them, and consequently have
| comparatively few of their pets about
the house. There have been times,
Mrs. Barker says, when she has had
one hundred at time in her home.
| At Newburgh on the Hudson, where
| Mr., and Mrs. Barker formerly lived
! they had regular kennels for their cats
and intend establishing them also at
| Albany, where they will soon move.
| II Mr.. Barker is In this city in De-
! cember, he will exhibit the cats at the
| Poultry show, arrangements for the
holding of which are now being made
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24

for 20 years the effective head of the
greatest labor organization the world
has known, Mr. Powderly's views were
always instructive and interesting, but
as commissioner general of the immi-
grafton of the United States his views
will have added significance and the
fresh interest derived from his valu-
able experience In his present high Of
flee.
The address will be delivered from
the rostrum of the auditorium in the
great grove at Lake Lodore, about
o'clock in the afternoon. The auditor
ium will accommodate several thou
sand people, q fit place TO have the
most eloquent speaker who could grace
this occasion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
II aCkaWanna
THE"
A~aundry.
:os Penn Avenue A. D. WARMAN
PERSONAL
L.. r. .. Sc NJ.

DR.. +. l.. McGraw is back from Atlantic City
Mr. and Mrs. J. n. Evans are in Atlantic City
Misses Albro, Of J,TersOn avenue, are at Lake
Ariel.
John f. Bradley is at Atlantic City with his
family.
Mrs. D. 7. lawson is the guest OF friends in
New York city
John Clifford has returned home from trip to
New York city,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Matthews and family
at White Mills, Pa
Mrs. Calvin seybelt and Miss Seybolt are at
the Darlington, n Y.
f. II. Ruddy and family are the guest Of J.
II. Ruddy OF Steelton
Dr. G. W. Treverton, Of 1907 sanderson ave.
nue., is at Ocean Grove.
Herman Barring and family sailed yesterday
for a six weeks tour of Europe
Mrs. H. C. Hatton has returned from Tioga
county, where she made short visit
Attorney c. Comegys has returned from a visit
TO Boston and eastern summer resorts.
General Passenger Agent T. W. Lee of the
Lackawanna, was in Scranton yesterday.
The Misses Julia Meehar and Katie Burke, OF
Pittston, are visiting friends in this city.
Miss Ray NJ. Harris, of jefferson avenue, has
returned from a sojourn at Lake Sheridan.
Miss Gertrude Wisely, of Plains, Pa, is visit
ing at the home Of DR.. QUINN of Pittston avenue.
Miss Edith Norris will spend few weeks at
Willianstown, Pa, with her brother, william
Norris.
Miss Bessie Holden, Of Washington avenue, is
entertaining her cousin, Miss Bessie Inglis, OF
Syracuse, n. y.
Louis Justine o Ash street. who has been
nod IN biS bV for
is able TO be around again.
Miss Bertha C. Watkins, of Green Ridge, is
entertaining Miss Evaline Stanton, principal OF
the Bucknell Ladies' Institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis p. Florey and Mrs. Ger
trude Florey and family are spending August at
West Point cottage IIaryeys Lake.
Ex-Common Councilman +. NJ Tcwkcsbury now
IN the employ Of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel
company at Buffalo, is in the city.
Rev. ]. W. Messenger left last night for the
Highland Park camp meeting, near Akron o..
TO preach and give Bible lessons for one week.
Mrs D. W. scism, of this city, has returned
home from Unadilla, ~ Y. She is accompanied
by her niece, Miss Charlotte Mumfopd, of Una
dilla.
Mr.. and Mrs. George stoddard, left yesterday
for Utica, n. Y, where they will reside Mr.
stoddard was chief clerk for ex.Superntendent
Salisbury, of the Lackawanna
Mrs Samuel Morrow, of Mulberry street. /.
entertaining at her home Rev. Cypian McGarvey
OF the Order OF Passionate Fathers, and hi,
mother, Mrs. Francis McGaTey, of New York
city.
Mr. and Mrs. ], J. Adams and daughter, Jean
stte, OF Utica. N. Y, and Miss Blanche Mat
thevs, Of Reading, are visiting at the home o
hrs. Adams parents Mr. and Mrs. ]. U. Hopp
OF EynOn street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
AMONG THE POLICE.

Mrs. Mary Thel, of Center street, the 300
pound woman, who gave Detective John Molr
and Patroman Iona Day a very lively time
Wednesday when they arrested her on account of
her being in beastly state Of intoXication was
fined $40 by Mayor Mor yesterday morning,
James Duran, the cripple, arrested for causing
disturbance on West Lackawanna avenue,
Wednesday night, was yesterday committed to the
county jail for thirty days in default Of a so
fine. Lieutenant Williams and Patrolman Peters
arrested Duran, who resisted so furiously that
it was necessary TO call the patrol wagon.
Albert Howard, who was found lying helpless
ly drunk on the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern tracks in Railroad alley early yesterday
morning by patrolmen Rodham and Quinnan,
was fined So and in default went to the county
Jail for ten days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
MAJOR WAS STABBED.
He Resented Insulting Remarks to
His Female Companion.

James Major, a bar-keeper in the
Grand Central Hotel, was attacked by
two men Wednesday night while walk
ing with lady In West Scranton and
received several knife wounds in the
scalp and right Leg none of them, how
ever, being serious. Major was escort
ing his companion home, and when
near the Cathedral cemetery met the
men, who made some insulting re-
marks to the young lady, and it was
while resenting this that Major was
injured. His assailants are unknown
to him.
His injuries were treated at the
Lackawanna hospital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
ANNUAL MEETING HELD.
Stockholders of the Scranton Axle
Works Elect Officers.

The annual meeting was held in the
Connell building yesterday of the
stockholders of the Scranton Axle
works. Reports for the year were read
and the following board of directors
elected: II. c. Snover, G. b. Scott,
John Gibbons C. d. Jones, S. S.
Spruks. William l., Connell and e. IL.
Ripple.
The directors then met and elected
the following officers: President, e. Fl.
Ripple vice-president, T. c. Snover;
secretary and treasurer, r. r. Weisen-
fluh.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
ANNUAL OUTING OF Y. M. I.
Enjoyable Day Spent by Seventeen
Councils at Lake Lodore.

Seventeen councils of the Young
Mems Institute of Lackawanna county
yesterday came together and spent the
day at Lake Lodore. Fully thirteen
hundred members of the association
were at the lakeside and spent a very
pleasant day.
The afternoon was enlivened by a
base ball game between the Carbondale
and Miners Mills team. The dancing
pavilion was crowded all day, excel
lent music being discoursed by the Mo-
zart band, of Carbondale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
PowDERLY AT LAKE LoDoRE
Commissioner General Of Immigra-
ton Will Talk Labor Day.

Hon. T. V. Powderly, commissioners
general Of immigration, has been en-
gagged to deliver an address on Labor
Day, Monday, September 3, at Lake
I.odore.
The mere announcement of this fact
ought to be sufficient to create general
interest throughout this section. AS
a lifelong and practical student of the
momentuous subject of labor and being
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
OFFICIALS HERE TO
HOLD CONFERENCE
vIADUCT PROPOSITION TO BE
DRAFTED TO-DAY.

President Truesdale and Chief Engi-
neer McFarlin, of the Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western Company,
and President Clark, of the scran-
ton Railway Company, Will Meet
at Hotel Jermyn, this morning to
Agree Upon an Offer to Be Made
the City in the Viaduct Matter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
City and School Taxes, 1900.

The duplicates for city and school
taxes for year 1900 are in my hands
for collection in accordance with act
of assembly. A penalty of 3 per cent.
will be added Sept. 1st and an addi-
tional l per cent. each and every
month thereafter until paid.
f. J. Robinson, city treasurer. Of
flee hours from a. m. to p. m., ex-
cept Saturday, close at ~ o'clock. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
Colored Miniatures.

The colored miniature and frame free
with each dozen platinetts, are full
cabinet size and cost you only $3.50 for
the lot, See the display in window.
No stairs. The Griffin Art Co. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
VACANT PLACE ON
SUPREME BENCH
SPECULATION AS TO WHO WILL
FILL 1T.

President Judge Archibald Returns
from His Vacation Trip to Find
His Friends Awaiting the Word
to Place His Name Before the Gov
ernor-strong Talk of the Appoint
ment Going to One of the Western
preston from Harrisburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
There Are

No photographs superior TO our plat
inetts in finish and style. No matter
what YOU pay. See window display,
No stairs. The Griffin Art Co. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
Returns of the

Sharkey- -Fitzsimmons fight by
rounds at the Brunswick tonight. ].
w. Barnes, proprietor. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24

The best of all pills are Beecham's.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-24
West Pittston Fair, Aug. 2S, 90,
80, 81.

All classes are we'll filled. Four days
good racing. Day fireworks each day.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-02-08
Will They BE Redncsa >

Will the salaries of the Law Judges of
the various counties OF the State, be re-
duced 1t is intimated very strongly
that the present Legislature will pass a
bill reducing the salaries very materially.
1t is understood that Governor VOORHEES,
favors the proposed reduction. What
will the result be? Cumberland County
pays its Law Judge $4,000. He is prac-
tically engaged all the time in the per-
formance of his various duties. He can
practice but very little. Can Cumberland
County:get man from the bar who would
be credit to the bench, and have him
assume the responsibilities of the Judge
ship for less than $1,000? Is not the in
come eof the foremost members of the bar
at least 5000? 1t would seem that this
cutting salaries might begin somewhere
else. For instance, don't the Governor,
in receiving $4,000 per year, get about
twice as much as he can possibly earng
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-02-08
An Evening of Industry.

Busy ladies enjoyed themselves Mon.
day night at the nome of Mrs. Matte
Price, Elmer street. There was an attack
upon great mass of carpet rags, and
some fifty or sixty big round balls were
accumulated before the good nights and
good byes were said. During the even
ing the labors were lightened with happy
entertainment. Mrs. James made some
very funny remarks, and latter there was
something 70 banquet in the dining
room, fruits, ice cream, cake and all that
sort of things. Those present were: Mrs.
Matte Price, Mrs. Joseph Blew, Mrs.
Robert Blew, Mrs. David Blew, Mrs. Ella
Blew, Mrs. Sarah Jones, Mrs. Bell Gar
wood, Mrs. Bacon Bright, Mrs. VIM
Sink. Miss Mary Mixner, Miss May
Sink, Miss Thressa Price, Miss Addie
Harris. Miller Blew, Samuel Price,
Edgar Blew,
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-02-08

BEFORE THE BAR.
Among the Batch Is Ernest Bostwick, the
Actor, aud gs Gets Five Months for
Grand Lar,eny-Other Sentences.


Actor, aud Gs Gets Five Months for
Grand Lar,eny-Other Sentences.
Judge Trenclard sat in Special Session
Court Monday and listened to the
pleas of guilty made by seven persons all
charged with cdmes of more or less seri-
GUS character. After the plea, the Court
administered stntences.
Around whom seemed to centre the
greatest intereA was Ernest Bostwick,
the actor, who robbed Hotel. Cumber-
land boarder ofsome 5000 worth of cloth
ing and jewely and shipped them to
New York. BCstwick is good actor-on
or off the stage he is clever performer.
He appeared before the Court this mora
ing and was LOOKING finely. He made an
address to the Judge of some ten or fifteen
minutes. He frankly admitted his crime;
he couldn't very we'll help it. He then
declared that hehad never been in crime
before. An actor he had been for fourteen
weeks without cent of salary. His
mind was overwhelmed with his hard
luck, and wher he didn't have the price
of a cigarette o. meal ticket, he forgot
was attracted to the clothing of the hotel
guest, by reason of his own wardrobe
being badly won and no money coming
in to replenish it. He committed the
theft and sent thsclothing and jewelry to
New York The moment the deed was
done he was sorry. He was about to go
to New York, and the moment he arrived
there he was to ship back the goods, but
the officer came and he has suffered i'm
prisonment since
Judge Trenchsrd, in sentencing Bost-
wick, said he had received many letters
from influential people, pleading strongly
for clemency. The reputation of the
actor was apparently good before this
crime was committed. He felt that some
measure of leniency was proper in this
case, but the crime was too great to be
overlooked. Bostwick was then SEN
fenced to five months in the county Jail,
to date from the date of the first commit
ment.
Other sentences were as follows:
Milan Woodruff, stealing diamonds
from his mother, Reform School.
Luther Odin, stealing gold watch, SEN
! tence suspended.
George Elliot, stealing, Reform School.
| Edward Hawkins, keeping disorderly
house in Millville, five months in County
Jail.
John Shorty Doyle, assault, five
| months in county Jail, to date from COM
mitment.
Robert Bateman, overdriving horse,
| $25 fine, and stand committed until fine
! is paid.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-02-08
PROUD OF GEN. sBwELL.
New Jersey Applauds the speech of the q.
S. Senator


General William J. Sewell, United
States Senator from New Jersey, is sp-
planded by his State for the effective fay
ing he yesterday applied to the ever carp
ing, back biting, snarling unpatriotic and
tratorious Pettigrew, renegade Republi-
can and general and national nuisance.
Pettigrew is in love with the Filipino
Rebel, Aquinaldo, and he has disgusted
his fellow members and the country.
This week he has been trying to get the
views of the Rebel upon the United states
records. and denouncing Mckinley and
his administration. He was literally
flayed alive yesterday, and if he had any
brains or sense of decency he would be
be glad to hide bis head.
When General Sewel speaks, he says
something. All New Jersey is proud of
him for his remarks yesterday. 1t was
an honest, earnest, patriotic American
speech;
Mr.. Sewell referred to the fact that he
had opposed the acquisition of the Philip
pines, but he said that so soon as the
Paris treaty was ratified be had sunk his
private views and acquiesced in the re-
suit. 81 saw the flag attacked" he said,
s'and after that with me it was the country
and the flag, right or wrong" He re-
ferred to the fact that he had a son on
Lawton's staff. and said his sympathies
were naturally with the soldier in the
field.
"I deprecate beyond measure" he went
on, "the action of the Senator from South
Dakota " He then declared that under
the circumstances he considered Mr..
Pettigrew traitor to his country and his
conduct as monstrous.
1t was beyond com prehension and out
rageous in the extreme that man clothed
with the dignity of a Senator of the United
States, representing a sovereign State of
the Union. should attempt to furnish here
a forum for such an arch traitor as Agui-
naldo. In conclusion be said that Gem
eral Lawton himself told him (Sewelly
that he held that the continuance of the
war was due to those who had not c.
cepted the result of the peace treaty as he
had done, naming notably Pettigrsw. He
believed Lawton's death was due to Mr..
Pettigrew as directly as to the bullet of
the Filipino who shot him down.