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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
LAW RELATING TO NUIsANCEs.
COgntxance of Complaints Against Al
legged Indecent Theatrical shows,

Cognizance of Complaints Against Al
legged Indecent Theatrical Shows.
Maj. Sylvester. the chief of police has
forwarded to Commissioner Wight a COPY
OF section 1856 of the penal code of the state
OF New York defining a public nuisance
According to the New York law a public
nuisance is crime against the order and
economy of the state, and consists in unlaw-
fully doing an act, or emitting to perform a
duty, which act or omission either annoys
Injuries or endangers the comfort, repose
health or safety of any considerable number
Of persons, offends public decency, unlaw-
fully interferes with. obstructs or tends to
obstruot, or render dangerous for passage,
a lake. or a navigable river, bay. stream
canal or basin, or public park, square
street or highway. or in any way renders a
considerable number Of persons insecure in
life or the use Of property.
Under this law" says Mai Sylvester
1t seems that case must first be taken
before committing magistrate, when, If
held, 1t goes before the court, and, IL re-
Quested. jury, for trial.
Under existing law in the District of Co.
lumbia, l am informed that where a place
OF amusement or other institution becomes
obnoxious to any congregation Of people it
may be taken before the grand iury and
Indictment secured. Perhaps the attorney
for the District of Columbia can enlighten
you further upon this subject"
Commissioner Wight has recommended
that the matter be referred to the attorney
for the District for an opinion as to
whether under the present law action
could be taken by submitting a case to the
grand jury. as suggested by the major and
superintendent, and II not, IL he can sue-
gest any other way in which exhibitions inn
moral and indecent can be dealt with"
Mr.. Wights recommendation has been
approved by his associates, and 1t is un-
derstood the attorneys opinion is desired
because OF complaints which have been
made to the Commissioners Of alleged I'm
moral and indecent theatrical perform
ances and exhibitions given here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
CEMENT COMPANY RESUMES
Washington Enterprise in Operation at Gum
berland.
Steel Company Employees Discharged
for Demanding Increase of Wages
Freight Wrecked.
Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd. March 21.-The
Cumberland Valley Cement Company, man
ufacturers Of hydraulic cement. have re-
sumed operations at their plant at Cedar
Cliff. on the West Virginia Central railroad,
five miles west of Cumberland. They will
this spring rebuild the plant, putting in all
new, improved grinding machinery, and a
new air compressor to operate the drills in
the quarries. They will add four more
kilns and expect to manufacture one hum
dred thousand barrels of cement this sea-
son. The company is composed almost en-
tirely of WashingtOnians. s. Dana Lincoln
is president: Joseph G. Waters, vice presi-
dent and treasurer; P. ]. Brennan, secre-
tary, and Robert Dalton, jr. assistant sec
rotary. James Grant of Cumberland is su-
perintendent.
Demands Caused Discharge.
A force of laborers employed by the Po-
tomac Steel Company struck for Sl2o
day yesterday, or Is cents advance. When
they presented their grievance to President
S. ]. Macfarren he at once ordered them off
the premises and put other men on. Inc
men had recently been given a voluntary
raise of 10 cents.
Wreck of Freight Train.
Local freight No. 80 was wrecked on the
West Virginia Central and Pittsburg rail-
way four miles south of Parsons, w. Va.
yesterday. Four cars were derailed and
two were turned over a declvity. One man
was slightly hurt. The wreck was caused
by a broken axle. The track was blocked
six hours.
Trying to Adjust Wage Troubles.
The committees of machinists which WIS.,
tied the railroad shops at Altoona, Pa;
Hinton, w. Va, and Clifton Forge Va,
with the view to ascertaining wages and
class of work done, so that the scale may
be fixed in the Baltimore and Ohio shops
here accordingly, have returned and have
made reports to Baltimore and Ohio head
quarters. Master Mechanics Dillingham;
of Cumberland and Weisgarber of Mt.
Glare shops have likewise made reports.
1t is thought the wage trouble here will be
adjusted to the satisfaction of all con-
cerned.
The Independent tin plate mill operated
here by the Taylors of Philadelphia is
very busy. 1t is expected that the fourth
of the 26-inch mills in the plant, which is
being gotten in readiness, will be started
up Monday. Then 40 men will be en-
ployed. The stagnation in South Cumber-
land following the closing down of the
Cumberland mill by the trust has been dis
PEELED.
f. E. Place of Hartford, Conn, has been
appointed general yardmaster for the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad at Cumberland,
succeeding John NJ. INLAND, who will be
transferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

Guy VI Dickerson. who recently finished
q sentence in jail at Richmond, was brought
here last night by Deputy Marshal Bene-
dict and turned over to the police He Is
charged with having stolen a watch from
the Rev Benjamin F. Rathray of 914 East
Capitol street two years ago. The young
man claims that he is from San Francisco
He says he also lived for a time in Kansas
City. In the house of the minister 1t is
charged that he took the latter's watch
and sold ii fer s. so.
The detectives are also investigating other
cases in which 1t is charged he figured
He will be given trial in the Police Court
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Transfer. of Real Estate.

Anacostia-Jeremiah c. Lott ct ux to
trustees of Anacostia Lodge, No /, F. A.
A. M. lots 34s and 349; $50 (stamps, 81.
D-street northeast between 10th and 18th
streets-Richard f. Pairo ct ux to trustees
of St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran
Church, part original lot IL, square 963;
81, 200.
Carroll street southeast between LIST and
% streets-Agnes kieney to Mary A. T.
Cherry, part original lot SO, square 1872;
$175O.
Woodridge-Frank c. Doig ct Tx. to A.
Lincoln Hough, lot 10, block Is; SO
Stamps. 81.
Columbia Observation-Disclosures Real Es-
tate Company to Louis F. Abel, lot IL,
block "a; $40 Stamps $3.50.
Reno-Lewis B. Parker ct al, trustees to
Isaac E. Shoemaker. lots - and 10, block
8; $3.50.
Anacostia-James ]. Holzer ct ux. to Vim
H. and Jessie A. H. Johnson, part lots hS6
to $50; SO stamps. 81. wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
PHYSICIANS SUDDEN DEATH.
DR.. Benjamin A. Carr of Anne Arundel
Expires of Heart Disease.


Expires of Heart Disease.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
EVANSVILLE, Nd, March 21.-Infor-
nation was received this morning of the
sudden death of Dr. Benz. A. Carr of Nc
Kendry Chapel. Anne Arundel county. DIR.
Carr was apparently in his usual health
yesterday, and last evening was in CONVEX
sation with Dr. Perry, his partner, rela-
tive to the latters trip to Baltimore on
business matters. On arising this morning
Perry called to him, and not receiving a
reply, supposed him to be asleep, and not
wishing to disturb him, started for Balti-
more over the Chesapeake Beach road. On
arrival at this point a telephone message
was received informing him that DR.. Carr
had been found dead in bed shortly after
his departure by member of the family.
DIR. Carr was in the siXty-siXth year of his
age and unmarried. He was one of the
most eminent and widely known physicians
il southern Maryland. His death is at
tributed to heart trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Meeting of Board of Trade.

meeting of the board of trade will be
held Friday evening in Masonic Temple.
when reports Of an interesting character
from several committees will be made. The
committee on taxation and assessment will
give its views in regard to the proposed new
license law. while reports will be made by
the committee on charities and correctfons
and by the committee on manufacture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Pila=SemSe.

II stands TO reason that Or. Agnew's Liver Pills
will crowd out Of the market many Of the nauseous
old timers better medicine at less than half
the price is all the argument needed to keep the
demand what 1t has been-phenomenai-4o doses
10 cents. They Sick Headache, Biliousness
and allay all stomach irritations. AT all druggists
Sold BY T. 8 WILLIAMS. 9th and SITS; Ed
Ai0NDS & WILLIAMS. Sd and Pa ave. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Beauests Made to Orphan.

To st. Vincent's Female Orphan Asylum
$500 is bequeathed and to st. Joseph's Male
Orphan Asylum the same amount is left
by the terms Of the will of Henrietta c.
Keller, dated April II, 1896, and filed today
for probate. Other requests are made as
follows: To Miss Alice Adams, a diamond
ring; to Mrs. Josephine West, $500; to Miss
Ella NJ. Thompson. 5000; to Mrs Kate
Lloyd, 5000 and to Charles H. Keller the
remainder of the estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Carroll Institute Lecture.

The next lecture in the complimentary
course given by the Carroll Institute to its
members and friends will take place to-
morrow evening by Mr.. Charles E. Fair
man, who will, by request, repeat his pop
ular lecture entitled Zone Hundred Miles
Along the Towpath.' 1t is needless to say
that the institute hall will be taxed to its
utmost on this occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
R@E@G@EjEEE AGREE NMl1T@ YalJ

II not. drink Grain ONmade from pure grains
lady writes; The first time made Grain-O did
not IKE IT, but after using 1t for week nothing
would induce me to go back to Coffee 1t nour.
shes ard feeds the system. The children can drink
1t Freely with great benefit 1t Is the
substance OF pure grains. Get package TO-DAY
from your grocer, follow the directions in mating
II ana you will have delicious and healthful table
oeverage for old and young 15c. and &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21

A Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established Mt
Dobyn's Pharmacy. corner I'd street and
pennsylvania avenue southeast. CLASSIFIED
advertisements will be received there at
regular rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Re.cued .From DEATH.

girl about eleven years old walked over
board at the 7th street wharf about 6
O'Clock yesterday. She was rescued by
two boatmen. Her mother declined to maze
her identity known to the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
FINANCIAL.
The Sitting Waltz

The young people who indulge in the giddy macs
OF the waltz Will hear With interest that the heads
Oh washington and New York society have de-
CARED that sitting out waltz will be more
fashionable from now on than dancing The sit
ting out embodies the same position as dancing
the only difference is that yon sit instead dance.
The mans right arm is around the girls waist.
while his left hand holds her right. Her left hand
is placed on his shoulder, while her head rests
lovingly on his bosom and all they have to do is
sit and listen TO the music. Now that is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-21
Mems Shirts to Order.

We have been making Shirts to order since
1886. and have made them for thousands of
customers since that time.
We think make Shirts for you
eessfully. II there any faults to fit
workmanship, consider the loss ours.
White Shirts. 81. so to s3.O0-the latter made
OF English Long Cloth
NeglisvS Lirts Of Scotch Madras Cheyiot,
s.. 90 each
Percale Shirts OF fabrics from French cloth
printers, who the Best in the world. So. 90
each-cuffs attached detached
Madras Shirts of fabrics from the looms of
the leading Scotch weayers. So so each-runs
attached detached
Woodward s Lotnrop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
The conqueror Hostetter'S
Of Stomach
Stomach Ills. BHterS

what appeared to be preconcerted at
tempt to unduly influence the minds OF
the jury.
What would you have me do? You
would hardly have me exclude her."
remarked Judge Archibald. Il don't
believe the jury will allow itself to be
influenced in any way by this. / will
suggest. however, that she compose
herself"
"The court has control of the court
room," said Mr.. Murphy, land, take
it, is the responsible party in this in
stance"
Judge Archibald, after commenting
on the unusual nature of the objec-
ton, addressed himself to Mrs. Raf-
ferty, saying in kindly tones: "Ob-
lection is made to your sobbtng and
outcries. You had better retire if your
feelings are such that you cannot con-
troll them" Mrs. Rafferty, retired to
the corridor and remained there dur
ing the rest of the afternoon.
Mr.. Murphy remarked that he was
not making the objection particularly
for the purpose of having Mrs. RAT
ferty excluded, at that late day, but
rather to get the incident officially re-
corded.
Il presumed that was your purpose -
the court rejoined.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
Before Judge Edwards,


Charles Greiner, charged with steal
ing a kit of carpenter tools from Aaron
King, was returned guilty, with rec
ommendation of mercy, yesterday
morning. Judge Edwards let him off
with a fine of 81 and ten days in the
county jail.
Edward Subleski plead guilty OF
breaking a window in Joseph Ruda-
lavitch's saloon, in South Scrantona and
was fined So and COSTS
A jury was out at adiourning time
on the case of Lance Davis, of Dickson
City, charged with attempting an un-
natural crime against a 10-year- -old son
of Thomas King. Another jury, at ad-
journing time, was delberating on the
case of Posco Bevelock, charged with
carrying concealed weapons, by Con-
stable Michael Moran, of Carbondale.
The prosecutor says he arrested Beve-
lock on an assault and battery charge
and upon searching him found a loaded
revolver in his pocket. Bevelock ad-
mits the charge, but made the defense
that he was simply carrying the revol-
Yer home from the house of his sister,
to whom he had loaned it, some time
George Koeser was returned not gull
ty of assaulting John Coolick, of Sew
enth street. The prosecutor alleged
Koeser came into his house, while he
was eating supper, and after abusing
him, pulled him from the table, threw
him down and kicked him in the head
four times, inflicting a cash which re-
quired six stitches to close. The de-
fendant said this was all a mistake.
Coolick attacked him and to protect
himself pushed him away.
A double trial was conducted before
Judge Edwards just prior to adjourn
ment. Joseph Reddington charged
Mary Gallagher with stealing a chair
from his store on Penn avenue, and
she pressed Il cross-charge against
him of assault and battery.
The Reddington side contended that
Mrs. Gallagher came into the store in
toXicated and refusing to leave was
forcibly, though not roughly, elected
She returned a few minutes later,
picked up small folding chair for in
fants ard made away with it,
She denied the larceny charge and
swore that Reddington handled her
very rudcly, when he was ejecting her
John Cox plead guilty of the charge
of larceny and receiving preferred by
Ike Karpunllle and was sent up for
ten days.
A verdict of not guilty was entered
in the case of Harry Jordan, charged
with the larceny of an overcoat, it be-
ing shown that he had simply borrowed
it and failed to give it back
Capiascs We're issued for Daniel
Lynch, John Olendilke, Michael Noon
an and Lewis Grabowski, defendants
| who failed to answer when the. cases
against them were called,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVED.
Mass of the -Sanctified Host Was
Celebrated.

Good Friday, the day on which Chris
tians throughout the world commem-
crate the crucifixion of Christ, was OBJ
served yesterday with proper solemnity
in many of the city's churches.
At st. Peters acthedral the mass OF
the Pre-sanctified was solemnized at
o'clock, the host used having been
consecrated. in accordance with the
canons of the church, on the day pre-
vious. The officers of the mass were as
follows: Celebrant, Rt. Rev. Bishop NJ.
]. Hoban; assistant priest, Rev. ID. j.
MacGoldrick; deacons, Rev. p. ].
Cough and Rev. Myles McManus; sub
deacon, Rev. Father Manley. After the
mass, Bishop Hoban preached a brief
but eloquent sermon on the true sig
nificance of the observance of Good
Friday.
After the mass the veneration of the
cross began and continued until the
evening service, which began at 1880
o'clock. At this service the Stations of
the Cross were observed. This morn
ing at Z o'clock there will be a solemn
high mass, followed by the blessing OF
the water and the paschal candle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
IS CHARGED WITH FORGERY
Serious Allegation John M. Ward, of
Wilkes Barre, Makes Against
His Son, Eugene Ward.

An interesting case which is having
sensational developments is on trial at
Wilkes-Barre before Judge II. NJ. Nc
Clure, of Lewisburg, specially presid-
ing in equity court. 1t is the case Of
John M. Ward against his son, Eugene
Ward, and the Mutual Guarantee and
Loan association as co-defendant.
Eugene Ward was not present when
the case was called and his attorneys
were unable to locate him. Learning
that he was undergoing treatment in
a New York hospital, Detective Ser
geant NJ. X. Reap, of New York, was
notified, who found Ward in st. Peters
hospital, Brooklyn, where he is under
going treatment for rheumatism. The
trial was proceeded with.
John M. Ward, the plaintiff, alleges
that in 1896 he was the owner of three
properties to which his son forged
deeds and transferred them to himself
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
MISSIONARY MEETING.
Second Session Held at Moosic Yes
terday.

The second session of the annual
meeting of the Womans' Foreign Mis-
sionary society, held at the Presbyter-
ian church, Moosic, was called to or
der at 7.3O p. m. Thursday, Rev. S. w.
Young presiding. An anthem was sang
by the choir. After Scripture reading
and prayer, hymn was sung, in which
all Joined. After remarks by Rev. S.
w. Young an address was given by
Dr. Vinton, "a missionary from Corea.
A solo, "If 1 Were Voice." was very
beautifully rendered by Miss Mable
Hutchngs. Miss Lucretia Aston re-
cited y missionary piece. "Why Don't
You Come and Help U.s. The Misses
Mabel Singer, Lila Ostrander and Es-
tella Levan took up the collection for
printing and contingent fund, followed
by prayer and benediction.
The meeting yesterday opened at
q. IN. with devotional exercises, led
by Mrs. ]. p. Moffat, subject, Chris
tian Diligence" A lengthy report was
read by the secretary of literature,
Mrs. Luce. An exceedingly interesting
and instructive report of the board
meeting. held at Pittsburg last year,
was read by Mrs. Gibbons. Mrs. Bro
die, of Carbondale, read letter. and
also a report of work done in India
by missionary from this place, Mrs.
Vandenberg.
The following officers were reelected
for the coming year: Mrs. NJ. r. Kays,
president; Mrs. Il. S. Morgan, secre-
tary; Miss Grace Chamberlin, cores
ponding secretary. Closing words were
given by Mrs. A. H. Wells. The dox-
ology was sung, and benediction pro-
nounced by Rev. S. w. Young. The
meeting adjourned to meet at Green
Ridge next year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14

One of the properties is located on
Blackman street, Wilkes Barre, and
one on East Market street, Wilkes
Barre, and to these deeds the names
of John M. Ward and Alice Ward, his
wife, were signed. Both deny having
signed the name and declare their
signatures are forgeries. The third
property is located on Canal street,
Wilkes-Barre, and on the deed appear
the names of John NJ. Ward, Alice
Ward, his wife, and Margaret Ann
Nelson, and these deeds are also pro-
nounced forgeries. The consideration
named on all three deeds is 81 each.
Eugene Ward later negotiated a loan
for $500 on the property to the Mutual
Guarantee and Loan association,
The senior Ward did not learn of
the transaction until year later and
an investigation revealed contest for
the title and resulted in the suit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
If. You Have Decided

On your Easter bonnet, Easter dress
and Easter gloves, we would like to
help you out If something nice is re-
quired in the line of shoes. Would
advise the queen Quality" which is
both stylish and easy. Sold only at
Mahon's Shoe store, sos Lackawanna
avenue. q.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
Asked for a Continuance.

Attorney John NJ. Harris, yesterday,
moved for a continuance in the Chip
riano murder case which is scheduled
for trial next Monday. He said he had
been called into the case cnly ten days
ago and wanted more time to prepare
a defense.
Judge Archibald took the matter un-
der consideration.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
HON. JOHN P. KELLY
APPOINTED JUDGE
ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS sELEc-
TIoN MADE YESTERDAY.

In Conformity with the Wishes of
the Bar Association, Governor
Stone Appoints Democrat to Sue
ceed the Late Judge Gunster, That
There May Be Minority Represen-
tation on the Lackawanna Bench.
Tribune Reporter the First to Bear
the News to the Appointee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
LUDD0N JURY HAS
REACHED A VERDICT
CAME TO AN AGREEMENT AT 8
O'CLOCK LAST EVENING.

The Finding Will Be Reported to
Judge Archibald at 9 O'Clock This
Morning-As an Early Agreement
Was Not Anticipated No Arrange
ment Was Made for Taking the
Verdict During the Night--Jury
Listened to Six Solid Hours of
Speech
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
Glove Fitting and Easy.

A glove fit and perfect ease, from the
first day is the experience of women
who wear Queen Quality" shoes, $500
a pair. Mahon's Shoe store, sos Lack
awanna avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
LoCKJAW CAUSED DEATH.
Sad Result of an Accident to 6-Year
Old Paul Darrow.

Paul Darrow, the 6-year-old son OF
Daniel c. Darrow, of the Penn Store
company, who was thrown from a store
wagon at Lincoln Heights last week
and badly cut about the face, died ear
ly this morning of lockjaw.
Burial will be made at Montrose
Funeral announcement later
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
Easter Flowers.

Cali at McClintock's for Easter
plants. Our prices are right; stock
good; all home grown. 1873 Washing
ton avenue, Price building. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
Marriage Licenses.
Easter Roses Given Away,

On Saturday with every sale amount
ing to one dollar, We will give a fine
rose, your choice of brides, maids, or
meteors. Mears &; Hagen. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-14
The Prettiest Hats

Popular prices. Washington avenue
near Connell building. ~