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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-01-06

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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-01-06
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
A MOST IMPORTANT
BANKRUPTCY CASE
Question Raised as to Whether Coal
Company Can Be Declared an In
voluntary Bankrupt.

A bankruptcy case of great import
ance and one which interests the busi
ness interests of the whole state Of
Pennsylvania. has just been referred
to Referee in Bankruptcy Van Wor-
mer. of this city. by Judge Burlington,
of the United States court.
ON May 5, 1900. the creditors of the
Keystone Coal company, of Avoca,
filed on involuntary petition in bank
rHptcy against the company, and on
May q the company filed an answer
to this petition, contending that The
corporation could not be declared an
involuntary bankrupt, because it did
bankruptcy law.
The bankruptcy law provides that
all corporations engaged principally in
manufacturing, trading, printing, pub
fishing or mercantile pursuits. can be
declared involuntary bankrupts." 1t
would appear at first glance that this
provision covered nearly every kind
of a corporation. but, according to the
keystone company, it does not.
The company's officials claim in
their answer that a coal company is
not included in this catalogue and
that under the law they are exempt
from being involuntarily adjudged q
bankrupt. They point out that it has
already been held that a water COM
pany and gold mining company cam
not be forced into bankruptcy.
Some two months ago, Judge Nc
PhersOn, of the United States court,
OF this state, ruled that mining
company could not be declared an in
voluntary bankrupt, but the attorney
for the creditors, Attorney Willard, of
this city, contends that they will have
evidence to offer at the hearing which
will bring out Il different existing
state of affairs than in the case in
which this ruling was handed down.
Referee Van Wormer will go to
Wilkes-R Barre to take testimony in the
case. Judge Willard will appear for
the pettoning creditors and Attorney
S. j. Strauss, of Wilkes Barre, will
look after the company's interests.
Upwards of 100000 worth of prop
erty is involved in the ease and
Referee Van Wormer said yesterday
that he believed the case would he
taken to the United States Supreme
court, no matter which side his rul-
ing will favor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
BADLY INJURED I'm
A DRUNKEN BRAWL
Michael McLane May Die from Blows
Received in Sunday Night
Fight in a speakeasy.

Michael McI.ane, of Mohawk ave-
nue., who is said to be a deserter from
the United States army, was so bad
ly beaten in drunken brawl in a
Third ward speakeasy Sunday night
that 1t is expected he can not sur
Vive.
McLane, it appears, was the aggres-
SOY and got the worst OF 1t. He was
rendered unconscious by blow on
the head and then, while prone on the
floor, was brutally kicked in the head
and body.
lie was specchless all of yesterday.
though consciousness had returned.
and it is thought that partial concus-
sion of the brain was caused by one
of the blows he received.
symptoms of internal injuries also
appear and DR.. j. j. Sullivan, who is
attending him, is dubious as to the
probabilities of his surviving the ef-
fects of his rough usage.
The parties who inflicted the blows
are known and will, it is said, be ar
rested.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
REYNOLDS ARRESTED
on UNIQUE CHARGE
Proprietor of the Commercial Quick
Lunch Restaurant Accused of
Drawing Color Line on
Charles O'Neil.

T.. p. Reynolds. proprietor of the
Commercial Quick Lunch restaurant.
on Spruce street. was arraigned be-
fore Alderman Mllar last night on
the charge OF drawing the color line
on one Charles O'Neil. of Penn ave-
nue., and refusing to serve him when
he entered his place last Tuesday
evening. Reynolds is the first man
ever arrested in this county on such
charge. He was held in $500 bail
by Alderman Millar.
O'Neil. who is a waiter by occupa-
ton. stated that he entered Reynolds
establishment last Tuesday evening.
and although there We're vacant places
at several of the tables the proprietor
refused to seat or serve him.
Peter Green, chef at the CONNER
cial. was sworn and testified to hear
ing MI. reynolds tell O'Neil that he
could not be Immediately served. Pro-
prietor Reynolds claims that he was
unable to accommodate O'Neil when he
entered. but told him to wait awhil.
and that the latter then walked cut
of the place. Attorney Frank Boyle
represented the plaintiff at the hear
ing. and the defendants interests were
looked after by Meredith Jones.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
TWO THIEVES NABBED.
Police Capture Two Men Wanted
in Syracuse for Larceny.

III syracuse Iof Larceny,
A few days ago the local police au-
thortes received Il postal card from
Chief of Police Wright, of Syracuse.
telling them TO be on the lookout for
Benjamin Bellison and Philip Golinsky,
who are wanted in the salt City" for
larceny.
The card contained a picture of Go
lnsKy and the further informal tion that
the two men would probably be found
driving two rigs and selling old iron.
Detective Moir and officer Block We're
walking along Penn avenue yesterday
morning when they saw two men an
swering the description on the card
driving along, each with a wagon load
ed with junk.
They were both placed under arrest
and lodged in the central police station
and the Syracuse authorities COM
municated with. Whether they are
wanted for stealing the horses and
wagons is not known but ii is thought
that they are.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
Yesterdays Marriage Licenses.
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

A rule to reinstate an order for support in the
case Of Joseph Herbert, OF Carbondalc was dis
charged yesterday by Judge nelly.
II. ". Northup, g. L. Stevenson and A. A.
Nichols were yesterday named as viewers OF a
road in South Abingdon township.
A petition was yesterday filed by Robert Viii.
son, of the Municipal league, asking that the
license OF Michael Manley, OF the Sixth ward OF
Dunmore, be revoked for violating the liquor
laws.
Another application was made yesterday for 4
writ Of mandainus against r. Willis Reese. bur-
gess OF Old Forge borough, to compel him to
sign an ordinance passed by the borough council
awarding the contract for lighting the borough
with electricity for term OF ten years The
application for writ was made some time ago,
but, as the service was not made in time on the
parties Interested, it was decided to- abandon
these Rfoasdings and begin over again.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
ALL WE'RE ABSENT.

the motion should be allowed
ALL WE'RE ABSENT.
None of the councilmen were in
court when the cases We're disposed Of
but they were represented by Attor-
neys O'Brien, George s. Horn and M.
A. Mckinley.
After the councilmanic cases had
been passed upon Attorney O'Brien
asked that the case of the common
wealth against f. j. Malorey vino is
charged with bribing councilmen be
continued until the next term. County
Detective Thomas Leyshon is the pros
ecutor and the indictment was found
by the LeXow grand jury of last spring
Mr.. O'Brien said they were prepared
to go to trial last week but the case
went over until this week and now
Major Everett Warren, who is one Of
the counsel in the case, Is in Wayne
county engaged in the trial Of a case
and cannot be here. He said he had
consulted with Mr.. Sturges, Of the Nfu-
nicpal league, which is going to as
sst the commonwealth in prosecuting
the case, and he had no objections to
the continuance of the case until next
term. Court permitted the case to go
over.
The other bribery case against Carl
w. Mckinney, who is also charged with
bribng councilmen. was continued last
week owing to the illness of Mckinney.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
-osyHr APPOINTED RECEIVER.
He Is Given Charge of the Stock of
S. L. Gallen.

Referee in Bankruptcy Van Wormer
yesterday received the official order
of the United States court appointing
A. V. Bower as receiver in the bank
ruptcy case OF s. l.. Gallen & Co.
In the petition requesting the ap-
pointment of receiver no request for
permission to resume business was
made. The receiver, however. has un-
der the law, the privilege of selling the
stock to the highest bidder, upon CIV
ing six days previous notice of the
intention of conducting such sale.
1t is probable that Mr., Bower will con-
duct sale but he has not as yet given
any notice.
Referee Van Wormer has called a
meeting of the seventy creditors for
10 o'clock on the morning of December
%, for the purpose Of eleoting a trustee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
For Sale.

Two heavy one light delivery
wagons; set bob sleds: buggy pole:
large hot water heater: one light plat
form scale: cash register; two p'pe-
cutting machines: four II. p. engine;
81. 500 worth gas fixtures and supplies;
5000 plumbers and steam filters
goods; one two-seated sleigh; one two
seated open wagon.
~ The Hunt & Connell Co.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
PENALTY MUST BE ENFORCED.
Several Councilmen Oppose Exon


Grating the Alcatlaz Company,
An ordinance was introduced in Sc
lect council on Thursday night last
by Mr.. Williams. on which fight is
going TO be made. 1t provides for the
eXoneration of the Alcatraz Paving
company from penalty OF $3.50, which
was suhtracted from their last esti-
mate hy the city engineer because
they did not complete the work of
paving Hyde Park avenue within the
time specified in their contract.
1t has been said that the city of
Scranton never collected penalty
from any contractor, and that the
penalty clause in all city contracts
might just as we'll be left out, for all
the good II does.
Councilman Vaughan and few
other members of the select council
are determined that for once I'm its
career the city is going TO enforce
the payment of penalty, and they
are going to put up a big fight against
its passage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
SECOND WEEK
OF The TERM
JUDGE KELLY Is PRESIDING IN
MAIN COURT ROOM.

Belliott Murder Case from Carbon
dale Was Allowed to Go Over Until
the Next Term-District Attorney
Jones Is Anxious to Clear Up the
List so far as Possible--Constable
Dougher and His Son from Arch
bald Tried for Assault and Battery.
Other Court Matters.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
BRIBERY CASES
Off The LIST
COURT ALLOWED A MOL PROS.
IN EACH INSTANCE.

Eleven Accused Former Councilmen
Had Their Cases Finally Disposed
Of by the Court-Their Attorneys
Wanted Verdicts of Not Guilty
but the Municipal League Refused
to Do Anything Better Than As
sent to Mol Pros-Maloney Case
Continued Until Next Term.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11

CHURCH SUPPER.-A supper will be served
at the Univelsalist church on Pine street this
evening from until all are served. The ladies
will hold sale OF useful and fancy articles at
the same time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11

MEETS THIS EVENING.-Thc Jewish Chluta-
qua society will meet at the residence of Morris
Goldsmith, 425 Wyoming avenue. at s O'Clock
this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11

MEETING Observation-Disclosures OF the Guild OF
st. Margaret are requested to meet the rector
this evening at O'Clock ut their rooms in the
Parish house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11

HUDSON kailroau company pd'u Nv WV "'>'
Oak and Jermyn mines.
sr. JosEPii's SOCIETY. There will be
meeting of st. Joseph's society tomorrow alter
noon at q o'clock In 1t. Thomas college chapel.
All those selling tickets for Sunday nights con
cert are requested to make returns
FUNERAL or CHARLES ROCKWELf.-The
funeral of Charles Rockwell, who died OF apo.
pleSy in Dr. Trcvertons Office on Sunday night
will he held tomorrow morning at 1890 o'clock
from Jones' undertaking establishment on
Washington avenue. and will he strictly private
Mr.. Rockwclrs only SON. Louis. Of Rochester.
arrived in the city yesterday and will take
charge OF the remains.
POVERTY MUSICALE Tonight at the Airi-
can Methodist Episcopal church hall there viii
be a poverty musicale by tho scholars OF class
No. .. assisted by Mrs J. Il. Nelson snd Mrs.
Clara Stackhouse. All those who take part IN
the concert will wear as near rags as possible.
The programme will consist Of a piano sot.
,ar,ctte and a beautiful medley by the class.
All are invited. most especially to hear Mrs.
Nelson in her German melody.
CHAMBER CONCERTS. Arrangement have
been made to run a series OF four Chamber con-
certs in this city under the management OF the
Keystone Lyceum Bureau, the concerts to be
given by the lIemberger String q,artctte, con-
sisting Of Theo Hemberger, first violin; Freder-
lex II. Widnayer, second violin; A. N. Rippard,
viola; 7. II. Rippard, violoncello. 1t is prob
able that an additional artist will be secured Tor
each concert. II Is the intention OF the manage
mcnt to run the first concert early in January.
GRAND ARMY POST OFFlCERs.--At a regu-
lar meeting Of Colonel Vim. n. Monies post,
Grand Army Of the Republic, the following Of
fccrs were elected for the ensuing year: Com
mander. r. o. Bryant; senior vice commander,
Leonard Simonson; junior vice commander, Fred
Venting; chaplain, John Sanford; surgeon, Levi
Gets; quartermastcr. L. DeLacy; officer of the
day, p. j. McAndrcw; officer OF the guard,
John lluntslnan; trustee, William Jordan; dele
gates to the department cncampment, l.. Dei.acy,
=. J. McAndrew.
CATHOLIC HISTORIC NJ SOCIETY.-The men,
bers OF the Catholic Historical society and New.
man Magazine club will meet this evening to
listen to n lecture by Miss Marion J. Brunowe,
Of ionkers, n. y. on tile life and work Of Rosa
I'onheur, the celebrated French painter. Miss
Brinowe will give a critical study OF the ar
lists more famous paintings, in addition to a
sketch OF her rather eccentric career. This will
be the first OF series OF talks intended by the
society for the coming winter. Some OF the best
literary workers of the country have been en-.
gagged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
DIED.

slARTlN-In Dunnore, Dec. 10, 1900, Eldrich
Martin, aged 66 years. after a short sickness
with pneumonia. Funeral notice late.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11

The busy shoe stores of Lewis &
Reilly will be open this evening and
every evening until after the holidays.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11

Steam Heating and Plumbing.
P. +. 4 NJ. T. Howley.2sl Wyoming ave
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
Colds Melt Away

If you use Krause's Cold Cure. Pre-
pared in convenient capsule form they
are easy to take and effect "a speedy
cure Of the most obstinate cases.
Price 25e. Sold by Matthews Bros. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
Saturday, Dec. IS, 1900,

is the last day to pay city and school
taxes without penalty.
Il. j. Robinson,
" City Treasurer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
Finley's

store will be open every evening until
Christmas. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11
Don't Accept
substitutes.

with the other Judges may say that
the judgment of the whole court is that
the motion should be allowed"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-11

sr. JosEPii'S SOCIETY. There will be
meeting of st. Joseph's society tomorrow af'er
noon at q o'clocl. In st. Thomas college chapel.
All those selling tickets for Sunday nights con
cert are requested to make returns
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
PERSONAL.

In the eighties the late DIR. Thomas X. Beecher.
OF Emira was nominated for Congress from his
district. and the politicians had about conceded
that he would be elected. when his church people
found out that his prospects were good and set out
to defeat him. One of the most singular campaigns
in the history of American politics resulted Ali of
like beavers against him and voted solidy for his
opponent. with the result that he was defeated by
people was that they could afford to lose their
minister. and they won the fight
Princeton. N j., March 20 (speciaD.-Professor
w. Z. ID. Scott curator OF the ornithoogtcai de-
land study the birds collected in the British
Museum and compare them with the specimens
Gently procured from Patagonia. The result OF his
research will be embodied in a monograph on the
6ras OF whch as wiz w5 ps the
Patagonian expedition. of which Professor Scott
Will be editor in chief
Dr. John Guteras. graduate of and former pio-
fessor in the University of Pennsylvania. has been
appointed to the chair of intertropical pathology
which has just been created in the University OF
Havana. He is at present studying in Europe the
Archives de la Poclinica' congratulates the Ha
faculty this brilliant and exceptional
quisiton," and expresses It's exalted appreciation
of the patriotic act of the doctor In leaving his
position in Philadelphia-thee chair Of pathoogic
anatomy at the University of Pennsylvana-to re-
turn to Cuba for welfare and 10 work for medi
cal culture"
Morris the scout of General French. the British
cavalry leader. has had plenty of experience. hav-
ing fought in Ashanti. Egypt. Benin and Matabele
land, where he in the service of Colonel Baden
Powell. He next associated with the Jameson
raid. being of the five men who escaped Dur
ing the Hispano American War he was fighting
with the American irreguars. During the present
kop Arundel and Colesberg.
Hartford. Conn. March 25-Letters received from
Mr. Clemens Mark Twain) say that he and his
family will soon return to Hartford and make
thetr permanent home here
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
Iep21ork Dailp Gribm1re
MONDAY. MARCH %. 1900.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Colonel Baden-Powell reports from
Mafeking all well on March 13 and the Boer cor
don about the town much relaxed; General Clem-
ents entered Philppolis. in the Orange Free
State, and read Lord Roberts's proclamation TO
the burghers, many of whom gave up their
arms: the indications in Upper Natal point to re-
newed fighting by General Buffers army in the
near future; the total of British losses up TO
date in the war have been 16,41S killed. wounded
and missing - The announcement of the
Delagoa Bay award has been again deferred. ow-
ing to difficulties respecting the distribution of
the indemnity. - The coal famine in Ger
MANY continues; warnings have been uttered in
the empire against unnatural bull movement
in coal and iron shares and the prices of COM
modities. - The sealing season on the New
foundland and Labrador coasts is the best In
twenty years. the catch il is estimated, reach
ing 356,0o0 skins. - The Colombian insur-
gents are reported TO be pressing the Govern
ment forces. The United States auxiliary
cruiser Prairie sailed from Rouen for the United
States.
DOMESTIC.-The Harmony Committee the
Puerto Rican tariff question met yesterday, and
hopes of speedy action are entertained; much of
the distress in the island is believed to be due to
the Withholding of goods by spectators. -
Plans proposed by which the number of
naval aficers may be increased: one is to shorten
the course at Annapolis another TO allow each
Senator to appoint a cadet. - The Minister
from Corea to this country will sail from New
yGgK On a TO abn up MS Tb egisat
has failed to act favorably nearly all the
suggestions made by Governor Roosevelt In ms
messages. "A Baltimore man has lived TO
the age Of ninety-three without days sickness
any attendance by a physician.
CITY.-In a circular given out by Thomas F.
Smith. Richard Crokers private secretary. a
frank avowal was made OF the Tammany or
ganization's purpose to try to get possession of
the work the rapid transit tunnel for political
purposes. -= Water Commissioner Dalton was
invited by the Merchants Association to accom-
pany its committee TO Albany to appear before
the Governor at a hearing on water supply
legislation. William Brookfeld and
Judge w NJ K Olcott issued statements favor
ing Mr. Gruber in the fight in the XXIst Dis
rrict. - There indications that the keep
ers Of disorderly places had received word that
their time of tribulation had passed. - Spe-
cial services held to commemorate the
f1ftieth anniversary Of the Church of the Trans
figuration, the Little Church Around the Cor
ner.' - The steamer Olinda. from Fortune
Island and Nuevf1as. brought two shipwrecked
crews to port
creasing cloudness, with rain. The temperature
yesterday: Highest, 43 degrees; lowest. %;
erage 345s.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-26
COSTLY COMMISSIONS.

NewIork taxpayers have Just grievance
against such courts are prodigal In awards
to commissions which apprase property for
public uses. The list of scandals of this sort in
recent years has become deplorable Our city
treasury Is mulcted out of unrea sonable sums
paid to members and employees of commissions
who loiter and dawdle over their work who
spend only few hours week in appra isals
and who apply to the courts for compensa ton
far In excess of what is fairly due them. Some
OF these commissioners, their clerks and their
subordinates, in seeking to get from the munici-
pality amounts much greater than those which
they honestly merit display an assurance truly
amazing.
All public improvements are costly at best
Every one expects that when lands or buildings
are taken for the city the owners will receive
larger compensation than they could get from
private purchasers. Everybody is willing that
generous payments shall be made for property
taken over for the community, but the system
which has grown to the proportions of a colos-
sal evil, the appointment of great numbers of
grasping commissions, whose bills are exorb
tant and extortionate, must be checked, the
plight of the taxpayers will be intolerable
Is 1t not possible to convince our judges that
they hold their places sacred trust for the
protection of public and private rights, and
ought never TO be persuaded to deplete the
treasury for the benefit of favored politicians? :?
Spendthrift awards to commissioners are
vicious, and our courts cannot retain the respect
and confidence Of the people If some of them
continue to encourage the men who are con-
stanty scheming to fill their pockets with
money which they have not earned