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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
FAMILIAR BADGER GAME.
An Effort Was Made to Work 1t
in Raymond Court at an Early
Hour Yesterday.

That human beings could content
themselves to live in such filth and
suualor as was disclosed to the eyes
of the police and newspapermen, who
fastened to a house in Raymond court,
at o'clock yesterday morning, to in
vestiEate an alleged murder story, IS
almost beyond comprehension. Moth
ing of the kind that has ever been de-
sCribed in print could equal it, for a
true and detailed description would not
be printable.
1t is a three-stOry frame structure,
located near Linden street, in the rear
of the 200 block of Penn avenue. The
first floor and one side of the second
floor are crammcd full of foreignecs.
The other side of the second floor is
tenanted by man and woman, in ap-
pearance and of a character quite be-
fitting their surroundings.
The woman is Nell Nicholson, who
created some excitement a few months
ago by leaving her infant at Il
strangers house on the South Side and
never calling for it. The man is an eX-
sailor, and he is in the county Jail for
thirty days, together with the Nichol-
son woman, for attempting to rob Il
drunken man whom he lured into their
den.
After the drunken stranger had been
gotten into the house, the pseudo hus-
band went out, presumably to get some
beer. and as soon as the sound of his
footsteps had died away, the woman
inNeigled the stranger into a dark,
vacant room on the third floor and, ac-
cording to his story, began feeling
about his clothes for his pocketbook
He was just coming to a realization
of the game that was being played,
when the alleged husband returned.
The stranger was bent on retreating,
but the husband blocked his way, and
proceeded to work the finale of the old
badger game, to wit: To pretend great
ire AT finding his guest and his wife in
dark room, and following with threats
to kill him on the spot, which would
be followed later by overtures for a
settlement on monetary basis.
The stranger thought his time had
surely come and began to cry murder
at the top Of his voice. The neighbors
were aroused and they yelled police
while one of them ran half dressed
down the alley and up Linden street,
| dered.
When Lieutenant Davis and PATROL
| men Earius and Addyman arrived
they found the victim breaking out of
the house and one of them took him
in tow and learned his story. \ can
die and lamp We're secured and a
search Of the premises made.
The woman was found on pallet OF
| packing grass in the vacant room on
the third floor feigning sleep. The man
| was uneartie I'd half an hour later
crouched in an almost inaccessible
alcOye in the attic, and covered over
| with feed bags and old clothing. The
| two We're escorted TO their living room
| on the second floor to complete their
| toilets and then the trio were marched
| to the police station.
The board of health should visit the
| house and condemn it to total oblitera-
| ton. 1t is & pest and to allow it to be
| occupied by human beings is a crime.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
THEIR NARROW ESCAPE.
Martin Keegan and T. F. Gallagher
Almost Drowned.

Martin Keegan, of 426 Fourth ave-
nue., and Thomas +. Gallagher, of 5O7
Hampton street, had a very narrow
escape from drowning at Lake Ariel on
Wednesday.
The two young men were out in a
rowboat, opposite Hotel Pines. The
steamer was very near them, and sud
denly the man in charge received a
signal from the pier to take on some
passengers. He turned the steamer
around rapidly, causing her to strike
against and capsize the small row.
boat.
Both the young men were thrown
into the water. Keegau came to the
surface first, and managed to sustain
himself by grasping the upturned keel
of the boat. Gallagher came up at first
underneath the boat, but soon came to
the surface several feet away.
He was rescued by those on the
steamer, as was also KeeEan. Both
were uninjured, except for most COM
plete wetting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
rear during the discussion and when

rear during the discussion and when
the vote was taken
Council also unanimously adopted
the resolution directing the city So
licitCr to assist in the proceedings
about 20 be commenced to condemn
the road.
The following ordinances passed
third reading: ApprprialinE $1,000 for
clerk hire i'm the controllers depart
ment; transferring 5000 for rent of a
new hose house at corner of Provi-
dencc road and North Main avenue;
providing for a lateral sewer on North
Main avenue.
The bond of A. c. Monies, the new
plumbing Inspector was approved and
he will accordingly be sworn in to-
day.
The following select council resolu-
tions were passed: Providing for two
hydrants in the Nineteenth ward; d.
recting the city engineer to prepare
an estimate of the cost of new bridge
over Nay Aug falls.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
SHE WILL RECOVER.
Favorable Reports from Hospital
About Miss Swingle's Condition.

Alice Swingle, who was taken to the
Lackawanna hospital Wednesday
night in a very low condition as the
result of the assault alleged
to have been made upon her
by Bert Roberts, of North Scran-
ton, was last night reported to be get
ting along very well. Early in the
day the doctors declared that she was
in a very precarious condition and that
the terrible shock to her system might
have fatal results.
Towards o'clock, however q change
for the better set in and at II o'clock
last night very favorable reports were
given out from the Lackawanna,
Miss Swingle up to recently acted
as housekeeper for Constable Cole, of
Alderman Howe's court. who lives in
North Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
ECHO OF BIG BLIZZARD.
A Resultant Lawsuit Amicably
Settled Yesterday.

The big blizzard of March, 1895, was
recalled yesterday by the filing OF II
discontinuance of the suit of David w.
Erb against Montgomery & Co.
Just before the memorable storm,
Erb, who is a Shamokin wholesale pro-
duce dealer contracted with Montgom-
cry & co. for the immediate delivery Of
a large order of potatoes. There was
some delay, it would appear, in filling
the order and before Montgomery a.
co. undertook to make the delivery the
blizzard came, and all the railroads in
this region We're tied up to a greater
or less extent for a week or so.
Erb had contracted to resell the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
THE WILD MAN AGAIN.
He Appeared Before and Frightened
Two Dunmore Ladies'.

Chief Of Police Robling was notified
yesterday by two ladies living in Dun
more, that they had seen the wild
man of the mountains, near the Speed
way hotel on the boulevard. They
claimed that while passing along about
$3.50 o'clock they saw man only par
TALLY clothed, dogging their footsteps.
He gave them n great fright and steps
will now be taken by Chief Robling
to discover the whereabouts of the
mar of mystery
This was the first official notification
that the police received. although
vague rumors have been in the wind
the past two days regarding some wild
creature on the mountain. A thorough
search will be made and it is likely
that in a day or two the mystery will
be solved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
INSTALLATION AND SMOKER.
Division No. 90, A. o. H, to Induct
New Officers.

Division No. 20. Ancient Order of
Hibernians, will install its newly elected
officers next Monday evening at the
society's meeting place on Fourth
street. County President NJ. f, Conry
will conduct the installation and de-
liver am address at a smoker which is
to follow the installation ceremonies,
The new officers are: NJ. j. Regan,
president; Miles Clark, vice. president;
James McDonough, recording secre-
tary; John McGreevy, financial secre-
tary, and Thomas Timlin, treasurer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
COMMON COUNCIL MEETING.
Turnpike Ordinance Passes Two
Readings.

Common council, at a very tame
meeting last night passed the ordin-
ance approrriating funds for the repair
of the Arlington turnpike on two read
ings.
The original ordinance provides for
an appropriation of $500 and this was
amended on second reading by Mr..
Keller TO read $1,000. The only out
spoken opposition to the ordinance
came from Mr. Calpin, who thought
that $500 was sufficient TO repair the
road with. President Paine of the
Turnpike company, who is the new
common councilman from the Ninth
ward, left his seat and retired to the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

potatoes, and to fill his contract was
forced to buy a lot of potatoes at a
geratly advanced price.
Alleging that Montgomery & Co. had
delayed unnecessarily in filling the or
der, Erb brought suit to recover what
he lost on the transaction, placing his
damages at $500. The suit has been
dragging along for four years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoa.
nut Grove, Fla, says there has been
quite an epidemic of diarrhoea there.
He had a severe attack and was cured
by four doses Of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He
says he also recommended 1t to others
and they say It is the best medicine
they ever used. For sale by all drug
gists. Matthews Bros, wholesale ana
retail agents. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
JOHN McMANAMY KILLED.
Run Down by Runaway Cars in the
Dickson Mine.

in the Dickson mine of the Delaware
and Hudson company at North Scrau-
ton, yesterday morning, by a runaway
trip of cars. His body was terribly
mangled.
McManamy was a miner, fifty-eight
years of age, and was unmarried. He
resided with his brother at 1855 Nc
Donough avenue, where his remains
were taken.
The funeral will be held Saturday
morning from the home of his brother
l755 McDOnough avenue, The remains
will be taken to the Holy Cross church
at 10 o'clock. where a high mass of
requiem will be celebrated. Interment
will be made in the Cathedral ceme-
terry,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
EDUCATIONAL,
sTRoUpSsURG STATE NORMAL

STROUDSBURG STATE NORMAL.
Practical Training School for Teachers on
the main line OF the D., L. K ": II. II. in the
great resort region OF the state. Iomelike COM
forts for students; six different departments and
courses. Fine Model School, Superior advantage.
Special inducements. The only school that paid
ing community. Culture and refinement. Posi-
tions secured for graduates. For catalogue and
full particulars address
GEO. p. BIBLE, A. NJ, Principal,
East Stroudsburg, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

COMPANY p WoN.-Company b defeated
Company in fve.inning game at Athletic
park yesterday afternoon by the score Of to 8.
Kid Posncr pitched for Company and Captain
Monroe and First Lieutenant OConncll for Com.
pany X. Monroe lasted one inning and then
retired to shortstGr. He retrieved himself later,
however, by making the biggest hit of the
game for which he received a prize.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

WHAT'S IN A NAME.-Fricnds OF Leo Roos.
son Of 5. Roos, the Pine street and Wyoming
avenue grocer, were busy yesterday explaining
that the Leo Roos held in bail on Wednesday
on the charge OF attempting to blow up lunch
wagon with dynamite was another Leo, in no
way related to the Pine street resident. The cx.
PLANTATION was unnecessary to those who know the
lattcrs excellent reputation, but it is proper for
the information OF strangers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
CONSTABLE DAVIS
SUED BY DULANGE
GEORGE DEMANDS DAMAGES IN
THE SUM OF $4,000.

Old Forge Hungarian Who Claims to
Have Been Illegally Imprisoned in
the West Side Police Station Brings
Suit Against Constable ]. ]. Davis
and His Bondsman, Thomas d.
Bevan-Much Litigation Grows Out
of Bill Collector Being Scalded by
Woman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

ARTICLES IDENTIFIED John Walsh, who
was stabbed during the aiTray in Dagutis' hotel,
on Penn avenue, last week, yesterday morning
appeared before Mayor Moir ami idcnthed the
knife found in the possession Of Smms, one Of
the men arrested for assauting him. and the
hat worn by him. Friends Of the two men ar.
rested are making an effort to have them re-
leased.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS Of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
WHILE TEETIIING with PERFECT SUCCESS.
II SOOTHES the CHILD, SOfTENS the GUMS,
ALAYs all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC and
is the best remedy for DlARRHOEA Sold by
Druggists in every part Of the world BE sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind twenty-five cents .
hottla
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
SIGNAL LIGHTS
TAMPERED WITH
VERDICT IN OLD FORGE Troll
LEY ACCIDENT CASE.

Coroner's Jury Last Night Heard
the Concluding Testimony with
Reference to the Accident That Re-
suited in the Death of Motorman
Stacy Westbrook-Inquests Also
Held in Cases of William Glenn
mons and Mrs. Jane Edwards and
William Lukens.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

QUARTERLY MEETlNG.-Thc Free Methodists
will hold a quarterly meeting at Finn chapel,
Penn avenue, this week Rev. J. T. Logan, of
Wilkcs.Barrc, will have charge Of the meeting.
Preaching this (FridaO night Services on sat.
urday afternoon and night and Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
National Guard in Camp.

Washington, D. C., July l9.-The troops Of the
District Of Columbia National Guard left here
today for their summer encampment, No re-.
cruits were permitted to go who were not mus
tered in one month ago. There viii he more
rife and revolver practice this year than here.
tofore.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

TWO MORE ARRESTS. J. McAndrcw and
Frank Marruchin have been arrested for selling
liquor without a license at 0lyphant. Roth
entered bail for their appearance at court
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

charged with stealing a ride on the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western railroad. lie was com
mitted to the county Jail for ten days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
CITY NOTES

MARTIN SECRETARY.-At a meeting of the
Scranton Hook and Ladder company, No. l, Of
the West Side, held last Friday evening, J. j.
Martin was elected secretary to succeed ! mes
Moir, resigned,
PITTACK FUNERAL.-Thc funeral Of the in.
FAINT son of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar O. Pittack Of
3l9 Emmett street. who died yesterday, will take
place this morning at S o'clock, The intermcnt
will be in Forest Hill cemetery, Mrs. Pittack is
very i'll.
ASLEEP IN 4 CAR.-Dauicl Moran, one Of the
Delaware, LaCkawanna and Western railroad ofIi.
GERS, yesterday arrested James Drum, whom he
found asleep in a freight car and took him be.
fore Alderman Howe. lie was sent TO the county
Jail for twenty days.
SMITH STOLE 4 RIDE.-Dctcctivc Scidman
yesterday arrested and took before Alderman
Miar, Arthur Smith, of Brooklyn, whom he
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
SPEEDWAY NEWS.
The eSpeedWay HoteI
open An Year,

Scranton City Club Races Satur-
day afternoon. Horses must be
driven by their owners.
Rife Range is open.
A few good rooms for permanent
boarders. Excellent Meals furnished
the public at regular hours.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
MISSIONARIES SAFE.

Fifty Members of Southern Presby-
terian Board at Shanghai and in
Japan.
Nashville, July ia cablegram has
been received from Shanghai by the
mission board of the Presbyterian
church announcing the safety of fifty
of it's fifty-six missionaries. They are
at Shanghai and in Japan, The six
stiH at their stations are:
Rev. j. l.. Stuart and wife, who have
been in China for thirty years; Rev.
George w. Painter and Miss f. b.
French at Hanchow: Rev. j. b. Pear
and wife, at Chin Kiang.
Smoke The Hotel Jermyn cigar lOc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
SUMMER RESORTS.
LAKE WINOLA. PA.
HOTEL CLIFTON,

New and modern on a lake perfectly situated
among beautiful mountains. Elevation, LOO
feet. Large ycrandas. Cuisine the best Write
for pamphlet. J. W. Moore prop, Lake Winola,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

Arrangements for large parties
by phone, 4o74.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

Breakfast, 6 to 9 a. m.
Lunch, ! to 2.3o p. m.
Dinner, 6 to 9 p. m.
Lunch all day In Cafe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20

1--WE find that Stacy Westbrook came
to his death by reason of collision
between two cars of the Scranton Rail-
way company, Sunday July s, 1909. at
Nebo Hill, Old Forge. We find that
the accident was caused by the switch
lights being tampered with by persons
unknown to the jury. We find further
that at or near where the accident oc-
Cured is a dangerous point
I'VE further find from the evidence
and after visiting the place of accident
that both motormen did all that was
possible to avert the collision. We
strongly urge that the company should
take prompt and effectual steps to pre-
vent further tampering with switch
lights on any section of the line, and
that greater caution should be eXer-
cised in travelling around dangerous
curves"
(Signed) IN. +. Sanders, d. A.
Powell, Thomas Leyshon, NJ. a. Rafter,
Thomas Reynolds, 7. owen Charles"
The above verdict was reached about
1915 o'clock last night by the Jurors
impanelled by Coroner j. j. Roberts
to inquire into the causes of the death
of Stacy Westbrook, the motorman Of
the Scranton Railway company who
was killed July in the collision be-
tween two street car near Rendham.
The verdict was only reached after
two nights were spent in hearing evi-
dence and the Jurors had gone to the
scene of the accident.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
Put a Piano

in your home now. We arc selling out
our entire stock at greatly reduced prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-07-20
CONSTABLES CLAIM.

The constable claims that Dulanga
was locked up in the station house at
his own request. He said to the Off
GERS that he would pay the fine and
costs and save them the trouble Of
taking him up to the county all, besides
saving himself the extra expense of Jail
fees. When at the end of the next day
he had not succeeded in securing the
money, he was taken to the jail
The West Side police deny that he
was deprived of food during his deten-
tion in the station house.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-02-21
THE GENERAL CAUCUS

The general caucus, to, nominate mayor
and other city officers, held Friday even
ing in Armory hall, was a veritable love
feast. The FIVE hundred or more voters
present seemed to be of one mind, the bust
ness was all transacted and motion to adj
ourn had been carried in just fourteen
minutes after the caucus opened.
The caucus was called to order by j. p.
Adams chairman of the city committee, at
half past seven, the time named in the Of
fetal call. Because Of the fact that the
ArguS had announced the caucus would be
held at eight o'clock, on motion of III. O,
Shurtlef, an adjournment was taken I'M
til that hour.
AT eight o'clock the meeting was again
called to order by Mr.. Adams George o.
Stratton was elected chairman and j. p.
Adams, secretary.
Alderman j. G, Brown was nominated
for mayor by +. A. Rowland, seconded by
e. A. Mutt. Alderman Browns nomina.
ton was made unanimous.
The following officers were then success
lively nominated by reclamation:
City clerk, T. Il. Merrill.
Sheriff, @. Def Bancroft.
First constable, Q. s. Whittier.
Second constable, f. r. Dawley.
Lister for three years, g. Def Bancroft
Auditors, A. W. Ferrin, NJ. e. Smile, L
II. Bixby.
City grand jurors, f. p. Carleton, f. A
Bailey, II. y. Shurtleff.
Overseer of the poor, George Wheeler.
City treasurer, Z. r. Merrill.
Commissioned Of Green Mount cemetery
for five years, G. II. Heaton.
j. p. Adams, II. A. Rowland and j. j
Bergen were reelected as city committee
and the caucus adjourned at fourteen
minutes past eight.
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resources Of the bellicerents, confront
ed the Beers under General Cronje o.
the MoGder and around Kimberley
when General Roberts moved against
them last week. Roberts strategy"
is inordinately and hystercally praised
by a people chastened by four long
months of military disasters, and hun
gering and thirsling for even the
crumbs of comforting success. The
strategy of Roberts is the result of
forces accumulated till they outnumber
the enemy four to one, If indeed the
superiority was not expressed bya larger
ratio. SO long as the hostile lines have
met on approximately an even basis,
the Beers have held their ground and
inflicted fearful punishment on their
enemy.
II has been foreseen that Cronje
would nave to retreat when the British
forces overlapped and envelOped his
lines, and that the seige of Kimberly
must thon be raised Retreat is not
necessarily defeat or disaster. 1t may
be strategy of as high an order as Gen
eral Roberts has employed, to force
retreat, placing upon the latter the &C.
static British estimate of its value. +
the British commander shall succeed
in surrounding aud capturing Cronje's
army, the retreat will become a dis
aster, and London will have a success
that may measurably justify its
recent demonstrations of Joy. Kitch.
ener is a dangerous man for the Beers
and with the vastly superior forces al
his command he ought to head off ant
capture Cronje in order to sustain the
fame acquired on the Upper Nile
Whether he will succeed in this enter
prise is not yet determined from the
dispatches, and the real tactics Of tht
Boer commander, in the nature Of tht
case, are not yet apparent. They may
become clearer when he arrives among
the hills and ridges of the rough coun
try, if he eludes the legions of Kitch
ener. The last stand is far beyond
Bloemfontein.
1t is even conceivable that thu
Transvaal patriots may soon find it ex
pedent to withdraw from the Tugela
and occupy a line of defe Sc further in
land. The cost to the British, which
President Kruger has promised shall
stagger humanity, of the subjugatior
of the republics, will begin to pill
up when the mountain passes hav
been reached in the east and when tn
Beers of the west have the British
among the hills at the end of a length
ening line If communication with thei
base of supplies. The narrowing circl
of the bounded Beers will increase il
deadliness. AT bay, among their nat
ural Businesses, on their own soil, fight
ing for "their affairs and their fires,
the terrors of the Modder and the Tu
gela, of Magersfontein, Colenso an
Spion Kop, may pale into insigni
ficance.
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ed condition TO drier locality. The best
of men get excited over a fire and do curl
Gus things. One Of two parties were observ-
ed in the conrt room gathering up the
waste paper from the attorneys tables and
carefully storing it away in Clerk SMILES
desk. The large oil painting of the late
Judge T. p Redield was carried without
injury to the store of w. e. Adams.
1t is probable that temporary repairs will
be made at this time, so that the building
will be comfortable for the March term I
court, and that thorough repairs will not be
made until warm weather.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-02-21
In South Africa.

A condition in the course of the
South African war, always anticipated
and an inevitable consequence of the
enormous disparity in the numbers and