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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-03
BIG TRACK MEET
Sixteen Events scheduled for May
10Th.

Wichita is to have an interscholastic
meet between the track teams Of the
different educational institutions of the
city. Representatives from the Friends
University, High school and Paramount
College met in the Young Mems Chris
tan Associations rooms last night and
planned for the event. The meet will be
held at the fair grounds on Saturday
afternoon, May 70. This seems to be a
very short time for preparation but good
work is expected from the different
teams. and it would not be surprising
If several records should be broken on
that occasion.
The events number sixteen and Will be
as follows.
Standing broad jump.
Standing high jump.
Running high jump.
Running broad jump
100-yard dash.
220-yard dash.
440-yard dash
Ss0-yard dash.
16-pound shot put.
16-pound hammer throw.
l2o-yard high hurdle race.
! 220-yard low hurdle race.
Pole vault.
Baseball throw.
Football place kick.
Relay race.
The committee in charse Will arrange
these events in the best possible manner
in order to make them Interesting for
the spectators. Some Of the regulations
are as follows:
Entries in each event limited to three
from each institution and each team
shall be limited TO sixteen men.
All events shall be scored in the same
manner
The events win be scored thus: first.
; points; second. points; third, I point.
Persons eligible Tor entry in the events
shall have been matriculates Of three
months duration.
This promises TO be one of the inter-
eSting events OF. the year in athletic
citcles and college enthusiasm and col
ors will be much in evidence.
The list Of entries and officers for the
meet viii be announced by the manag-
ing committee in the near future.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-03
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put in by the railroad companies, as they
are the Juniors. As soon as the work on
East Douglas has been finished, the
South Main street line will be completed
to Harry street and a loop put in there.
When this is done the South Main and
the packing house cars will be run to-
gether and will turn at each end of the
line 50 the cars VIII always be run with
the vestibules forward
Yesterday steam pipes for connecting
the new boiler with the engine were re-
ceived- Nothing like this in the way of
steam fittings has ever been used before
west of St. Louis. Instead of using ell
bows, the pipe itself Is bent and is Of
double thickness. FIange connections
are used instead Of joints The blowing
engines and pumps are being placed and
the power house is beginning to look
like a new place
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-03
WHO is THE DEAD MAN2
Author ties Trying 10 Identify RObber
Killed at SaId@ IL

Marshal Fred Waninovetch ot Cald-
well, has sent pictures Of the alleged
ro65er, killed at Caldwell a week or so
ago, 10 Detectives sutton and Woods Of
this city Every attempt is being made
to identify the man but thus FAR every
effort has been futile. The man was sus-
pscted Of holding ~ the Missouri Pacific
operator at Anthony and resisted arrest.
He exchanged shots with Marshal Wan
nevetoh and was killed. The authorities
at Caldwell eudeavored to learn his name
before he died. bat the man refused 10
talk. He practically admitted that he
was the man wants DIOR the Anthony af-
fair. but would say nothing which
would lead to his Identification The
pictures were taken after his death. The
officers here cannot identify the man.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-03
MAYOR ROSS A MOT0RMAN
Re Runs Car 100 Down Douglas
Across santa Sc.

Yesterday Mayor Ross ran the first
street car over the new crossing on the
santa Fe al Douglas avenue. a gang Of
the street railways men and another
from The Santa Re have been AZ work
putting IN the crossing since last Mon
day and yesterday afternoon completed
the job. And then Mayor Ross took
charge Of car 100 and ran 1t across the
tracks. Manager Nelson was on The car
and said that The mayor operated the
power handle just Is well as any OF the
motormen could have done.
The company is now completing the
rest Of the track on East Douglas ex-
cept the Rock Island and Kansas Mid
land crossings. which VIII have TO be
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-03

Leo Morgan. Paul Brown Carl 6zrreis-
Thee Morgan. John Schemne-hoTu. Il.
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Inc chorus VIII be assisted b. sa4w's
fun orchestra
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-03
PLAY BENEFIT GAME
kismet Club and Coming 400 10 Play
Ball

The fashion IN Wichita is to play bail.
The Hismet club and the Coming 4o0
VIII cross bats some time next week.
The proceeds Of the game VIII 90 % he
Kings Daughters. Yesterday both
teams were out practising and Il IS ex-
pected TO be one OF The hottest games Of
the season.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.

The Italian Gazette. FTo-sncs. Italy. g
jar. = 1ssS says: Mr.. Farrell pos-
sesses a Ezs bass baritone voice q *
teasive range and re sl-gs both Italian
a2a English songs with g-eat daisa.~ NJ
Farrell = tae soioist AZ Ire Apoll3 clG5
co1oerI next Wednesday evening
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-03

S. 2. Gleason and daughter, Miss Daisy.
have returned from Colorado. where they
visited for some tine
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-03

Mss Carrie Wright issr ysstez6ay over
the Frisco Tor s. Louis. Ehare sae VII
spend no2Sa visiting frienG<.
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This large four-story building - al
mirabIy fitted and furnished for the care
OF the sick. no loathsoIne or contagious
diseases admitted. but all other Diseases
that are usually treated at hospitals ara
successfully treated here. including Whis-
key. Cocaine and Morphine Habits. abso-
Irtely guaranteed Women. married or
single. can find q safe retreat here dur
ing confinement and a home IN every
ease found for the child II required A
home for the poor and rich alike. as all
operations and medical treatment ars
free. and the only charge that Is r.ade Il
the ordinary hospital fee. which is Just
enough to pay the running expenses OF
the institution Tire best Of references
given when required. Write fo- circular
TO the Martha Washington Home"
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-05

Willard. as special master. sell out the
traction company at auction II its
obligations to the plaintiff are not
liquidated before January Is. 1900. The
decree also sets forth the finding that
the obligations amount to S55S.o16.
When the Carbondale Traction com.
pany and Forest City Railway COM
pany amalCamated in 1896. an issue of
$450,000 Of bonds was made. OF this
amount $l50,00O was given to the Cen
trail Trust company, of New York. to
protect an outstanding issue made by
the Forest City company. "A mortgage
for the protection of the remaining
100000 worth of bonds was given to
the Real Estate Trust company. The
company has defaulted in its semi
annual interest payments, and under
the terms Of the mortgage the trust
company Is entitled to take charge Of
the company's property
A receiver was asked for but by a
mutual agreement this other course
was decided upon. The traction COM
pany makes no defense. simply admit
ting Its insolvency and throwing IT.
self upon the court to be dealt with as
may best conduce to the interests of
the parties concerned.
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SALARIES OF FIREMEN.
Select Councilman Schroeder Intro
duces an Ordnance to Give Them
an Increase of Ten Dollars.

Adam Schl oeder, the member of the
at last nights meeting OF that body
introduced an ordinance providing for
an increase in the salaries of paid per-
manent tiremen employed by the city
At present the firemen are paid $50
and $50 per month, and Mr. SchrOeder's
ordinance cOntemplates fixing the
amounts at $50, $50 and $40 per month
The full text of the ordinance follows:
BE it ordained by the select and COM
mon council of the city of Scranton, and
it is hereby ordained by authority of the
same. that on and after the first Monday
in April, A. ID. 1900, the salary or COM
pensation of the regular paid firemen OF
the city of Scranton shall be fifty E50)
dollars per month. during the first year
of such service. and all such firemen
after having served one year shall be
paid sixty t$6O) dollars per month, during
their second year of service, and all such
firemen after having served two years
shall be paid at the rate of seventy ST0)
dollars per month for and during the con-
tinuance of their service.
The committee on estimates Is hereby
directed to provide for such payments in
the appropriation ordinance for the fiscal
year, beginning the first Monday in April.
1900. All ordinances or parts OF ordin-
ances conflicting with this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
The ordinance was referred to the
proper committee for consideration.
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PERSONAL

Judge Alfred Hand went 10 New York
yesterday morning.
Miss Alice O'Connor has returned from
visit to Philadelphia.
Captain W. A. May left for the Met
ropOlis yesterday afternoon.
James Boland. of Wilkes Barre, was a
visitor to the city yesterday.
Thomas Beynon left yesterday for New
York city, to pursue course of musical
study
Mrs NJ. G. Carr. of Dickson avenue, is
entertaining Miss Coe Durland, Of
Honesdale.
r. A. Flynn. of jefferson avenue. has
returned to resume his studies at George
town university. after spending a few
weeks in this city.
Constable W. NJ. Cole, OF Alderman
Howe's court, yesterday. returned from 4
hunting trip in New York state. He
brings back as a trophy. the handsome
pelt off a goOd-sized fox.
DR.. NJ. +. Newbury, formerly house
surgeon at the I.ackawanna hospital. and
now a resident of Green Ridge. was mar
ricd yesterday in Jersey city. to Miss
Elizabeth Spreos, of that city. DIR. d.
A. Webb. Of this city acted as grooms-
man. The young couple left on an exten-
sive western tour. and upon their return
will reside in a new home recently pur-
chased by the doctor at 1915 Capouse ave-
nue.,
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POLE PICKINGs.

Patrick Moriarity, who was arrested
Wednesday night on the charge of drunk
enness and vagrancy, was yesterday
morning discharged from police court, en-
payment of 81 tine. Last night he was
arrested again, on the same charge. by
Patrolman Hargerty.
AT o'clock last evening, Patrolman
McColligan arrested. on Linden street,
man who was wandering around in a dis
consolate sort of manner. and who did
not seem to know where he was at. lie
had beer pail In his hand and when
interrogated as to his identity could lot
say who he was.
PatrOlman Parry. yesterday afternoon,
at $50 o'clock. arrested on Wyoming ave
nue.. James Carey. He was going around
in highly drunken condition and in
addition his face was badly cut. lie
would not give any explanation as to
hcw it happened that his countenance
was injured,but when taken to the Centre
street police station left ST deposit TO
appear this morning in police court.
At II o'clock yesterday morning a dis
turbance was created in street car on
Penn avenue. by a drunken man. lie
acted In very disorderly manner. and
finally began fighting with the conductor.
The car was then stopped and Patroiman
Potter. boarding 1t. arrested the OBJ
,treperous individual, and took him to
the Centre street police station. He will
be given q hearing this morning by May
or Moir or the charges Of being drunk
aud lighting.
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didn't believe It right for the city to
throw away its opportunity for taking
advantage of any weak point in the
award.
The police committee reported favor
ably on the resolution directing that
the special policemen appointed for
service during the two big conventions
be paid their salaries. A brief opinion
by City Solicitor Vosburg was read in
this connection. stating that the off,
GERS were entitled to their pay.
A concurrent resolution was adopted
extending for thirty days the time for
the construction of the pave on East
Market street, between the Lackawan-
ma river and the boulevard. The fol-
lowing new resolutions were also
adopted:
Rochc-Directing that n duplicate war;
rant for sl3.25 be drawn In favor OF
Robert T.. Prendergast, the original one
having been lost.
Coyne Extending for three months the
time limit for the construction OF the
Providence road. North Main avenue and
Phlo street sewer; Directing the sus-
pension Of the inspector for said sewer
while work has been discontinued.
An ordinance introduced by Mr.. Ross,
providing for the erection of a fire
hydrant at the corner Of Fisk avenue
and Providence road. was referred to
the proper committee.
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Acetylene Light, Heat and Power
Company.

The Acetylene Light. Heat and Power
company. of Philadelphia-of which c.
c. Adams is president. Edward c. Nap
beys, secretary and treasurer Joseph
+. Devine, manager-located their
works at Niagara Falls last year,
starting up with 1000 horse power AL
ready they find it necessary to increase
their capacity. Within thirty days
they will use 5000 horsepower. The
buildings have been enlarged, and the
total capacity of the works will be in
creased five-fold. The product Is CAL
cium carbide. 1t is used in the manu-
facture of acetylene gas. 1t may be
said that new uses for this gas are
being constantly developed. 1t las
thus far been used chiefly for lighting
purposes, but there are great possibil-
tiles for it as power producer. The
world moves. In these latter days OF
inventions and scientific discovery the
term impossible" seems to be almost
obsolete. Niagara Falls is the nursery
for supplying unlimited cheap power,
as we'll as heat, for any and all appli-
cants. 1t is the mecca for inventive
genius. 1t holds the sacred stone Of
progress. Millions of capital, and thou
sands of people will continue to come.
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Marriage Licenses.
Court House News Notes.

w. F. Boyle. referee in the case of
Fred Wentz against William Morgan,
filed his report yesterday, finding in
favor of the defendant.
In the case of w. II. Fries against s.
N. Blake and the Lackawanna mills.
garnishee, the rule to interplead was
yesterday made absolute.
w. G. Daniels. chief clerk to the
county commissioners, yesterday took
the oath of office before his nephew
Clerk Of the Courts r. p. Daniels.
Judge Savidge announced yesterday
at the adjournment of equity court.
that he would return here next We'd
nesday to hear arguments in all the
Lackawanna matters now pending be-
fore him.
The first application for n liquor
license for the year 1900 was filed yes
terday by Attorney Willard Bunnel,
representing Felix Yaras. who wants
to establish new hotel at Austin
Heights in Old Forge.
The case of George Rarick against
p. J. McManaman and others, in which
Officer McManaman was mulcted for
damages for an alleged illegal arrest Of
the plaintiff in Nay Aug park, was yes
terday appealed to the Superior court.
Smoke the Hotel Jermyn" cigar, 10c.
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II aCkaWanna
"rHE"
0aundry.
soS Penn Avenue. a. 3. WARMAN.
SOCIAL EVENTS.

Mrs. Fl. A. Coursen gave a charming
reception yesterday afternoon at her
home on Washington avenue in honor
of her fair young daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Charles Coursen, who is such 4.
pleasant addition to Colonel Coursen's
family circle. The fine old homestead
was lavishly decorated with Florida
smilaX, every room having a Inrist-
mas-tide appearance. The rear of the
hall was separated by a portiere Of
the graceful vines, beind which Bauer's
orchestra was stationed.
The ladies of the house were assist
ed in receiving by Mrs. Harry Hull.
recently of Seattle. About the rooms
were Mrs. ]. Selden Blair, Mrs. f.. =.
Coursen, Mrs. H. c. Shafer. At the
table in the dining room were Mrs.
James A. Linen and Mrs. Milton Blair.
They were assisted by a group of lit
tie maids. including Misses Gertrude
Coursen. Marjorie Warren. Katharine
Steel, Elizabeth Blair. Mabel Moon,
Maud Flory and Edith Baldridge. Miss
Mary Linen, cmbowered in a green nook
In the library, presided at the frappe
bowl. A very large number of ladies
called during the hours of receiving.
Mrs. George b. Jermyn gave a card
party yesterday afternoon at her home
on Jefferson avenue at which she en-
tertained a large company of guests
Among those present We're: Mrs. \.
NJ. Decker. Mrs. w. W. Scranton, Mrs.
Henry Belin, jr., Mrs. James Arch
bald. Mrs f. l.. Fuller. Mrs. w. NJ.
Dickson, Mrs. II. II. Brady. Mrs. n.
G. Robertson. Mrs. H. B. Ware, Mrs.
ID. l.. Tate Mrs. G. NJ. Hallstead, Mrs.
John Ryon, of Pottsvile: Mrs. F.. r.
Platt, Mrs. George B. Smith. Mrs. j.
l.. Wentz Mrs. +. r. Jermyn, Mrs. +.
II. Jermyn. Mrs. n. Y. Leet. Mrs. y.
T.. Watson. Mrs. F. NJ. Spencer, Mrs.
F. II. COnnell, Mrs. l.. NJ. De Haven.
Mrs. w. ]. Brown, Mrs. Arthur Twit-
chell, Mrs. George =. Griffith. Mrs. +.
G. Won StOrch, Mrs. W. ID. Boyer. Mrs.
G. ID. Murray, Mrs. +. j. Platt Misses
Belin, Archibald, Hunt. Welles, Kings
bury, Matthews, Reynolds, Howell.
Nash. Miss Wilde, of Rochester. n. Y:
Miss Waters of Buffalo Miss Bradley,
of Newburgh, N. Y; the Misses Gra-
ham. of Philadelphia: Miss Linberg, of
Trenton; the Misses Waterman, of
SmithpOrt, Conn; Shotwell of Glovers-
Vile, n. Y; Turnbul, of Baltimore.
The Scranton Bicycle club rooms
last night the scene Of a brilliant
q ,nt in the social life Of the city, a
subscription dance being given under
the auspices of the Green Ridge
Wheelmen. A great number of cou-
pies were in attendance and when on
the floor a beautiful sight was pre.
sented, the various hues of the ladies'
gowns blending with the sombre and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-05
EAGLE COMPANY ELECTION.
Officers Last Night Chosen for the
Coming Year.

Eagle Hose company, No. 5. last
night elected officers as follows: Presi-
dent Miles Clark; vice-president, Pat
rick Cummings; recording secretary,
NJ. c. Boyle; financial secretary, NJ.
T.. Keegan; treasurer Daniel McDon :
aid; trustees. =. j. McDonough. p. Col .
den, A. F. Flannery, F. ]. White, r.
/ Mofiitt; delegates to Firemen's Re-
lief association, John Sheridan, Ed
ward Connors delegate to state con-
vention, ]. +. White; foreman, Will
liam Conway; first assistant, James
Dougher; second assistant. John
Vaughan; pipeman, j, j. O'Malley;
first assistant Joseph Brogan; secon
assistant, NJ. f. Clarke; axeman, p.
Golden.
At the conclusion of the election the
new officers entertained the company
with banquet at Calpin's hotel.
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Traction Road Nav Be Sold,

In the case of the Rca. Estate Trust
company. Of Philadelphia, against the
Carbondale Traction company, for
NAL decree submitted by the attorneys
was promulgated yesterday by Judge
Savilge. ordering that Hon. r. N.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-05
MARRIED.

wADEMAN-WEBsrER In Scranton.
Pa, Jan. 3. 1900, at the Cedar Avenue
Methodist Episcopal parsonage, by the
Rev. T. J.. Doty. Henry r. Wadcman
and Miss Minnie ]. Webster, both OF
Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-05
VIADUCT ORDINANCE
MEETS WITH DELAY
Mr.. o'BoYLE HALTS IT TO MAKE
A SLIGHT REPAIR.

Between the Title and
the Body Of tho Measure That
Threatened Its Legality Is Amend
ed, Necessitating Its Reprinting
and Further Consideration by Both
Branches of Councils-1t Is, How
ever, All in the Best Faith and
with Best Intentions, Apparently.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-05
DIED.

HOWLEY-At Scranton, Jan. T. 1900, Mrs,
Jane Howley, wife of Anthony l.. How
ley. residence 1850 Lafayette street.
Time Of funeral will be announced
later.
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MURPHY DEMURS 70
DlCKERT'S ANSWER
POOR BOARD CASE NOW SQUARE.
LY BEFORE THE COURT.

The Claimant Of the South Side Seat
Sets Forth in Detail the Grounds
On Which He Rests His Case.
Says He Was Elected in the In
terim Between Terppe's Resigna-
ton and Dickert's Appointment.
and Consequently There Was No
Vacancy for the Court to Fill.
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conventional black worn by the male

conventional black worn by the male
portion of those present.
Bauer's band was present and FUR
nished the dance music. At 12 o'clock
an elaborate supper was served. The
committee in charge of the affair con-
sisted Of Howard Davis, Joseph l..
Chapman, r. a. Gregory. II. II. Bishop
Walter Jones and II. o. Pond.
Mrs. George G. Yocum had her first
reception since returning from her
wedding Journey yesterday. She was
assisted in receiving by Mrs Phelps.
Miss Van Cleef and Miss Josephine
Phelps served chocolate IN the dining
room.
Miss Helen Jones entertained a few
friends Informally last night at hes
home on Olive street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-01-05
WYOMING AVENUE MATTER.

A resolution introduced by Mr.. Roche
was adopted, directing the city solicit
tor to withdraw the exceptions to the
awards of the viewers for the opening
OF Wyoming avenue and requesting
the honorable court to confirm such
award. Mr.. Sanderson said ne desired
to be placed on record as voting
against the resolution, inasmuch as he
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Beechams Pills cure sick headache.
The evening world., 1900-03-08
A p0LICEMAN'S CHILD.

Bessie iIoneybe.m Was n daughter oil
william teichel. one OF the most popu.
lar policemen In the city at the time OF
his tragis death nine years ago. lie was
found drowned ~ the river one night at
the foot Of West Fifty-hfih street.
where he had been on post. II was al
ways thought that ne was victim o:
the Slaughter House gdLs. but II was
never proven.
The widow got Il pension and went to
live at 30 West Slxt.eth street with her
two beautiful daughters. Bella. the ED.
a.. row tweEiy-one. 10 a pronounced
blonde, Bessie. the baby" vas not
eighteen last Thanksgiving. when she
MARI lei Henry Honey a stalwar,
young truck driver.
The bride was the prcttiest girl IN all
the district. She was "a vivid brunette,
With biue-blsck hair and eyes OF that
deep shade Of blue that are sombre In
sorrow. but tender and true In love. The
couple were so popular that a hall had
to lie hired for the wedding
Right after It Landlord Peter Roth. of
the "sunken Village" Row. rented the
cottage 10 them. They lived happily
enough though the husband was fond OF
going out among his male friends In the
evenings. lie grew worse. too. after he
lost his job driving truck some weeks
ago.
Then they had to be helped by Bessie's