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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
JUDGMENT BOND FILED.
Contractor M. j. Gibbons Will Be-
gin Work on the Scrantob~
Street Sewer Today.

Contractor NJ. ]. Gibbons, as fore
shadowed in yesterdays Tribune, late
yesterday afternoon filed judgment
bond with the city treasurer, in the
sum of $673.S0, the same being the
citys share of the cost of the Scran-
ton street sewer. Controller Howell
will accordingly certify the contract
today and work will be commenced
tomorrow, as Mr.. Gibbons has all the
material now on hand.
The controller will certify the con-
tract only because Mr.. Gibbons has
promised to put the Mt. Pleasant
strikers at work on it, otherwise"
he said, yesterday, II would under no
consideration certify until the bond
ordinance appropriating the necessary
funds is passed. To secure myself
required Mr. Gibbons to file a judg-
ment bond which | am assured by the
city solicitor is perfectly binding"
Mr.. Gibbons will commence work on
the sewer at the west end of the gas
house bridge at the foot of Scranton
street, and will work upwards. The
sewer is to be 4,500 feet in length and
will traverse Scranton street as far
as North Main avenue, with branches
Oh parts of the following streets: Sew
enth, Ninth, Tenth and Jackson
streets. He will open up two blocks
and will start with 200 men.
He will also file with the city treas
urer later in the week another judg.
ment bond In the sum of $4,972.50, that
being the city's share for the con-
struction of the Section b, Fifth sewer
district, in North Scranton, which con-
tract has also been let to Mr.. Glib
bons. AS soon as this bond is filed
Controller Howell will certify that
contract also.
This sewer will be 10,47O feet long
and embraces a large number of
streets, including the following: North
Main avenue Dean street, Providence
place, School street Edna avenue, De-
pot street, Pond street, Remnants
street, Weston place, Spring street,
Margaret avenue, Hollister avenue
and belmont terrace, Mr.. Gibbons
will place about 200 men at work on
this job also but cannot start work
until next week, as the large twenty~
four inch sewer pipe which is to be
used has not yet arrived in the city.
The contract for the Scranton street
sewer was signed by the mayor on
April l., 1899, and the North Scranton
sewer contract on Sept. 20, 1899, and
they have been aging in the control
ler's office ever since waiting for the
bond issue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

No new warrants were issued at the
instance of the crusaders, yesterday,
and the probabilities are that none
will be issued for the present.
The ATTORNEYS for the Mems union
deem it inadvisable to allow cases to
go over from one term to another, and
as there is little possibility of the list
for the next term being able to ac-
commodate any more than the half
hundred cases now underway they con-
cluded to wait till just before the time
for the convening of the next grand
jury before bringing any more cases.
You can assure the people that the
| crusade has not ceased or even halted"
said Mr.. Beers, yesterday, to a Trib-
our original purpose Of cleaning up
this city IL it takes a lifeline"
The agents of the crusaders were
| busy yesterday in attendance upon the
grand jury. Only one of their cases
| were heard, but 1t is expected that
| batch of them will come up today
This single case was that against the
Raine brothers of the First ward, who
are charged with selling without q
| license on Sunday to a minor. The
case OIL refer WalSh, returned Dy Con-
stable Barron, of Dickson City, was
| also heard. The jury will make its
| first return this morning.
Benjamin Arnovitz, of Scranton
street charged with selling without a
license, gave bail before Alderman
Howe, yesterday morning, in the sum
of $500.
Warrants are yet out for James c.
Taylor, of Ninth street; James A.
Herne, of COL Eynon street; Mary Goff.
| of 401 Cedar avenue; j. j. Mangan,
of 401 Stone avenue; Richard Zuleder,
of 929 Pittston avenue; James j. Kelly,
North Washington avenue; j. j. Skelly.
Penn avenue; p. j. Gibney, North
Main avenue, and Louis Bonicamp-
agni, of Lackawanna avenue.
The central city hotel keepers are
to meet Friday night. 1t is under
stood they propose to enter into an
agreement to keep closed on Sunday
and ask that the unlicensed dealers
shall be compelled to obey the law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
SHOTS AND SCREAMS.
Heard Near Mifiin Avenue and
Mulberry Street.

Rev. Robert f. Y. Pierce, pastor of
the Penn Avenue Baptist church, and
who resides on Miffiin avenue nea"
the corner of Mulberry street, was
aroused this morning at 1890 o'clock
by hearing woman screaming for
help in his yard, saying she wanted
protection. He rushed down and ad-
mitted her into the house. She said
that two men had ATTEMPTED to as
sault her on the street corner.
He noticed that she was intoxicated
and of disreputable appearance, and
accordingly telephoned to police head
quarters for an officer to take her in
charge. When he got back to where
he had left her, however, he found
that she had left by the front door
The officer who was detailed inquired
a short time afterwards in saloon
at the corner Of Franklin avenue and
Linden street, and found that she had
just left there a few minutes before.
A peculiar fact is that DIR. Busch,
house surgeon at the Dackawanna
hospital, heard four pistol shots fired
near the hospital just at about the
same time DR.. Pierce was aroused.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
NO PHYSICIAN ATTENDED.
Coroner Is Investigating the Death
of Roland Frantz, of Green Ridge.

During the early hours of yesterday
morning Coroner Roberts was sum
moned from bed by Undertaken Jones
to grant a permit for the burial Of
Roland Frantz, of Wyom ng avenue,
Green Ridge, whose remains were be-
ing prepared TO be taken out of town
for interment,
The coroner found that the deceased
had been i'll for two weeks, but as no
physician had been called, a formal
certificate of death was wanting. A
post mortem examination was made.
with the result that death was found
to have been primarily due to a liver
d sorder. The coroner gave a burial
permit, but concluded to have a jury
pass upon the case and in the course
Of a few days will conduct an in
quest
The deceased. 1t is said, was a fol-
lower of the Christian Science faith
and on this account no physician was
called. 1t is alleged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

A MINISTER'S KlNDNESS-The Rev. DR..
Hughes, late OF Kimberley, South Africa. is
strong believer in practical Christianity 4 poor
woman, by the name of Thomas, with Ave chill.
dren, left this city yesterday for the far west,
TO Join the husband aud father who is employed
there in mission work. Mr. Hughes heard Of the
case and the stIaitened condition of the family,
and he went to the rescue. Finding they had not
sufficient money to take them so far, he laid
the case before the railway authorities ho
kindly gave him transportation for the whole
family as far as Buffalo. Mr.. Hughes also made
all arrangements for the transportation OF their
goods, and he gave them a check to purchase
what was necessary for the mother and the
children on the way, etc. II was stated by him
on his way from the depot "This is one Of the
happiest days Of my lfe, that is a worthy fam
lily, but poor, and I am truly thankful that I
have been able TO assist them. ! always frd
gentlemen Of position and means willing TO help
the worthy poor when the cases are respectfully
brought before them"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
NO MORE WARRANTS
FOR THE PRESENT
CRUSADERS GIVE THEIR REA.
SON FOR THIS ACTION.

They Do Not Want Cases to Go Over
from Term to Term and They
Think They Will Have as Many
Cases at the Coming Term as Can
Well Be Disposed of-saloon Men
Are to Have Meeting Friday
Night to Decide Upon the Course
of Action They Will Pursue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
ANNUAL PEW LETTING.
Seats for Year Assigned to Congre
cation of Elm Park Church.

The annual pew letting at the Elm
Park Methodist Episcopal church took
place Monday night and proved a great
success, a very large sum of money
being realized, The committee in
charge of the letting of the seats was
composed of G. F Reynolds, Charles
Schlager, w. II. Peck, S. 4. Jones,
A. D. Pierson, j, L. Connell, j. C. Nc
Anulty and Il. b. Hicks.
Some very high bids were made,
there being one offer Of 5000 for the
rental of pew for the year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

Rev. Thomas p. Mclaughlin, of New
York city, lectured before and delight
fully entertained a large audience last
night in st. Thomas College hall, his
top being THE Music of Ireland"
The lecture was the first of a series
to be given on Tuesday nights for the
benefit of the newly organized Catho-
lie Young Women's club.
Prior to the regular lecture a short
musical programme was given, the
songs being all tuneful Irish melodies.
Miss Alice Burke rendered "An Irish
Love Song" and "The Old Plaid
Shawl in her beautiful contralto
voice and Mrs. Joseph O'Brien sang
kathleen Mavourneen" and 1.-The
Dear Little Shamrock" with her accus-
toned finish. Miss Isabel Clarke, who
has a resonant contralto voice, sang
during the lecture "Bendeemer's
Stream" and "An Irish Folk Song"
Father Mclaughlin was introduced
by Rt. Rev. Bishop NJ. j. Hoban, who
studied with the lecturer in Rome for
a number of years. Father McLough-
lin has a most pleasing personality and
grace of speech and is not only a
lecturer on music but musician as
well. He is possessed of a magnificent
baritone voice, of wonderful depth and
power, and during the evening sang
several of Tom Moore's Irish melodies,
including THE Harp That Once
Through Tara's Halls" "The Minstrel
Boy" and THE Meeting of the Wat
erS"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
JOHN SWEENEY INJURED.
Was Employed as a Switchman by
the D., L. g. w. Company.

John Sweeney, of Eynon street, en-
ployed as a switchman in the Lacka-
wanna yard, stepped from an engine
in front of another engine yesterday
afternoon and was knocked down and
had his foot badly crushed.
The engine and three cars passed
over the member, severing several toes.
He was taken to the Moses Taylor hos
pital for treatment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
Thea Nectar.

A PURE CHINESE TEA, and particularly
adapted for making ICED TEA. IL has a de-
licous flavor and beautiful color when made. 1t
is cured on porcelain pans and packed in air
tight l-pound caddies only by us and for our
trade exclusively; GO cents per pound. To more
thoroughly introduce it we will give handsome
salad dish with each package
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

BURNED IN STEEL MILL.-Thomas MELON.
ough, of Moosic street, was burned at the North
steel mill by the splashing of molten metal
Monday afternoon. His face and hauIs were
badly injured
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

[Under this heading short letters OF interest
will be published when accompanied for publica'
ton, by the writer's name. The Tribune docs not
assume responsibility for opinions here expressed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

Reduced Fares to Washington, D. c.,
via Central Railroad of New Jer-
sey, Account Imperial Council, Or
der of Mystic Shrine.
For the Imperial council, Order of
the Mystic Shrine, at Washington, d.
c., May 22-24, the Central Railroad will
sell tickets to the general public from
all stations on its line, to Washington
and return, at rate of one fare for
the round trip Tickets to be sold and
good going May 1924, returning to
May 2S, inclusive. ."
Smoke The Hotel Jermyn cigar. 10c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
The Great Atlantic and
Pacific Tea Co.

All LACKAwANNA AVENUE AND 1923 SOUTH
MAIN AVENUE.
Prompt deliveries to all parts Of the city.
Telephone 732.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

CONTRACT CERTIFIED Controller Howell
yesterday certified the contract between Hugh
Gilmore and the city providing for the grading
OF Taylor avenue between Vine and Olive streets
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

thur Weeks, Private George Cleveland. Becep.
tlon committee, Sergeant James J. Corbett,
Corporal Arthur Weeks Corporal John T.
Cokey, Private William Vaughn Private CALVIN
Decker,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
CITY NOTES


HAND WAS CUT-Gcorge Nelson Teets is ,uf
fering from blood poisoning in the right hand as
the result of having cut it by colldng with a
glass show case last week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

CHALLENGE ACCEITED.-Jim Murphy, of
Pine Brook, accepts the challenge Of Al Fox TO
wrestle for the championship at ll2 pounds
Aga IL years. Please answer as soon as pos
siile. john McGinnis, manager for Murphy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
LECTURE ON THE
MUSIC OF IRELAND
DELIVERED BY REV. THOMAS p.
M'LoUaHLIN.

First of q Series Under the Aus
pices Of the Catholic Young Wo-
mems Club-He Said That Ireland
Had Musical History Before Any
of the Great Nations of Europe and
Claimed That Early Scotch and
Welsh Musicians Owed Their In
spiration to the Irish.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

Smoke the Pocono cigar, &c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

PAhDAls.-The Lackawanna rainmen ard
driffmen will be paid tomorrow, commencing at
O'Clock. The Delaware and Hudson paid Mon.
day at the Conyngham shaft, Baltimore slope
baltimore No. and Baltimore tunnel, Wilkes
Barre. Yesterday the employees of the White
Oak at Archibald and Jerhyn mines at Jcrmyn
were paid.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09
IT'S EARLY HISTORY.

In beginning his lecture he told of
the wonderfully high standard music
had reached in Ireland prior to the
twelfth century, when the musical his
tory of the other great nations of Eu-
rope really begins. The Druidical re-
ligion, practiced by the early Celts,
was responsible in a large degree for
this remarkable musical development,
all of the Druids having been bards,
who were the earliest exponents Of
poetry and music.
The greatest period of musical de-
velopment in Ireland, he said. was be-
tween the sixth and ninth centuries,
though not much is known of the exact
history of those times.
During the twelfth century,, said
he, "when all Ireland had been rack
ed by fire and by the sword, such Won
drous melodies as THE Last Rose of
Summer" and others were produced.
What, then, must have been Ireland's
musical condition from the sixth to
the ninth centuries, when she was at
peace?"
He contended that all of the early
Welsh and Scotch musicians owed
their inspiration to Ireland and
thought many melodies now claimed
by both of these countries in reality
are old Irish airs. In support of this
he quoted from the enemy" as he
expressed it, from Welsh and Scotch
historians. In Powell's History of
Cambria, a recognized modern author
ity in early Welsh history, the state
ment is made that in the early ages
it was musicians from Ireland who
devised the instrumental music play
ed in Wales. In conclusion he said:
SIMPLE AND TUNEFUL.
"The Irish melodies are simple AMI
tuneful, they appeal to every heart
and il does not require a musical edu-
cation to appreciate them. I am con-
fident that the time is coming when
the English, having studied the Irish
character of the present and the Irish
music and the Irish poets Of ancient
times, will realize that there is in the
Irish people an innate nobility that de-
serves recognition.
"'rhe time must come when Ireland
will again Haunt her beauteous banner
Of green with it's harp of gold and
take her place among the nations of
the world as the land of music and
the home of song"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

MILITARY BALL,-The Volunteers of '9s as
sociation last night gave military ball in
Music hail. which was very well attended and
proved great success Professor McDermott
furnished the music and the committees in
charge Of the affair consisted Of Floor CON.
mittee. carpOfal John 4. ookley. Corporal Ar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

COMPLIMENTARY SMOKER-A complimen,
tary smoker was last night given to the mem.
bers of Camp s, Sons OF Veterans, by First Lieu.
tenant W. NJ, IIamlin, of Moosic, and Second
Lieutenant Warren Pierce, newly elected off.
GERS. The affair was given at the rooms Of
Lieutenant Ezra Griffin post, Grand Army Of the
Republic, and was a great success
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

Smoke The Hotel Jermyn cigar. 1Oc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

WINDOW BRoKEN-Eugene Coleman, Of the
South Washington avenue fats, was last night
given a hearing on the charge Of breaking a
window in the house of NJ. Mendelvitz, alsc
OF the fats. lie was held in $500 bail Il seems
that tho window was broken by ball being
batted through, in a base ball game which wa,
being played in an adjoining lot and in which
young Coleman was one Of the players
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-09

WILL TALK ABOUT nowIETsM.-"The Prin.
ciples, Practice and Purpose of the Christian
Catholic Church." will be the subject Of an ad.
dress-by Rev, Gideon Hammond Of Philadelphia.
tonight in Guernsey hail. This is the church
of which Mrs O. S. Boyd is a member who
has been prominent Of late by the death Of Mrs.
C. F. Newell Rev. John Alexander Dowie,
Of Chicago, is the general oyerseer of the
church Public is invited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-18
UNGER'S REMARKABLE
DISPLAY OF STRENGTH.

Max Unger. the young German ath-
lete who has suddenly jumped into
prominence as modern Hercules" by
far SURPRISING the feats OF Sandow and
other 'latter-day Samsons," is at
tracing great attention this week in
Boston, where he is appearing at
ke.th's theatre. The medical profess
sion and all interested in physical de-
yelopment and athletics have been inn
pressed by Unger as by no other
strong man." and the handsome and
superbly proportioned young German
has created a genuine sensation.
On Thursday, he was invited to visit
the Harvard university gymnasium,
where the director, DIR. Dudley A. Sar-
gent, and other eminent medical au-
thorities closely inspected bis wonder
ful muscular development, which was
pronounced much superior TO San
dows
Unger. who is only 22 years Of age,
is a native OF Berlin, but has been a
resident of this country since 1891. He
is an all-around athlete, having en-
gagged in westling. boxing, bicycle rae
ing and other sports. and has but re-
Gently DttOIit lnltItSltu III UtdNl-
weight lifting, this being his first pro-
fessional engagement. DR.. Sargent
thought Unger the most perfectly de-
veloped strong man" whom he had
ever examined. being especially inn
pressed with the similarity that exist
ed between the young German and the
famous Sandow. Unger is a shade the
taller of the two. is .trifie heavier. and
is larger about the hips and legs. His
strength is largely in his chest and
arms. which are phenomenally devel-
oped. DR. Sargent said that a chart OF
these two strong men would make =
very interesting study.
Unger has only been exhibiting pro-
fessionally for three weeks. and on the
conclusion of his engagement in
Keith's theatres will go abroad, where
he is booked for two years.
His act begins with a display of his
muscular development. while standing
in a gold frame, with a black velvet
background. with the house and stage
darkened and the frame brilliantly
lighted. This is followed by feats Of
strength with 150-pound dumb bells.
carrying a man about with extended
arm, etc. a sensational act is where
he is suspended by a chain To a frame
raises himself slowly and while ex-
tended fun length lifts a heavy bar
dumb-bell. He also supports several
hundred pounds of iron and several
men while resting on his hands and
feet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-18
FELL WHEEL MEMS BALL.

The first annual May ball was given
last evening by the Bell wheelmen in
r. r. hall and the event was n genuine
success. being largely attended in spite
OF the inclemcnt weather. Many diff
ferent wheeling organizations were
present as guests OF the club.
Fay's Belmont orchestra furnished
acceptable music for the dances. which
included "A numbers. and lasted until
the early morning hours. Refreshments
were served at intermission. The sue
cess OF the event Is due TO the efforts OF
the following committees: Committee
OF arrangements. John A. OBrien.
chairman; Everett III. Stratten, James
Doud. Frank Folger. Michael Coyle
Robert Ashbourne; floor director. Ev-
erett III. Stratten; assistant. James
Doud: aids. John j. Walsh. Miles J.
Mcfarland. William Gorton. Stanley
r. Leany. Joseph Quick. Lester How
land. Guy T.. Page. Henry Gibson: re-
ception committee. James ls. Buckley.
John T. Sweet. James McCsrdeH. Rich
ard Tompkins. William \. Locke. Jr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-18
FANNY RICE At KsITH's.

in securing the services OF Fanny
Rice. the eminent comedienne. who
will be seen soon at Keith's for on ex-
elusive engagement of four weeks on
the Keith circuit. General Manager
Albee has again given evidence of the
keen discernment for which he is not
ed In selecting the best available talent
from the Legitimate" stage.
Miss Rice il the embodiment OF fun.
She brings sunshine and light TO the
stage. and drives duh care away. A
pretty woman with a trim figure, and
great ability as an actress. she has
won deserved place i'm the affections
OF the playgoing public, and no doubt
her numerous friends will assemble in
large numoers TO bid her welcome. Miss
Rice will be supported by two of the
leading members OF her company,
Charles Cherry, for three years with
John Hare's London company. and
Frank Blair. who is well known I'm inn
portant roles with musical comedy and
comic opera successes
1t would seem that the mantle of
Rosina Nokes had fallen upon the fair
shoulders OF Fanny Rice. who is play
ing that actress greatest success,
my Miihner's Bill" and scoring a
bigger hit with vaudeville audiences
than any other actress from the ''leglt-
innate stage who has preceded her.
The Interpolation by Miss Rice of her
amusing dancing and singing dolls is
as novel as " Is pleasing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-18
CASINO WHIST CLUB
HOLDS FINAL SESSION,

The Casino Whist club held its final
meeting of the season at Gelb's parlors
last evening, and there was a very
large attendance. From to 10 O'Clock
progressive whist was played; from 10
to IL o'clock the time was devoted to
supper. after which there was musi-
cal entertainment
Prizes for the evening and the season
were awarded as follows: First lady 5
prize. a pearl and opal pin. TO Miss Liz
liam n. Manchester. score 436: second
prize sterling silver comb and brush,
TO Mrs. II. l.. Blake, score 311; third
prize, to Mrs. B. II. Pettis, score $40;
first prize for gentlemen, meerschaum
pipe and case to j. +. Anthony, score
362: second prize 10 E. V. Chase. score
357. Prizes for the evening: First
lady's prize, statuette. to Mrs Thomas
LOTUS score 81; second lady's Dresden
pitcher Miss Mary Conkie; consolation
score ); gentlemen's first prize card and
cribbage board case. To j. j. Hanna: I:
second prize silver brush William
Polk; consolation prize. cigar holder.
A. y. Bann.ster score D.
The program of the entertainment
was as follows: Piano duet. Miss Pet
tis and Mr.. See song. "Only Me-" Miss
Lotus: recitation. "Absent Minded
Beggar." Mrs. Calder; song Miss
Greenhalch; recitation. Miss Lena Lof-
tus piano solo. Mr.. See; coon songs.
Miss Pearson The committee I'm
charge of last evenings meeting was
Miss Lillian n. Manchester, Mrs.
Thomas LOTUS. r.. II. Pettis.