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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09
BIG FIRE IN PITTSBURG,
A Building Valued at S75O,Ooo
Totally DESTROYED.

Pittsburg, April S.-The extensive dry
goods store of Joseph Horne & Co, at
the corner of Fifth street and Penn
avenue, was destroyed by fire early
this morning. Shortly after midnight
flames We're discovered issuing from
the windows of the eighth floor, and
inside of an hour the big eight story
structure was completely eutted, en-
failing a loss of over million dollars.
If the building, which was supposed TO
be fireproof, proves to be so badly
warped as to neCessitat- a, new struc-
ture, the loss will be nearly $1,000, OOO
A member of the firm says the build
ing was valued at s75O,OOO, and was in
sured for s450,0O0. The stock was
valued at $l,000,000, with insurance in
the neighborhood of $500, ,OO0 A general
alarm brought all the engines of the
lower town district to the scene, but
the flames ate their way so rapidly
from one floor down to another that the
efforts of the firemen were almost
futile. The building was supposed 10
be flreproof, but not until the fire
reached the first floor was there any
possibility of getting it under control.
Probably every article in the store was
either burned or ruined by water.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09
MINING BILLS.
Several Measures Have Been Re.
ferred to Commissioner Herman.

IL.
Washington, April S.-Several bills,
which have been introduced in con-
sress have been referred to Commits
sioner Herman, of the general land
office for his judgment as to their
merits. One of these provides that eX-
elusive leases for mining purposes NAV
be granted to lands within the terri
tory of the United States which lie
teloW high water mark. 1t is rro-
posed to grant exclusive leases upon
condition that bond of five thousand
dollars be given to ensure proper I. IL
tllment of the agreement. Comlris-
sioner Hermans reports adversely upon
this bill for the reason that while
cape Nome is not specifically nell
toned in it the evident intent is to
make it apply to it. 1t is held to be
contrary TO the policy of the United
states government to grant exclusive
leases of this character to gold fields
and the proviso in regard to a. five
thousand dollar bond would opera te
to exclude poor miners from securing
grants. Another bill upon which ad
verse report is made, provides for
leasing public lands in the arid reg
ions for grazing purposes. Adverse
report also has been made upon a
somewhat similar bill of a more gem
eral and far reaching nature, which
provides for leasing any available
public lands for grazing. The commits
sioner says that the courts have held
such action to be contrary to the GUS
tom of a hundred years which per-
mits the free use of such lands by
ahy ore and says that in his Judgment
the time has not come to overturn
this policy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09
EYER HAVE |I?
If You Have the Statement Of
This Scranton Man Will
Interest You.
Ever have a '1ow down" pain in

Ever have a '1ow down" pain in
the back?
In the small" right over the hips?
That's the home of backache.
It's caused by sick kidneys.
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills cure
II.
Scranton people endorse this. Read
Il case of it,:
Mr.. G. n. Childs, of 1908 Won Storch
avenue, employed at Short & Higgins
tobacco factory, says: II have suf-
fered more or less with duh pain
across the small of my back for some
time. | doctored and used various
kinds of medicines with little or no
result. ] read quite frequently in our
city papers about people who We're
cured OF kidney complaint by Doan's
Kidney Pills, and I tried the treat
mcnt. I consider them the best rem
edy for kidney trouble on the market
and | have told a number of my
friends about them. They have my en-
dorsement and l will gladly recom-
mend them at any time"
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n,
G., sole agents for the United states.
Remember the name. Doan's and
take no substitute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09
COAL TRADE IS DULL.
The Producing Companies Are Cur.
failing Their Output

Philadelphia, April S--The Ledger,
in its coal article tomorrow, will say:
The anthracite coal trade is dull.
The producing companies are curtafi-
ing their output as much as possible
so as to prevent accumulations of un-
sold stocks, and some collieries are
shut down entirely, while more of
them work only part time. This is
the usual spring condition, when con-
sumers not taking much coal the deal
ers order sparingly The companies
are anticipating a fair business west
when lake navigation opens, and the
vessels anxious to get out their ore
cargoes, are willing to take coal at
an advantage in freights. 1t is under
stood, however. that most of the avail
able fleet at the lower lake ports is
already engaged to carry coal west,
so that the upper ports will soon be
stocked again. The March anthracite
output is stated at $780, 900 tons, be-
ing somewhat less than for February
and about 2S10O0 tons less than for
March, 1899
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09
RELIGIOUS NEWS NOTES.

L. F. Bower gave an address last evening at
Christ church.
The communion service was held at yesterday
morning service at the WashOurn Street Presby'
terian church.
Rev. j. b. Sweet spoke on the subject of "The
Death OF Christ" at the Simpson Methodist Epis'
copal church last evening
Rev. j. II. Austin conducted the meeting yes
terday afternoon at the Railroad Young Mems
Christian association rooms.
Rev. Luther Hess Waring, pastor OF the Grace
Evangelical Lutheran church, yesterday morning
spoke on "Christ's Triumphal Entry"
The new Blakely Street Baptist church was
opened yesterday. Rev. David Spencer d. D.,
preached at 1880 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.
"The Gospels Answer 10 the Deepest Needs
of MAN. was Rev, Dr. Robinsons subject last
evening at the Second Presbyterian church.
Rev John Randolph conducted confirmation
services yesterday morning at St, Peters Evan.
gelcal Lutheran church, ON Prescott avenue.
Rev |. Dunn, ID. d., Of HillSdale college
Michigan, addressed the congregation Yesterday
morning at the Penn Avenue Baptist church.
The sacraments OF the Lords Supper and bap-
tism were celebrated yesterday morning by Rev
G. H. Guild at the Providence Presbyterina
church.
THE Golden Rule" was the subjact Of the
sermon by Rev. John II. Austin, of the Ash
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09
Remarkable Cure Of Rheumatism.
Kenna, Jackson Co, w. Va

About three years ago my wife had
an attack of rheumatism which con-
fined her to her bed for over a month
and rendered her unable to walk a
step without assistance, her limbs
being swollen to double their normal
size. Mr.. S. Maddox insisted on my
using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 7
purchased a fifty-cent bottle and used
it according to the directions and the
next morning she walked to breakfast
without assistance in any manner, and
she has not had similar attack since.
A. B. Parsons. For sale by all drug
gists. Matthews Bros, wholesale and
retail agents. rs
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09
LUDDON CASE WILL.
BE CALLED TODAY
OLD FORGE wATcHMAN TO BE
TRIED FOR HIS LIFE.

Charged with the Killing of Police
officer Patrick Rafferty, at Old
Forge Sunday, Dec. II, 1see-Most
Sensational Shooting Affair That
Ever Occurred in the County.
Lexow Victims Scheduled to Be
Tried--Five Cases of Libel Against
Little and O'Toole.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09
A FREE CEMETERY,
A SOLDIERS HOME
APPEAL FOR THEIR SUPPORT
MADE BY CHAPLAIN PIERCE.

Spoke Last Night in the Penn Ave-
nue. Baptist Church and Urged
Upon His Hearers the Necessity
of Contributing Towards These
Two Things-Told Of the Former
System in Vogue in the Philip
pines Whereby No Funerals Were
Free--soldiers' Home Project.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09


CONCERT POSTPONED.-The concert which
was to have been given tonight by the Second
Presbyterian Church Sabbath school orchestra
has been postponed until tomorrow night. April
10, at slj O'Clock, in the lecture room OF the
church.
FUNERAL THIS MoRNING.--The funeral Of
Mary f., wife OF Charles L. Baird, and daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs r. l.. Gere, will he held at 0
o'clock this morning from her late home
705 Harrison avenue Interment in BROOKLYN,
Susquehanna county.
RElBLE FUNERAL.-The funeral of Fred Rel.
Bile, who was fatally injured at the South steel
mill Friday, will take place this morning at @
o'clock from his late residence on Fellows street
A requiem mass will be celebrated in st. Johns
German Catholic church, West Scranton
TO ERECT A MONUMENT.-Rev. T.. j. Melley.
Of South Scranton, the executor of the estate
of the late Rev. John Loughran, of Minooka.
has awarded the contract for the erection OF a
monument in ST. Joseph's cemetery, Minooks,
to mark the last resting place Of the deceased
priest.
STOLEN DOG.-Chief OF Police Frank Rob.
hng's valuable re- pointer dog has been stolen
Friday the dog came home without its collar.
but soon aiterward it suddenly disappeared and
has not yet been found. The chief offers $40
reward foI information which wal lead to the
thef's arrest.
OPENING RECEPTION. The Knights of Co.
lumbus will open their new club house, on
North Washington avenue, April ls, with re-.
oeption. The house is being thoroughly reno.
waited and refurnished and when complete will
be model club house.
WEEKS CLEARlNGS-.Frank L. Phillips, man.
sger OF the Scranton Clearing House association
ferorts the following eearings FOR last week
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09

CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF. Frank Becker, of
this city, is circulating cards announcing his
candidacy for the Republican nomination for
sheriff.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09

BACHELORS GIRLS DANCE.--The Bachelor
Girls will give a dance at the Scranton Bicycle
club house Easter Monday night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09

JOINT SESSlON.-The select and common coun.
ellis will meet in Joint sessions tonight to elect
a city engineer Joseph P. Phillips, the present
engineer and Patrick Bewitt are the candidates
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09

illFoRD. lin Garks Summit April T. 1900,
Mrs, Mary y. Huford, wife OF NJ NJ. Huford,
age 81 years. Funeral Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock. Intermcnt in Clark'e Green cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09
Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar, 10c
Woman Burned to Death.

Harrisburg. April s-The residence OF George
Beers, at Baieys station, Perry county, was de.
stroyed by fire early Sunday morning. Mr. Beers
succeeded in lowering his two children from the
second story window, but his wife, aged 25, was
overcome by the smoke and burned to death.
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CITY NOTES

SOCIAL TONIGHT.-The Ladies' auxiliary Of
the Welcome Dancing class will give a social
tonight at Snovcrs hail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09

A DOMESTIC soUABBLE.---Mrs. slocum and
Miss Hattie Spangenburg, Of 1876 Penn avenue,
were arraigned before Alderman s.illar Saturday
afternoon, charged with assault and battery by
Mrs Anderson. The three women live in the
same house, and a quarrel resulted in the hear.
ing before the alderman. The case was settled
ami, ably between the parties
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09

JOSEPH SMITH INJURED.-Joseph Smith, OF
Morris court, a miner in the Mount Pleasant
colliery, was caught under a fall Of roof while
at work Saturday and had one of his legs frac-
tured He was taken to the Lackawanna hos
pital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09

Three murder cases are set down for
trial at the two weeks session of crlmi-
nal court, which opens this morning,
All are ready for trial and will, it is
expected, be disposed of.
The first case on the list is that
against Thomas Luddon, charged with
the killing of Police officer Patrlcl;
Rafferty,, at Old Forge, Sunday, De.
cember II, 1899. The affair grew out OF
the strike at Jermyn q Co.'S mines
luddon acted as a deputy and, when
the strike terminated, was appointed a
watchman at one of the company's
breakers. The preceding Saturday was
pay day, and Luddon started drinking
The fact that he had been a deputy
made him unpopular and wherever he
went he was subjected to insult Sun.
day evening he became embroiled in
several quarrels and along toward:
nightfall had q fight with John Lynch
one of party who refused to drink
with him at Fallons hotel. He backed
away from Lynch. covering his retreat
with drawn revolver,and when Lynch
persisted in following him, he set upon
him, gave him a drubbing and ther
started for the breaker.
The intervening incidents are what
Will determine the degree OF Iuddon's
guilt, and as no two stories are exactly
alike, it would be unfair at this time
with the prospective jury free to read
the papers, TO anticipate the witnesses
At all events, Luddon went to the
engine house, placed three of the EN-
ployes under arrest, and sounded the
breaker whistle. A crowd had followed
him to the breaker. and when the gong
was blown fully 500 residents of tht
neighborhood fiocked TO the scene.
HOW SHOOTING OCCURRED.
Among them were Police Officers Pat
rick Rafferty, and Thomas NTcKenna
The lamp had been overturned and the
engine room set afire, but Luddon had
extingulsl1ed the blaze and left the
place in total darkness.
The two police officers entered and
We're only well inside the door when q
pistol shot was heard and Rafferty, fcl
mortally wounded. McKenna grapplet
with LuddOn and while they were
struggling, two of the men who haC
been held prisoners, Enigneer Matt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09

AN ANTEsALooN LEAGUE.-Rev. W. H. vii.
liams, Of Richmond. Va, has been appointed
the representative of the American Anti.Saloon
league in the counties Of Lackawanna, Luzerne,
Wayne, Susquehanna, Pike, Wyoming and Brad.
ford. The association is non.scctarian and non.
political and aims to eNterminatc the saloon,
Rev. Mr.. Williams is located at 6ls Adams ave.
nuc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09

SECOND CLASS ClTY.--The committee on
legislation and taxes Of the board OF trade will
meet with Chairman Torrey at the board rooms
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock. Second class
city legislation will I've discussed by the com
mttee. The membership committee Of the same
organization will meet Friday afternoon at
O'Clock.
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HOW SHOOTING OCCURRED

Continued on Page 6.
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ACCUSED OF ASSAULT.--Ida Pont, alias
Pierce, colored, was Saturday arragned before
Alderman Howe, charged with assault and bat.
terry by Catherine Sampson, also colored. The
latter claimed that the Pont woman had as.
saultcd her. and last Saturday threw a stone
through window in her house, which struck
her daughter Lena. The defendant was held
in 500 bail for her appearance at court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-09
DIED.

The Popular Punch Cigar, 1Oc.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-12
GARRABRANT IN COURT.
Selecting a Panel From Which
to Strike Jury to Try the
Youthful MUIR
derer.

The youthful murderer, John Cara
brant, who killed his former chum, John
Mass. in Jersey City, in April last, was
brought from the County Jail to the
Court of Oyer and Terminer this morn
ing to be present when the Court handed
down the list of jurors from which the
panel to try his case will be struck.
Garrabrant walked by the side of Con-
stable O'Brien to a seat in the front row
of spectators with most nonchalant air
While awaiting the arrival of Justice Col
Inns he gazed around the court room with
in a suit of brown. a curly blonde lock
of hair, carefully brushed bang-like over
his forehead, added to his youthful APP
pearance. Lawyer Alex. Simpson, who
represents the young murderer, was in
court.
Shortly after Justice Collins arrival he
was Joined by Judge Blair and a pending
trial in the Supreme Court was postponed
to allow brief session of the Court of
Oyer and Terminer. The Court handed
down list of ninety-six names from
which counsel on each side will strike
twenty-four, leaving forty-eight names
from which the trial panel will be drawn
Five days were allowed counsel to strike
to the court on Monday next, when Prose
cutor Erwin will move for the fixing of
a day for the trial.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-12
TRIP BY TROLLEY.
Two Philadelphia Women Go
From that City to New
England.

Miss Ida Waugh, widely known in this
country and abroad as an artist, and Miss
Amy E. Blanchard. equally well known as
a writer of books for girls, both of whom
are prominent in artistic and literary cir
cles of Philadelphia, started this morning
for a unique early autumn trip to the
New England coast. The journey both
going and coming will be made through
out exclusively by boat and trolley.
From Philadelphia the two ladies went
to Bordentown by boat, where the first
night will be spent. The following day
they will pass through Trenton and New
Brunswick, reaching Plainfield in the
afternoon and remaining there the second
night. From Plainfield to Elizabeth, New
ark and Jersey City will constitute the
third days travel. From New York
Sound steamer will be taken to Fall
River, Mass, and from thence to Boston
will be reached by electric cars running
through Brockton and Taunton Marble
head also reached by trolley, will be the
end Of the trip.
On their return Miss Waugh and Miss
blanchard will reach Providence, r. L.,
by way of Deadham, Mansfield, Atte-
boro and Pautucket. From Providence
and from New York to Perth Amboy,
N. J., also by steamer, and from thence
to Trenton by trolley, and from the lat
ter place to Philadelphia by Delaware
River boat. The ladies expect to con-
sumo about five weeks time on their
novel trim
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-12
PROBATION DIDN'T WORK.
Boy in Higgins's Charge Steals
Again.

John Whitkanitch, of No. 1872 Dudley
street, yesterday caused the arrest of John
kaeZergis, a saloon keeper of No 166
Steuben street, and Peter Bisles, of No.
172 Steuben street. He told Justice Hoos
this morning that the men had cheated
him in game of dice which they played
in Kaczergiss saloon. The men worked
ringer on him. Out of three dice not
one was true, the spots having been so
tampered with that the victim could not
win. He paid ST for the experience, The
Court ordered a charge of keeping resort
for gamblers lodged against Kaczergis
and of swindling against Bisles. They
were held for further examination.
Frederick Gateley. eleven years old, of
No. so Erie street, was a prisoner in the
First Criminal Court before Police Justice
Hoos this morning for the second time in
two months charged with grand larceny
He admits his guilt and is being held for
further examination. Gately was ar
raigned on complaint of Mrs Jeanette
Bettcher of No. so Erie street. who charg-
ed him with stealing s21 from her store on
Thursday evening.
Gateley said that in the morning he pur-
chased some goods from Mrs. Bettcher
and offered in payment Dill. She went
to a closet to get change from a bag in
which she kept her petty cash. Gatelev
left the store determined to get that bag
of money. About seven o'clock in the
evening while Mrs. Bettcher was in a
rear room the boy stole into the store
and took the bag He spent until last
night travelling about the neighboring
cities until the money was spent. He
then returned home and was arrested.
Some months ago while Alderman Will
lam Howell was away from his grocery
store at Erie and Third streets, and his
brother who was in charge was outside,
Gateley entered and stole $40 from the
safe He was arrested and brought be-
fore Judge Blair, who paroled him in the
custody of Probation Officer Frank Hig-
gins. Mr. Higgins will appear in court to-
morrow and dispose of his charge.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-09-12
EAST JERSEYS PLANS.
Corporation Counsel MoDermott
Recommends PAYMENT.

Corporation Counsel Allan L. McDer-
mott sent the following opinion to the
Street and Water Board yesterday
Gentlemen-The East Jersey Water
Company claiming that there is due it as
interest under its contract to supply Jer-
sey City with water, the sum of $22, 1872 15
| have. pursuing consultations had be-
tween the municipal government and said
company. had several conferences with
Messrs. Corbin and Corbin, counsel for
the company. The amount claimed covers
a period extending from July 16 1897, to
June l, 1900, and is for deferred payments.
l advise you that this charge for interest
is a legal claim against the city, but the
company has consented to reduce the
amount one-third charging at the rate of
four instead of six per cent interest.
This will make the amount of their claim
SIS, 5,17477, which amount I respectfully
recommend payment of. upon verifcation
of the enclosed tabulated statement fur
nished to me by Messrs. Corbin and
Corbin.
Yours respectfully,
ALLAN L. McDERMOTT,
Corporation Counsel.