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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
ARGUMENT OF THE
BOULEVARD CASE
It Will Be Made Today Before the
Secretary of the Commonwealth
at Harrisburg.

This afternoon at 1 o'clock, before
| the secretary CT the commonwealth,
at Harrisburg, the city's protest
| against the granting of a charter to the
| Arlington Boulevard company Will be
| heard. The city will be represented by
City Solicitor Vosburg and tine conf
| pany by Attorney W. w. Watson.
| MIR. Vosb',rg leaves early this morn
| ing and will be accompanied by AS
sistant City Clerk Evan Morris. Sc
lect Councilman J. j. Costello and
Mayors Clerk H. &. Hatton, who will
be examined as witnesses.
There are, Of course, two things to
be argued, the question of law and the
issue of fact. On the former ques-
ton Mr.. Vosburg will argue that the
| Supreme court of the state has held
that no charter shall be granted to
any toll road company, having a turn
! pike or boulevard, to operate toll
road within the city limits, unless by
an act of assembly expressly author
izing the granting of charter of that
kind.
He will contend that the act of 1895.
| under which the application for a
| boulevard charter was made. says
| therefore, there should be applied to
| it the statement made by Justice Nit
| chell in an opinion filed by him in the
| Supreme court that "omission is pro-
hibition." in other wort;s that the
| omission of an express clause author
| izing the issuing of a charter to a
boulevard company to operate within
the city lirits. prohibits the grant
| IL, Nf tI,nf ind
| He will argue that the general policy
| of the law is. against interference with
the control of the streets, which is
vested in cities for the reason that
the courts have universally held that
such interference by toll roads is not
permitted unless the legislative enact
nent authorizing it is, in the language
of Justice Coulter, $50 clear as to
leave no room for q reasonable doubt
| Mr.. Vosburg, in arguing to prove
that the application for a boulevard
charter is not made in good faith,
will contend that the applicants are
| all interested in the Arlington Turn
pike company, whose road the new
company proposes to lease.
Section of the act providing for
the incorporation of boulevard COM
panies. provides that If turnpike
company desires to become a boula-
ward company it can do so by merely
filing a surrender of its old charter.
The fact that this was not done, Mr..
Vcsburg will contend, is Il plain evil
dence of bad faith, showing that the
company wishes to retain its old char
ter. the forfeiture of which would re-
lease the city from lis contract.
Mr. Morris will testify to the au-
thenticity of copies of various ordi-
nances and the contract, which are
to be taken along. and Mr.. Costello
will tell of the condemnation pro-
ceedings which have been begun. Mr..
Hatton will represent the executive
department.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
BOARD Of TRADE
REGULAR MEETING
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ARE
THOROUGHLY DISCUSSED.
Necessity for Later Collection Of
Mails Pointed Out and Commit
tee Appointed to Remedy the Mat
ter--other Matters Acted Upon.
Funeral of John Zintel-Meeting
of Republican Club This Evening.
Cases Before Alderman John.
Other Notes.

A good representation of the MEM
bership of the West Side board of
trade attended the regular meeting
last evening and for an hour and a
half discussed needed repairs. the pro-
gress of the viaduct ordinance, and
other matters of general interest to
West Scranton. The most decisive ac-
ton taken was in reference to secur-
ing a later collection of mails along
main avenue, and the immediate repair
of the streets now in need of atten-
tion.
The condition of South Main ave-
nue at the intersection of Luzerne
street, was brought to the attention
of the board. The surface water at
that point overflows the crosswalk and
makes it almost impossible. The at
tention of Councilman Godshall will be
called to the nuisance.
Another matter which requires the
Immediate attention Of the proper au-
thorities is the condition Of the gut
tiers on Hampton street, between
Main and Ninth streets. The secretary
was instructed to notify the board
of health in relation to the matter.
The sewer discharge from S. Is. Motifs
also referred to and the councilmen
Of the Fifteenth ward asked to have
the matter attended to.
The opening of Iettebone street for
vehicular traffic was discussed and a
communication will be addressed to
the owners Of the West Park tract.
with a view to having the street prop
erly graded. The progress of the via
duct ordinance through councils was
discussed, and the members are Of the
opinion that every opportunity now at
hand should be taken advantage Of.
Members of the committee who at
tended council meetings in the inter-
est of the project, reported what ac-
tion had been taken up to date, and
the reports We're received and the
committee continued. The proposition
of w. w. Watson for the sale of the
Rounds Woods to the city as {, public
park was taken up for action and the
committee in charge Of the affair was
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Republican Club Meeting Tonight.

An adjourned regular meeting Of the
West Side Central Republican club will
be held this evening in the rooms, COR
ner of Main avenue and Jackson street,
when every member Is requested to be
present. Delegations from outlying dis
tricts who contemplate participating in
the parade are requested to report to
the committee of arrangements in order
that they can be assigned to their place
in the parade.
The uniforms to be worn by the club
members will be distributed this even
ing, and other details pertaining to the
mass meeting and demonstration will
be attended to. In the event of Mears'
hall being inadequate to accommodate
the crowd expected, arrangements will
be made for holding an overflow meet
ing, at which prominent speakers will
delivr addresses.
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Another Pleasant Event.

In honor of Miss Mary Golden, Of
Pittston, Miss Anna Crane. Of Pear
street, very pleasantly entertained a
number of her friends at her home last
evening. The evening was spent in
dulging in various amusements. sing
ing and dancing. after which refresh-
ments We're served.
Those present We're: Misses Mary
Golden, Sarah Crane, Anna Crane
Elizabeth Burns, Name Foley, Mary
Cullen. Kate Cullen. Anna Whalen,
Kate Whalen and Mrs. Michael Raf-
ferty: Messrs. Edward Boyle, John
Toomes, Martin McHale. Patrick Mo-
ran, James Hardy. James Foley,
Thomas Foley, Timothy Sullivan,
Thomas Bohan. Joseph Bohan, Martin
Barrett, M. J. Burns and James Ken
nedy,
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WEST SCRANTON

directed TO confer further with Mr..
Watson in relation to the matter.
Under the head of new business, the
proposition of increasing the member
ship of the board was discussed, and
the committee will take action and re-
port at the next meeting. The over
flow of water from the drinking foun-
tain at the corner of Hyde Park ave-
nue and jackson street will be brought
to the attention of the Scranton Gas
and Water company.
Complaint was made of the uneven
condition of sidewalks on North Sum-
ner avenue and South Main avenue
and property owners were requested to
remedy the defects. Announcement
vase made that the petition for paving
Washburn street from Sumner ave-
nue to a point beyond the cemetery
has received a majority of signers and
1t is expected that the work will soon
be underway.
The necessity of having Jackson
street paved west of Bromley avenue
was discussed and an effort will be
made to learn what can be done in the
matter. A committee comprising b. G.
Morgan, William Farrell and Hector
Campbell was appointed to confer with
the superintendent Of the branch post
office and the postmaster, with a view
to having II later collection of mails
on Main avenue and for keeping the
postoftice open later than at present
1t Is contended that a collection
should be made along Main avenue,
from Hampton street, to West Lacka-
wanna avenue, as late as IL o'clock,
instead Of at O'Clock, as is now done,
as many letters dropped in the boxes
after 0 o'clock do not start on their
way until the next morning. An ef-
fort will also be made to have the
branch postofIlce kept open until $50
o'clock for the sale of stamps, as
many of the drug stores have aban-
doned the sale of them since the office
was opened
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
NORTH SCRANTON.

Marquette council, Young Mems In
stitute. held benefit social in ST.
Mary's hall last evening, the proceeds
of which We're given to Mrs. James
Boyd, the worthy widow of the late
James Boyd, who died from injuries
received by falling down the shaft of
the Brisbin mine. A large number of
tickets We're sold, and the hall was
well filled last evening. The proceeds
We're unusually large for such social.
Excellent music was furnished for
dancing.
The Epworth league of the Court
Street Methodist Episcopal church held
a social at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Ward, on Diamond avenue,
last evening.
Harry Jeffres, of Court street, is in
New York city.
Mrs. G. c. Lyman, of Court street,
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GREEN RIDGE.

The John r. Fordham Prohibition
club of the Thirteenth ward has been
re-organized, with w. w. Lathrope as
president; A. G. Thomason, vice-presi
dent, and j. +. Hangi secretarytreas-
urer Hon. L. d. Nichols, of Wilkes
Barre, is expected to address the club
in the Hull building on either Monday
or Tuesday evening next, and the AS
bury quartette will sing.
All members of Locals No. S62 and of
No. 1852, United Mine Workers of
America, are requested to meet We'd
nesday, Oct. 10, at st. Johns hall. Pine
Brook, at l O'Clock sharp to take part
in parade.
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End of Forty Hours.

The forty hours devotion held in st.
Mary's church, River street, and which
was begun with mass on Sunday MORN
ing, terminated last evening with a
sermon, thoughtful and powerful, by
Rev. Father Balta. Of Wilkes Barre.
During the services just closed. ex-
traordinary religious fervor was dis
closed. The visiting priests who helped
officiate were Rev. Adam Christ, Of
Lebanon; Rev. Father Frazer, of Dam
vile: Rev. Father Balta, of Wilkes
Barre; Rev. Father Henry Christ. Of
Lancaster; Rev. Father Straub, of
Pittston, and Rev. Father Welden, Of
the West Side.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
MOTIFS SECOND VICTIM.
Mrs. Steinbauer Expires at the Co.
lumbia Hospital.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Lancaster Oct. 9.--Mrs. Elizabeth
Steinbauer, of Columbia, who was shot
last night by William Mott, when he
killed his paramount, Mile. Alberta, the
palmist, died this evening at the CO.
lumbia hospital. She had received
two bullets in the head and third
in the stomach. Her shooting was
quite accidental, and the result of her
efforts as peacemaker, the bullets that
struck her being intended for Mile.
Alberta. Mott expressed great regret
upon hearing of her death.
Mrs. Steinbauer was AZ years old,
and is survived by son and husband,
the latter being Peter ]. Steinbauer, a
baker employed by the National Bis
cult company at Philadelphia.
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Father Mathews Annual Ball.

Today is the twenty-ninth anniver-
sary OF the organization of the Hyde
Park Father Mathew society, and the
event will be fittingly celebrated in
Mears' hall this evening with u grand
ball. The preliminary arrangements
have all been made and everything
points to most enjoyable event.
A programme of up-to-date dances
will be provided, and excellent music
will be furnished, enabling young and
old to enjoy the evening in the proper
manner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
Aldermanic Cases.

Mrs. Conrad Shaw, of Price street.
was held in 5000 bail by Alderman John
last evening for throwing water on the
nine months -old child of Mrs. Gwen
Jones, a neighbor, and Mrs. Shaw was
also admitted to bail for making
threats
The prosecution was the outgrowth
of recent case before Alderman Kel-
low. In which Mrs. Jones' daughter was
held in ball for throwing stones and
striking Mrs. Shaw on the head.
Michael O'Brien, of Elmhurst, who
was arrested by Patrolman David Da-
Wis for being drunk and fighting, was
fined IS in police court yesterday morn
ing by Alderman John.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
FRANK BACKUs ARRESTED.
He Escaped from Chain Gang Three
Months Ago.

Frank Backus, the prisoner who es-
capped from the chain gang working on
the Newton turnpike three months ago,
was arrested yesterday morning on the
Scranton street bridge by Deputy Sher-
iff Henry Ferber, who met the man
and recognized him.
When Backus escaped, his term was
within one day of completion. He was
sent up for vagrancy, but will now be
tried for jail-breaking and probably
given three months more. He was only
in the city for the morning, as he
stopped off here while on his way to
other regions,
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who has been seriously i'll, is conva-

who has been seriously i'll, is conva-
lescing.
Henry Smith, of Deacon street, spent
yesterday with Nicholson friends.
The runners and drivers OF this part
of the city met in Leonard's hall last
evening and made arrangements for
the parade today.
Carl Garrihan, of Electric avenue, Is
suffering with burned arm, caused
by the explosion of gasoline.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Taylor have
returned from their visit with friends
in New York.
The Father Witty society and the
Father Witty cadets will meet in
their rooms at $50 sharp this morning
to attend mass at the Holy Rosary
church in a body.
Frank Mackey and family have re-
turned from st. Louis.
Mrs. Robert Patterson, of Leggetts
street, is ill with pleurisy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
SEARCHING FOR PEARY.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
New York, Oct 9.-News two weeks
later than any previous information
has been received from the T'eary
steamship Windward, in a letter writ
ten by Captain Samuel w. Bartlett to
friend in this city under date Of
August 10.
Captain Bartlett stated that he had
arrived at Goodhavea on that date and
that all We're we'll aboard. Half the
distance from Sydney had been accom-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
Church Choir Concert.

The choir of the Washburn Street
Presbyterian church are preparing for
a concert under the direction of Prof.
Derman to be given in the church on
Thursday evening, October Is. a chorus
of sixty-five voices will be assisted by
the church orchestra. The proceeds will
be devoted to the expenses of the
church.
Tickets can be obtained from NJ. G.
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Personalities.

Mrs. T. S. Lotus, of Pittston. spent
yesterday with DR.. and Mrs. j. j..
Walsh. of Pittston avenue.
Cards are out announcing the we'd
ding of Miss Mary Miller, of Cherry
street, to Mr.. Charles Baunner, OF
South Irving avenue.
Edward Adler, of New York CITY,
formerly Of Scranton, visited friends In
South Scranton yesterday.
John Carlyon, of Willow street, has
returned from visit to Maplewood.
William Kibler. of Pittsburg, is visit
ing his brother, Alfred Kibler, of Pitts
ton avenue.
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The wallesruhc club. composed Of
South Seranton's best known young
ladies', was very charmingly entertain
ed last evening at the home of Miss
Kate Nehr, OF Pittston avenue, one of
the leading members. That the even
ing was spent pleasantly goes With
out saying, for It was turned over to
mirth and jollity, ami recitations and
music enlivened It.
This society or club, with its Ger
man name, was formed during the
past summer by this band of young
ladies. The name is taken from d
cottage at Lake Ariel, at which they
spent the best part OF the summer
season. and as jolly evenings were
spent in Waldesruhe during the sum-
mer, jolly evenings will be spent by
the Waldesruhe during the winter. The
club will meet every Two weeks at the
home Of member.
Those present were: Misses Libby
Doersham, Philopene Greiner, Emma
Greiner Kate Lewert, Anna Faust,
Louisa Nordt, Martha Nordt. Mary
Wirth. Henrietta and Elizabeth Elkes,
Nina and Ida Rensselaer,, Carrie t.nd
Christiana Weinch, Matilda Zeigler,
Louisa Steimly, Mary Brewer, Mrs.
John Hartman and Verna Smith.
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contractor. The contract Is certified
for s6,3O3, the appropriation being
$4,000. The contractor is to be paid
with street improvement bonds, bear
ing six per cent. interest, to be issued
on monthly estimates by the engineer.
Another contract certified was for the
construction Of a Brick pave on Cedar
avenue and Birch street. The contrac-
tors are M. Fl. Dale & Company. The
contract is for $6.142.25, the work to be
completed in two months time.
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sPENDTHIFT NOW A RANCHER.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
San Francisco Cal, Oct. a.-After
souandering his fortune of 100000,
Scott McKeown. formerly of Pitts
burg, has decided to begin life anew as
a cattle rancher. He has made over
to his wife the monthly allowance Of
$3.50 allowed him by his eastern rela-
tives and has gone to his ranch near
NOgales.
McKeown married Miss Dorothy
Studebaker, relative of the Chicago
wagonmaker. The couple lived in
sumptuous style in Los Angeles until
q few days ago, when attachments
were levied on all their property.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10

Dimmick and D. L. Morgan at twenty
five cents for adults and fifteen cents
for children. An evening Of much an
joyment is assured as all the concerts
heretofore given by the choir have
been flrst-class in every respect.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
MR.. COCHRAN RECEIVERS.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated press.
Kansas City, Oct. 0.w Bourke Cochran, OF
New York, has partially recovered the use OF
his vocal organs and will resume his speech
making tour tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
TWO IMPORTANT CONTRACTS.
They Have Been Certified by the City
Controller.

Controller Howell yesterday certified
a contract for the construction of side
walks on Pittston avenue, River street,
Orchard street, Prospect avenue and
Stone avenue. James McNally Is the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10
SOUTH SCRANTON
MEMBERS OF THE wALDEsRUHE
CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Young Lady Members Enjoyed
Pleasant Evening at the Home Of
Miss Kate Nehr, of Pittston Ave-
nue-Miss Anna Crane Entertained
Last Night--Close Of the Forty
Hours Devotion at st. Mary's
Catholic Church--Mothers' Meet
ing Today--other News Notes.
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OBITUARY.

Henry Collins. aged 80 years, died at $50
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Collins. OF Pine
street, Dunmorc, after suffering two weeks from
pneumonia. lie is survived by wife and live
children. The funeral will take place Thursday
at 3 O'Clock. Services in ST. Mary's church. In
tcrlnent in st. Mary's cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10

plished under sail. He expressed the
anticipation of good run to Cape
York, and is hopeful Of finding Peary
there.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-10

Little Eleanor, the bright and interesting
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burke, died
at the home on Potter street, Dunmoro, yaster-
day morning. The little girl had been quite
i'll with diphthcria for some time past. She
was 12 years Of age and was an unusually pleas
ant and interesting child.
Ira Biddlc, an old and well known resident
OF Dunmore died at his home On Mill street,
late last night. lie was 80 years Of age and is
survived by wife, one son and three daughters.
There will be prayer at the house tonight.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-01-20
ROUd improvement.

The chain gang has donc some
very etfcciive work i'm the last
few months on the road leading
north and east from town. These
roads have been put in excellent
shape tor some three miles out,
and the force is now at work on
he Redfield road just the ether
side of the Caskey place Super
visor Gardner and overSeer Bar
ton deserve the lasting gratitude
of every person who travels these
roads.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-01-20
Delinquent Tdres.

Mr.. w. G. Cauthen, county
treasurer, informs us that the
delinquent taxes of this county
amount to about $1l0O, and that
very little of the delinquent taxes
has been paid since the extension
of the time for payment to Feb
ruary 1st. Very little of it will
be paid till the last two or three
days of the time.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-01-20
The Mothers FavOrite.

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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-01-20
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Tho Approach Of Motherhood in thu
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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-01-20
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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1900-01-20
G,.a,.o or No G,sa,.o2

We notice from the Kershaw
correspondence of The State that
a call has been issued to the far
mers of that section to meet in
Kershaw on the 9th inst, to
consider the advisability of using
fertilizers this year in view of
the advanced prices.