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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

Arguments on the bill of equity
brought by Luther Keller to test the
validity of the ordinance providing for
the west L.ackawanna avenue viaduct
were herd yesterday before Judge
John p Kelly, in court room No. 9.
| l. III. Burns and II. NJ. Streeter APP
| peared for Mr.. Keller. City Solicitor
~. "A. Vosburg, Major Everett Warren
| ana d. 5. Clarke, of Philadelphia, ap-
| peared in defense of the ordinance.
Col. e. l.. Hitchcock and Charles IL.
| Daniels appeared respectively for the
| Scranton and West Side boards of
trade.
The ordinance it attacked mainly on
the ground that the contemplated ex-
penditure Is illegal in that it will in
crease the city's debt beyond the two
per cent. limit, which, under the law,
| can only be done by a vote of the
people.
The defense is that the proposed ex-
penditure is not such debt as the law
contemplates in it's limitation, and
further that If it should be held to
be a debt subject to said limitation,
it would be saved from exceeding the
limit by reason of the fact thaO the
subtraction of $25O.OOO debt, which was
authorized by vote of the people
for the construction of the Roaring
Brook and Linden street bridges,
would leave margin sufficient to in
clude the proposed expenditure.
The attacking party holds that this
subtraction cannot be made: that IL
debt created by vote of the people
is to be regarded in the same light
a oI ,b,,r to
matter of limitation is considered.
The city does not make any actual
expenditure, the defense contends.
The Delaware, ,Lackawarna and West
ern Railroad company and the Scran-
ton Railway company pay the entire
cost of the viaduct. Tho city only as
sumes the resultant damages, and un.
liquidated damages are not held by
the law to be debt.
Mr.. Clarke was heard specially on
this latter contention. He went eX-
clusively into the definition of debt
asd Indebtedness, the words used in
Sec. S, Art. 0, of the constitution in
which the limitation in question is
presented. Among other proofs ad-
vanced in support of his argument
We're excerpts from the standard au-
thorities to the effect that "debt must
be for a definite amount due by cer-
tain and express agreement" and
that debt is properly opposed to un-
liquidated damages"
Assistant City Clerk Evan Morris
and City Engineer Joseph p. Phillips
We're on the stand in the morning, pre-
senting the ordinance and the blue
print attached. and in the aftersoon
Mr.. Phillips was examined at length
by Mr.. Burns and cross examined by
Major Warren, on the viaduct plans
and the damaging effect the vaduct
will have on abutting property.
Mr.. Keller was on the stand iii the
morning. explaining how the erection
of the vaduct would damage his prop
erty. In the course Of his eNamina-
ton he made the statement that if
the city would give him security for
the expected damages the suit would
be withdrawn.
The hearing will be continued to-
day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
PROF. BUELL. REMEMBERED.
Presented with a Loving Cup by
Former Pupils.

The class OF 1901 of the School Of
the Lackawanna gave highly enjoy
able entertainment and dance at the
school rooms last night, and incident
ally the affair was made the occasion
Of the presentation to Prof. Walter II
Buell., of Hotchkiss, Mass, with a
loving cup by the alumni and alumnae
Of Lackawanna, who remember the
hours spent at the institution under
his guidance.
The loving cup was also in the ma
ture of tribute to the crystal we'd
crystal, with silver standard, and
bears the pretty inscription. Dec. %.
1900. Presented to Prof. w. ii. Buell.
by former students of the Lackawan-
ma in loving remembrance of bygone
days"
Last nights exercises were largely
attended and thoroughly successful.
The main school room was handsome
ly decorated with Princeton and Yale
banners. while above all predominated
the crimson and white of Lackawanna
itself.
The senior class Of the school put on
a twO-act comedy, to begin the enter
tainment, and the young actors did
their roles more than justice. "The
Best Laid Plans" was the title of the
play, and the scene was the country
home of one Mrs. Wycherly.
Walter T.. Gunster, esq, then made
the speech in presenting the cup. In
a few apt words Professor Buell. en-
pressed his appreciation of the honor
done him. and spoke feelingly about
the school and its future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
J. G. H1aHr1Etp's FUNERAL.
Services Were Held at the Late
Home Of Deceased.

On Wednesday occurred the funeral
or John G.. Highneld, jr., the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western brakeman,
who met such a distressing death at
Factoryville. Monday. by falling from
the roof of car of the train on which
he was working. Funeral services were
conducted at the late residence Of the
deceased, 426 Monroe avenue, by Rev.
r. F. Y. Pierce, pastor of the Penn
Avenue Baptist church. Several appro-
priate selections were rendered by
members of the church choir The floral
offerings were very beautiful and testi-
fled in an eloquent way to the esteem
In which Mr.. Highfleld was held.
The pall-bearers were Alfred Rosen-
crantz, David Bessemer. John Rein
hart, Howard Duryea, Martin Mead
ans and Guy Smith. 1nterment was
made in Dunmore cemetery.
Mr.. Highfield was q man universally
admired and respected by all who knew
him, and his sad death has caused gen.
eral regret. He is survived by wife
and two daughters, May, aged four,
and Ruth, aged two years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
YOUNG CAMPBELL PEACHED.
Youthful shoplifter Causes Arrest of
His Pal, Eugene Murphy,

James Campbell, of Fourth street.
the boy who was on Thursday night
arrested in Jonas Longs Sons store,
having been caught in. the act of talk
ing articles from the counter, "peach-
ed' yesterday morning to the police
on his fellow conspirator, the boy
who ran away
This boy, he said, was Eugene Muir
ply. of 535 Third street. The police
hied themselves to that place and ar
rested the Murphy boy, who is about
II years old. On his clothes were
found a number of stolen articles, in
cluding paper dolls, gold stick pins
and other trinkets, which We're iden-
titled as having been taken from the
Long store.
He was arraigned before Alderman
Miller and held in $500 bail, which was
furnished. The Campbell boy was
allowed to go on his own recognizance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
NINE. HERRMAN,s ApM1RER
The Mistress Of Magic Has a Strange
Experience in a Western Citv.

Stories almost without number have
been printed regarding the experience
of actresses with individuals of uneven
intellect who become smitten with the
charms Of the fair ones that are usual
| ly heightened by the rays of the CAL
cium light, and often prove to be an
noying with persistent unsought at
! tentions. Madame Adelaide Herman,
widow Of the late magician, who is
now playing in the Burke Chase
| vaudeville company, seems to have
been the last to arouse admiration be-
yond that which an excellent exhibi-
ton of talent would command. While
| filling an engagement In indianapolis
last week, members of the company
noticed a man sitting upon the front
row who seemed to have eyes for
nothing except the act of Madame
Herman, q very beautiful woman,
who gives a charming number in her
Might in Japan" At each perform
ance the man, who had the appear
ance of an unsentimental tradesman,
could be found in his place during the
entire week. Nine. Herman was not
informed of the attentions which the
other members Of the troupe feared
might be those Of a crank, as the
knowledge would 1t was thought. de-
tract her attention from the work of
illusion, which requires the utmost
skill and thoughtfulness.
On the final performance, however.
the strange man who had seemed
hitherto content to drink in the beauty
of the fair performer with burning
glances, evidently pluclted up courage.
and during the applause that followed
the crowning feature of Nine. Herr
mans act suddenly tossed an envel-
ope upon the stage at her feet. With
out waiting to see where it fell he
arose and hurried out of the theater.
The Madame bowed acknowledgment
and upon arriving at her dressing
room opened the package. 1t contain
ed a handsome brooch and g. sheet OF
paper upon which was written in a
bold hand:
o lady fair, thy beauty rare
And deftness so mysterious
That supple grace and beaming face
Half jol.ing--half imperious--
Doth make one sentimental
Could but press with fond caress
kiss Of lasting sweetness
Upon the lips where nectar drips,
I'd WOO with modest neatness,
Or passion Oriental.
After throwing the package upon
the stage the man Disappeared, and
has not been seen since. And efforts
to determine his identity have thus
far been fruitless. Madame Herman
states that she feels grarificd that the
admiration in her case has taken the
mild form of poetry, and that the
smitten individual has not, as is usual
ly the rule. thought it the proper
thing to pursue her with threats of
murder and suicide.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
Not a Mammoth Organ.

Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: In Thursdays issue of The Tribune there
is an article from your CaIbondae correspondent
descriptive OF the new organ now being erected
in the Trinity Episcopal church of that city,
headed "a Mammoth Organ" While congratu.
lating the church cn their choice of 4 builder
Qiutchings, of Boston,, who is noted for his fine
instruments, permit me TO say as one whose
knowledge of pipe organs is somewhat compre-
hensive that the organ mentioned is not a man.
moth one in any sense of the word. The mann
moth organs OF the world are like those in the
town halls at Sydney, Liverpool and Leeds, the
Royal Albert Hail. in London, the Auditorium, in
Chicago, the churches Of Saint Sulpice and Notre
Dame, in Paris, the Cathedral of Ulm, in Ger.
many, and Saint Bartholomew, in New York,
which contain from four to five keyboards and
possess from eighty to one hundred and twenty
eight sounding stops, not to mention combination
pistons, combination pedals and couplers in
great profusion. When compared with these an
organ with two keyboards and nineteen sounding
stops can scarcely be called mammoth
The statement, also made in this article, that
the Carbondac organ was the largest in North.
eastern Pennsylvania, with the ''possbe" ey.
ception OF the organ in Elm Park church. this
city, Is FAR from the truth Tho organs in the
Elm Park church, franklin Street Methodist
Episcopal church. Wilkes-Barrc, and the Metho
dist Episcopal church, Kingston, none OF which
can be called mammoth, are all nearly, ii not
quite. twice as large the Carbondale organ,
and there are several organs in this city as large
as the latter, not to mention others in North.
eastern Pennsylvania.
This letter is not sent with any desire that
the Carbondae church shall think any less of
their instrument, which, for its size has admir-.
able specifications, but to correct an erroneous
impression as to what constitutes a mammoth or.
mai t,,.I.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
CITY NOTES

= = =
ALDERMANIC MARRIAGE.--George Barnes
and Alice Spencer were yesterday married by
Alderman Kasson. Both parties live in West
Scranton.
DISoRDERIY CONDUCT-Georg Jennings, o
South Scranton, yesterday committed to the
county Jail by Alderman Kasson Drunkenness
and dsordcrly conduct are the charges pre-
ferred.
STRUCK BY COAL.--Anthony Aexgino, a n.
horer at the Pine Brook colliery, was taken Ia
the Iackawanna hospital yesterday suffering from
a severe cut in the arm where he was struck by
piece of flying coal.
FINGER CRUSIIED.-Dcnnis Nealon OF JaJ
Luzernc street, had the top of one OF his fingers
crushed with rail while Mt work yesterday in
the South Steel mill. The crushed part was
amputated at the Moses Taylor hospital.
DINNERS TO TIE POOR.-Provisions for the
Christmas dinners to the poor, which are ,su-
ally provided by St. Luke's, are to be sent to
the parish house today, where committee OF
the Women's guild will be in waiting to re-
ccive them.
SPRIGS OF IIOLLY.--The Bethany Beach I'm
provement company, which is composed largely
Of Scrcntonians, is distributing unique SOU
venir of Christmas in the shape of sprigs of holly
grown on their tract of land which is known
as Bethany Beach, and is on the shore OF Della
ware
STRUCK Br CYCLISr.-Georgc Miller, the
colored barn boss of q. II. Schadt was struck
by a bicyclist while crossing Washington avenue
at New street last night lie was thrown to the
pavement and had one of his hands badly in
jurcd. lie received treatment at the Lackawanna
lospital.
=
TOR THE HOSPITAL. Contributions TO the
'ipislmas dinner of the patients in Lackawanna
hospital are again requested. Heretofore the
generous charity of Scranton has not been ap-
leaed 10 in vain for this purpose and it is
confidently expected at the hospital that the
present Christmas season will not prove to be
exceptional.
A FUNERAL SERMoN.-Last Saturday the
Rex, Mr., and Mrs. Hughes buried their Oldest
'augller Miss Hughes had been a very useful
nisInbrr of the Adams Avenue chapel, New York
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
Swartz Makes Accusations.

Lafayette NJ. SWartZ began proceed
ingS yesterday TO secure a divorce
from his alleged unfaithful wife, Ra-
chel Richards Swartz.
He says that on Nov. "a, 1900 and
Nov. 27. 1900, at III Grove street, Dun
more, she had relations with Edward
Richards.
They We're married June 81. 1898,
and lived together until the first of
the present month.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
OBITUARY..

Miss Hattie McCracken, aged 81 years, died at
O'Clock yesterday morning at her home, li6
South Hyde Park avenue, after ten weeks
illness. Deceased was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy McCracken and sister of Mrs John
+. Dean, Sallic, Bessie, Arch, Samuel, Roy and
j. W. McCrackcn, the latter OF Pen YAM y. Y
The funeral services will be conducted at the
house tomorrow afternoon at $50 O'Clock by
Rev. j. T.. Mofat, d. d., OF the Washburn
Street Presbyterian church, of which deceased
was II member lnterment will he made in the
Dunmorc cemetery. Friends desiring to view the
remains can do so between l2 and l o'clock to-
morrow at the house.
Henry Nolz, Of 52G Lee court, died last night
at his home OF heart failure. Deceased was a
clerk in the Scranton House and was well known
in the city. lie worked all yesterday, went home
tor supper and about 7.30 o'clock left to attend
lodge meeting. lie returned about 0.45 o'clock
and, sitting down, said to his wife: "Good.bye.
I'm going fast. Doctors Allen and Dunnel were
hastily summoned" but on their arrival few
minutes later found Volz was dead, q sudden
attack OF heart failure causing death. He was
40 years of age and lived in this city during
the last seventeen years. He is survived by q
wife, several young children, two brothers and
one sister. During the past two years his health
has been undermined by asthmatic trouble.
Edward Griffin, aged so years. died yesterday
at the family home, 470 Mary street. lie was
one of the oldest residents OF North Scranton and
is survived by wife and the following children:
Ambrose, Edwin, Charles, Elizabeth and Mrs. B.
L. Miller The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock from the residence.
Mr.. Yacki, OF Beech street, died Thursday af.
ternoon after lingering illness. Deceased was
4S years of age and is survived by one daughter.
The remains will be laid to rest today in
Minooka cemetery.
Mary little daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
O'Donnell, OF Cherry street, died Thursday morn.
ing. She had been i'll for some time, but was
thought to he recovering She was buried in the
Cathedral cemetery
Karl Kline, carpenter, living at l0l8 Stat
ford avenue, died yesterday at the Moses Taylor
hospital. Mr, Kline was born in Germany He
will be buried in Washington cemetery.
Leonard Sesel, OF Meadow avenue, aged 80
years. died yesterday morning, leaving wife
and three children. Interment will be made
Sunday afternoon in Minooka cemetery,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
TO ENFORCE VACCINATION.
Certificates Must Be Filled Out Be
fore Jan. IL

The secretary of the board of health
IS having prepared several thousand
blank vaccination certificates, which
Will be sent to the principals of the
various public schools and distributed
by them to each and every school
child.
These certificates must be signed
by competent physician. and must
be returned to the school before Janu-
ary 18th. The physician must certify
that the child to whom he gives the
certificate has either been vaccinated
or has suffered from smallpox.
Any child not presenting such a GER
tificate before January Is will be de-
MED admittance' to the public schools
until he or she can present one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
OFFICERS WERE INSTALLED.
Members of Union Lodge, F. and A
M, Had an Enjoyable Night.


The newly elected officers of Union
lodge. No. 291, Free and Accepted
Masons. We're last night installed in
Masonic hall by Z. P. Kingsbury, act
ing as district deputy grand master
After the installation ceremony there
was a bounteous repast served by
Caterer Barnes.
There We're five tables arranged and
at them We're seated over 125 Of the
members Of the lodge and invited
guests. Mr.. kingsbury acted as toast
master. and brief addresses We're made
by Mayor Moir, Rev. DR.. J. b. Sweet,
David j. Davis and Ellery Thornley,.
The officers installed were as follows:
Worshpful master, ]. F. Wardell:
senior warden, Fred e. Sykes; junior
warden, Edward M. Truesdell; secre-
tary, Morris A. Clarke; treasurer, e. P.
kingsbury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
CONCERT rs ON DEC. 80.
Wrong Date Has Been Given for
Cornell Event.

1t has been announced that the con-
cert of the Cornell Music clubs would
be given in the Bicycle club house to-
night.
This was an error. The concert will
be given one week from tonight. The
interest being manifested in it would
go to indicate that it will be one of the
most successful college concerts ever
given in Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

Two heavy and one light delivery
wagons; one buggy pole; cash register;
two pipe-cutting machines; one four
horse power engine; $l.5OO worth gas
fixtures and supplies; $2,50O plumbers
and steam-fitt supplies, and one
two-seated open wagon.
*F Hunt & COnnell.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
For a Cold In the Head
Laxative Bromo- -Quinine Tablets.
Mounted fountainpe Reynolds Bros.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS bv
MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
WHILE TEErllING. with PERFECT SUCCESS
II soOTlIES the CHILD. S0FrENS the GUNS
ALLAYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC. ana
is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by
druggists in every part OF the world BE s,,rs
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup, J,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
vIADUCT CASE
Being HEARD
TAKING OF TESTIMONY BEGUN
YESTERDAY.

The Main Question at Issue 1s
whether or Not the Proposed Ex-
penditure for Consequential Dam
ages Is Debt That Can Be Con-
tracted Without the Consent Of the
People-The Plaintiff Is Testing
Matter with View of Securing
Himself and Others.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

Under this heading short letters OF interest
will be published when accompanied for publica.
tion by the writer's name. The Tribune does not
assume responsibility Tor opinions here expressed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
Clear Havana Cigars.

10000 imported and Key West ciga"s
at New York prices for EoX trade.
O'Hara's cigar store, i3l Spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

for the children, 75c. Mahon's shoe
store, sos Lackawanna avenue IS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
How About a Pair

of ladies' Queen Quality" shoes for a
Christmas gift. What is appreciated
more than nice pair of shoes. Mahon's
shoe store, sos I.ackawanna avenue. **
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
Little Red Slippers.

Fancy Leather Bags. Reynolds Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
Cigars by the Box.

Standard brands. IL or % in box
for $l.OO or more at O'Hara's cigar
store, 431 Spruce street. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

Mounted Pocketbooks. Reynolds Bros
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
Marriage Licenses.

John PcteriLsi ......................Lo Long Pond
Pasla klaban ...............l3 l3j Railroad avenue
George Barnes Sherman avenue
Alice Spencer .........llS South Fillmore avenue
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22
For Sale.

Newest Calendars. Reynolds Bros
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

Karl Kline, carpenter living at l0l6 Stat.
ford avenue, died yesterday at the Moses Taylor
hospital. MIR. Kline was born in Germany. He
will be buried in Washington cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

Mary, little daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
O'Donnell, OF Cherry street. died Thursday morn.
ing. She had been i'll for some time, but was
thought to be recovering, She was buried in the
Cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

Leonard sesel, Of Meadow avenue, aged 80
years, died yesterday morning, leaving wife
and three children. Interment will be made
Sunday afternoon in Minooka cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

STRUCK BY COAL.--Anthony Alexgino, n.
horer at the Pine Brook colliery, was taken to
the Lackawanna hospital yesterday suffering from
a severe cut in the arm where he was struck by
a piece of flying coal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

ALDERMANIC MARRIAGE.--George Barnes
and Alice Spencer We're yesterday married by
Alderman Kasson. Both parties live in West
Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

DISORDERLY CONDUCT George Jennings, of
South Scranton, was yesterday committed to the
county Jail by Alderman Kasson. Drunkenness
and disorderly conduct are the charges pre-
ferred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-22

FINGER CRUSIIED.-Dcnnis Nealon, of jaj
1uzernc street, had the top Of one OF his fingers
crushed with rail while Mt work yesterday in
the South Steel mill. The crushed part was
amputaed at the Moses Taylor hospital
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-27
MILL CREEK MELANaR.

special Correspondence.
Mill Greek. Aug. 26.-Eyerythine
10 moving lively Mt Min Creek, lThree
Mile).
The first bale of cotton sold this
morning was bought by Hardy a.
smathers for 1-3 cents per pound.
There 10 NO doubt but this win he
the cotton market ahead Of AL
points between the nj. K. az T., and
the Santa Fe railroads this season,
as it Is expected that the Frisco
Will have trains running In ample
time to move the incoming cr0ps-
Only 20 days since the first dirt
was broken and we have at present
two dry goods and grocery stores.
two drug stores, three grocery
stores, two hotels and eight or ten
buildings under construction for var
ious classes of business. One 50xso
feet stone building for N wholesale
and retail hardware business to be
completed in sixty days.
III anyone doubts the future of Mil
Greek or Three Mile ON the Frisco
extension, let them come and see
and be convinced.
We now have the post office re-
moved from Old Mill Greek, where
1t has been located for the past
thirty. years.
Everything is quite and we are ai
peaceable as any little place in the
Indian Territory.