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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
BASIN IS BEING CONNECTED.
Will Hereafter Drain Into Tenth
District Sewer.

A force of workmen We're engaged
yesterday connecting the sewer basin
at Adams and Lackawanna avenues
with the Tenth district sewer, in ac-
cordance with the terms of a resolu-
tion signed by Recorder w. L. Con-
nell Friday.
This basin has heretofore been con-
nected with the First district sewer
and is the one that Select Councilman
Chittenden has several times referred
10 in councils. Mr. Chittenden believes
that the diverting of the water from
this basin into the Tenth district
sewer will so greatly relieve the
Lackawanna avtnue sewer as to rem
der the proposed additional sewer un-
necessary,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
Three Young Men Arrested on This
Charge Yesterday.

Joseph Kelly, the liveryman, brought
criminal action yesterday against
three young men, whom he charged
with abusing horses belonging to him,
William Lyons and Thomas Moore
were charged with cruelty beating a
horse which they hired a few days
ago, and a similar charge was brought
against William Hoberly.
Alderman Ruddy committed all
three to the county Jail, but late in
the afternoon they settled with the
prosecutor and were released.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
Marriage Licenses.
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

w. \, Wilcox, master in the case Of
A. ID. Dean against y. w. Brown. filed
"A report yesterday, finding in favor Of
the plaintiff.
Andrew Getz, charged with assault
and battery, was released yesterday on
$500 bail furnished by George Chichura.
before Judge Carpenter.
The will of the late John j. Mona
han, of Carbondale, was admitted to
probate yesterday. His widow, Mrs.
Sarah Monahan is made sole heir and
eXeCutriX.
The bond of George :. Young, tax
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
Erie Railroad, Wyoming Division.

Trains for Ilawlcy and intermediate points leave
scranton as follows: No. 2, 40 a. m; No T.
5 LO A. M; No. 6, 2.25 p. M; No. g. $50 D. m
Nos > and { through trains for New York
Arriyals-No. /, Sis a. m; No. 3, 10 80 a. m /;
No. 8, 3l5 p. M; No. Z, 0l5 p m, Trains Nos
q and are through trains from New York.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Dcpartures--No, 20, 0 a. m,; No. %, 2 p. m.
Arriyals-No. 81, l2lj p. M; No. %, Is D. m
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
Injunction Hearing Continued.

the Delaware, LaCkaWanna and West
ern company against the striking car
builders. which was 10 have been re-
sumed yesterday morning before Judge
Kelly, was continued until next Mon
day, on account of the death of the
father of Hon. G. =. O'Mallcy, one of
the counsel for the plaintiff company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23

"The pitcher that goes often to the
we'll is broken at last" There's a world
of wisdom in that familiar proverb, and
a sound application of it TO disease,
especially to such familiar forms of dis
ease as coughs and colds Singularly
enough the very thing that ought to
cause alarm is given as excuse for feel
ing of safety. tits nothing; only a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
PENNSYLVANIA RA|LR0AIl

Schedule in Effect June 2, 1901.
Trains leave Scranton:
6.45 a. m, week days, through ves-
tibule train from Wilkes-Barre.
Pullman buffet parlor car and
coaches to Philadelphia, via
Pottsville; stops at principal in
termediate stations. Also con-
meets for Sunbury, Harrisburg,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
ington and for Pittsburg and the
West.
9.3S a. m, week days, for Sunbury,
Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Washington and Pittsburg
and the West.
2.1S p. M, week days, Sundays,
1853 p. m.), for Sunbury, Harris
burg, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington and Pittsburg and
the West.
3.33 p. M, week days, through ves-
tibule train from Wilkes Barre.
Pullman buffet parlor car and
coaches to Philadelphia via Potts
vile. Stops at principal inter-
mediate stations.
4.27 p. m, week days, for Hazleton,
Sunbury, Harrisburg, Philadel-
phia and Pittsburg.
j. r. HUTCHINSON Gen. Mgr.
j. b. WOOD. Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23

cough. I've had it
before" The fact
that a cough re-
ours periodically
should be warning
enough to take it
in time, for the
most serious and
disastrous of all
maladies b. gin S
with a cough.
The use of DR..
Pierce e's Golden
Medical Discovery
not only stops the
cough but cures
the cause. 1t cures
obstinate, d deep.
seated coughs,
bronchitis, e a K
lu ngs, h e m o T.
= b a ages disease:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23

collector Of vandlins, was yesterday ap-
proved by President Judge Edwards. 1t
is in the sum of s11,s77.5o. The bonds
men are Fred Smith, Charles Viney,
James +. Madden. Patrick Gillespie,
Patrick Kearney, Henry Carter and
Leonard Campbell.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
Term Lessened Nine Months.

There was quite general hope cX-
pressed that the resumption of the
hearing would be made unnecessary by
a resumption of work a the car shops.
The failure of yesterdays ncgotia-
tiOns in New York makes this hope less
bright than it was.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
75c Shirt Waists We're SIPS

The most popular s1.25 Shirt Waist.
and the very best value obtainable at
this price; the best make and fine
quality Gingham, in stripes and solid
colors-blue, old rose, lavender and
pink.
$l.65 Shirt Waist reduced to s1.25.
$500 Shirt Waist reduced to $3.50.
Higher priced Waists in proportion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
Brigade Inspection.

The event which is now uppcrmost
In the minds of everyone is brigade in
spcction, which will be held Thursday.
Governor Stone will arrive here We'd
nesday night and General Miller is
also expected.
The members of General Gobin's
staff now in camp are: Major w. s.
Millar, of Scranton. assistant adjutant
general; Major Will =. Clarke. inspect
or: Major Norman s. Farquhar, Judge
advocate; Major Orlando l.. Nichols,
quartermaster Major George II. Hal
berstadt, surgeon; Captain Fred r.
Drake, aide-de-camp; Captain Fred
A. snyder, aide -de-camp.
There was wild rumor about camp
during the day that part of the bri-
gade was to he summoned to Pittsburg
In anticipation of trouble with the
strikers. There was, of course, no
foundation to the report.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
D., L. & w. Board for Today.

Following is the makeup of the D.,
l.. e. W. board for today:
Scranton, July 23, 1901
MONDAY, JULY o..
Wild Cats East--S p. m, g. I. Staples; 10
p. M, W. J. MoSier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
FOR DEATH OF
BREAKER BOY
ais FATHER BRINGS SUIT TO
RECOVER $4,000.

rohn Murray, Whose Thirteen Year
Old Son, Patrick, Was Killed at
the Holden Colliery, seeke Dam
ages from the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Company-six
syrians Sued by Their Pastor for
slander-Hearing on Injunction
Against Car Builders Postponed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
TUESDAY, lilly o..

Wild Cats East-123o a. m., NJ. ]. Hennican;
a. m, George W. Burt; a. M. J. j. Murray,
with j. W. Devine's crew; 10 a. m, r. McCar.
thy; II a. M, f. VI. Hallct; 2 p. M, J. II.
Mct ann; p. m, u. Wallace.
SUBMITS Etc.--6 a. M, cast, J. Carrigg; 10
a, m, west, G. Frounfelker; 6 n. M, cast, W.
n. Nichols; p. M, Cayuga, McLsne; p. m,
CayuGa Thompson.
Pushcrs-S a. M, HouSer; 10 a. m, r. McDon.
nell: ll.30 a. NJ, Moran; p. M, Murphy; r.
m., Lamping; 10 p. M, A. Widncr.
Passenger Engines a. M, Glfncy; A. m,
F. Singer; 10 a. M, r. Nauman; $50 p. M, ,
stanton; p. M, McGovcrn.
Wild Cats Wcst--5 a. M, A. +. Kctcham;
10 a. m, o. Randolph; II a. M, E. McAllis.
ter; Q p. M, John Gahagan; p. M, F. Wall;
p. m, Il. Castner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
FINLEY s
Reduced Prices on
Ladies' Shirt Waists,
Children'S Null Hats,
Babies Lawn BOnnets
and Pique Jackets
Ladies'
Shirt Waists

Our Shirt Waist trade has surpassed
all former seasons. and the question
of profit on the few Waists remain
ing in stock will not be considered
now. but the price that will sell them
quickly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23

Conductors +. VI. Ilallctt, J. II. McCann will
call at superintendent's office this p. M, July o.
Brakeman II. G. Mathewson reports for T.
Doudicap next trip
Conductor J. W. Devinc will run 3.i5 p. M
wild cat July %, with McCue's crew and until
McCue reports
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-23
new PLANFO WITNESSES
Will be Put Into Effect by District
Attorney at Next Meeting
of Grand Jury.

District Attorney w. II. Lewis will
put into practice at the next session
of the grand jury plan he has had
in mind since his coming into the
office, by which witnesses will be re-
lieved from hanging about the court
house for several days, while waiting
for their cases to be called. The
idea is to set cases for certain days
according to the initials of the sur
name of the prosecutor.
1t is set forth in detail in the fol-
lowing letter, which will he sent out
today to each magistrate in the
county:
District Attorneys Office of Lacka-
wanna county. William II. Lewis
district attorney.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
LAPORTE PENNA THURSDAY JANUARY II 1901
SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
slayers of Patterson Girl Hear July,
Verdict.

ter01ct.
PATERSON, N. j., Jan. 19.-Walter
c. McAlister, Andrew J. Campbell and
William A. Death, three of the four per-
sons indicted for the death of Jennie Boss
chieter, mill girl of Paterson, who was
foully murdered on the night of Oct. IS
last, were adjudged guilty of murder in
the second degree. According to the New
Jersey law the maximum penalty for the
prisoners is 30 years imprisonment. The
jury took IA ballots and after summoning
Judge Dixon and the prisoners filed into
the courtroom. They returned at S:14
o'clock, having been out hours and 20
minutes.
The prisoners when brought in appear
cd very nervous. McAlister seemed more
excited than any of the others. He sat
biting his lips while waiting. Campbell
thrust his hands into his trousers pockets
and clinched his fists in them. Death
looked anXiorsly about the courtroom for
a moment and then assumed the same at
titude as Campbell.
When the verdict was announced. the
prisoners exhibited neither elation relief
or surprise.
Judge Dixon thanked the jury and said
he believed the verdict just one He
then dismissed the jurors until Monday
morning at 10 o'clock. The court then
rose and the prisoners were taken back
10 the Jail.
When court convened in the morning,
ex-Judge Hoffman concluded the sum
ming up for the defense, and Prosecuting
Attorney Emley then closed for the state.
Judge Dixon made the charge to the
jury. and at 3:45 the jurors left the
cOurtrOOm
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
Alta Rockefcllcr weds.

NEW YORK. Jan. lS.-Aii>s Alta
Rockefeller. daughter of John II. Rocke-
fcller. the richest man in America. was
married M 800 o'clock yesterday after
noon to T.. Parmlee Prentice of Chicago.
She is hcirrss To SJo,OD0.oMi, but the
wedding. which took place in the palatial
honie of her father NJ I West Fifty
fourth street. was marked by quiet sim
plcity aud absence of ostentation that
usually marks the nuptials of IT," very
rich. The first part Of the houeyu \ will
lee passed ut the Rockefeller mansion
near Tarrytown. At the end Of u fort
night they will sail for Europe. returning
la Vienna. where the bride will resume
treatment for her defective hearing.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
HARLAN ACCEPTED.
Presidents Nominee For Attorney
General of Porto Rico Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 22-The senate
In executive session yesterday confirmed
the nomination of James :. Harlan to
he attorney general OF Porto Rico. The
final vote was reached after Il discussion
of more than two hours duration and
when announced stood 43 to II in favor
of confirmation. All the Republicans cast
their votes in the affirmative. and two
ar three Democrats voted with them.
The session was characterized by n spir-
ited colloquy between Senators Chandler
and Hawley. in which bitter personal
language was used.
No business of special importance was
transacted by the senate in open session.
An executive session of more than two
hours duration was held. and t6 pages
of the Legislative, executive and judicial
appropriation bill were completed before
adjournment
The house after devoting some time to
District of Columbia business passed u
number of bills under suspension Of the
rules.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
SILKS.
DRESS GOODS.

This collection covers every new col
oring, and weave; you will find the best
assortment here, Our Black Dress goods
are leading feature and sure to please
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
THE STRONG FAILURE.
Creditors Advised to Accept n Cash
Settlement Of 40 Cents on Il Dollar.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Acceptance of
40 cents on the dollar by the creditors of
w. L. Strong 4 Co. is recommended by
the advisory committee appointed to in
quire into the affairs of the firm of
which the former mayor, who died in
last November, was the principal menu
Der. The recommendation is made by
Smith Thompson, receiver Of &. ii. Il f..
III. Stott, intimately associated with the
business of Strong Il Co.. and Edward
\. Treat. receiver for the frm of Strong
Il Co. The first detailed information
concerning the failure was made public
last night, when this offer to settle with
the creditors was given out.
\ little more than $500 is the differ
ence between the assets and liabilities OF
W. l.. Strong & Co. The book ac-
counts. the cash in bank, the various
claims represented by note. the interest
in mills now in operation and an insur-
ance policy on the life of a debtor foot
up $7S1. .110.54. The liabilities. which
include secured and unsecured creditors,
are $7Sl, 1851, which leave an actua.
deficit of $305.0l
The Endorsement of Stott's notes for
more than $1,000. 900 was the chief cause
of the failure of the former mayors $
firm
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
New Jersey Legislature.

TRENTON. Jan. 22.--Last nights \
session of both houses OF the legislature
was given over entirely to the introdpc-
ton OF bills. There were more than ~
bills presented in The two houses. After
the adjournment the Democratic senator's
and assemblymen met in joint caucus for
the purpose of deciding upon candidate
to be placed in nomination at today's e,ec-
ton FOR United States senator to sue
ceed William j. Sewell. Senator Robert
Hudspeth of Hudson county was made
chairman of the caucus. Owing to the
absence OF Senator Cornish and one or
two others no vote was taken, and ad-
journment was had until today. The vot-
ing for United States senator will take
place in the two houses today, and tc
morrow a joint session will be held. The
Republicans of course will vote for Gen.
cral Sewell. who will he elected to sue
ceed himself
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
Cullom Renominnted In Illinois.

SFKINGFIEIb, IlIs., Jan. iS.-Thc
contest among lll.nois Republican candi-
dates for the United States senate came
to an unexpected close 10y the announce
ment that former Governor Tanner and
Messrs. Cannon, Hit aud Prince had
withdrawn from TIE race. leaving present
United States Senator cullom u walk
over. The announccn,rnt of Governor
Tanners withdrawal came first and was
shortly followed 10y announcements from
the other candidates. The exact causes
tina, lcd Senator Cullon's opponents to
leave him clear field nre not announced,
Senator cullom was rcnominated in eau
Gus last right by acclamaiion.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
Mrs. Lease Wants a Divorce.

WICHITA, Kan. Jan. 22.-Mary f..
Lease has filed suit for divorce from
Charles Lease in the district court Of
Sedgwick county An affidavit as to the
correctness of the allegations set fort
in the petition was made by Mrs. LeaS
in New York. The petition charges th"
defendant with being guilty of gross
neglect of duty in that the defendant has
failed in neglect for more than II years
past to support the plaintiff and her fam
lily and Ia support them with the or
dinary and necessary conveniences of
life. such as the defendant, as an able
bodied man. was competent and capable
of supplying and furnishing" Aeeompa-
nying the petition Is waiver signed by
Mr.. Lease sienifying his intention of not
contesting IL. They were married ~
Usage Mission. Kan. Jan. 80. 1919, and
there are four children.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
Number s.
TAXATION REFORM
Three Notable Bills Before the
New York Legislature.
REPORT ON CHARTER REVISION.
Tax Measures Contemplate the Tax
alton OF Corporations. Insurance
Companies and Savings Banks.
Governors Ideas Embodied.

ALBANY, Jan. 22-The feature OF
she legislative session last night was the
introduction Of Governor Odell's three
saX reform measures and also the mes
sage of the executive transmitted in con
Junction with the report of the New
York charter revision commission. The
tax bills caused no end of comment. and
as their provisions were read it was
generally declared that it would be hard
work to dodge the exhaustive and tech
nical definitions regarding corporations
subject to the new tax scheme.
The tax reform bills above mentioned
are rs follows:
First.-A bill taxing corporations gen
orally at the rate of IA per cent an
nually on maximum of capital stock enl-
ployed and further taxing all except
corporations doing II manufacturing busi-
ness wholly in this state on every div
idend over ) per cent at the rate of one
quarter of mill on every per cent over
D per cent. Banks, trust companies and
insurance companies are exempt.
Second.-A bill taxing insurance com
panies of all kinds l per cent on all capi-
tai surplus or reserve fund in addition
to the tax now imposed of five-tenths of
| per cent on the gross amount of pre-
miums.
Third.-A bill taxing savii.s banks |
per cent on their surplus.
The most important bill, the corpora
ton tax bill. declares Il tax of IA per
cent annually on she maximum capital
stock of all corporations aud further pro-
vides that every corporation. joint stock
company or association Incorporated ua-
der the law in this state shall pay to the
state treasurer annually "A tax to he
computed upon the basis of the maximum
amount of its capital stock at par. au-
thorized on Oct. 81 preceding. and upon
each dollar of such amount at the rate
of Ia mills. If any such corporation,
except corporation wholly engaged in
carry ying on manufacturing in this state.
shall in any year declare a dividend or
dividends amounting to more than j per
cent on the par value of its capital
stock. it shall pay an additional tax. to he
computed upon the tasis of the eepital
stock at par upon which such dividend
has been made or declared at the ra.e
of one-quarter of mill ior each | per
cent Of dividend in excess of > per
cent mace or declared during each
year -ndinc with the 31st day Of Octo-
bar.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

SYRACUSE, Jan. 1S.-Announcemcnt
is made that "a friend" has given Si0o.-
900 tn the endowment fund of Syracuse
university, conditional only upon like
amount being raised among other friends
OF the institution. The gift is made
anonymously, and Chancellor James L.
Day refuses to divulge his name. but it
is learned from reliable sources that il is
John ID. .Archbold of New York vice
president of the Standard Oil company
Mr.. Archbold is president of the board
of trustees of Syracuse university aud Il
close friend of Chancellor Day. This
gift follows a long series of annual gifts
of from $4,000 to 100000 made by the
same man in u similar anonymous man
uer.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
Natalie ,.r..r E.a-a.

QUINCY. Ills. Ian. - Rev Charles
L.. Conrad. VI. H.. j. dead. AGED II. lie
was horu la siberia aud educated for The
church aud medicine at berlin, went 10
british India Ia islssand, as the mission.
AIRY who could heal, was sought after hy
thousands of the natives. Tie established
asylums Tor lepefs and cpilepties Al
Iohardaggs, was in Calcutta during The
sepos outbreak and IN lsas came 10
America. settling In Quincy, lie estah
ilshed four houfishins evangelical
churches la this seetion aud retired about
three years ago.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
Here of Three Wars Hoaored.

EstN HIS ER, u, 'a"' TO- W.
thousand persons crowded the Assembly
building here last night TO do homage To
Captain Smcdley u. Eutler, the hero OF
three wars. aud his ehum Captain Hen
~ Leonard. who was with him at the
battle of Tien-tsin. china. The reeep-
ton was given by the people NJ the town.
aud burgess John Thorpe acted as chair
man af the meetins \ handsome sword
WAS presented Ia Captain Butler aud
gold medal to Captain Leonard.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

SYRACUSE. Jan. iS.'-Mayor James
X. Mcclure has received n letter from
Andrew Carnegie stating that IL Syra.
euse would furnish good location aud
agree "a spend S:,O.OoO year upon it,
library he will give the city building to
cost S2O0Oo0. The city will comply with
the conditions.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
OUR CLOAK DEPARTMENT.

This department is specially attrac-
tive this season; all the newest STYLES are
here for your picking. The length vary
to suit your taste. Our Tailor made suits
are all new up to date in style and materi
ais prices Right, tool. Fur Jackets.
Capes, Scarfs aud Colareits are here in
endless variety. You will not go wrong
here.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
ENcnnt (ItN prnncrlN.

ALBANY. Jan. = Property 10 the
value OF ST23il4.a>2 i exempted tom
taxation IN the cities of the state, accord
ing to report submitted to the lee sla'
t,re last night by compr,llrr Knight,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24
.....sma VIII Accept r~.nt,.

LONDON. Jau. -. IN" Washington
correspondent of The Daily Mail SAYS he
understands IL l. practically certain that
Great Biituin will accept the amend.
menl> of the United States .euate 10 the
Hay -rauncefotc treaty.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-01-24

II 1T. NV0 N, JIM, 80. Ht HuUrF
spent an hour yesterday discussing II
resolution extending sympathy Ia the
Filirnos In their "heroic struggle Tor
freedom" The resolution was amended
so rs to Include the Beers lay II vote III
~ to ~ aud was then adopted amid
.h..px