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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
SURFACE AGAIN SETTLING
Breaker at the Bulls Head Mine Is
Damaged to a Consider
able Extelt.

An extensive Cave-in occurred early
yesterday morning at the colliery of
the Bulls Head Coal company, near the
corner of Providence road and North
Main avenue.
A squeeze in the lower vein. known as
the "rock" vein, was noticed on sun
day, and though steps were taken to
prevent it's spread. they were of no
avail and it continued all day Monday
On Monday night it could be seen that
the surface in and around the breaker
was slowly settling into the Diamond
or upper vein. 1t slowly settled all
night and at 5 o'clock yesterday morn
ing the crash came, the surface set
Ting about one foot all at once.
The boiler room was principally af-
fected by the cave. The brick founda-
tons on which the boilers rest partly
caved in, throwing the latter all out of
position. The walls of the boiler room
are about a foot out of plumb and
threaten to fall any moment.
The track leading up TO the breaker
from the slope is built on a pile of
culm and underneath it there are many
deep holes. produced by the cave,
which will have to be filled in before
any cars can be taken up.
The hosting engine was thrown out
of place by the cave and there are
numerous cracks in the walls of the
engine room. There are deep cracks
for several hundred feet up the road
leading from Main avenue TO the mine
and fear is expressed that large por-
tion of this may fall in. The ground is
still settling, and every now and then
an ominous cracking can be heard in
the breaker, which would seem to bode
i'll for ITS safety.
Mine Superintendent Evans, however,
is of the opinion that all danger is
past, and an effort is to be made at
| once to clean up the debris and re-prop
! the mine. A serious CaVe-in at this
same mine a short time ago succeeded
| in depopulating the old red barn which
! had been a residence for Italians for 50
many years back, The red barn at
that time was split in two by the cave
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
FINAL WORK OF TRANSITION
Fire Department Now a Truly Paid
Institution.

Director of Public Safety Wormser
yesterday completed the final work i'm
the transition of the fire department
from a volunteer to paid basis. This
work consisted in closing with the
different companies for tho purchase
Of such articles belonging to them as
the city desired for the furnishing of
the hose houses.
Altogether about $500 worth of fur
nishings were purchased from the vol
untcers. This, however, only repre-
scnts a portion of what It has cost
TO furnish the houses. as many new
beds, mattresses, bed clothing, etc,
had to be purchased. There is now
an average of six beds in each hose
house of the department.
There is nothing lavish about the
present furnishings Of the hose houses.
They are plain. business-like and
comfortable. In purchasing articles,
Director Wormser has kept in mind
that the best is the cheapest, and has
secured articles that will not have to
be replaced each year. Practically all
of the furniture and furnishings
owned by the volunteers has been
moved out of the various hose houses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
MURRAY USED A KNIFE.
slashed Patrick Reap Across the
Face, Inflicting Several Gashes.
Murray Is Under Arrest.

Patrick Reap was stabbed yesterday
morning on Lackawanna avenue by
Patrick Murray, of Bellevue, who was
arrested last night and lodged in the
Centre street police station.
According to the story told by an
eye witness of the affair, Reap was in
front of Music hail yesterday morning
engaging some Italians to do work at
the new ST. Mary's academy. Murray
was standing nearby and protested to
Reap, telling him that he shouldn
hire "scabs."
Reap demonstrated with Murray.
but only succeeded in angering the
latter. Murray, it is said. made for
Reap, as If to strike him, which
caused the latter to shoot out his
fist. AS soon as Murray felt the blow
he drew a pocket knife and viciously
slashed at Reap's face, cutting several
long gashes.
lie managed to make his escape
| through the crowd, which appeared
to have more interest in the victim
than in his assailant. Reap went tC
the Lackawanna hospital, whore his
injuries were dressed. He later Went
before Magistrate Howe and sworC
out a warrant for Murray's arrest.
This was placed in the hands OF
Patrolman Fcenoy, who captured his
man last night in Bellevue ant
brought him TO the Centre street sta
| ton
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
THATFoRE1aN 1NsuRANcETAx
Andrew Holmes and d. J. Newman
Wait Upon the Recorder.

Andrew Holmes and -. J. Newman,
representing the Firemen's RELIEF as
soriation, waited on Recorder Conncll
yesterday afternoon with rctcr'' 10
the money that has hcrctOfoI' On
turned over to that association. fhis
is the city's share OF the state tax on
foreign fire insurance companies.
The recorder told them that he
thought public money should not be
turned over to private corporations and
that he would refuse to sign any war
rant for the turning over of this money
to the relief association. lie main
tanned that under the law the sinking
fund commissioners were the proper
custodans OF this fund, and that he
would have to continue to take that
view of il until the courts tell him to
do otherwise.
Mcssrs Holmes and Newman ex-
planned the situation from the relief
associations point of view, but did not
succeed in changing the opinion of the
recorder on the subject
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
EVEREST HELD IN BAIL.
He Is the Young Man Who Tried to
Work a Street Car Conductor.

Harry Everist the young man arrest
ed on Monday night by Special Officer
Dyer and Superintendent Patterson, of
the Scranton Railway company. charged
with impersonating an employe of the
company and securing money under
false pretenCes, was held in $500 bail
yesterday morning for his appearance
in court, after a hearing held before
Magistrate Howe.
Clarence Myers, a conductor, was the
principal witness against Everist. Ac-
cording to Myers story, Everist board
ed a Dunmore Suburban ear on Mon
day night and told him Myers that
he was "spotter," but that if Myers
would agree to give him half the pro-
ceeds he'd close his eyes if any knock
ing down" was done. Myers said he'd
think the scheme over and left Everist
on Washington avenue, while he jour
neyed on TO the company's office.
Here he informed Superintendent
Patterson and officer Dyer of Everists S
proposition. Myers was directed to
knock down" some fares on the trip
To Dunmore, and to divide UP with
Everist if he was aboard the car.
Patterson and Dyer boarded the car
which picked up Mr. Everlst on Wash
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
BURGLARS ABOUT AGAIN
They Secured Considerable Plunder
at the House of H. j. Schubert
on Prescott Avenue.

The home of II. J. Schubert, ON
Prescott avenue, was robbed early
yesterday morning by two men, who,
from the stories told by Mr.. and Mrs.
Schubert must have been no anna
teurs at the gentle art of house.
breaking.
Mr. and Mrs. Schubert and the mcm-
bers of the family retired about II
O'Clock. and the night being warm,
Mrs Schubert arose from bed about
/ o'clock and took a seat by the win
dow. She had been seated there for
about fifteen minutes when she
glanced toward the door. She was
startled to behold a man standing mo-
tionless in the doorway, as if sizing
up things preparatory to entering.
Mrs. schubert screamed to her hus-
band, telling him there was a man in
the house, and he jumped from the
bed and made for the door. The
burglar dashed down the stairs and
when Mr.. Schubert made to follow
him, he fired his revolver mot the
floor to show that he was prepared
To shoot in case he was followed.
This caused Mr.. Schubert to remem-
her that he had no revolver with him
and he went back to his rom to get
one of two which he had in he house
both of which were, unfortuua tely, un-
loaded BY the time he succeeded in
loading one. the man had escaped
There were undoubtedly two men in
the house, for neiChbors, who were
awakened by the shot. say they saw
them both running up Olive street to-
ward Nay Aug park.
When a search was made of the
house. to see what had been taken, il
was discovered that a large amount OF
jcwelry had been removed from the
dresser in the room occupied by the
Misses Mamie and Susan Schubert. In
order TO get 10 this dresser, the burg
lars had to pass the beds of both
young women, neither of whom were
aroused.
The iewclry taken included two gold
watches. and several rings. brooches
and stick pins, valued in all at about
5000. The man whom Mrs. Schubert
| saw she describes as being about five
| feet six inches tall and of stocky
build, with dark hair and full, clean
| shaNcn face. lie wore a light coat and
a light shirt. The police have beer
notified and are investigating
Just how the men entered the house
| is mystery, though they are sup
posed to have got in during the night
by the cellar which was found oper
just before the family retired.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
THE NEWsIE's PICNIC,
The Paper Boys to Enjoy Them selves
at the Park Tomorrow.

The committee having i'm charge the
picnic of the newsbOys, which is tp he
held in Nay Aug park tomorrow. held
final meeting yesterday morning at
the office of eX-Park commissioner A.
j. Bedford for the purpose of COM
plcting all arrangements.
The programme of races and other
events was mapped out, and it was de-
Cidcd to have the parade start at 2
O'Clock in the morning. \ drum corps
has been engaged To head it, Follow
ing is ii list of the contributions up to
date:
William Joyce, | ham; CLnk, bros. ham;
scranton Packing company, hams; ,onncll &
Son. | watch; p. B. Finley | umbrella: Florcv
\ Brooks, watch and knirc; Abingdon Dai,y
company, can crcam and milk; y. \. Herald
cash 50. thdS. Schddt, 800 pounds ice: j. H.
Council. - pounds sugar, i. Ccland. cash 81:
Philadelphia mQuircr cash s.. {. H. Woolwouh
SEQ spoons: W. II, PRICE, lemons; H. j. Keen.
an, hams; >towcr, Packing company hams:
Dr McNvoy, 81; Footc Fuller, ! watch;
Rohrwas>cr bakery, 80 buns; scranton Srpuly
and Machinery company. watch; NJ, }. Kelly,
10 gallon cream; friend, cash ~; Globe store.
rolls ribbon; scranton Traction COMPANY. 500
railroad tickets; \. = SchutZCr, printing badge,
McgirgcC Bros, plate, and cups; Edward Sic.
becker, sugar; Matthews Bros, prlzc; Andrew
Campbell, cash 81; Scranton Carpet and Fmni.
iurc company, prize; The Paris, prize; Mihon
Shoe store. | pair shoes; NJ. j. Hordn 4 S,n.
I prize; Rcchart Iewcly store, prize; Frank
Mangan cash SOC; i, J. Scott, cash -; !. u,
Boycc, pair boys pants; y, Norton, ! set books
= II. Durkn cash 81; H. j. Collins, prize
Charles Robinson, | prize: Rice Levy Co.,
cash ~; i, q. Ackcrman groceries, T. T.
Kelley & co.. sugar; j. r. Cohen. cash 1oc.
David Svruks, prize; !. l., Northup 4 son
box candies; Goldsmth's Bazaar, prIz,; j, T.
Porter, bananas; \. f Michalowski, cash 81
u. ". Vaughan, ca,Ir 81; Goodman shoe Nt"r
pair shoes; q friend, rash 500. Lewis. RuddN
Davies Murphy. pain shoes; Richard With
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
INTEND TO
fight 1T OUT
CAR BUILDERS ARE NOT AT ALL
DISCOURAGED.
At a Meeting Held Yesterday After
noon They Unanimously Decided
to Remain on Strike Until a Reas-
enable Concession Is Granted.
President McAndrew Says Strikers
Will Now Take the Aggressive.
Wealthy Citizen saidto Be Ready
to Advance Money to the Strikers.

The striking car builders met yester-
day at y. m, in Carpenters hall, and
after hearing the report of Secretary
L. $. Coync of his futile effort to
effect "A compromise with President
Truesdale. voted unanimously to stay
out on strike until a reasonable con-
cession Is secured.
The proposition made to President
Truesdale was that the men should
recede from the hour demand If
the company would reinstate them at
reasonable increase i'm wages. Presi-
dent Truesdale refused To make any
concessions whatever. saying he had
never lost in strike conflict and
didn't propose TO lose in this.
President McAndrew said to Trib-
une reporter at the conclusion of the
meeting:
"lt was the most enthusiastic meet
much as a word to indicate the slight
est wavering anywhere. We have
more money in our treasury than we
had when the strike was declared, and
the men are more determined than
ever to gain q victory, if 1t takes all
summer. Thus far, we have been on
inc utltIlSp. FIDlt1 lllIS 'ul We WI
take the aggressive. We have plans
in mind that will surely lead to vic
tory. Before putting them into execu-
tion we want to consult with our ma
tional OF 'ers. President A. Il. Fish,
! of Buffal' was telegraphed for today,
and will be with us tomorrow. After
we have had conference with him,
we will be ready to act"
President MCAndrew reported to the
meeting that a wealthy citizen had
offered to advance money without In
tereSt to meet the payments that SO
many Of the members, especially those
| from the South Side, are making in
| building and loan associations.
Secretary Coync reported that while
in New York he had interviews with
national officers of various labor or
ganizations, including the garment
workers, and that they pledged them
selves to secure aid from their re-
spective organizations to help the can
| builders win.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
MRS. ROBERT JONES BURIED.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Robert
Jones was conducted yesterday after
noon from the home of deceased s
daughter, Mrs. Thomas j. Price, on
North Washington avenue. The SER
vices were in charge of Rev ID. ID. Hop
kins, pastor of the First Welsh Bap-
tist church.
Many lifelong friends of deceased
from West Scranton were in attend
ance at the funeral. The pall-bearers
were Thomas j. Price, John Davis,
Palmer Price, James Protheroe. John
r. Jones and Fred Davis. The remains
were inferred in the Forest Hin ceme-
terry,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
OPINIONS OF COURT.
Judge Edwards Deals with the Cases
of Fallon Against Costanzo and
Spruks Against Connell ct al.

Two opinions We're handed down by
President Judge Edwards yesterday.
one i'm the case of Mary Fallon
against Antonio CostanGo, and the
other in the case of David Spruks
against j. l.. Connell 4 Co.
The first was suit to secure the
correcting and reforming the contract
for the purchase of an Old Forge prop
crty.
Mrs. FallOn owned three adjoining
lots. Two of them were conveyed by
deed in 1856 to her son, w. J. Falon.
In contracting to sell to CostanGo in
1897 her attorney included a dcscrip-
tion of all three lots in the contract.
Costango uaon making the final pay
mcnt proceeded to take possession of
all three lots. Mrs. Fallon then for
the first time, so she says, discovered
the alleged mistake in the contract
Costango held that it was no mistake,
that it was all three lots, and not only
one. that Mrs. Fallon barga lined to sell
him.
Judge Edwards finds in favor of Mrs.
Fallon. lie says it is evident The con-
ment of the parties. That a mistake
tract does not express the true agree
was made i'm drafting the contract, he
says. is clear, precise and indubitiblc.
The Judge directs that each party
pay his or her own costs. and that the
other costs be equally divided.
The case of Spruks against Connell
& CO. was AN injunction proceeding to
restrain the sale of brand of cigars
| known as quaker Girl'' on the ground
| that it was an imitation OF the brand
| of cigars known as pennsylvania
| Quaker"
The Judge finds that the plaintiff $
| case rests mainly on this allegation
the imitation of the name. There is
nothing, he says. in the boxes, labels,
device or picture. i'm color or form, con-
nected with the Quaker Girl" cigars
showing an attempt to initiate the
other brand. Indeed. the bill does not
specifically allege this. When the two
brands were submitted for inspection
the dissimiliarity was instantaneously
perceived. Therefore the only question
in the case is the right of the defend
atns to use the word quaker" in the
designation pennsylvania Quaker"
Further he says: There is no evil
dence tending to prove that the de-
PENDANTS adopted the Quaker Girl as
a designation of their brand of cigar
with the intent to initiate the plain
tim's Pennsylvania Quaker: nor can
/ find that anybody has been mislcd
into buying one cigar for another.
1.-The trademark Quaker Girl does
not infringe upon the trademark
Pennsylvania Quaker because it is not
calculated to deceive. mislead or con-
fuse persons of ordinary intelligence
| ,cipo 1nStomary pautiOn
The bill is dismissed at the costs
| of the plaintiff
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24

inGton avenue. The conductor knocked
down" about half the fares collected,
and when the car was stopped near the
county Jail, called Everst to one side
and gave him si15. according TO his
own story. When Everist attempted to
leave the car, little later, lie was ar
rested.
Evorist claimed in defense that Myers
owed him dollar and half and had
promised to knock down" enough
fares to pay him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

The bond of George IL. Haverly. tax
collector of Throop, was approved yes
torday, by Judge Edwards. 1t was i'm
the sum of $2S,0OO, and had the Fidelity
and Casualty company, of Maryland,
as surety.
The plans submitted by Architect
Brown for improving the main court
room have been accepted, and the
work will be begun August 13, the day
after the midsummer session.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
YOUNG ELDRIDGE INJURED.
Small Boy Run Down on Lackawan
ma Avenue Yesterday.

A young boy named Elndridge, re-
siding on North Lincoln avenue and
employed by Connolly & Wallace, was
run down yesterday afternoon about
o'clock at the corner of Lackawanna
and Wyoming avenues, by team of
horses belonging to NJ. +. Wymbs, the
undertaken.
Eldridge tried to cross in front of
the horses. but was not quick enough
and was knocked down. The startled
bystanders imagined that he would
be crushed To death, but the driver
pulled up the horses quickly, probably
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
new MANAGER
IS Selected
L. +. BOWER HEAD OF THE
ALL1s.cHALMERs WORKS.
Former secretary-Treasurer of the
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Retained as Manager Of the Ex-
ecutive and Administrative De-
partments Of the Local Plants OF
the New Company-superinten.
dent McLaren and Engineer Row.
ley to Remain in Former Positions

Tho organization of the executive,
administrative and operating forces of
the local branch of the Allis-Chalmcrs
company was effected yesterday.
l.. +. Bower, who for five years was
secretary-treasurer of the Dickson
Manufacturing company, is retained
as general manager, in charge of the
executive and administrative depart
ments. NJ W. McLarcn, who was
general superintendent I'm charge of
the operating department, is continued
in his position. II. w. Rowlcy. who
was in charge of the Dickson COM
pany's draughting department, is made
mechanical engineer. NJ l.. wilcox,
who was connected with the fiscal de-
partmcnt of the Dickson company,
mainly at Wilkes Barre. is made local
treasurer. These officers are for both
the Scranton and Wilkes Barre shops.
The new organization effects the
withdrawal of G.. H. Xehnder, who was
president of the Dickson ManufaC-
turing company. and A. T.. Fletcher,
who was vice president. The services
of Mr.. Fletcher it is understood. have
been secured by large Philadelphia
ranufactuiing concern.
RESI- 1T or MEkJl.
The engaging of Mr. Bower as gem
era manager is a result of merit only.
as he was a perfect stranger to the
Allis-Chalmers people before they
came here to take control of the Dick
son works. Superintendent McLaren's S
retention is equally complimentary.
He had been with the t.. r. Allis
company before the consolidation. and
while there and here proved to the
satisfaction of his employers that he
is the possessor of exceptional ability.
Mr.. Rowley and Mr. Wilcox, like Mr..
Bower, were selected solely on their
merits, being strangers to their new
employers until the amalgamation.
No changes are contemplated in sub
oliinatcs in the offices and operat-
inG department.
w. j. Chalmers, chairman of tho
executive committee of the Allis-Chal-
mers company, and Edwin II. Rcy-
nolds, the companys chief engineer
have been in the city for several days
past. Their visit, 1t was stated. haC
nothing to do with the strike. the
company maintaining its old position
that the works arc open. AZ any time
for the mon to return to work. sub.
jcct TO the company's rules.
POLICY OF COMPANY.
During their stay, several matters
of local Importance. were decided
upon. II was announced by them that
it will be the policy of tho Allis Chal-
mcrs company to continue at Scran-
ton and Wilkes Barre the same line
of business as now. Local trade will
be solicited, and especial attention
will be given, at these two plants, tC
coal mining machinery for home anG
export trade.
1t was given out thar a number o
contemplated Improvements will mo-
be undertaken at present. The iina
decision, i'm this regard, viii depenC
ON the general policy of the company
and local conditions,
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succeeding by so doing in saving the
lads life.
The boys face and arms were cut
and skinned, but none of his injuries
were very serious, and after they had
been dressed by DIR. Leet. he was able
to ride home on a street car.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
In the Registers Office.

Letters af administration We're yes
terday granted in the estate of Cornc-
Illus Compton. late of Scranton, to his
brother, Jacob j. Compton.
In the estate of J. l.. Fordham, lat
of Scranton, letters of administration
were granted to Walter II, Fordham.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24

pair boys pants; !. =. Ladwig. watch;
Godsmth's Shoe store, pair shoes; Rchsrd
OBrcn, cash ~; VI. +. Reilly, lcmons Went,
q Duffy. sugar; G. r. Matthew, cash JOc; ".
Burganhoft. bananas; Dickson Mill and Grain
company. sack -four: q. Jones, pound tea
Griffin & Collins, prize; A. D. Pierson, cash SOC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
TOMNFOLK SAY
1T IS MURDER
NICHOLSON WOMAN MYsTER-
1ousLY DISAPPEARS.

Mrs. Albert White, Nee Harris, For
merly of This City, Reported Miss
ing-Her Husband Leaves Town
and When Neighbors Look Into
Their Home They Find the Furni-
ture Smashed and Some of Mrs.
Whites Clothing Burned-Letter
Received by the Girls Father.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24

\ SLIGHT BLAZE.-Somc clothes in a closet
at the home OF Patrick Morriscy, on Railroad
avenue, were sci fire yesterday morning by
some children who were playing with matches
The damage was slight
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
Shoes of All Sizes at Low Prices.

Ladies' Russet and Black Shoes, an
kinds and sizes, Sl.S9 for this week.
Mems, all kinds and Sizes, $500
Schank & Spencer. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24

LAMN SO,lAL.-Thc ladies OF Grace English
Lutheran church will hold lawn social on
Thursday evening OF tins week, at the churcn
corner Madison avenue and Mulberry street The
public is cordially invited
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24

CARPENTER REUNION. The third annual re-
union Of the descendants Of Amos and Cynthia
Carpenter and Joseph and Rhoda Carpenter will
be held a. tho home of Gilbert l.. Davis, in
Nicholson, Pa on Thursday, Aug, %, 1901.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-24
Joseph Winters.
Nishn1cnn Do
LIVED IN PARK PLACE.

Before moving to Nicholson the
Whites lived in Park Place. Inquiry
among the neighbors there developed
the information that White had the
reputation of being ugly when drunk
and was wont to seize an AK and
smash things around the house
Lieutenant Iona Day last night
made some Inquiries in Park Place.
and was told that both White and
his wife were seen there last Friday.