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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
SMALL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS
Only Five Requests for Aid at Poor
Board Meeting.

The small number Of applicants for
relief at the poor board meetings dur
ing the past few weeks Is considered
remarkable when the fact that It is
now the winter season is taken into
consideration. There were but five
applicants at yesterdays meeting.
Mary Swift, of AIS Phelps street. who
has three small children and who has
been sick in one Of the hospitals for a
number of weeks, said that she was in
desperately needy circumstances with
neither money to pay her rent. to buy
coal or wood or to buy proper food and
nourishment for herself and children.
Her case was referred to the director
of her district who was empowered to
give her immediate relief.
The case of Julia Witkowski, whose
husband deserted her some six months
ago and who has a number of children,
was referred to the director as was
also the case of Mary Petrush, OF New
street. whose husband was killed a few
weeks ago. +. j. Morris, OF 20s Rail-
road avenue, was admitted to the
home.
The report of Superintendent Beemer
of the home for the month ending jan
uary 81, showed that there were then
46j inmates I'm the institution at that
date. classified as follows: Insane
males. 100: sane males. 142; insane fe-
males, 1885, sane females, GS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
REV. DlLL0NiS is
ALLOWED TO SPEAK
After Many Unsuccessful Attempts
the Ex-Priest Finally Eludes
Mayor Corcoran, of Pittston.
Special to the scranton Tribune.

Special TO the scranton Tribune
PittSton, Feb. l.-Aftcr about ten un-
successful attempts to speak in this
city, Rev. Dillonis. the Lithuanian ex-
priest and orator, succeeded In address
ing an audience here tonight. For
many weeks past Rev. Dillonis has at
various dates advertised lectures, but
has been prevented each time by
Mayor Corcoran, on grounds that the
remarks of the eX-prest would be liable
to arouse the Lithuanians to deeds of
violence. Whenever Dillonls hired n
hall, Mayor Corcorans bluccoats We're
on hand to prevent Oratory.
Yesterday Judge Lynch granted an
injunction against Mayor Corcoran and
his five policemen to restrain them
from interfering with the orator. The
injunction was served, and at O'Clock
Dillonis repaired TO Booths hall, which
had been engaged for the occasion and
where an audience awaited him. on
arriving there he was met by an OFF,
GER who had a warrant that had been
issued at the instance of an anti-Dn-
lonis Lithuanian, charging the speaker
with perjury. The warrant had been
lSnueu ny AlueEl1dll Barrett. WnEn
Dillonis and the officer sought Barrett
the magistrate had mysterlously dis
appeared After a wait OF nearly an
hour, however, he was located. and
Dillonis was allowed to enter bail in
the sum of $500 for appearance at
court, George Weir becoming his bonds
man.
Dillonis then returned to the hall,
where the audience had been patiently
waiting, and the meeting received no
further Interruptions. The exercises
were opened by singing MY Country.
'tis of Thee, Sweet Land Of Liberty"
In which the assemblage Joined heart
lily, and Rev. Dillonis followed with a
talk on Faith, Hope and Love" lfe
spoke twenty minutes, ten minutes In
English and ten minutes in the Lithu-
anian language. He was listened to
with close attention by the spectators
who filled the hall, and most perfect
order prevailed throughout the even
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
TESTIMONY AS TO
MENTAL CAPACITY
Another Hearing Before Register of
Wills Koch in the Matter Of OBJ
jections to Roesler Will.

There was another hearing before
the register of Wills yesterday in the
matter of the objections TO the pro-
batting OF the will of the late G. w.
Roesler. A large number of witnesses
were examined some of whom were
sure that the former alderman was in
no mental condition before his death to
make will, while others were conf
dent that he was of disposing mind.
Jacob Ritter swore that he had
known Mr.. Roesler for nearly forty
years. For the last few years he
thought his mental condition was not
good. Attorney G.. s. Woodruff said he
had a talk with Mr.. Roesler last June
and thought at that time he was not
of sound mind. 4. s. Nye, Officer Jo-
seph Bloch, A. J. Colborn, Mrs. Charles
Rodriguez, Charles Rodriguez, Jessie
and Meta Rodriguez, w. S. Foote. c.
W. Kramer and S. II. Coursen all gave
testimony to the effect that Mr.. Roes-
Ter was not sound mentally for long
time before his death.
DIR. +. C. Hall, of West Scranton, who
attended the deceased in his last i'll
ness, said he had been in attendance
upon him for three months before his
death, which was due to old age. He
could not say whether or not he had
sufficient mental capacity on January
to make IL will. In his opinion Mr.
Roesler had been used very kindly by
the Osberrys and appreciated it. Con-
tinuing, the doctor said:
II firmly believe that he knew
enough and his mind was clear enough
to make disposition of his property"
Rev. p. +. Zizleman, who was with
Mr.. Roesler several times a week for
a long time before his death. said that
the deceased was always rational when
talking with him. He was unable to
state whether or not Mr.. Roesler was
of sound and disposing mind on Janu-
airy 5. when he made his will.
Nathan Weiss. Edward Siebecker,
Frank Meyer. w. s. Ross. OF South
Abingdon; Charles Cooker, Frank Stro-
BILE and Attorney W. s. Diehl, who
came in contact with the deceased at
different times during the last year.
all swore they considered Mr.. Rooster
as possessing sufficient mental capacity
to make n will.
That closed the testimonyin the case
On February II the register will re-
ceive requests for findings from the at
torneys on either side.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
STATEMENT OF MEN.

The following statement was issued
by the men last night:
To the People Of Scranton and the Iackswanna
Valley;
After month Of cItno,t cndeaVor upon the
part OF the mcnbcls or Loyal Division, No. los,
Of the Amalsamatol association OF Street Rail
way Employees Of America, to adjust all the dit.
ierences existing between the Scranton Railway
company and the motormen, conductors, macain'
sts, barn men and other employees, that all frc-
tion could be removed and the conditions which
have caused feeling OF unrest be wholly oh'
liberated, We are obliged to make another state.
ment TO you which we trust you will receive as
coming from men who are citizens among you
and who have your interests and your convent
cnccs at heart
When the strike Of Dec. % TO Dee. 80, 1900
was settled on terms Of compromise, which was
agreed upon in order that the public might no
longer be inconvenicnced in their means OF
travel, it was with the understanding that the
wage schedule then agreed upon would be signed
10y the officials OF the Scranton Railway COM
pany and the grievance committee representing
the division, thus making the same binding upon
both parties for a specified period Of time, and
thus securing to each the necessary safeguards
which were essential to the maintenance OF har.
monious relations for all concerned
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02

Where are Shea and Barrett" This
is the question agitating all local street
car men. These two members of the
conference committee of the Scranton
Railway company's employees were
sent to Philadelphia Wednesday to
confer with President Clarke regard
ing the signing of the contract estab-
fishing a wage scale and providing
for recognition of the union, and since
their last message. Thursday evening
not word has been heard from them.
\ meeting Of the union was called
for 100 o'clock this morning to con-
slider the report of the committee. but
their failure to arrive resulted in no
business OF any importance being tram
sactei. The last message Of the two
delegates, which came Thursday.
asked that no action bo taken until
they returned.
Yesterday morning the remaining
members OF the committee wired to
Guys hotel, Philadelphia, where their
colleagues stopped. and received an an
swerins telegram stating that Shea and
Dar1 1T had left FOR Scranton at noon.
All incoming trains were closely
watched during the day. but nothing
was seen Of either of the men.
The last train, at 1.19 o'clock this
morning, over the Delaware and Uud-
son railroad, was greeted by Commit
tee Surine and Evans and several
street car men, and great was their
astonishment when here. too, their
hopes were blasted. \ meeting of the
union was then held in Carpenters
hall and the state of affairs explained.
Another meeting will probably be held
early tomorrow morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
new GAS COMPANY
HAS BEEN FORMED
Local Capitalists Have Secured a
Charter for the Consumers
Gas Company.

A number of well known local capi-
talists have secured charter for a
company to bc known as the Consum-
cts Gas company and in n few weeks
H. is understood that Il franchise will
be asked from the councils granting
the company permission to lay it's
mains under the city streets.
The company will he prepared to
furnish gas not only to this city. but
10 Dunmore ana the surrounding towns
and it's organizers claim at a rate far
cheaper than that now charged by the
Present company.
Lobbying to prevent the granting OF
a franchise has already been actively
begun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
IN HONOR OF
DEAD QUEEN
MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ST.
LUKE's LAST NIGHT.

The Sacred Edifce Was Thronged
with a Congregation Which Over
flowed Into the Vestibule-Music
Rendered by Bauers Full Band
and the Vested Choir--An Eloquent
Sermon by Rev. F. r. Bateman, of
Green Ridge, Upon the Life Of
Queen Victoria.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
TODAY rs CANDLEMAs DAY.
Feast Of Publication Will Be OBJ
served in Parishes.

All the Roman Catholic churches in
the Scranton diocese will today Cele-
brate Candlemas Day, or to give IT
the ecclesiastical title, the Feast of
Publication" Mass will he celebrated
in the different parishes and blessing
will be pronounced over the candles
used for the divine services.
All OF these candles must be made
Of beeswaX and any constructed OF
other material cannot be blessed At
the Cathedral several masses will be
celebrated this morning. There will
he a high mass at 8 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
WANTS TO wREsTLE DwYER.
John Piening, of New York City.
Seeks a Match with Him.

A letter has been received from John
Piening. of 412 Amsterdam avenue,
New York city. as follows.
New York, Jan. 29 1901
Dear Sir: ! would like to meet the winner
OF the Dwyer.pardello match, Craeco Roman or
oatch.as.oatchCan style, best two out Of three
falls, for q side bet Of anything from 800 TO
$500. | am ready TO meet the winner on two
weeks notice and hope my offer will be accepted.
ain TO meet Harry Parker on about Feb q.
at Brooton, Mass, cltch.as.catch-can style, best
two out OF three falls, and | am training hard
for this match. have only once been defeated.
and that was by the Frtnchman, Paul Pons II
the latter would agree to meet again, catch.as.
oatch.oan, am sure would have a much better
chance. My offer Is open to all, bar none, catch.
as.catch.can or Graoco.R Roman, the bout to take
place in New York city or any other city.
John Picning,
az Amsterdam ave-, New York
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02

mutlny closely followed. "1'he storms
beat about that noble young head.'
said he, "and wave after wave broke
over her. Her spirit was often strain
ed. but it was never broken. In the
heat and fire of the affairs OF that
time her anchor of hope was forged
which no tempest in after years ever
caused to drag"
He described the events leading up
TO the marriage of tho queen with
Albert, Duke of Coburg. and told how
according to the royal custom, the
queen herself proposed. He read ex-
cerpts from letter of the queens re-
eardnC this proposal, which revealed
the wonderful depth of her love for
her husband and her beautiful charac-
ter.
Rev. Mr. Bateman stated that he
would like to do everything possible
to refutc the statement that Queen
Victoria reigned, but did not rule. He
declared that history proves conclu-
sivcly that she did rule and at times
rule sternly, standing out against her
premier and her ministry. He told Of
the liberties which her premier. Lord
Palmerston, took on more than one
occasion, changing the wording of Of
fetal documents. after the queen had
signed them. and of the diplomatic
but firm way in which Victoria called
him to account and insisted that there
should be no repetition of his actions.
ATTENDED TO DETAILS.
lie spoke OF the uncontradictabla evil
dcrce that the queen carefully read
every official dispatch presented to her
and often made changes I'm the shape
OF marginal notes in her own hand
writing before atliXing her signature.
He related the instance of - GER
tain English colonel who inSulted one
of the ladies of the queens household
and who, though recognized as one
of the best soldiers in the English
army, was disgraced, stripped of his
rank and eXiied."
He won renown in the service OF
other nations, Rev. Me-. Bateman said,
and the most powerful influences in
England were brought to bear upon
the queen in favor of his reinstatement
but she was obdurate He died IN
Constantinople, but the queen was in
eXorable even then and refused to
consent 10 "a military funeral
Queen Victoria" said he loved her
Bible and her prayer book and knew
them both well. The light of her platy
shone OUT upon her court and cast q
lustre about her throne. She loved the
common people OF her land and her
sweet and beautiful life was an inilu-
ence for good throughout the king
dom. She is dead now and by her
open grave the world stands in tears"
Immediately following the sermon,
the band played the dead march from
saul" with the congregation stand
ing, and the service was then con-
cluded with the singing of q final
hymn and the professional
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
FUNERAL OF E. ]. LEONARD.
Services Were Conducted at st.
peter's Cathedral

Very largely attended was the fune-
raj Of the late L. j. Leonard, which
was held yesterday morning from the
home at 735 Madison avenue. Numer-
ous friends of the deceased were pres
ent and made tribute to his many dis
tinSuished traits of noble character.
Rev. =. j. Cough celebrated a high
mass oe requiem at st. Peters cathe-
dral and the remains were then re-
moved to the Cathedral cemetery
where interment was made. The pail
bearers were: NJ. ]. Kelly, John Muir
ray, r. n. Roche. A, Il. Haggerty, John
II. Clark and j. b. Corcoran.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
BURNED TO DEATH.
Shocking Fate of Mrs. Rebecca
Menges, of Harrisburg.
BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.

BY EXCLUSIVE Wire from The Associated Press.
Harrisburg, Feb. Mrs. Rebecca
Menges, aged 43 years, was burned to
death early this morning at her home
in this city The theory Of the police
IS that the woman tried to light n
lamp while intoxicated and her cloth
ing caught fire. The cOroner's jury
returned a verdict that Mrs. Menges
met her death through he" own negli-
gence.
Clinton Houck blacksmith, who
was with the woman when the acci-
dent occurred. was arrested and sub
sequently released
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
FINE BUSINESS FOR SALE.
One of the Finest, Best Paying, Best
Located, and Oldest Commercial
Houses in Scranton.

If you are looking for ~ business that
will pay you $4,000 to $1,000 per year
on a capital of $4,000 and without
working very hard, you can secure the
same through W. r. IIackett, Price
building. who has the matter in charge.
All communications strictly confiden-
tial w
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
SUMMARY.

Mean atmospheric pressure, So.Oi inohes; high.
j,g pressure, SOFA inches. date Sd lowest pres.
'ue, 2924 inches. date ?sth. Mean temperature,
- degrees highest temperature, 90 degrees, date
10th; lowest temperature, Il degree, date Goth
least daily range Of temperature, 4 degrees date
nth. Prevailing direction OF wind, northeast,
~ per cent; total movement OF wind, 6.3ol
miles; maximum velocity Of wind (taken from
any sminute record, direction and date, "a
miles, northwest, the 10th. Total precipita.
tion, LII inches; number Of days with .0l inch
OF more Of precipitation, 1S. Number OF clear
days, Z; partly cloudy days. 2; cloudy days,
H. Total SNOWFALL 6,3 inches.
w. Il. Donaldson, Observer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
HER ACCESSION TO THRONE.

He told most interestingly OF the
young queens accession to the throne
in the thirtles and Of the expressions
OF suspicion as to her ability to rule
successfully, which We're then made.
The reform bin was then pending in
parliament and was believed by many,
he said. to be the opening wedge for
the exploitation of socialistic theories
which would throw England into polti-
cal chaos.
The Crimean war and The Indian
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02

One hundred boxes California navel
oranges, IL and % cents per dozen; $3.50
pei box. Coursen. ""
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
Wanted at Once.

Two experienced dry goods statesmen
at Finley's, 80 and 5l2 Lackawanna
avenue. 40
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02

Specialty.-Diseases of Women.
Room /, over Globe store. Hours: to
5,3o =. m. Consultation free. DR..
TreVerton, "-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02

1t is interesting to note the figures
set forth by The Prudential Insurance
Company of America in it's annual
statement. They reveal a condition of
prosperity which must be gratifying
alike to officers and policy holders.
During 1900 The Prudentials income
was over $4,000, 900, while in the same
time II paid to its policy holders over
T0OO,000O. The company's surplus AT
the close of the century amounted TO
over S6,O0O,000. 1t has at the present
time over 100000 policies, represent
ing a toal amount of insurance in force
of over s60i 100000. The company's as
sets today amount to considerably over
$40,OO0000; II has paid policy holders i'm
% years over $4,000 900, while the total
amount of insurance written ana paced
during the year 1900 aggregates over
s2i9.000,0Oo. The company has always
borne n reputation for paying the
claims promptly and today occupies a
high place among the great life insur-
ance companies In the world ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02

81. Iuke's Episcopal church, on Wyo-
ming avenue, was thronged with such
a. congregation last night as Is seldom
seen in n church in this city, the occa-
sion being n memorial service on the
death of Queen Victoria.
Every seat was filed. the small gall
lery was crowded. and an eager multi
tudc stood up In the rear and over
flowed out into the vestibule. Delega-
tions from the Sons of st. George, st.
Andrews society and the Scranton
lodge or Caledonians were I'm attend
ance To do honor to the memory of
their former sovereign and beloved
queen.
Bauer's fun band of twenty-eight
PIECES each man in full dress uniform,
was seated i'm the front of the chancel,
just below the pulpit The evening
Service was opened with the playing
or Beethoven's wonderfully beautiful
funeral march as u professional. The
members of the vested choir and the
various clergymen robed in the parish
house, and passing around the side of
the church entered by the front en-
trance and slowly moved up the center
aisle.
IL II CHOIR LED.
First came the members Of the choir
in their white surplices, the boys in the
lead and the male members following
them. Behind these came the follow
ing Clergymen: Rev. l.. ]. Haughton,
Rev. Francis Il. Bateman, Rev. NJ. b.
Nash. Rev. F. 5. Ballentine. Rev. e. ].
McIlenry and Rev. DR.. Rogers Israel.
When all had taken their proper
places, "Jesu Son of Mary, Hear" was
sung by the choir and the congreea-
tion, and then the sentences We're read
by Or. Israel. After the singing of the
psalter by the choir and the reading
of the evening lesson, that grand old
hymn, Rock OF Ages" was sung by
the congregation, with a soft and
gentle band accompaniment
The other parts of the evening SER
vice leading up to the sermon were
conducted by Rev. f. S. Ballentinc.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
Francis II. Bateman, rector of the
Church of the Good Shepherd, of Green
Ridge. Rev. Mr.. Bateman Is an Eng
lishman by birth and was for MANY
years loyal subject of the late queen.
In beginning his remarks. he ex-
planned that he would speak only Of
the queen herself and not of the
achievements of the race to which she
belonged. or of the glories of the en-
pire over which she ruled. From the
generous sympathy of the American
press" said he, "I am ready to believe
that all the ill-will which ever existed
between this country and the mother
land has been buried forever in the
grave"
HER ACCESSION TO THRONE.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
HAD MANY MEETINGS

All other petty grievances which had arisen
we have tried TO remove by series OF confer.
cnces with General Manager Sillman and Presi.
dent Clarke uf the company, and after repeated
meetings we had We believed, amcably adjust
ed all these, even TO the point Of their being
virtually accepted by the officials Of the com.
pany, so that they bad agreed to end the con.
fcrenceS with the signing Of the agreement mr..
rived at.
This agreement our committee, acting upon
the authority vested in them, signed, and then
presented 1t TO General Manager Siliman for his
signature 1t was then exactly on the terms
verbally agreed upon, but Mr. Silliman at once
began quibbllng over some OF the heretofore sat
isilotory provisions Of the agreement, wanting
other notifications inserted. Our committee,
anxious TO satisfactorily conclude the negota
tions, accepted these changes wherever they were
within reason, and with the agreement in this
shape, in every way then just as Mr. Silliman
pleased It, our committee Withdrew To have tho
same rewritten by n typewriter
II was then again presented TO Mr.. Slliman,
who now wanted other conditions inserted, main
ly one in effect that when any cmploye would
he discharged from the service OF the company
his relations Herewith ended entirely and there
would be no investigation made or allowed as
to the causes for such dismissal, thus severing
by this means the interest which we should
take in our fellow employees and making greater
the possibility for n continued spirit Of unrest,
To this proposition our committee refused 10
accede.
On the following day, Wednesday last we
again presented this agreement to Mr.. Silliman
on which occasion lie refused 10 sign ii,