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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
BELL BOY HELD UP.
Milton Kresge, of the Jermyn
Robbed of Two Letters.

Milton Krcsgc, a bell boy at the
Hotel Jermyn, was held up on Spruce
street this morning about 12.45 o'clock
and robbed of two letters which he was
taking to the pOstohice. The person
who did the holding up is young man
about twenty years old, who works
about the Academy Of Music, but
whose name could not be learned He
was arrested.
The Kresge lad started out from the
Jermyn with a parcel of letters to
mail, when he was met by the afore-
mentioned young man near Forest
court. The latter tried TO grab the
whole package of letters, but only sue
ceeded i'm getting two OF them. Kresgc
started on a run for the postofice, and
when he returned he complained tO
Patrolman Hockenberry. The latter
told him to start up the street again,
and he did So with the officer behind
him.
The young man again intercepted the
bell boy, and while they were talking,
the patrolman nabbed him. One of the
letters was found on his person, but he
protested that he only took it for a
joke. He was held for a hearing this
morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
WANTED NO IMPERFECT BRIDE.
Barber's Discovery Led to a Break
and a Breach of Promise Case.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Newark. n. j., March lS.-Because he
discovered that one of her legs was
longer than il really ought to be. Ber-
nald Lillcnthal, q Newark barber, is
alleged to have turned down" his
fiancce, Miss Rosa KurZ, and she has
brought suit for breach of promise.
I.illicnthal is twenty-five years old.
and lives at No. % Mercer street. Miss
Kurz's home IL at No, S Jones street
Six weeks ago the young couple be-
came engaged. Miss kurzs father
promising to settle $500 on her on the
day they were married.
IillientEal, according to his own ad-
mission. was much enamOrcd OF the
girl and called early and stayed late.
AS his employment kept him indoors
an day he frequently suggested Il walk,
but each time the maiden dcmurrcd. IL
was always too wet or too dry, too
windy or too slippery, Finally, in re-
sponse to his urgent requests, she went
out with him, and to his surprise h.
noticed that Miss Kurz walked with u
limp. Then he learned that one of her
legs was much shorter than the other.
"Under the circumstances you will
never do for my wife" he said. Had
/ known what ! know now things
would have been different
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19

Frederick Duggan. of Olyphant, is
back from the Philippines, with an
honorable discharge in his pocket and
limping along on one leg, as tho re-
suit of n three years service in Uncle
Sans employ. Wounds received in u
skirmish with insurgents resulted in
the amputation of his right leg.
Mr.. Duggan Is now visiting at the
home of his brother-in-law, owen Lot
tus, of Leggett street. lie arrived in
the city Saturday evening and was
greeted by large number Of friends.
He originally enlisted in the Thir-
tcenth regiment. but was later trans
ferrcd to Company l.. of the Fifteenth
il fartry. which saw considerable hard
fighting i'm the Philippines.
While near Navitos Laguna, his
company was attacked by insurgents
and Duggan. who was in the first
rank, received n shot in his right leg
while charging the enemy. The linlh
was so badly injured that amputatton
was found necessary. Duggan was
honorably discharged Nov. 80, 1909
The first lieutenant of his company
writes the following cordial endorse
ment of the cx-soldicr's courage:
Pacto Lagura. r. L., Nov 80, 1900
| TO Whom II May Concern.
Il IL with great pleasure that | am recon
mcndng the bravery. honesty aud reliability q"
! Frederick nuggan, u private in Company l
| Fifteenth infantry vino is about To be honor
| ably discharged from the service by reason %
| disability received in an engagement near Nati
| toe Llguna, =. l., on sept. Il last. His heroic
conduct in the face Of the enemy cannot IN
| TOO highly praised. for his loyalty and patriot
| i>m are most deserving Of consideration at th
hands OF his follow citizens
(Signcd) r. u. llarkor,
| Fir,i Lieutenant Fifteenth infantry, Go. l..
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street cemetery Thursday afternoon.
The funeral services will be held at
the house at o'clock.
Mrs. Morgan y Daniels. Of Division
street. entertained u number OF young
people last evening in honor of her
daughter. Miss Jennie Daniels. The
event was u surprise party and was
fraught with much pleasure. and at II
seasonable hour refreshments were
served
The date for the Electric City Wheel
men minstrel show at Taylor is Mon
day. March %. instead of last night as
previously announced. a full rehear-
sal will he held at the club house this
evening.
Mrs. j. ]. Roberts. Of South Main
avenue, received a telegram yesterday
announcing the death of her sister <
husband. William Shaw, ut Pawlet, Vt.
Deceased was we'll known here having
made many acquaintances here during
his sojourn i'm the city about a year
| and half ago. The funeral will he
| held Thursday afternoon.
The injuries sustained by Mrs. Ed
ward Hughes. mother of Mrs. Thomas
| Phillips. are more serious than at first
anticipated. She sustained a fractured
| hip and her wrist was dslocated and
other bodily bruises resulted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
SWIFT ASSAULT ON EDITOR.
Politician Abandons Argument and
Uses His Fists.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Bloomsbury, Pa, March lS--A scene
not upon the official programme in the
Krickbuum- -NaudersliCc controversy, the
most bitter political quarrel in the his
tory of Columbia county politics, was
enacted in front Of the Bloomsbury
poStOllice last night
So far AT least, Nanderslice can
claim an victories having been APP
pointed county commissioner to sue
cecd Krickbaum, for whose removal he
was responsible, and again last night
drawing first blood in the fight, when
he landed squarcly on the nose of
Harry NJ Fine. editorial writer of the
Democratic sentinel and bloomsbury
Daily. the position formerly held by
Nanderslice ON KrickbaumS paper.
NandcrsliCes ire was aroused by an
article in last evenings edition of the
paper. which Fine admits writing, in
which Nandcrslicc il handled with un-
gloved hands,
Fine is a man considerably under the
average height, and was no match for
his opponent who besides being much
larger took him unawdros, He offered
no resistance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
WANT NO RACE WAR.
Negroes of New Orleans Are Now
Organizing to Prevent 1t.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
New Orleans, March 1S.--The negroes
of New Orleans are working earnestly
To restore friendly relations between
themselves and the white people and
to check the aspiration towards Il re-
newal of the race preiudiCes and i'll
feeling of last summer. a discussion,
however, has arisen i'm the ranks of the
negroes as to what should be done.
\ meeting of prominent negroes held
Thursday adopted conserI ativc resolu-
lions calling on the mayor to close all
dives regardless of color. The more
radical faction of the negroes met at
odd Fellows hall and formed an or
ganization known as the Negroes Nigi-
liant committee at New Orleans. The
resolutions adopted express the fear
that the frequent atrocities committed
by negroes may arouse an anti-negro
sentiment and bring about Il repetition
of the race disturbance of last July.
70 prevent this the Negroes Nigilant
committee offers their services To the
mayor and the chief of police to do all
in their power 10 preserve the peace;
to report promptly to the proper au-
thOritieS all crimes and acts of law
leSSneSS committed DS members ol llle
colored race; to assist in the apprehen-
sion and conviction of criminals by
giving all information and testimony in
their knowledge and power to further
the peace Of the community ana pre-
vent the occurrence of laWlessnesS by
informing the republic of the presence
and whereabouts of all negro crimi-
nails and desperate characters i'm fen
eral; to assist in driving such out of
the city ana discourage the influx of
dangerous negroes.
The Viglant committee also asks
that all negro dives and dance houses
should be closed and kept closed. \
| committee of twenty-five VAS appoint
ed to organize negro Vigilant commit
| tees in each ward. The organization
represents the poor and less educated
! class of negroes. while the meeting
| held Thursday night and over which
| Colonel James Lewis, surveyor Of the
! port, presided was composed chiefly
of the better classes Of the colored
| population.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
AN UNAPPREcIATIVE MAN.
Gave Scant Thanks for Return of
Valuable Papers and Money

John L. Hopewell, editor of the Prov
idence Register, had a most remark
able experience at Buffalo Saturday
night. After enjoying the hospitality
of the Lackawanna railroad officials
and the n-American exposition pro-
moters, Mr. HopeWell went to the TeclS
theater to witness the performance Of
Under Two Flags"
y few minutes before the perform
ance was concluded a man sitting next
to the North Scranton publisher picked
up the latter's overCot from a vacant
seat ana went his way. HOpewell did
not notice the exchange until he put
the strange coat on and plunged into
the pockets.
70 his astonishment and surprise he
found many valuable letters and pa
Dcrs and an envelope containing $3.50
in the pocket The coat, letters and
money belonged to a prominent Buffalo
physician, and after Mr.. Hopewell had
gone to the trouble of locating him
ana wasting much valuable time he
was rewarded with gruff Much
obliged To YOU" from the owner
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Alr. ana Mrs. IL. II. Kessling. of l424
short avenue celebrated Mr.. kessling :
thirty-lifth birthday last evening.
Games, music and dancing were in
dulged in by those present. and at "A
seasondble hour dainty refreshments
We're served. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. u. German. Mr. and Mrs.
John Kcssling, Mr.. and Mrs :. Hep
Ter, Mr. and Mrs. l.. w. KesslinE,
Misses Lulu Swartz, Anna kessling,
Carrie Kessling, Messrs. j. Berghauser,
Arthur Resisting and Frank Heplcr.
The keystone Literary and Dramatic
club is rehcarsinE Because She Loved
Home So" which will be produced on
Easter Monday night.
Mr.. ana Mrs. l.. IL. Jones. of Wayne
avenue, are entertaining their daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. T.. Jones, of Herrick Cen
tre
The junior pupils of Miss Lizzie j.
owens, pianist, will give recital in
the near future.
Night rehearsals are being held by
the members of the choir OF the Provi-
dence Methodist church for their COM
ing sacred Cantata. which will be hello
Thursday evening. April T. over fifty
voices will be heard during the even
ing.
Mrs. Thomas y. Evans. of Wayne
avenue. is slightly indispOsed.
William Hughes. of Wayne avenue,
is suffering with the grip.
The merchants having stores ON
North Main avenue cleaned the dirt
from in front of their stores yesterday
afternoon, the city having failed TO do
it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Henry, of Mar.
garet avenue. are rejoicing over the ar
rival of a baby boy,
Divisions Nos. 6 and 1G. Ancient or.
der of Hibernians, gave n very inter-
estlng st. Patricks day entertainment
in ST. Mary's han last night The
balI NVng rroNV1a1
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Excellent Entertainment at Work
ingmen's Hall-Smoker Enjoyed
by oriole Base Ball Club.

An excellent entertainment was con-
Quoted last night at WorKingmcn hall
on Alder street under the auspices of
the WOrkinSmcn's Sick and Beneficial
society.
II was Wen attended by we'll
pleased audience. which thoroughly
enjoyed the excellent programme car"
ried out.
\ large number of very enjoyable
vocal and instrumental numbers were
given and Il one-act comedy was then
presented by members Of the associa-
tion. 1t was of n highly humorous ma
turc. 1t was followed by another one
act sketch and the serving of refresh-
mentS brought the evening TO a close.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
Two Basket Ball Games.

one of the largest crowds that ever
thronged the Auditorium attended the
basket ball games of last night. the
occasion being a double header" be-
tween the Crackerjacks, of this sec
tion, and the Sanderson Hill Stars in
the first game. and q Nanticoke team
and the North End Stars in the second
match.
The second game, between the stars
and the NanticOke team, resulted in
the latter having their laurels lowered
to the tune of Go, the same score as
the Crackcriacks defeated the Sander
son Hill Stars.
The feature of the latter game was
the basket throwing Of Skiffenden,
who threw two out of the three bas-
kets thrown, while McCloskey threw
the other. Dancing was enjoyed until
q seasonable hour after the games.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT
Splendid Programme Rendered in St
Pauls Church Hall.

The 81, Paul's Total Abstinence soc-
ETY.. of Green Ridge, conducted a de-
lightful entertainment in 81. Pauls
church hall last night The feature Of
the programme was a temperance lee
turc by Rev. j. j. Curran, of Wilkes
Barre.
The musical programme was excel
lent. and included selections by the
school orchestra and the Electric City
Banjo club, as well as vocal solos by
Miss Sadie Gillgan, Miss Alice Burke,
Miss Mary Bushnell and James Whe-
Ian. The church choir, under the efi-
cient leadership Of Prof. j, j. sullivan,
also rendered several selections
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
BANQUET AND BOWLING.
Last League Game of the Season
Will Take Place Tonight.

The last bowling match of this sea-
sons tournament of the Northeastern
Pennsylvania League, will be rolled to-
night ON the Elk alleys by the home
team and the club representing the
West End Wheelmen, of Wilkes Barre.
The game will be followed by a ban
quet at the Elk cafe.
The match Is not likely to have any
particular hearing upon the standing
of the league teams, hut will be Il
warmly contested one. After the ban
quet the silver trophy will be awarded
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Entertainment Given at Washington
Hall by Division &c, A. o. H.
Other Interesting Items.

Division 40. ~, Ancient Ordor OF lllheniJns.
gave an elaborate entertainment and social at
Washington hall last night.
large crowd wis present and enjoyed the
excellent work VI the following artists: Young
Mems Institute quarcttc, George Moran, Joe
llilaud, Mrs James OMllley, Lucy Mooney,
Thomas Murphy, Oscar llennop, May Purcell,
Katie Allen, Sidney Hughes, Annie sullivan, An
ME Ryan. Michael McNulty, Mary Bolard. Mary
Gilgallon. James TATE, Thomas Mulligan, Thomas
D'DOnncl
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
BRITISH TRooPsHIP DISABLED.
Norham Castle, for South Africa,
Towed Into Ascension.

By Exclusive Wilc from Tie Associated Pres.
Island Of Ascension, March lS,-The
British steamship Norham Castle which
sailed from southampton, March ., Via
Madeira, March g. for Port Natal dur
banD, with 337 troops and mails on
board has arrived here i'm tow Of the
British steamship TOneanto, from Lon
don, February 27 via Tencrirfc, March
6, for Table Bay.
The Norham Castle burst her cylln-
der when 500 miles north OF Ascension.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
DIR. ALDINGER SELECTED.
Will Be the Physical Instructor al
Y. M. c. A. Gymnasium.

Dr, A.. X. Aldinger, NJ, d., now the
physical director at the Bloomsbury
State Normal school has been engaged
as the new physical instructor for the
Scranton Young Mems Christian assoc
citation. beginning in September next.
Prof. Aldinger Is a well-known ath-
lete, and will manage and play with
the LesteTshire, n. Y, base ball club
during the coming summer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19

\ spirited meeting of Mt. Pleasant
Local. No. l2IS. United Mine Workers
of America. was held I'm James hall.
corner of jackson street and llenncssy
court, last evening, which ended I'm
division of the members or the uuos-
tion of sustaining the action of the
delegates at the lIaZleton convention
in CNpelling their cN-prcSidcnt. Samuel
Morgan. from the ranks of the mine
workers
II seems that Morgan preferred
charges against certain officials of the
United Mine Workers some time ago.
but failed to SubStaniiate them, and
the Ha2leton convention expelled him
from the union.
Over two hundred members of the
Mt. Pleasant local crowded into James
hall last night to hear the report of
Delegate John Walsh, who represented
them at Ila2leton. Among those pres
cnt was Morgan ana host of his sym
pathi2ers. When the report was heard
ana the announcement made that Nor
gan had been expelled. President Thorn
rs Mcclure ruled that the action of the
llazlcton convention should he sus-
tanned, and Morgan stand expelled
from the union. This ruling caused
The division, Morgan seized the op-
portunity for making II speech. but
when he was ruled out of order. he
put on his coat ana left the han. fol-
lowed by many of the members pres
cent.
When the men reached the sidewalk.
an impromptu meeting was held. and
Morgan again spoke about the existing
trouble. His contention was that he
can prove the truthfulncsS Of his as
s"rtions, and is ready to do SO.
Ills remarks We're literally applaud
ed. The latter contend that two
thirds vote of the local union is neCes-
sarN to cXpel a member. and that the
llaZleton convention exceeded their au-
JhOrity in eXpellng Morgan.
Weekly School Deposits.
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APPROPRIATION oRDIl. ANCE.
Cannot Pc Passed by the Present
Councils.

II is generally believed that it will
be impossible to pass the appropriation
before April |.
The printed estimates We're received
only yesterday from the printer by the
city clerk, and the estimates commit
tee will not De ready 10 take their first
whack at them before tomorrow night
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
BROTHERS AT WAR.

William MuIley. of lis Cliff street.
employed by G. Il. Haslam, was held
under $500 bail by Alderman Millar
yesterday on the charge Of threats 10
Kill, preferred by Milton Mullley, his
brother. living in Breck court. Milton
was arrested on the countcr-charge OF
committing fraud, i'll signing his
name as guardian of William, but
the case was discharged,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
NORTHSCRANTON
FREDERICK DUGGAN BACK FROM
PHILADELPHIA.

He Served with Distinction in the
Fifteenth Infantry and in an En-
gagement with Insurgents Re-
ceived a Wound Which Resulted
in Forced Amputation of Right
Leg-Stars Beat Nanticoke at Bas-
ket Ball and Crackerjacks Down
Green Ridge Men-other Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond the
reach OF medicine. They often say "Oh, it will
wear away" but In most eases il will wear
them away. Could they be induced to try the
successful medicine called kemp's Balsam. which
is sold on positive guarantee to cure, they
would Immediately see the excellent effect after
taking the first ,u-c. Price 2lc. and i0o. TriIl
size lree At an druggists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
WEST SCRANTON

the West Side bank yesterday for the
pupils of public schools Nos. lS and 49,:
49, 10 Miss Ices, s2.2o' Miss Peck. SlIo:
Mis-, Murray. .22I; Mis- Nichols. s:.loi Mis-
Bcdmish, $l.9i: Mis- Hutton. sl.2i; Miss Mor.
gan, Gjc.. Mss Davis. Slj9; Miss Evans. elc.
Mis-, Kcllow, slsl. Miss Flynn 12c; Mis-
Wade ijr; Miss Murphy. sihS; MS icrh,r.
SlGj; total SlJ.SG.
NO. iI-pa,id owens, Toe; Martha Watkins,
$3.50; Eliza Lewis, ioc., Mice Evans 80.
Rcrtha Kelly. -; Edna Evans, Coz; Nellie
Riclards. lsc.; Catherine Phillips, re; Nellie
Reilly, 5Sc.: Sarah Mcdonald, 2Oc; Eliza Price,
$500; Mary Harris, Sjc.; total, Sltoj,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
Rev. Dreyer's Address.

In order that the large number who desire
to hear Rev. I. q. II. Drcycr may do - with.
out any undue crowding, it has been arranged
that he will speak tonight at the Presbyterian
church.
On Wednesday might m opportunity Of hear.
ing him al the Methodist church may hc given.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
Enjoyable Smoker.

y smoker was conducted last night
by the members of the Oriolc base
ball club at their rooms.
\ very enjoyable time was had by
the members present and after several
musical solos and songs had been heard
refreshments were served
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
Meeting HAD
AN ABRUPT END
TROUBLE IN MT. PLEASANT
LOCAL, NO. 1878.

Motion to Expel Samuel Morgan in
Accordance with the Decision of
the Hazleton Convention Caused a
Large Number of His Sympathiz-
ers to Leave the Hall with Him.
He Addressed Them on the Curb
Stone-Entertainme in Mears'
Hall-Notes and Personals
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the winners, the Commercials, and the
Individual prizes also be given out.
All the bowlers of the five teams Will
be present at the banquet. and the
tournament promises to be concluded
in Il Veritable blaze of glory.
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Miss Kurz's father fumed and threat
encd, but i'm vain. Then on the strength
of proceedings brought by his daugh-
ter, he went before Justice Cohen and
sworc out warrant and Lillienthal
was held i'm $500 bail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
OBITUARY..
Mrs. Harriet Waite.

Mrs Harriet Waite, aged - years, died on
sunday at her home in lIollistcvillc after
lnug illness,
The funeral will be Lcld tomorrow morning at
"a o'clock from her late horc and mtolmcnt wilt
be made at Hamilton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
DIED AT HOSPITAL.

George Kclslng, the 7-year-old son
of George Kcisling, of 1929 Birch street,
died of peritonltis al the Moses
Taylor hospital yesterday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
General News Notes.

Charles, the eight -months-Old child
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wikland, of
2l42 Washburn street. died yesterday
and will be buried i'm the Washburn
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Weekly School Deposits.
The following deposits were made at
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19

Few diseases inhict upon their
victims greater suffering than
does dyspepsia. II you have
dyspepsia or indigestion in any
form do not ruin your stomach
with drugs, use
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-19
Ladies' Muslin and
Cambria Corset Covers
Ladies' White
nuSlin PettiCOats

Cr,ec; Plain Corset Covers made from best
A'P~A" broken lot of Fine Corset Covers. Choice