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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-30

High school, and later of Wesleyan
university. While student at the
latter institution. he passed a sue
cessful examination and became one
OF the corps of assistants at the oh
servatory. Since then ne has made
rapid strides and though still young
man. is recognized as one of the best
mathematicians in the country.
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COFO is being served free at j. T.
Boyers Golden Gate cash store, POS
Washington avenue. Everybody is in
vited to step in and try II. ~
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Edmund Thiele Concert

tonight at Guernsey hall, sis. scran-
tons best talent. Excellent programme
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CANVASS TO BE MADE.
Means of Raising Funds for the
Mckinley Monument-Contri
tions Sent in Saturday.

At a meeting of the Mckinley me-
mortal monument committee, in the
board of trade rooms, Saturday night
1t was decided, on motion of Congress
man William Connell, seconded by
Captain w. a. May, to appoint a solic-
iting committee to make a house-to-
house canvass. A committee of ten is
to be appointed to take charge of the
soliciting.
1t was also decided, on motion of
Thomas Sprague, to raise a fund OF
$4,000, and to accept contributions OF
less than one dollar. The 800 contribu-
tion made by the State League of Re-
publican clubs was accepted.
The matter of locating the monu-
ment at the entrance TO Nay Aug park
was discussed at length, but no definite
action taken.
The meeting was presided over by A.
w. Dickson and attended by many
leading citizens, among them Congress-
man William Connell, Captain w. A.
May, Thomas Sprague, Colonel l.. A.
Watres, j. $. McAnulty, Colonel II. NJ
Boies, J. w. Howarth, Captain d. T.
Atherton and &. II. Sanderson. The
following committee was appointed tc
receive subscriptions outside the city:
j. 5. Smith, Peckville; ]. v. Watkins
Taylor; \. NJ. Atherton, Olyphant; c.
A. Battenburg, Jermyn; II. c. Linder.
man, Archibald: J. G. Bone. Dunmore;
j. &. Anderson, Avoca; w. r. Man.
ners. Moosic, and G. G. Jadwin, Car
hondale. President Keller will appoint
gentlemen to receive subscriptions IN
the various parts of the city, and their
names will be announced later.
The different societies of the city are
taking up the matter and the plans OF
many of them will probably be an
nounced this week. The contributions
received Saturday were:
viii W. Watkins. Miss Hannah CARING
Frank c. Hagen. J. A. Lansing.
Mrs, Frank &. Hagen. Mrs. !. 4. lansing
Jeame Law Hagen. Ruth F. Lansing.
Garrett Bogart. J. l.. Rowlson.
Mrs. Garrett Bogart, W. H. Richmond
George Fowler. Mrs. W. II. Richmond
Mrs. George Fowler. fmoiine X. Richmond.
G. y Woolworth Clara Richmond
Annie Z. Woolworh. Richard s. Edwards.
Ethel VI. Woolworth. G. W. IIouser.
Fred f.. Woolworth. George v Nllar
Richard NJ Woolworth. Mrs George V. Millar.
y. II. Conrad. Miss Eva NJ. Millar
q. y. Daniorh. George Davis
Mrs NJ. H. Danforth. r. NJ Scranton
The name of Mrs. William McCIave
was omitted from Saturdays published
list and the name of Miss Esther Row.
lands appeared instead of Esther Rey-
nolds.
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The name of Mrs. William McClave
was omitted from Saturdays published
list and the name of Miss Esther Row.
lands appeared instead of Esther Rey-
nolds.
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Smoke the new Kleon SC. cigar.
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When we reported this to the men
at Friday mornings meeting, they de-
cided to instruct us to ask Mr.. Silli-
man to either re-instate the men or
submit his proofs of their guilt TO us
before Saturday night. lie told us on
Friday that he would give us an an
swer on Saturday but we couldn't find
him on Saturday at all and were told
at the office that he was out of town.
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AS told Of in The Tribune of a week
ago, Frank b. Littell, of this city, has
been appointed by President Roose-
welt as professor of mathematics at
the Naval observatory. with the rank
OF lieutenant. Lieutenant Littell has
been for some years connected with
the naval observatory at Washington.
He is a graduate of the Scranton
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-12
SECOND Week
OF THE TERN
CRIMINAL CASES CALLED FOR
TRIAL YESTERDAY.
On Account Of the Illness of Alder
man John P. Kelly the Case
Against Him Went Over Until the
Next Term-Bossard Case to Be
Put on Trial-Frank Compton on
Trial Before Judge H. M. Edwards.
Charge That Is Lodged Against
Him--Other Minor Cases.

The second week of criminal court
opened yesterday morning. with
Judge II. w. Archibald presiding in
the main court room and Judge II. NJ.
Edwards in No. Q.
There were three of the Municipal
Leagues liquor cases on the list and
two of them were continued. They
are OConnor & Walsh. Of Lacka-
wanna avenue, selling liquor on Sum
day, and Thomas Carey, selling liquor
without q license. The latter Is Ill.
The O'Connor a. Walsh case went over
by agreement of the attorneys on
both sides. The firm is to be given an
opportunity to obey the law by keep
ing closed on Sunday.
A certificate was presented from DR..
]. J. Sullivan, setting forth that John
Moffat, who is charged with selling
liquor without a license. is too sick
to appear in court. Moffat was sick
at the last term and the officers of the
Municipal League asked yesterday for
time to inquire into Moffat's condi-
ton. They reported In the afternoon
that Moffat suffers from asthma, but
is no worse now than he has been
for long time. Judge Archibald di-
rected that a capias be issued and
Moffat brought in for trial.
On motion of Attorney w. W. Bay
lor, the cases against Alderman John
T.. Kelly. charging him with msde-
meanor in office, were continued until
the next term. The alderman has not
yet recovered from his recent serious
illness
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AN EVENING WITH DICKENS.
Entertainment to Be Given in St.
Luke's Parish House.

The Mems Guild OF st. Luke's par
ish have arranged an entertainment
for Monday evening. Feb. IS, in the
auditorium of the Parish House, on
Wyoming avenue, when Frederick W.
Truman, of Cleveland, Ohio, will ap-
pear for the first time in this city in
his own dramati2at tion of Charles
Dickens "Oliver Twist" a serio-comlc
burletta of three acts, in which he
acts the parts Of twenty-one charac-
ters with a different voice and facial
expression. for each character. with
out makeup of any kind.
Quoting from the leading papers:
Mr.. Trumans Fagln was true to ma
ture and made one shiver TO look upon
and hear the Internal old villain IN
his trade of lying. stealing, deceit and
murder. The characterization of Bill
Sykes was simply beyond description.
At times ludicrous in the extreme, but
the description of the murder OF
Nancy brought tears TO the eyes of all.
The cunning of the Artful Dodger and
the simplicity OF Oliver Twist We're
also true to nature. BUNDLES court
ship and short honeymoon, made the
audience roar, and Judge Fang, es-
pecally in fning Brownlow fo.'
swearing in court, win not soon be
forgotten. Mr. Truman comes with
the highest endorsements and We pre-
dict an evening of rare pleasure.
The committee have also secured the
services of Prof. j. willis Conant. Miss
| Irene Kann and Mr.. John Jones. mu-
sicians Of considerable local fame and
rare ability. The Mems GUILD OF st.
| Lulte's church are well-known as a
broad-mindcd, liberal and charitable
| organization and the cntertainment
for their benefit should be well patron
| lied.
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JUDGE ARCHIBALD.

Harry G. Bossard was called in NO.
1 on a charge of being the father OF
the child of Miss Grace Hinton,
comely young woman, who lives at
Stormville, Gouldsboro township. In
September. 1899, she was living as q
servant with relatives of Bossard, In
Monroe county, and there the offen'e
was committed. The child was born
at Miss Hntons home in this county.
but Bossard was indicted in Monroe
county. and when called for trial
pleaded guilty. 1t was discovered that
the child was born in this county ana
that the offense charged against Bos-
sard could not lie in Monroe The
charge was therefore withdrawn and
Bossard rearrested and indicted in
this county
When the case was called yester-
day, IL was continued until today. to
give the parties an opportunity Of
settling the matter out OF court. it
being intimated to the judge that
there was a possibility Of such ter
mination of the proceedings.
BY direction of the court. n verdict
of not guilty was taken in the case
of John Jack. charged with stealing
three geese from Mrs. Annie Pascoe,
of North Scranton. The judge decided
that case was not made out. Attor-
ney 7. L. Duffy was assigned to de-
fend Jack.
julius Hopewell pleaded guilty to
aggravated assault and battery and
was sentenced to pay a fine of 81 and
spend sixty days in the county Jail.
1t was shown that Hopewell and Will
liam Mcdowell. both colored We're en-
gagged in gambling, when a dispute
arose over twenty-four cents and
Hopewell picked up a cuspidor and
hit Mcdowell on the head with It,
iniiicting an ugly wound.
The four cases against William Nit
| tleman. charged with dealing in regis
tered bottles, which We're on the list
for yesterday, were continued until
today.
Raeffalo Lamorta was tried on a
charge OF fcloniously wounding JOS
eph Lobelo, 1t is a case growing out
of the miners strike of last fall. I.o-
| bello was employed at u washery al
| Dunmore and through this was called
| a 'scab and became engaged in a
| fight with I.amorta. which resulted In
Lamorta stabbing Lobello under the
heart with n knife, inficting a wound
which kept tho injured man in his
bed for some time.
District Attorney Lewis was coun-
sci for Lamolta before his election
and could not appear as the common
wealth'S representative In the casr
yesterday. The prosecution was con-
Quoted by Attorney G. f. Daniels and
Attorney II. L. Taylor appeared for
the accused. I.amorta said he did the
| stabbing in self-defensc. that Lobe!lG
| had chewed his thumb and punImelied
| him severely. The case was given tc
the jury ut i.i5 and IL agreed upon
verdict half an hour later.
Frank Gwzop was convicted of re
celving brass stolen from the Delaware
and Hudson Canal company.
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POLICE INTERFERED.
PRIZE FIGHT IN LIBERTY HALL
WAS PREVENTED.
Billy Mack and Harry Mezzanti
Were to Combat in Tigue's Gym
nasium-Went to Priceburg.

a large crowd Of local and Luzerne
county members Of the fistic encounter
loving fraternity thronged Tghes
gymnasium in Liberty hall, on Wash
ington avenue, last night to witness a
ffteen-round combat between Billy
Mack. the well-known Bellevue light
weight, and Harry Mezzanti. ofWilkes-
Barre.
A ring had been roped off, and all
was in readiness for the mill when the
police prevented 1t. There was a greac
concourse of sports present, and they
were forced to adjourn to Triceburg.
where a sanguinary battle was fought.
The crowd began to assemble At the
gymnasium early last night and by o
o'clock there were a large number OF
spectators present to witness the pre-
liminary bout There were enthusiasts
with high silk hats and enthusiast y
with red ties. There were real Wilkes
Barre sports with bad cigars and big
wads OF bills, there were members of
the frat from all over the county, and
among them, indeed, were a few city
officials.
The preliminary was between Fred
Alpanalp, of Duryea, and John Thorn
as, Of West Scranton. two lightweights,
who gave lively three round match,
which Referee Connolly pronounced a
draw.
Then chairs We're pulled closer up to
the ring and general look OF pleasant
expectancy pervaded the countenances
of all present. A hum of busy con-
versation followed the referees decis-
ion. and then the buly form of Chief
of Police Robling appeared in the door
way, with City Detective John Moii
at his side. There was a rush of the
members of the Twentieth Century
Athletic club, under whose auspices the
affair was being given. 10 the chiefs
side, and a flood Of explanations fol-
lowed as the latter announced:
Complaints We're received today
that a prize fight was to take place,
and we can't allow it. You will have
to call 1t all Off
For several minutes explanations
came thick and fast that this wasn't
a prize fight. it was merely a harm
less sparring match.
why. chief" said one of the pro.
moters earnestly, this is to be merely
an exhibition Of the noble art of self
defense. ! myself will stand by and
eXpain every blow as il Is struck"
But Chief Robling merely smiled
ermly and, shaking his head, left the
hall. \ coupe of patrolmen entered a
few minutes later, and after some par
ley the crowd left for Priceburg via
the Delaware and Hudson railroad.
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RECITAL. AT WILKES BARRE.
Large Number of Persons from This
City Attended.

A large party of scranton music
lovers attended the MacDowell piano
recital last night a Concordia hall,
Wilkes Barre. Among them were
Madame Timberman- Randolph, Prof,
Southworth, Prof, Pennington, Prof
and Mrs, ]. W. C0Nanl, Mrs. &. $.
Weston. Mrs, G.. dub. Dimmick, Prof
J. NJ. Chnncc, Miss Allen, Miss Free
man. Mrs. Penman, Miss Evelyn Gil
more, Miss Flora Matthew, the Misses
Doersam, Miss Mickle, Miss Rennie
Mrs. Il. r. Black, the Mossrs, Doer-
sam,
Concordla hall was filled to the doors.
The famous composer played n long
programme with the utmost satisfac-
tion TO his ardent admirers, There
was a great diversity Of feeling as TO
his rendering of The Moonlight Sonata.
II was Beethoven MacDOw"llized, and
as such was an interesting study. His
Fourth Sonata was an intricate add
difficult composition, which one wants
to hear many times to become famllln?
with the motif
His Interpretation of the Grey Moe
turnc was perhaps the most pleasing
number OF the evening, although the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-12
WELSH CLERGYMAN's DEATH.
Was Pastor in Liverpool for Twenty
three Years.

News has been received in this city
of the death of Rev. ID. NJ. Jenkins, "a
prominent Welsh Congregational min
lister, at Caernarvon, North Wales, on
Sunday. January 20, 1901. He was
sixty-thrce years of age. He was the
son Of Rev. William Jenkins, for many
years pastor of the Welsh Congrega-
tional church at Jerm2n, this county,
and he was a brother to Henry Jen-
kins, of Providence, and e. n. jenkins,
ex-recorder of deeds, of this city: ana
he also has sister living in West
Pittston, and a brother a minister in
New England,
Prior TO his retirement to Caernar-
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Won. few months ago, he had held
the pastoratc of the Welsh Congrega-
tional church at Park Road, Liverpool
for twenty-three years, and was one
of the best known figures in the Welsh
pulpit. He was for suric years sccrc-
tary of the Welsh tongre gational
union, and in 1896 was made president
the highest honor in the gift of the
denomination. lie leaves four chill
dren. three sons and daughter, two
of the sons being also ministers, the
Rev. s. Il. jenkins, of Merthyr Tydvil
and the Rev. William A. jenkins. of
Pontypridd. South Wales.
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TO GO TO HARRISBURG.
School Board Committee Anxious
About Kennedy Act.

Tho members of the legislative COM
mittee of the school board met last
night. after the regular meeting, and
decided to leave this morning on the
6,a5 o'clock train for Harrisburg.
The act repeating the Kennedy act.
which the committee prepared, has
passed both the senate and the house
OF representatives without a word of
opposition, but some the members got
the idea into their heads that Cover
nor Stone would not sign 1t, and they
are going before him in a body and
request that hs a(liX his signature.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-12
JUDGE EDWARDS.

Frank Compton was put on Trial
late in tho afternoon on the charge
of having had unlawful relations with
Miss Carrie Hegln in last October and
November. The young woman is but
l6 years Of age, and now lives with
her parents in Petersburg. She said
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MerCeread & ConneII,
1872 Wyoming Avenue.

delicate, elusive beauty OF the "Shado
Dance" and the Goethe idyl, full OF
mysticism and dreamy sweetness, were
something To remember as distinct IN
the musical record of lie.
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MRS. JoRDAN'S FUNERAJ.--Thc funeral Of
the late Mrs. Margaret Jordan, o; Adams avenue
was held from the residence yesterday morning
Rev. Miles j. McManus celebrated a REQUIEM
mass at st. Peters cathedral. The pall.acarcrs
we're: John McllullCn, James Donovan, James
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-12
SPECIAL.
a Fine Piano for Sale.

l'ut slightly used and nearly as good
as new. Latest design, upright grand.
at great bargain. Please call and
see it. Guernsey Hall, Scranton, Pa.
]. W. Guernsey, Proprietor. 90
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All Orders Promptly Filled.

We are now in position to fill all Or
dera promptly in our Wholesale candy
department. located on third floor 81
3ld I.ackawanna avenue, Phone num-
Der, 9GO3, J. ID, Williams & Bro. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-12

PIERsoN MhETINGS.-Rcv. Arthur 7. pie-.
son. D. d., will speak this afternoon at
o'clock at the rooms Of the Young Womtn's
Christian association and this evening at 7ij in
the Penn Avenue Baptist church Both men ard
women are most cordially urged TO be present
at these services.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-12

BENEFIT CAKE WALK.-Fred Ncumis was
toEdered benefit at Music hall last night at
which an entertainment and cake walk was
given contest for the championship among
hdrrnonica players was also feature.
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PAY DAYS.-The Lackawanna railroad yard.
men were paid yesterday and the trainmen will
he paid today, finishing up for the month OF
January. The Delaware and Hudson company
paid yesterday at the Coabrook mine at Car
bondale and the Clinton mine at Nandling.
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THEY TALKED
ABOUT REFORM
LIVELY MEETING OF NORTH
SCRANTON MEMS SOCIETY.

Ex-City Solicitor James H. Torrey
Gave an Interesting Address on
Municipal Reform and Also Ex-
planned Why Pittsburg People
Favor the Ripper Bill--severely
Scored the Fire Department--other
Speakers Were Prominent Members
of the Society.
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PRINCIPALS ROUND TABLE.--Thc first o..
the evening sessions Of the Principals Round
Table was held last evening in Principal ". W.
Grants Office in the high school. superintcn.
dcut Howell addressed the meeting and steps tor
the formation OF course in pedagogy and
psychology were taken.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-12

DISCHARGED THE CASE.--John Vollo, Is.
Sesr'old boy Of Ninth street, was arrested yestcl.
day for stealing coal from Lackawanna coal
ears. Alderman Milar discharged the case, as
the lad is only half.wittcd.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-12
Also the celebrated Sterling In
laid Spoons and Forks. War
ranted to wear twenty-five years.

Immense stock of Sterling Silver
Spoons, Forks, Knives and CaSed
Go ds for Wedding Presents.
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MEETING THURSDAY NIGilT--The General
Gobn Command, No. IL, Spanish. American vol.
unteers, will meet Thursday night in Raubs hall
on Wyoming avenue. Tho bylaws committee
will present its report.
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ANNUAL MEErING.--The City club will hold
its annual meeting at the club rooms on Spruce
street this evening Secretary W. :. Millar will
read his report and the officers for the ensuing
year will be elected A lunch will he served to
the members.
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"s47 Rogers Bros Goods.
Knives, Forks
Spoons, etc.

No question about the quality; we
have all the newest patterns at
lowest prices.
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MMLoi FUNERAL.-Nary, the infant dau-h.
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Nalloy, OF 800 Capouse
avenue, died on Saturday and the remains were
Inferred in the Cathedral cemetery yesterday at.
tcinoon.
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White, John White. DANIEL Colvin and Daniel
Melvin. Inteiment made at the Cathedral
cemetery.
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iast nlSnt meeting OF the North Scran-
ton Mems society in the Providence
Presbyterian church. and very lively
ana interesting were some of the opiu-
ions expressed on the subject. Among
the speakers of the night were Former
city solicitor James n. Torrey, Sec
retary of the Board of Trade Dolph B.
Atherton. who Is president of the So
ciety. T. S. Morgan, .. z. Miller and
o Ncrs.
Az a result Of the discussion papers
expressing the sense of the meeting
were adopted. In these the society
congratulated the Municipal league on
the splendid work IL has done. urged
an attendance of good reputable citi-
zens at the polls during primary and
the other elections, and also advised
It's members TO carefully look into the
qualifications of all candidates for pub
lie position before voting for them.
After the regular routine business
had been transacted President Ather-
ton made n brief speech, in which he
referred briefly to the present agitation
over the ripper bill. and then intro
duced Attorney Torrey. as a man well
qualified to speak on both municipal
affairs and municipal reform. A mes
sage from President j. A. Lansing, of
the board OF trade, was also delivered
by Mr.. Atherton. Mr. Lansing was
expected as one of the speakers of
the evening. but was called To Buffalo
on business. He. however. sent the
following message: Il congratulate
the Mems society of North Scranton
that ] must be in Buffalo tomorrow
morning"
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CAUGHT UNDER FhLL--rrank Juret, OF
Lickawanra, WAS caught under fall OF root
at the Jermyn mine yesterday and sustained
broken ankle. lie was taken TO the Lackawapna
hospital.
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MEETS THIS EvENING.-Thc Jewish Chautau.
qua society will meet this evening at 8 o'clock
at the residence OF Mrs. NJ Simmons, 635 Adams
avenue.