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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
FRANK D. LITTELL HoNoRED.
A Member Of Astronomical Expedi-
tion to Sumatre.

Prof. Frank y. Littell, OF this citv,
now holding the position Of assistant
astronomer in the United States Naval
Observatory at Washington, d. c., has
again been honored. He Is one OF three
government astronomers selected to
head the naval expedition to Sumatra,
for the purpose of taking the total
eclipse of the sun. The expedition will
leave New York city, February 20 and
sail on a government transport, by
way of Mediterranean sea and Suez
canal. They will arrive in Sumatra
about April /. The eclipse. will be on
May 10. and the time intervening will
be given to placing in the field tele-
scopes. cameras, spectroscopes and the
many other complicated machines and
instruments needed for the work.
The expedition will return some time
In July or August. by way Of Manila
and San Francisco. This eclipse Is of
the highest Importance from a scien-
tihc. standpoint, as it's duration will be
six minutes. The selection of Mr.. Lit
tell Is very significant. Scores of the
ablest mathematieians all over the
United states wished to be selected.
brilliant townsman in Georgia, during
the eclipse of last year. makes him an
indispensable man to the government
in the present very important work
Prof. Littell was for n time a menu
ber OF the High school faculty, but his
services were SO highly regarded at
Washington that he was induced to
return and resume his duties in the
Naval observatory.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
FORTUNE AND Wife
FOR ACTOR GILL
Embarrassing Thing About 1t Is
That He Must Take Both or
Leave Both-Gill's Decision.

William $. Gill, a young man who
appeared In the role of Ebenezer Todd,
the sexton of the Baptist church. in
the production of 1.-The Village Post
master" at the Lyceum Friday and
Saturday has been placed in a very
odd position by will made by his
uncle, who recently died in Liverpool,
Eng. 1t is will that smacks more
OF The novel than real life.
The will Raves Gill five thousand
pounds sterling if he will marry the
ward of his uncle. Gill is deeply in
love with a young woman who Is a
member of the company and they are
engaged to be married. He promptly
decided that If he cannot get the
money without taking the ward also
the money is not for him.
A letter was received Saturday by
Gill from his father, James Gill, OF
| Boston, apprising the young man aol
the terms of the uncle's will. The
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE MONDAY, JANUARY A. 1901.

uncle was Major John Reynolds, who
died in Liverpool short time ago
from the effect Of wounds sustained
while fighting in South Africa.
The ward of the deceased is the
daughter of a brother officer who died
in India some years ago. After that
sad event she was cared for by Rey-
nolds as IL she was his own daugh-
ter. 1t was his hope that his nephew
would marry his ward and with a
view TO encouraging this idea he
shaped his will.
Fate decreed that this should not
be.
Gill has never seen his uncle's ward.
but Notwithstanding this he does not
hesitate TO say that she is not for
him. a certain pair OF bright eyes
have robbed all other women of any
special charm for him.
"I did not hesitate a moment in
making a choice" he said in talking
about the matter. What Is five
thousand pounds as compared to a
lifes happiness. Money is good
thing, but it is not everything. and
with me it would not weigh for an
instant against the woman l hope will
one day be Mrs. William s. GIL"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
AN IMPORTANT MEETING.

The officers and members of the
hoard of Trade, the clergy OF the city,
the officers. directors and members of
all hospital or charitable institution
boards. are requested to meet at the
Board of Trade rooms on Monday
evening, January Il, at o'clock.
At this meeting 1t will be shown that
the community can materially increase
the general charity fund with less than
the usual expense by simply extending
its patronage to what will be the peo-
pies city directory, published for and
by the people of the city of Scranton;
the entire profits of which shall go to
charity this and each year hereafter.
I" w. +. Smythe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
FEES OR SALARY
WHICH WILL II BE !
Proceedings Began with a View Of
Determining the Standing Of the
New County Officials.

District Attorney w. X. Lewis took
the preliminary steps Saturday to have
the court pass upon the question of
whether or not the new county officials
will have to accept the salary provid-
ed for officials of counties having a
population of over 10000. Mr.. Lewis
is acting in behalf of all the county
officials in having this matter deter
mined, as all are affected by II.
Up to this time the county officials
have received fees which in nearly
every instance amount to much more
than the salaries, in some instances
to more than three times as much.
While it has been announced by the
census department that the county has
over 100000 population at present, the
new officials say they We're elected be-
fore this announcement; that they
| were elected while the county was un-
der the fee system, and that an office
holders fees or emoluments cannot be
changed during his term of Office. What
merit there is in this contention will
be passed upon by the court in the
! present case.
Mr.. Lewis first step was to present
a bill to the county commissioners for
STA fees for cases ignored by the grand
| jury last week. Payment was refused
! which put the matter in shape to be
! called to the attention of the court
An effort will be made to have the
court hear the case this week.
AS the case will have to so to the
supreme court. it is probable that the
judges will give the case precedence
on account of its vital interest to the
taxpayers, that an appeal may be taken
to the supreme court during the Lack
awanna week in February. County
Solicitor II. l.. Taylor will represent
the commissioners in the matter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
TO EXAMINE ALL
STREET CAR men
That's What Councilman Vaughan
Proposes-Says 1t Will Prevent
Importation of Men.

At the next meeting of the select
council. u. w. Vaughan will Introduce
an ordinance which will prevent the
Scranton Railway company from en-
ploying unskiled men to operate it's
cars.
The ordinance provides that as soon
rs il Is passed councils shall proceed
to elect for q term of one year Il board
of examiners, consisting of three men,
who shall have had long practical eX-
perience in the running of electric
street cars. These shall meet and or
ganize, and then set a time for the
conducting of an examination.
On that occasion all men employed
by the street railway companies in the
city as motormen and conductors are
to present themselves for examination.
They must satisfy the board of exam
iners that they are thoroughly ac-
qualnted with the duties of their posi-
tions, and upon their so satisfying the
board they shall be granted certificates
which shall permit them to run car
on any streets within the city limits.
Any motorman or conductor who
shall fail to secure such Il certificate
within six days after the date set for
the examination shall be liable to ar
rest and fine. Any policeman is
given the power and authority at any
time to demand of any motorman OF
| conductor that he show his certificate
and upon his failure to produce 1t, he
! shall be liable to arrest.
/ Mr.. Vaughan, conversing regarding
| the ordinance yesterday to Tribune
man, said that it had been submitted
| for consideration TO some of the bas
| lawyers in the city and had been pro-
nounced by them 10 be perfectly legal
1T is a measure" said he, "designe,
TO insure the safety of the large mum
| Der Of our citizens who use the trolley
cars. In this city, with its many hills
| 1t is absolutely necessary that onl!
skilled men be permitted to operat
| the street ears. | am not afraid t
state, also, that it is designed to pre-
vent the Importation of unskilled trol
ley hands, in case we have anothe
| street car strike in this city.
The larger number of the men i'm
ported during the recent strike ha
! very little experience in the handling
of street cars, and II the company ha
attempted to run very many cars, an
if the people had consented to ride il
them, there might have been seriou
accidents. l don't think we will hav
any trouble in passing this ordinance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
BROTHER ARRAYED
AGAINST SISTER
franklin Howell Asks Court for a
Commission to Inquire Into Miss
Jennie Howells Mental
Condition.

An application was made in court
Saturday by Franklin Howell for the
appointment of q commiss sion to in
quire into the sanity of his sister, Miss
Jennie Howell, whom he alleges Is
about to marry a man named Edward
Dean, some twenty years her senior.
Miss Howell possesses considerable
fortune and her brother fears that
by her marrying Mr.. Dean she Will
be sacrificing her personal interests
and her future happiness. He says she
Is now wasting away her fortune In
reckless manner.
Attorney Charles K. Pitcher was APP
pointed as commissioner to take testl-
mony in the case and the hearing will
be set for a date in the near future.
The announcement of Mr.. Howelrs
action caused much surprise among
the friends of both Mr.. and Miss How
ell 1T was quite generally known that
the young lady was engaged to Mr..
Dean, but ii was not known that there
was any serious objection to such a
step upon her part.
Mr.. Howell contends that he Is act
ing purely for the best interests OF
his sister; that he Is prompted solely
by a desire for her welfare and that
he only took the step after serious con-
sultation with her friends and rela-
tives. He believes 1t is the proper
course to pursue to forestall any pos
sbility of her losing her fortune.
Miss Howell has the impression that
her brothers intentions are selfish and
| that he is placing a barrier between
| her and her future happiness.
Mr.. Dean Is a widower, As years OF
age, and was formerly i'm the service
| of the government. He Is resident
| of New Jersey and cultivated Miss
| Howelis acquaintance during so.
| journ at Atlantic City last summer
| He asserts that Miss Howell is fully
| capable of deciding for herself what
course she ought To pursue in any mat.
ter. Since Dean met Miss Howell il
| Atlantic City he has been in this city
almost constantly and has been mos
devoted in his attentions.
In view of the prominence OF the
Howells in society the announcement
of court proceedings caused a sensa
ton and the outcome of the case viii
be awaited with interest.
All of the parties concerned in tn,
case We're seen yesterday. but declined
TO be interviewed, claiming that tn
matter will be satisfactorily adjuste,
by the court.
Franklin and Jennie Howell are chill
dren of the late Daniel Howell, VIII
made fortune in coal mining opera
tions in this city. Upon his death h
left fortune to be divided among hi
two children that was reputed to b
at least 100000. Franklin Howell ha
been prominent in banking and inves,
ment circles of this city for man
years. His sirtsr attained her ma
iority some yea ago. She has neve
been very strong physically. With he
brother she occupies a handsomely al
pointed home on Scranton street, We.
Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
NEW RECRUITING STATION.
Volunteers Wanted for Service il
the Philippines.

Melvin w. Rowell. "A lieutenant in
the Fifth United States cavalry, ar
rived in the city from Philadelphia
Saturday as a recruiting officer, and
today he will open a recruiting sta
ton in rooms q and rs of the Library
building. Il, yvOming avenue,
Volunteers ..e wanted for infantry
and general cavalry assignments. par
ticularly in the Philippines, rs $4,000
men now in service are 10 be mustered
out within short time and the re-
cruits are needed to take their places
Under the proposed new army bill,
the maximum number Of soldiers in
the standing army will be $4,000 men,
and in view of this reorganization, up
wards of $4,000 new men will be re-
ouired to swell the ranks of Uncle
Sans protectors.
As fast as the recruits are enlisted
they will be sent to the barracks at
Fort Columbus. where n preliminary
examination will be made, and they
viii be equipped and sent to the
Philippines.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
WEATHER YESTERDAY.
PERSONAL.

Mr.. aud Ms. Li,y Richard are visiting friends
/ Chambersburg, Ia.
Mrs. william Matthews and Miss Elizabeth
Howell are in New York.
Mrs. Elmer Churchill, of Great Bend, visited
relatives in the city on Saturday.
Lieutenant A. II. Jay. of jefferson avenue, is
hunting on the Pocono mountains.
Mrs. Foster, OF Buffalo, y. V, is guest at
the home OF her brotherin.law, II. j. Foster, on
Clay avenue
Mr. and Mis-. s. c. Snyder and Samuel Ed.
gar and son, are registered at the Hotel Albert
in New York.
Miss Alice Moran, OF Aldenvlle Wayne coun'
ty, is the guest OF her sister, Mrs j. P. Kelly,
ol Railroad avenue.
William Gorgcs OF the Hoe Press works, New
York, was the guest OF Peter \. Ilaan in this
city Saturday and yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
CASEY BROTHERS,
Wholesale Liquor Dealers.

awanna township Friday were attend
ed with an unusual amount of disor-
der. The polling places We're wrecked
and a general free e-for-all fight oc-
Cured at the South district polls.
All kinds of weapons We're used and
several of the belligerents are now
nursing swollen heads as q result. The
bitterest feeling exists between the
Coyneites and the antis and during the
three hours OF voting not many ballots
were cast.
The ballot box was spirited away
and deposited in Squire O'Neilrs house
and the vote has not yet been counted.
The trouble will be aired in court when
an official count will be made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14

The Democrats OF the Seventh ward
held their primary election OH Satur-
day afternoon. John J. Ruane was re-
nominated for common council with
out opposition. and Thomas LOTUS
and Timothy Burke were nominated
for constable and assessor, respective
ly. by unanimous vote. In the dis
tricts the following nominations were
made:
First distnct---Ioln X. Kelly, judge; John De-
yanney, Inspector; John Laly registers Of voters.
Second distrct-Joseph Corby. Judge; owen
Barrett, Inspector; Michael Corby, register Of
voters.
Third distret-M. w. Farrell, Judge; John IL,
Campbell, Inspector; ". T. Mclean, register Of
voctrS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
First Ward.

The Republican primary election In
the First ward on Saturday afternoon
was Of an exciting nature, and brought
out a large vote. There were three
candidates in the field for common
councilman, John Mcdonald, who was
recently elected to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of David II.
Reese; William Jenkins and John j..
Evans. The result wos favorable TO
Mr.. Mcdonald, who had a plurality of
"a votes.
The return of the vote cast was
made at Alderman Fidler's office ana
WAS as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
THOUGHT FUSE WENT OUT.
Watkin ]. williams Killed in the
Storrs Mine.

Watkin j Williams, a miner ems
ployed at the Storrs colliery. at Price,
burg was killed Saturday by being
struck by flying fragments OF coal.
Williams had prepared a charge of
powder, ignited il and retired To a
place of safety 10 await the explosion,
He waited more than a sufficient
length of time for the fuse to reach
the powder and supposing the spark
had gone out. was advancing to the
face of the chamber to relight the
fuse when the explosion took place.
He was frightfully mangled by the
flying coal and when his fellow work
men took him from beneath the de-
bris he was dead.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
COUNTY SAVINGS BANK.
Directors Elected at the Annual
Meeting.

At the annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the County Savings Bank
and Trust company i. A. Watres, O
s. Johnson, Everett Warren. William
+. Hallstead, F.. P. Kingsbury, August
Robinson and Joseph O'Brien were re-
elected directors for the ensuing year.
The board organized on Saturday by
the selection of l.. A. Watres, presl.
dent o. :. Johnson. president
Everett Warren. secretary; a. IL
Christy, cashier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
CANDIDATES
ARE NAMED
PRIMARIES HELD IN A NUN.
BER OF WARDS.

There Was a Lively Scramble foi
the Republican Nominations for
Council in the First and Thirteenth
Wards--In the Latter the Jayne
Forces Won Out by q Good Mar
gin-Kline Nominated for Alder
man in the Sixteenth ward--sev-
enth and Nineteenth Wards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14

The following district election OFF,
GERS were nominated
Filst dLstrict--Register, Amy Wulster; Judge
Charles Nothacker; inspector, Isaac q. williams
Second distrct-Register, D. L. Stevens; judge,
p X. Potter; inspector F. p. Smith.
Third distrct-Regster, I. NJ. Sloat judge,
A. r.. Smrel; inspector, George Lewis.
A special election will be held Tuesday to
elect a select councilman. The other candidates
will he voted for at the February election.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
WHIsKEY CAUSE OF DEATH.
Fatal Error of Son of Mr. and Mrs.
James O'BoYle.

From drinking tumbler full of
whiskey, supposing it was cough medi-
cine, 5-year- James O'Boyle, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. James O'Boyle, Of River
street, died Friday night.
The boy had been Aiffering from Il
cold and the mother prepared some
medicine for him. After a time the
boy Thought he wanted some more OF
it and, without apprising his mother
of the fact, went to the cupboard and,
mistaking the whiskey for the medi-
cine, drank the contents of the glass.
A few hours later his mother found
him in an unconscious condition in his
bed. a physician was summoned, but
he was unable to save the youth. The
funeral was held yesterday afternoon
from the residence and interment was
made in the Cathedral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED WIFE
George w. Dershimer Did Not Know
His Gun Was Loaded.

George W. Dersheimer accidentally
shot and killed his wife at Warden,
Wayne county, Friday.
He was cleaning his gun, which he
did not know was loaded, when the
charge was exploded. Mrs. Dersheim-
er was standing directly in front of
the muzzle and received the entire
charge in her left side and died almost
instantly.
Mr.. Dersheimer is a son of Thomas
Dersheimer, of Dunmore, and is almost
crazed by the terrible tragedy. His
wife was 3S years of age and is sur
vived by three daughters.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
Thirteenth Ward.

There was q sharp contest in the
Thirteenth ward for the Republican
nomination for the Offices of select
councilman and common councilman.
i. l.. Merriman and Alfred Harvey
who formed Il combination ard who
We're backed by Il. II. Jayne. presi-
dent OF the school board. won out by
big 'maiorities. Merriman's opponent
was William Perry, while against
Harvey were pitted r. y. Sykes and
f. C. Kruegerman. The result:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
POLES WERE CUT DOWN.
Action Against Lackawanna Tele
phone Company at -. Forge.

phone Company at 49, Forge.
The authorities of Old Forge on Fri
day and Saturday cut down a large
number of the poles which the Lacka-
wanna Telephone company erected In
that borough.
1t is alleged that the poles were
erected after the borough council had
refused to grant the necessary fran
chlse to the company.
The company threatens to sue the
borough for the destruction of It's
poles, which We're erected in that part
OF the borough known as Lawrence
vile,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
Coal Fleet Moving South.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Pittsburg, Jan. l3.--Fully six million bushels
Of coal are on the way south and before the
present rise in the Ohio is checked two million
more will probably be shipped, The feet now
barges
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
Public Notice,

Until further notice the transfer
system will be continued in use as
heretofore.
Scranton Railway Company,
BY Frank silliman. Jr.,
7" General Manager.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14

Primary elections were held satur-
day by the Republicans of the First,
Thirteenth and Sixteenth wards, and
by the Democrats of the Seventh and
Nineteenth wards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14

District officers We're nominated as
follows:
First distrct-Judae. James ], Cal
lahan: Inspector, Charles +. Crotha-
mel, 55 register OF voters, Silas Finn
Second district--Judge, Alfred shop
land; inspector, Walter L. Davis; reg
lister of voters, George Shafer,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
Nineteenth Ward.

The Democrats of the Nineteenth
ward held a caucus in Kramer's hall,
on Prospect avenue, Saturday night,
and nominated julius Troy for COM
mon council.
Troy was opposed by John Mais. The
vote was: Troy, l5S; Mais, =. Troy's
majority was 81.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
Sixteenth Ward.

Joseph Kline received the Republic
can nomination for alderman of the
Fourteenth ward at the primaries
held Saturday Philip Vetter, the
other candidate, had a total of AZ TO
Kline's SIS. The vote by districts fol-
lows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14

We have for sale several fine resi-
dences In best part Of city. Charles
Schlager. Price Building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
Maine Arrives at Southampton.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
London, Jan. ls.'-The American hospital ship
Maine has arrived at Southampton with invslids
from China.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-14
SPECIALS
Fresh Sugar Corn

Meadow Brand, SC can, 9Oc dozen.
Royalty Brand, DC can, 81. 90 dozen
Hubbard Brand, 1Oc can, $1.lO dog
Coursen's Garden Brand, l2c can,
81. 40 dozen.
Coursen's Sweet Blossom, 13c can,
81 so dozen.
SuCCotOsh
Honey Dew, lee; value l5c.
Sweet Blossom, 10c; value 15c.
Dinner Party, 15c; value l8c.
Sugar Beets
Dinner Party, 8 lb can l5c; value
zoe.
Fresh Green Limas, lac.
Porter's Lilac Tomatoes, 10c; value
15c, 40 ounce cans.
|E. G. Coursen
429 LAcKAwANNA AVENUE.