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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-25
FEES OF The
new OFFICERS
MATTER WAS BEFORE COURT
FOR CONSIDERATION.

Judge Archibald Requested That the
Question of Whether or Not the
New County officials Shall Re
ceive Fees or Salary Be Argued in
Detail Before the Full Bench-This
Will Be Done Saturday or Monday.
Trespass Case Heard Before Arbi-
trators-Other Court Matters.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-25

YOUNG BACHELORS BALL.--The Bschelors
club OF South scranton conducted successful
ball at the scranton Bicycle club house last
evening. Bauer's orchestra furnished music and
refreshments were served by Tafc The commit.
tee on arrangements were .. Barns, Michael
Burns, william Dunlav aud James Bremen
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-25

10 SING At THE ACADEMY. Master Walter
llcckelnick. the wcll.kuown silver tone soprano,
will sing Harriet Mildred Andersons new song,
"I.aurene'' at the academy of Music tonight.
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GEORGE RETURNED HOME. Ben George,
The Syracuse newspaper man. took advantage
OF The Tribune's announcement that ticket
30 Syracuse awaited Inn at police headquarters
and put in an appearance yesterday. lie left
on the / o'clock train over the LaCkawanna.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-25
Wednesday, Feb. 9.


i6 Nicl; Cappiclo, tIaticling in registered
bottles; Henry Ulrich, pros.
A.. Ellen King, selling liquor without license;
Thomas Leyshon, pros.
a.. Nicola Netalia, felonious woundtng; Thomas
Leyshon, pros,
40 stephen Gilby, feonious woundng; Thomas
LeyShon, pros.
30. Alexander Grass, receiving; stephen Dyer
pros.
81. Alexander Grass. receiving; Stephen Dyer,
pros.
J. Alexander Grass and d. W. Smith, neg!ecting
to keep books; Stephen Dyer, pros.
SO. John A. Lee, compounding felony; Walter
Reynolds pros.
54, John B. Diegclman, false pretences; !. Il.
Cleveland, pros.
IS. G. p. Powderly, assault and battery; Bridget
Geary, proS
Sc. John Bohak, Matzo Scranko ana John Margo'
assault and battery; Louis Rieter, pros
81. Thomas Davis, embczzlement; W. H. Whyte
pros.
IS. Frank Maddocks and william Evans, larceny
by bailce; Bessie Penman, prox
So Eugene Masters, cruelty to animals; W. W.
Williams, pros.
CO. Joseph Smith and Lena Smith. larceny and
receiving; Lottie Gorgol, proX.
81. George orshula, larceny by bailee x. Rahcr
pros
g. ]. II. Osgood, assault and battery; Mary Con
molly, prox
Gs. Andrew Harwin and Frank shinski, larceny
and receiving; Michael Charlie, pros.
c. Madame Zeno, fortune telling; Frank Rob
ling, ir, pros.
U5, John Timlin, cmbezzlement Frank Robling
IT,, pros
y6, Andrew McGurrn burglary; Frank Robling
jr,, pros
81. stonislaus Boszinskie larceny and receiving
Frank Roblng, ir., pros.
CS, Morris l.. Benoyitz, false pretences; william
Craig, pros
60, Maggie McDermott, assault and battery
Mary McNulty, proX.
20. Ignatz Olcheiski and Joseph Pankofshi
robbery; Leon subkoski, pros
Thursday, Feb. z.
Il. George Sutter, seductioni Bertha Ledder
proX,
70. John Kulick rape; Jack Mattack, pros.
7s. Joseph Payton, alias John Crowley, robbery
Frank Robling, jr, pros.
"A. Patrick O'Donnell, malicious mischief; Fran
Robling, ir., pros.
75 Marion Kopfchinsli, iconious wounding
Frank Rolling, ir, pros,
7e e. N. Quackcnbush, forging trade marks
John Gracey, pros.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-25

SELLING WITHOUT LICENSE.-Chiet oi
Police Rohlng arrested tramp on Spruce
street yesterday for selling without license.
The man was going from store to store selling
court plaster
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CaurCh tins morning at ~ O'Clock the festival
Of the conversion of st. Paul will be observed
with the celebration of the Holy Communion.
10 SING At THE ACADEMY. Master Walter
ncckelnick. the well.kuown silver tone soprano.
will sing Harriet Mildred AnderSon's new song,
"Iaurcne'' at the academy Of Music tonight
SELLING WITHOUT LICENsE.--Chief Of
Police Rohug arrested u tramp on Spruce
street yesterday for selling without license.
nhc man going from store to store selling
court plaster.
LECTURE II Is EVENING.--Dr. Anna law.
\vord will lee re at the Catholic Young Wo.
mems club th evening on The Hygiene OF
Physical Cultue. \ musical programme will
prccede the leAtuic.
OPERATION PERFORMED. D.-Rev. George Di,;.
"a, OF st. Rose Catholic church, OF Carbondalc,
vas operated upon by DR.. r. H. Gibbons ycs'er,
day. al the Scranton Private hospital Tor ap.
rcndicits. lie is doing nicely.
VIOLATED ORDlNANCE.--Four bicyclists
we're arrested by Special OFFICERS Malott and
Donlin last night for violating the city ordia.
ance in riding without lighted lambs. One OF
them was the Rev. +. s. Baentne.
NoNsUPPoRT AND DESERTloN.--H F.Wydt,
"l llG2 Albright avenue, waived hearing AMI
entered $500 bail before Alderman Millar yestcr.
day, on the charge of assault and battery, non
support and desertion, preferred by his wife.
THOMAS CURRiNS IN TROU BLE.-Thcmas
'urrans OF Shenandoah, was held under 500
bail yesterday warrant issued from Alder,
Milars office, charging him with dcScr
'ion and non'support, preferred by Bridget cur
rams.
IESSUP MAN N CUSTODY .-- William stock
,r, of Jessup was arrested last night ON
him with deScrton and non.support, preferred
hv his wife. He was held under bail Tor ap
pCJiance in court.
GEORGE RETURNED HOME. Ben Grorge
The Syracuse newspaper man, took advantaY'
oi The Tribunes announcement that tokc
30 Syracuse awaited hm at police heldqudrcl,
and put in an appearance yesterday. lie lci
on the ! o'clock train over the LaCkawanna.
DR.. LANSING'S LECTURE.--Re Dr. |. !
Lansing will lecture in Elm Park church ol
Thursday evening next. The subject Is "Amon:
the Glaziers ot the High Alps" ard is
thrilling narrative ot his personal impressions
and adventures. Ii is series OF eloquent Wore
pictures which is truly marvellous.
TO YOUNG MEN,. r. Bower, oi tn
Dl,. son Manufacturing company, the treasure
of the Young Mems Christian association. Wi
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OPERATION PERFORMED. Rev. George Di:.
ru OF st. Rose Catholic church, OF Carbondalc,
vas operated upon by Dr. r. II. Gibbons ycS'er.
day, al the Scranton Private hospital Tor ap.
Iondicitis. lie is doing nicely
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LECTURE II Is EVENING.--Dr. Auna law.
.\vord will Ice re at the Catholic Young Wo.
mems club til evening on The Hygiene OF
Physical Culture e. \ musical programme will
prcccde the le'turc.
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VIOLATED ORDlNANCE.-Four bicyoliats
we're arrested by Special Officers Mllott and
Donlin last night for violating the city orIia.
ance in riding without lighted lambs. One OF
them was the Rev. 7. S. Ballcntine
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JESSUP MAN N CUSTODY. William stock.
,r. ot Jessup, was arrested last night ON a
warrant issued by Alderman Millar, chmgin:
him with deScrton and non.suppolt preferred
hv his wife. He was held under bail Tor ap.
pCuance in court.
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lContirued on Page 81
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NON.sUPPORT AND DESERTlON.--H FWydt
"i llG2 Albright avenue, waived hearing AMI
entered $500 bail before Alderman Nlilar yestcr-
day. on the charge of assault ana battery, non.
support and deSertion. preferred by his wife.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-25

THOMAS CIrRRANS IN TRoUBLE.-Thomas
Crrans OF Shenandoah, was held under 500
bail yesterday on warrant issued from Alder
man Mllar's office, charging him with dcscr.
,ion and non'suppOrt, preferred by Bridget cur
rms.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
THEATRE GOSSIP.

Chester DeVonde and his excellent
company opened weeks engagement
at the Grand Opera Houe last night.
Ten Ton Door" was the attraction and
the house was packed to the doors. This
melodrama is the greatest scenic pro.
duction ever seen at popular prices, it is
British military Comedy drama and
has been considered and constructed
with uncommon skill by its author.
TAere are five acts essential to the de.
yelopment OF the plot aud the spectator
is led On through the various scenes in a
state OF increasing interest as the pl y
progresses. The incidents, mt one o.
I which are improbable, are contriyed e.
cleverly and with such tact that the
audience is carried along in fever ofex
citement up to the last strong climax
OAe OF the most effective scenes shows
Trooper Dave (DeNondel chained to t.,
massive steel door, condemned to death
| While in this position the iort is at
tackled by the natives and the doc
il blown from its hinges with III
human burden. Another scene that i
especially interesting is the great destr
4 scene showing the mighty Sphinx b,
moonlight. High class specialtles wer,
introduced between the acts.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Mansfield ofVaudeyille

The usual crowded house g'ested the
opening matinee Of the week at Dack-
stader's cozy theatre yesterday. The feat
ures Of the bill are Charles Grapewln,
vlie, and Anna Chance and o., in a
very amusing, comedy skit entitled
Above the Limit" Only those who
have seen Mr.. Grapewin act part can
appreciate the treat in store for them.
tine piece il new and has much merit.
German and West contribute a clever
singing and dancing act; Pierce aud ~
bert introduce an original number o.
new songs, all ceverly illustrated; Bar.
rett and Learned give one OF the best
sketches on the program in the way OF .
twenty minute comedy act, entitled "a
Visit to the Widow"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
NEW POSTMAsTERs.
The President Sends n Long List OF
Names to the Senate.

Names to the Senate.
Washington, Jan. 2S.-The president
has sent the following nominations of
postmasters TO the senate:
New Jersey-Andrew Girsham, Gut
tenberg; William s. Kelley, Smithvillc;
Henry Graham, Bridgcton: William T..
Corliss, Red Bank: f. f. Ferris, Chat
ham; =. II. Charlock, Elizabeth; IL. V.
Locke, Swedesboro.
New York NJ Il. G. Bullock, Cherry
Creek; d. l.. Jameson, New York Mills;
G. w. Clark, Orskany Falls; ]. Il.
Stephens, Highland Falls; NJ. n. Martin,
Honeoye Falls; Ernest j. Robinson,
Plattsburg: Fratz Murray, Dolgeville;
l.. J. Townley, Groton: George w. Arm
strong, Manlius.
Pennsylvania - e. L. Riley, Ashley;
James Barnes, Barnesboro; A. NJ. Au.
rand, Beaver Springs; H. II. Nichols
Girard; George Il. Walton, Malvern; NJ
X. Bergey, Souderton; L. w. Haseltine
Swissvale; +. A. Howe, Waterford
Henry Feindt, Lykens; Ed S. Holcomb
| Westfield; Robert A. Todd, Ellwood City
S. Clay Miller, Lancaster James Ii. Pat
terson, Sharpsburg.
! The following fourth class postmaster.
have been appointed
New York-Cushing, +. Nicholl; Thay
er Corners, Robert Johnston; The Wy
Aaron Bush
Tennsylvania-Lehig Tanncry, G. w
Miller; Maron, S. l.. Barrett.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
MARSHALL DAY EXERCISES.
Dinner Will be in Clayton House
Minute on the Anniversary.

A minute vii BE- presented to the
Superior Court next Monday in com
m-moration OF the anniversary Of John
MarshalPs installation as Chief Justice
Of the Supreme Court of the United
States.
At the dinner to be given by the Bar
Association OF New Castle county next
Monday evening, it is expected that
about so persons will be present. 1t has
been decided to have the dinler at the
Clayton House. The toast list vii be as
follows:
"Jonn Marshall" John Bassett
Moore.
"rhe Federal Judiciary" Judge
George Gray.
THE s ate Judiciary" Judge james
Pennew;li.
The Bar OF New Castle Comfy" Levi
G. Bird.
"The Bar of Kent County," Henry
Ridgely.
The Bar OF Sussex Co nty," Charles
F. Richards.
Former senator Anthony Higgins viii
be the postmaster.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
THE NEWS FROM MANILA.


Manila Jan. 2S.-Gcueral Funston re-
ports that practically all the organized
insurrectos in his district have been dis
persed, with tine exception Of disconaect-
I'd hands in the mountains.
Sixty-iive more rebels in the island Of
Panay have surrendered to the United
States authorities at Cabatuan.
George I. Rice, editor OF The Daily
Bulletin. who was ordered by General
Macarthur to be deportcd because of the
publication in his paper of allegations
against Lieutenant Commander William
Brauncrslcuthcr. captain Of the port, has
sailed. 1t was ordered that he he held as
a prisoner until his arrival ii San Fran
cisco.
The Philippine commission has passed
he act annuling that portion Of the
Spanish code which disqualified judges
ana magistrates for trying cases on ac-
count Of alleged ncompeteney. The act
declares that the judges are incompetent
only when pccuniarily interested in the
litigation or related 10 litigant.
The general criminal and civil codes
are almost completed.
The hearing on the municipal govern
ment bill is finished, and the measure
will be enacted on Wednesday. Only
two natives objected TO the church prop
I erty taxation feature, and no objection
was entered on behalf OF the church or
other organization.
Reports from southern Luzon say there
is much disaffection in the insurgent
camps 4 thousand persons swore allie
glance to the United States III a church
at Malabon Sunday.
Cables camp. near San Antonio, was
surprised and attacked Friday by de-
tachment of the Fifteenth infantry. The
insurgents escaped, but u score of houses
were destroyed.
Dctachments Of the Fourth infantr,
and Fourth and Sixth cavalry, with !:
platoon Of marines, have captured III
identified insurgents and ladrones in Ca
vite province.
+ Twenty wice repaircrs We're attacked
recently south of San Pablo by 800 in
surgents, half of them armed with rifles
Two Americans were wounded and on
was captured but was subsequently res
cued.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.
Industrial Improvement Company
Chooses Directors at Meeting.

The Industrial Improvement Company
held it's annual meeting in the office OF
William F. Smaley last night, and elect
ed the following directors: William Law
tod, A d. Warner, William D. Mullen,
William w. Lobdell, Joseph l.. Carpen.
ter, Jr., William F. Smalley, Walter d.
Bush, Archibald S. Reed, Andrew l..
johnson, Alvin r. Morrison, William c
Phillips. William Lawton was elected
president; William ID. Mullen, vice presi-
dent; William F. Smalley, secretary, and
d. w. Taylor, treasurer.
The reports received showed that the
company's affairs are in gratifying con
dition. There is surplus OF 800 OF
hand. The company has been the meant
OF furnishing employment for 1000 hand'
and the developments OF real estate OF the
city and county, which has in lis turf
brought considerable revenue to the city
and county treasures.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Negotiating with Carneeie.

Pittsburg, Jan. IS. : The Pittsburg
Post says: Negotiations are pending in
New York which. if successful, will re.
suit in the Carnegie company abandoning
its plan Of building great steel tube
plant in Conneaut. Rumors of this have
been current for some days, but no au-
thoritative statement of any kind could
be obtained until Joshua Rhodes, chair
man of the board of directors of the Ma
tional Tube company, admitted that the
officials of that company were making
oyerturcs to the Carnegie company for
the abandonment of the Conneaut plan
How far along these negotiations have
progressed Mr.. Rhodes could not say. but
he seemed confident that the So, goo 900
tube mill of the Carnegie company would
not be built"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
For Military Week nj nug,,o

Buffalo, Jan. 2S.-Colonel Daniel Rlod-
gett of the Illinois national guard called
upon some of the Pan-American officials
and suggested the scheme to mobilize the
national guards of as many states MS
possible at the exposition upon a certain
week. He stated that the matter was
discussed at conference Of members of
the staff last Wednesday and was an.
proved by all present. He also said that
Colonel Hulings of Pennsylvania had ap.
proved of the scheme. The exposition
authorities indorse the suggestion of
Colonel Blodgett and win try TO arrange
for military week.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Thc Danish Isles Question.

Copenhagen, Jan. est appears that
only a single member out of the 10 com
prising the finance committee of the
folbething OPPOSES the sale Of the Danish
West Indies q the United States. The
objector Il starting a newspaper cam
paign in favor Of their retention, but the
finance committee Of the landsthing will
shortly report in favor of the sale of the
Islands. The agitation of the inhabitants
Of the Islands against their sale is large
~ artificial and therefore of not much
weight
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Body of Preston chaIrant Here.

The body OF Preston Chalfant who
died in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
last Wednesday, arrived in this city last
evening rne funeral will take place
from the home Gf his sister M. l7O4
Pennsylvania avenue. He went years
ago for his health. His death was du.
to consumption. He was ~ years Of
age and the son Of the late Ellis y,
Cnaliant, For number OF years he
was superintendent Of the West End
Reading Room aud member Of the
Rodney Presbyterian Church. He wa-
graduated from the Wilmington High
School,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29

Albany, Jan. 2S-The indications are
that the city Of New York will pay about
GS per cent and The borough of Manhat-
tan about 80 p"r cent Of the state taxes
during tile h,cl year commencing Oct l.,
1901. This conclusion is deduced from
the report, ~ the local assessors sub
mitted 70 tile state comptroller, which
will be acted upon at the next annual
meeting Of the state board Of equalizl-
ton ana from tile action taken by the
board Of equalization each year for the
past 20 years.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Decision in Favor OF Defendants.

The suit of The receivers of the
Peoples Mutual Live Stock Insurance
Co., against some u the stockholders,
was heard in Magisr ate keIIey's coutt
yesterday morning. The action was to
recover assessments, al d John Pyle, Will
liam j. FISHER aud PhIup Reybald were
referees in the case. ,Julan G. Walker
represented the plaintiffs ana William
;. Hi.les appeared for the defendants
There We're Six defendants and judgment
was given ii, their lav-r in each case.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Obtained a Promotion.

George w Mack.em, a son in-law Of
officer William Heal, who entered the
lighthouse SCI vice on the relief boats OF
the Delaware river about II years ago
received notice yesterday that he hau
been promoted 10 the position Of assist.
ant engineer and assigned TO duty al
Chine teague, to take effect next Frldsy
La ms new POSITION he VIII receive al
annual salary Of 500.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Denies Rumor OF Purchase.

Joseph L, Carpenter, Jr, the ? W q
3. railroad Gompany's local agent tor tie
pure ase Of property, denies the rumul
that the railroad company la negotiating
for the purchase Vi the block bounded by
Font, Second King and French streets.
Ii was also iumOIed that the new pas
eenger station would be built on that site
with the main entrance at Second ano
King streets.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Conducted Farewell Services.

Evangelist the Rev. w ]. Shipway,
who has been assisting Pastor Wolfe, Of
the First NJ. Il. Church in revival ser
vices, conducted n farewell jubilee ser.
vice at the church last night. Mr.. Ship.
way has made many friends in this city
and during the revival at the First NJ. L
Church over one hundred persons have
been at the altar.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Glass pedaoepY.

The class at the Wilmington School OF
Pedagogy, Il ghtn and Woltaston streets,
viii complete It's course OF training ntxt
Friday, aGd next week the eight mem
ber3 viii be add ID to the substitute list
If eligible teachers. They are: Misses
Edna falley, Anna Simmons, Reta
Lloyd, syblla Feldneier Mary Savers,
Belle McA eer, Maud 5. Grier aud Cath
erie DUugherty
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
WILL IMPROVE MADISON HOME
William du Pont Will Remodel the
House Of the Former President.

William du Pont, who recently pur-
chased the historic President Madison
mansion at Montpelier, Va, has decide
to have the building remodeled, and the
contract for the work has been awarded
to Perkins Brothers OF Holly Oak, con
tractors.
The historic features Of the old man
sion are to remain, but the building will
be equipped with modern convenlnnces
and converted into an up to date rurai
home. The Messrs. Perkins have secured
force OF men from this city to do the
work
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Fatal Head On Collision.

Bcllefontc, Pa, Jan. 2S.-William
Boorman, AGED % years, Of Tyrone, was
instantly killed ana three other men We're
injured in head on collision between a
shifting engine and the Bald Eagle work
train. The injured are Claude Thomp-
son, engineer Of the shifting engine; John
Woodrng, conductor of the work train,
and Edward Woodring.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29

San Francisco, Jan. 2S.-The battleship
Iowa. now at San Diego, where Admiral
Casey has Just taken over the command
Of the Pacific station from Rear Admiral
Kautz, is to leave San Diego on Feb. !
for Puget sound for the purpose of going
IN the government drydock at Brcmerton
The cruiser Philadelphia, now in Central
American waters, is scheduled TO reach
San Francisco about Feb. -.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
KERR'S PLEA NON VULT
Alleged Slayer of Jennie Bosschieter
Answers to Charge.
REMANDED FOR SENTENCE.
Judge VIII Speedily Decide His
Penalty, and Those Already Con-
victed VIII Also Learn Their
Terms of imprisonment.

Paterson, y. J., Jan. 2S.-George ].
Kerr, who was jointly indicted with Nc
Alister, Campbell and Death on charge
of assault and murder in the first degree
in connection with the death of Jennie
Bosschieter, was Unexpectedly brought
into court before Judge Dixon, when he
pleaded non vult TO the charge of assault.
Lawyer John NJ. Harding, counsel for
the prisoner, addressed the court and
said that Kerr was not present when
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
Bible Glass Meeting.

The regular weekly meeting Of the y.
VI Q. A. Bible class was held last night.
The Rev. W. Van Kirk OF Pelham Manor
\. u, will address the gospel meeting
next sunday afternoon on the subj ct,
The Drink Evil from the Bible Stand
point. a.aa-zsa
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29
nierm,a. nnwnrd Sentenced.

New York. Jan. 2S.-In The county
court, Brookiyn. Judge Hurd accepted a
plea Of guilty from George w. Howard.
formerly cf Cambridge, Mass, to an in
lIctment for bgamS in marrying Helen
.. Hawkes.. daughter Of a prominent Of
see holder III Brooklyn, on Sept. II last
mi Immediately sentenced him to two
years and ten months at hard labor in
Sing Sing prison.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-29

Washington, Jan. 23.-Sceretary Hay
presented p the president as minister
plenipotentiary Of Uruguay, Juan Cues
tas, who hes heretofore been posted here
in the capacity Of minister resident. Be
cause the young minister is a son Of the
president Of the republic Of Uruguay the
presidents greeting was particularly cor
dad in response to Minister Cuestas' fe-
licitous address.