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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
IT'S AERATED ATMOSPHERE.
That's What Clerk Searle Says About
Latest Opposition Yarn.

u. r. w. Searle, clerk of the Uni
ted States district court, stated yes
terday afternoon to n Tribune man
that the statement appearing In an
evening paper to the effect that he
was using his office for political pur-
poses is campaign "hot air" and moth
ing else.
at is asserted" said he, that I sent
official notification in franked envel-
opes to a number of persons stating
that their names had been handed to
me by John Scheuer, ir., as suitable
ones to be placed in the jury wheel |
do not deny this because that's the
common practice in this office.
"I request suitable names to be
placed In the jury wheel from the con-
gresham, members of the Legislature
and other persons holding positions of
trust who may be expected to know
the men best qualified for jury service
1t Is my custom to place the names of
such persons in the wheel and to send
to them an official notification of the
fact that they had been suggested to
me for jury service.
i've sent hundreds of such letters
out since I'VE been clerk of this court
and to assert that / am doing ii in this
instance for political purpose is bosh
It's one of the campaign lies that are
generally put in circulation II week or
so before election"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
A $4,000 FIRE AT
PRICEBURG LAST NIGHT
Big Store of Goodman e. Weiss
Burned to the Ground as Well
as Three Other Buildings.

A fire which broke out in Priceburg
last night about II o'clock destroyed
four buildings, doing damage estimated
at $4,000. For a time it was feared
that nearly the whole town would be
wiped out.
The blaze, the origin of which is un-
known broke out on the second floor
of the two-story frame building owned
by Goodman & Weiss and occupied by
them as a general store. The flames
spread rapidly and Olyphant and Peck
vile were asked to send assistance.
Two companies from the former place
and one from the latter We're on the
scene before 12 o'clock, and rendered
valuable assistance to the two local
companies
Before the fire was under control the
Goodman & Weiss building was COM
pletely destroyed, as we'll as a two
story building adjoining owned and oc-
cupied as saloon by Joseph Karolyn.
Two small buildings adjoining the lat
ter were also burned down. So fierce
were the flames at one time that it
was feared that they would get beyond
the control of the firemen and do tre-
mendous damage.
The total loss is estimated at $4,000.
The loss of Goodman e. Weiss on their
building and stock is placed at $4,000.
They are fully insured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
PENNYPACkER COMING.
Gubernatorial Candidate to Be Here
Friday Night-Other Prominent
Speakers for This County.

Next Friday night. at the Lyceum,
the second big Republican rally will
take place. Judge Pennypack2r, the
gubernatorial candidate, and his cam
paigning party will be present. Attor-
ney General John p. Elkin is to be one
of the speakers. The United German
Singing societies and the Sons of Cam
bria Glee club will render music.
Congressman Serene f.. Paine, chair
man of the Ways and means committee,
is to be here on Wednesday, October
90. On Friday, October 81, a meeting
will be addressed by Congressman j. s.
Sherman. of Utica. n. V; Congress-
man f. B. Nreeland, OF Salamanca, n.
Y. and Major Mcdowell, clerk of the
house of representatives, and one OF
Washington'S most noted wits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
HABEcK's STRANGE NOTE.
Claims to Have Committed Suicide
Wants Girls for Pail Bearers.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Lancaster, Oct 2l.-Joseph Habeck, l9
years old, of Columbia has disappeared
leaving Il note that his body would be
found in the Susquehanna river near
Marietta and giving as the cause for end
Ing his life his inability to pay debt of
seven dollars.
lie also requested In the note that four
girls of Marietta act as his pall-bearers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
DONATION DAY AT HOME.
Family Is Large and Needs of In
stitution Great.

Tomorrow will be the annual dona-
tion day ut the Home for the Friend
less. 1t is hoped that the support of
the past will be fully given on this
occasion as the family is the largest
yet recorded and living expenses are
greater, Everything in the way of
supplies is needed while the smallest
as we'll as the largest sum in cash will
be appreciated.
Those who wish To see all the MEM
bers of the Home family enjoying them
selves should come TO the entertain
ment in the evening, when there will
be a delightful series of humorous reci-
tatlons by Miss Jessie Ross, and
charming solos by Mrs. II, II, Brady,
jr There will be special ears to ac-
eommodate every friend of the Home,
A silver offering will he received Take
Green Ridge Suburban cars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
HELD FROM THE HOME.
Funeral of the Late Jared Chitten.
den Conducted Yesterday.

The funeral of the late Jared Chit
tenden took place yesterday afternoon
from the family residence. Rev. Dr..
Mcleod officiated. He spoke briefly,
expressing appreciation for the excel
lent qualities of the deceased, and of
his loyalty to his work and his duties
while ne retained activity He referred
with feeling to the touching devotion
of his wife and son during the long
period.
The pallbearers We're: Alessrs. j. j.
Jermyn, a. q. Gilmore, Thomas Shot
ten, w. u. Russell, jerry Atherton, A.
FL. Storrs. lnterment was made in
Dunmore cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
PERSONALS.

Miss Margaret Mulford OF Montrose, is
spending the week with friends in the
city.
Mrs, Bryce Stuart, OF Montrose. is guest
OF her son, Norman Stuart of Quincy
avenue,
Mrs, II, G. Tyler and Miss Calby, of
Montrose, were visitors to the city. last
evening,
Ex-senator Charles \, Sladler of New
York, is the guest of EN-Sherim Charles
Robinson
i. #. Cogsin, OF Portland. Me- and r.
Fuller, of Detroit, Mich, are registered
at the Scranton House
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
ANARCHIST ARRESTED.
It Is Thought That He Intended to
Assassinate President Loubet.
BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Pres.

BY ENclussve Wire from The ASSOCIATED Fres.
Paris, Oct. 2l.-The Figaro, this
morning, says man was detected
early Tuesday morning attempting to
climb wall of the Elysee palace. 1t
is believed that he intended to hide in
the palace garden in the hope of OBJ
tanning an opportunity to assassinate
President Loubet. The man was ar
rested and was found to be armed with
Il poignard and loaded revolver He
has been recognized as dangerous
anarchist who has already been con-
Victed three times, and upon two or
three occasions for manufacturing ex-
plosive machines.
The police are trying to keep the
matter quiet and refuse to divulge the
mans name,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
ORAL SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Rev. Rogers Israel, D. D., Succeeds
Very Rev. T. F. Coffey, v. G.

The annual meeting of the board of
trustees of the Pennsylvania Oral
School for the Deaf was held yesterday
afternoon, at the Office of the secre-
tary-treasurer, Henry Belin, jr., in the
Connell building. The old board was
reelected with the exception of Very
Rev. T. +. Colfey, V. c., of Carbondale
who declined a reelection on account
of his inability to attend the meetings.
Rev. Rogers Israel, ID. D., was elected
IN his stead. The new board will meet
for organization in a few days.
Gratifying reports We're ready by
Secretaryrreasurer Belin, and the
principal of the school, Miss Mary II.
G. Brown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
Total ...................Si3S, 900, 900

The Reading owns the Jersey Central
and guarantees its dividend. The Penn
sylvania has come into control of both
| lines so the best informed financial men
believe. by recent heavy purchases of
Reading stock. The Vanderblts own or
control the Lackawanna and the Della
| ware and Hudson. Morgan and Hill rule
the Erie Tho New York. ontario and
Western is closel! allied to the Wander
bilt-Morgan interests AS all the anthra-
cite roads are now owned by the Cassat-
Vanderbilt Morgan group, such Il secur-
ity company as outlined would in no way
disturb the present prOrrietorShip.
Indeed, a virtual company of that char
actcr already exists. as was amply shown
by the concerted action of the various
companies during the long battle with
the miners. The I.ehigh Valley is Jointly
owned by the other CoalcrS. The different
systems are so compactly located i'll
Pennsylvania New York and New Jer-
sey, touching the three great cities of
Philadelphia. New York and Buffalo, that
they could be easily ana economically
managed by one head.
Whether the headquarters of the COM
pany would be in New York or Phladel-
phia. and who would be the president of
the anthracite securities company are
questions not even reached by those who
are said to be managing the vast COM
binatiDn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
PRISONERS FOR THE "PEN."
Will Be Taken There Today by
Sheriff Schadt.

Sheriff Schadt will take the follow
ing prisoners to the Eastern peGiten-
tiary Today: Charles Kuhlman. bur
glary, three years; Peter Pierrl, fell
onious Woundins, three years; Stanley
Nwakofski, felonious wounding, eigh-
teen months; Michael Jordan, robbery,
-four years: Charles Miller, felonious
Vountins, eighteen months.
William Greame, boy who pleaded
guilty 10 forgery ana larceny, will be
taken to the Huntington reformatory.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
A Challenge,

l. musician Charles Moore. of Company
i, do hereby challenge Corporal Coffin
of Company ID, TO match AT the Dick
son range Saturday, October -. 1902 Con.
ditions TO govern match. viz. Seven
shots at 200 yards; seven shots at 5Ol
yards, seven shots at 600 yards. No sight
Ing or warming shots allowed. krag-
Jorsensen rifle to be used; for $50 side.
Arrangements to be made on or before
Wednesday, Oct. %, at II m.
Charles Moore.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

a special meeting of the Ladies' auNll.
larry Of the Madison Avenue temple will
hc held Wednc sdaN evening after scr
vices, al the vostry room.
The Ladies' Aid society of All Souls
l'niversalst church will meet this after
noon al the chapel on Pine street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22

The Trbune's Educational Contest il
so near its close that every one of thu
participants in it who is desrOus o
winning one of the scholarships il
working with might and main, and NJ
doubt will continue to do so until
o'clock on Saturday evening, when i
closes. 1t is obvious that not all tn,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
See the Cut Man.

Effective and attractive half-tones
and line cuts for card, advertising or
any other purpose, can be secured at
The Tribune Office. We do work that
is unexcelled. do it promptly and at
vince you. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
REPUBLICAN, MEETINGS.

Oct. 2i-~At ,i.yceum speakers Judge
Pennypackcr. Republican candidate Tor
governor, and others.
Oct. 25-At Auditorium North Scranton
speakers, William !. Schaffcr, OF Chester;
Thomas II. Dale. John r, Jones and Ma
1Qr Everett Warren
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
NEIPIER SHOT JACKSON
The Men Had Quarreled Over 9
Game of Cards in Jayne's Hotel,
jackson Street.

About 80 o'clock yesterday afternoon
a shooting affray took place in Jayne's
saloon. on jackson street, which came
very near resulting in murder. John
Neipier, of 1401 Washburn street Il
member of the Lackawanna surveying
corps, who has been working as a
guard during the strike, and Zach
Mitchell, of 1925 Price street. with two
friends. We're playing cards. Neipcr
lost and refused to settle up. so Mitch
ell got up and took him by the throat,
saying: Are you going to settle up?"
Neipier drew Il revolver and fired at
Mitchelrs head. the bullct-a 3S-calibre
striking Mitchell between the eyes,
but owing to the fact that Neipier was
sitting down and Mitchell standing,
when the shooting took place. the bullet
glanced upward, lodging in the ceiling.
and merely making a deep wound about
an inch and Il half long in the scalp.
Lieutenant John Davis was called,
and placed Neipier under arrest and
locked him up until o'clock, when he
was given Il hearing. Mitchell, after
Neipier was arrested, finished his glass
OF beer and then went to the West Side
hospital, where the wound was dressed.
At the hearing, the prisoner was ar
raigned on the charge OF felonious
wounding Lieutenant Davis was the
first witness sworn but was unable to
give an account of the facts of the
case. Burt Pennock, of Luzerne, who
was present at the time of the shoot
ing. was examined ana testified that
Mitchell grabbed Neipier by the throat
in no gentle manner. Mitchell was then
sworn and testified that he merely took
Neipier by the coat collar and did not
in any way touch his throat.
Alderman Davis placed Neipier under
$500 bail to answer the charge at court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
ONLY FOUR
MORE DAYS
LEADERS ARE WORKING WITH
MIGHT AND MAIN.

Ten of Them Scored Points Yester-
day While the Others Hustled to
Get More to Add to Their Totals.
Some Leaders Are Said to Have a
Big Bunch of Points for the Clos
ing Hour-No Changes Yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
NIGHT SCHOOL.
Scranton Business Colleeey

Scranton Business Collegey.
The seating capacity in the business
department was on Saturday increased
for the third time. The Scranton Bust
ness College night school is the largest
in the country. Why? The reason Is
obvious. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
FURTHER COMBINING
OF COAL INTERESTS
Rumors of Gigantic Company to
Control All of the Anthracite
Coal Railroads.

The Philadelphia Stakeholder of yes
terday had the following:
This Journal of Commerce hears that q
plan to form a gigantic company to own
and operate all the anthracite coal rail-
roads is occupying the attention of some
OF tie monarchs of Philadelphia and
New York. This combination of interests,
involving $l3s, 100000 of capital stock, has
been the subject of discussion on the
part of the three great railroad groups
of the East--the Pennsylvania, Wander
bilts and Morgan.
An anthracite securities company Is in
the air, but it has not approached any
thing like completion. and it may never
be consummated. The various big lines
included in such merger, and the capi-
tai stock of each, with the dividends paid
are as fOllONs
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22

Mr.. Charles Fl. Doersam, teacher Of
the panofOrte viii receive pupils after
Nov. 1st., in his studio in the New y.
NJ. G. \. building. Until then address
24l Penn avenue. *#
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
Typewriters.

Smoot, "The Typewriter Man" has
one Blickensderfer and one Chicago
typewriter to sell very cheap. Guern-
sey building, city. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
City and School Taxes 1902.

The above tax duplicates are now in
my hands for collection.
L. S BARKER,
- City Treasurer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22

points that are being obtained are
turned in, for some of the foremost
leaders have made but little advance
this week. although they are said to be
working night and day to obtain addi-
tons to their printed totals. Rumor
gives some of the leaders II large ac-
cess of points that are being held back
TO swamp the returns on Saturday
night, but as has often been the case,
some of the SurpriSerS may be sur
prised when the final figures are pub
lished on Monday morning next, which
will be the earliest intimatiOn any one
of the leaders will have as to the re-
suit.
Ten of the leaders, between sixth and
twenty eighth place. scored points yes
terday, They We're:
Maxwell Shepherd ................27
Albert Freedman ...........,.....1S
Leroi Il. Stanton ...,..............17
Homer kresge NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Hugh Johnston .................,,.
Herbert Thompson ..,...........,,
John Mackie Observation-Disclosures
Charles W. Dorsey .............,.. 4
Miss Jane Mathewson ......,,....
William II. Sherwood ......,.....
There We're no changes in position.
Through an error in yesterdays Trib-
une l.. r., Stanton was left in thirteenth
place, although he advanced 10 twelfth,
The error is corrected this morning.
a letter of instructions WAS sent to
each contestant yesterday regarding
the final days proceedings Each one
is requested to read the letter carefully.
-Four days more before the contest
closes.
Hugh Johnston, of Forest City, of
whom "A portrait is presented today,
was the fourth person to enter the con-
test, enrolling on April /. His first two
points We're scored on May s. During
the summer Mr.. Johnston did not work
very actively, but since the tenth of
this month he has doubled his previous
score and now stands very good
chance of winning one of the thirty
three scholarships
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
Lost.

LosT-Last night at the Armory or on
jefferson avenue. fountain pen.
Finder will please return II TO The Trib-
une Office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22

Dr. Lindabury, Surgeon, diseases OF
women speciality, 2l5 Connell building.
Hours: II a. m to p. m.; to $50
p, m. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
AT
The Ar MORY
THE GREAT SINGER GREETED
BY A LARGE AUDIENCE.

She Rendered Magnificent Pro-
gramme, and Captivated Her List
eners with the Wonderful Beauty
of Her Singing-Her Versatility
and Genius Shown in the Diversity
of the Selections Rendered--The
Violin Playing of Arnold Lob
mann Well Received.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-22
Autumn Flowers.

Gorgeous chrysanthemums at Morel
Bros Both phones. %t
New-York tribune., 1902-05-09
CONEY ISLAND.

In response to the admontion of Judge As
pinall the Kings County grand jury is taking
a lively interest in the conditions existing at
Coney Island, and we hope 1t is not too much
to expect some practical results TO follow its
investigation After celebrating on the judges
charge. the grand jury asked him for a more
explicit definition of it's powers and duties
which he promptly gave in open court yester
day. His advice and instructions were both
sagacious and vivaCious. In his opinion Cap
tain Drscoll Of the Coney Island precinct. is
content to let things remain they are, but
the District Attorney is ready to prosecute. as
the courts are to try offenders and it is the
province of the grand jury to initiate the proc
esses essential 10 a reformation. The first step
must be an investigation. which the jurymen
should conduct not as n body. with a brass
band after a special car has conveyed them to
the island and all concerned have thus been
warned to put on an appearance of sweetness
and light but as individuals who have not yet
been photographed, whose errand will not be
suspected, and who consequently, as the Judge
is well assured from his own personal expert
ence. will have no difficulty in seeing the things
that they need to see.
There is no doubt that Coney Island urgently
requires thorough cleaning II is a shame
that a place so we'll adapted by nature 10 give
pleasure and benefit to all comers, and which,
in particular, poor people Of respectable char
acter ought 10 be able 10 visit without the
slightest risk or fear Of being swindled or af-
frOnted. should be centre of vleneSs. Parts
of it are abominably shabby and unwholesome
in a material sense, hut that Is not the worst
feature Of its degradation. It's moral pollution
and criminal facilities are most in need OF at
tention, and understand that these are the
features OF the case with which the grand Jury
is going to deal. Previous essays along the
same line have accomplished little or nothing
For years there has been proftless though ear
nest talk at frequent intervals about the neces-
slty OF publication. and this effort may bring
disappointment. But cannot why It
should prove total failure, or indeed, fall
short of accomplishing some important improve
ments. At all events, It begins in a hopeful
way, and deserves public appreciation. Sooner
or later Coney Island will become a decent re-
sort from end to end and the right time 10
start the transformation Is now.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-09
NepDork Dailp 1-ibnne
FRIDAY, NAY 8, 1902.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CoNGRESS.-Senate: The Philippine debate
continued. and there was a sharp exchange Of
personalities between Mr.. Carmack, of Tennes-
see, and Mr. Dolliver, OF Iowa: Mr.. Vest. Of MIS-
souri, denied Mr.. Tillman's statement regarding
the Hampton Roads conference between Abra-
ham Lincoln and representatives of the Confed-
crate States. = House: The bill admitting
Arizona, NewMexico and Oklahoma to the
Union was under consideration.
FOREIGN.-The British steamer Roddam.
badly wrecked and having lost eighteen of her
crew, returned from ST. Pierre, Martinique. 10
St Lucia, yesterday, bringing the news Of the
destruction of St Pierre, as result of vol
canic distur Dances in the island. with all of its
tnhabitants all the shipping in the port was
destroyed. including the Quebec Steamship
Ccmpany's steamer Roraima, from New York.
which was lost with all on board; in all it is
believed over twenty-five thousand persons
perished. - The texts of the Atlantic
shipping combination agreements were published
in London; Andrew Carnegie arrived in Lon
don and talked about the steamship combina-
tion and the relations of Great Britain and the
United States. Bret Harte the American
novelist was buried in Frimley Churchyard
Surrey. England. - The London opera sea
son was opened with 'Lohengrin" at Covent
Garden the King and Queen being present
DoMEsTIC.-The Salvador Arbitration Com
mission gave a judgment for over SoOoooo IN
favor of the United States; after the verdict
had been rendered there a stormy scene
between Chief Justice Strong of Canada. a
member Of the commission, and the Salvadorian
cago will probably fight the government investi-
cation with a demurrer == The father Of
Margaret Taylor, who was kidnapped and is
now in italy. with her aunt. has started for that
country. and the American Ambassador at Rome
has been instructed 10 move for the aunt's de-
tention. - The anthracite miners took no
action in the strike situation, and the general
impression is that they will recede from their
position.
CTTY.-Stocks were strong or light volume
Of business. - Malcolm w Ford shot his
brother, Paul Leicester Ford. and then took his
own life - The Board of Rapid Transit
Commissioners adopted resolutions ordering the
chief engineer 10 submit figures on the cost of
constructing tunnels under the East River and
requested Bridge Commissioner Lindenthal to
compare the cost of tunnels with that Of
bridges. - H. H. Starkey committed suicide
by shooting himself in the Brooklyn Union
League Club on Wednesday night. =-
Strikers and deputy sheriffs fought at Lodi.
- For time the police were pOwerless TO
cope with the crowd which besieged St Pat
rick's Cathedral in effort 10 see the body of
Archbishop Corrigan, and a score of women
tainted in the press; the divine office for the
dead was sung at night =- a dinner was
given for Lord and Lady Kelvin at Delmonico's
by prominent electrical men.
THE WEATHER.-Indication for to-day:
Fair. The temperature yesterday: Highest, II
degrees; lowest. 53.