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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
THE CANDY STORE CASES
The Proceedings Under the Sunday
Closing Reform of Last Winter
Quashed by the Court Yesterday
on Technical Defects of the Record.

The test case of the prosecutions or
| merchants for violating the city ordi-
nance by selling candy on Sunday, was
decided against the city yesterday.
The case was disposed of in argument
| court on rule to quash proceeding.
The court, after hearing the arguments,
! concurred in the Judgment of Attorney
Frank NJ. Monaghan, of this city, who
had been retained as counsel by the
prosecuted merchants, and dismissed
the proceedings. }2. , ..
The disposition of the case was quite
a legal victory for Mr.. Monaghan. the
circumstance of the court arriving at
its decision without any hesitation,
after hearing his argument, added
somewhat to the result.
The case disposed of was the one
against John Blactus Of the New York
candy store. on South Main street. On
January 10 he was arrested on 4 war
rant sworn out by Chief OF Police Nc
Andrew. during the time when the cru
sade was on against the candy mer-
chants of the town for disposing of
their goods on Sunday. There was Il
protest on the part of the merchants
when arrested, and it was agreed when
the cases were tried before Alderman
Atkinson to have one of them tested
before the court.
1t was this case that came up in court
yesterday. Mr.. Monaghan advanced
several reasons why the proceedings
were Quashed. alleging, among other
things, that the city ordinance. under
which the prosecutions We're carried on,
was unconstitutional. 1t was hoped
that the court would go into this ques-
tion and decide whether or not this
ordinance, which is claimed by some
attorneys to be in open conflict with the
constitution, is defective or not. The
court. however, found sufficient cause
in the first two reasons advanced by
which the proceedings might be invali-
dated. These were that the proceeding
was not brought under the corporate
name of the city of Carbondale. but in
the name of the chief of police. This
would have made it Il commonwealth
case instead of an action by the city
of Carbondale The other reason was
that the evidence was insufficient. At
the hearing the city ordinance which it
was claimed was violated, was not
offered in evidence, the case being dis
posed of on the assumption that there
was such an ordiDance. 1t was on these
technicalities that the record was de-
clared defective and the proceedings
uunshed.
The other cases, the Gardela, Gubert,
ETC., hinged on this case
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
OLYpHANT

John l.. Sullivan was given il great
ovation at the opera house last night.
Mr.. Sullivan was here with the George
Downing Vaudeville company, and as
sumed the role of Simon Legree in Il
scene taken from Uncle Toms Cabin"
While here he stopped ut the Mahon
house, where scores of his admirers
shook hands with him.
The cantata which was to have been
given by the Junior band of the Blake-
ly church on Thursday evening, has
been unaVoidably postponed until a
later date. Those holding tickets for
Thursday evening can use them later
on.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, of South
Gibson. is visiting relatives in Blakely.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Primi-
tive Methodist church will hold a social
in the parsonage this evening, in aid of
the church.
COnroy, Mack & Edwards, with a
superb company. will be the attraction
at the Father Mathew opera house all
next week.
a break in the water main ON Lacka-
wanna street caused the water to over
flow the street on Sunday. The leak
was repaired by the cOmpany's work.
men yesterday.
Mrs. B. Il. Kingsley, of Blakely. was
called to Pottsville yesterday, on ac-
count of the serious illness of her hus-
band.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. G. Evans and Mrs
Elvira Jones spent Sunday at Minooka
Miss Clara Roskelly, of West Scran-
ton, is spending few days with friends
in town.
Miss Viola Harris visited relatives at
South Scranton over Sunday.
A trick bicycle rider gave am exhibi-
tion ON Lackawanna street yesterday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
BUTTONS CAUSE TROUBLE.
Disorder on Two Trolley Cars Be
cause Car Men Are Minus Them.

The first disturbances on or about the
street car lines in this vicinity since the
recent strike, We're committed on Satur-
day evening and on Sunday evening,
when the union buttons worn by the
street car men, or rather the absence
of the buttons, caused good-sized
miX-up on two occasions.
The first trouble was at Mayfeld
yard, when several passengers took
notice of the absence of the buttons on
the motorman by refusing to pay their
fares. One of the passengers, when the
conductor demonstrated with him,
pLielke,d W. \ broom and began to as
sault the motorman. There was live
Oily Asskilgpish fora few minutes
ON Sunday evening, Il crowd of pas
sensers began to annoy Il non-union
crew, after leaving Carbondale, by pull
'"inG the trolley from under the cable. In
9the meantime. some one got hold OF the
"Tegister rope and rang up sixty-five or
," rrOre fares before the conductor stopped
= him. Along the line the crowd con-
.tnued its annoyances, ringing the small
fbell every few feet. The disturbance
! delayed the car for about an hour
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
AVOCA.

Diamond City Hive. Ladies of Macca-
bees. will meet this evening. There VIII
be initiation of candidates.
The Daughters of st. George Will meet
tomorrow evening. There viii be in-
itiation of candidates. All who wish To
ioln the degree team must be present.
The marriage of Miss May Carey and
William Williams, OF the West Side,
will be solemnized on Thursday eYen-
ing,
The condition of l., NJ, Kennedy is
quite critical, having suffered ii second
stroke of paralysis,
Mrs. w, j.. Pier is recovering from a
severe attack of typhoid-pneumonia,
Sunday was dry" day in Avoca,
but the outskirts did good business.
Many loiterers who came from sur
rounding towns We're somewhat disap-
pointed.
The condition of the plank walk in
front of the opera house needs immedi-
ate attention. There should be suf-
ficient number of good members in the
society to tear it up and replace it with
Il gravel walk until the society makes
provision for something better,
Miss Mary Hastie has broken ground
for the erection of a neat residence op-
posite the old homestead.
John Gilhooley Is circulating a peti-
ton i'm the interest of Il recent act pro-
viding for an appropriation for a school
of mines and mining department.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Flannery have re-
turned from their wedding trip and are
temporarily residing with the brides
sister, MIS- Il. r. McGreil.
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PLEASED BIG AUDIENCE.
The Harry Jenkins Company Sue
cessfully Opens Weeks Engage
ment at Grand.

There was big audience at the
Grand last night that seemed i'm
niensely pleased with the production of
THE Curse of Beauty" by the Harry
Jenkins company, which opened
weeks engagement in this city.
Mr.. Jenkins heads the company Of
comedians which promised, by their
work last evening" to hold the interest
OF the towns paygoers for the rest
of the week. There was abundant
comedy, In which Mr.. Jenkins figured
conspicuously. to the pleasant salts
faction of his listeners. who manifest
ed their pleasure in convulsive laugh
ter and hearty applause.
The appearance in the city of VIII +.
Burke, of Scranton, was quite n feat
urc of the evening. MIR. Burkes visit
In Carbondale is somewhat of Il home
coming. for he numbers his friends in
this city by the score, and holds II
high place in their regard. lie was
received last evening like an old
friend and after his splendid singing
at the close of the second act, he had
to re-appear twice. so hearty was the
applause that came from every part
of the house. 1t was the first oppor-
tnn!ty that Carbondalians have had to
enjoy his acting, and Mr.. Burke can
have the satisfaction of knowing that
his work was keenly appreciated and
increased the warmth of admiration of
his many friends. During the week,
lie will undoubtedly be met with many
more evidences of the appreciate of
his Carbondale friends.
The specialties of the company were
highly pleasing and added apprecaby
to the evenings enjoyment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
THE PASSING THRoNG.

Misses Louise and Florence Bishop
spent Sunday with Archibald friends.
Miss Anna Burnard, of Dundaff. is
the guest of Robert and Dallas Perry,
of Maple avenue.
Misses Hughes. Payton and lnnes. of
Dunmore, We're the guests of Miss
Helen Judge on Sunday.
DR.. Fred o. Utley, of Canton. Pa, is
on visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Truman Utley, of Cemetery street.
Miss Blanche Alexander, daughter OF
G.. s. Y. Alexander. of Pontiac. Michi-
gan. is the guest of relatives in this
city.
Robert Holland, after several days
visit with his son and daughter, on
Maple avenue. has returned to his home
in Dundaff.
Miss Gertrude Foy returned to her
home in Scranton last evening, after
a few days visit with the Misses Car
den.. of the West Side.
Frank Collins. teacher In the central
school, is absent from his duties this
week by reason of a severe attack of
appendicitis, which Overcame him on
Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
COL. .M'COMB'S EULOGY.
His Beautiful Tribute to Alvah w.
Daley Vigorously Expressed at the
Post Meeting.

At Davies post headquarters yester-
day afternoon, before the veterans
started in body to conduct the funeral
services over the remains of the late
quartermaster, Alvah w. Daley, Com
mander John McComb delivered the
following practical and sensible eulo-
gium. There is vein of strong. Wig
orous sympathy through it all, which
commends it to the attention of every
reader. and mt the same time illustrates
anew the ability of Colonel McComb to
express thought in terse language.
Comrades; We are met in special session this
afternoon sor the purpose Oi doing honor to the
memory of our laie associate 4. ". Daley
On the mlnng OF Sunday, April IL, 1902 while
the church bells We're Ginning their invitations
to the misunderstanding people OF our city TO
join in simultaneous worship, our qulrterlna,ter
was stricken by an unseen messenger Of the
great Ruler OF US ALL
BY hemoirhage OF the brain he was instantly
paralyzed and from that time until Friday noon,
April Is. his continuance OF life was one Of
lethargy.
His passing from among us has left deep
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
The MAYORS NOMINEES
FOR, BOARD OF HEATH
DR.. John A. Kelly, John P. Collins,
George W." Norris and Patrick G.
McDonough Are Named, but Their
Confirmation Put Over One Week.
Other Doings of Select Council.

Mayor O'Nelrs choice of members
for the board of health, whose an
nouncement was preceded by Il good
deal of speculative interest, was made
known last night, when he sent the
following names into select council for
confirmation:
Dr. John A. Kelly, one year: to sue
ceed Dr. A. +. Gillis, resigned.
George w. Norris. four years: to
succeed \. c. Tiffany, term expired.
John =. Collins, five years; to sue
ceed Alex Wyllie. term expired.
Patrick G.. McDonough, four years;
to succeed T.. H. w. Burke, moved from
district.
Interest centered in these appoint
ments, as it will be remembered that
during Mayor Kilpatrick's term, select
council persistently refused to confirm
the names he sent in.
The appointments of last night were
not confirmed, as was expected in some
quarters. When they We're read, Mr..
Munnion moved that they be referred
to the judiciary and legislation commit
tee, with instructions to report at the
next meeting of council. DIR. Fletcher
was the seconder, the motion prevail
ing. The names We're accordingly Civ
en- to committee. with instructions for
ii report, two weeks hence.
The element that worked to the delay
in confirmation was the secretaryship
of the board. This is a position which
is being somewhat eagerly sought for,
and which indicates some interesting
developments. The postponement of
confirmation last night was an a6roit
move on the part of the supporters of
one of the candidates, who seems to
WELD the greatest influence.
The session of council was a brief
one. though all the matters disposed
of were quite important.
The summarized report of the annual
statement of the city controller will be
made public this year. The common
council resolution directing that the
report be published was reported on
favorably, with the amendment that
the report be summarized. The COM
mittees recommendation was adopted.
The ordinance providing for the an
nual tax levy of ten mills. with poll
tax of one dollar was received and
was passed on two readings.
The bonds of City Treasurer Connor
for $4,000. and City Controller Evans,
We're presented by the city solicitor
with his approval, and We're accepted
by council.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
PHILIPPINE VEGETABLES.
Mealy Potatoes and Lucious Toma
toes Grow in Islands.
From the Manila Times.

| From the Manila Times
Samples of potatoes and tomatoes
have been received by Commissioner
Worcester. secretary of the interior,
from the provincial treasurer of Bataan
and Mr.. Chase of Singalon, respectively,
which they had planted and cultivated
under their own supervision, and which
have been found to be equal to any
grown in the states. The potatoes are
large and mealy and the tomatoes are
beautiful specimens of their class, fine
skinned and juicy.
These samples. showing what the soil
can produce, are welcome at this juno
by the secretary of the interior of ten
trees each of pears, peaches, apricots
and plumbs, and Il large quantity OF
garden seed. from California, for en-
perimenting with in these islands. Four
each of these trees have been planted
in Batangas, two in Manila, and four
in ,Benguet. A large quantity of the
seed has been distributed for expert
menting and all responsible applicants
have been able to secure some of this
seed on the condition that they report
in order to acquaint the department.
OF the interior and the agricultural
bureau as to what fruits and vegetables
thrive best and in what soil. These eX-
periments will also be carried out by
the bureau of agriculture at special en-
perimental stations, and from the
specimens of potatoes and tomatoes
received it may be safely hoped that
other vegetables and fruit will grow
equally we'll in these islands.
This being so there is opened up u
large field for practical market garden-
ers, and residents of these islands
should no longer have to put up with
potatoes like rocks, and all other vege-
tables from the can. "hese experts
ments will be watched with consider
able interest, not by the planters alone
but by the general public.
A plan is also under consideration
for establishment plantations in Negros
where seeds of ail varieties of fruits
and vegetables will be experimental
with.
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ful neighbor can claim when his friends
and acquaintances gather to take their
farewell of him.
The funeral took place at go in the
afternoon from the residence on Wash
ington street, and while the outpour-
ing of friends was exceedingly large,
the most conspicuous feature of the
obsequies was the large number of army
bluecoats and caps, worn by the MEM
bers of William II. Davies post. Grand
Army of the Republic, the comrades
in arms of Mr.. Daley. and his brothers
of the post room for nearly twenty
years. All the respect that the old SOL
diers could show for their departed
comrade and their late quartermaster
was indicated in their manner and
their speech ut the obsequies. At the
grave in MapleWood. the army men,
led by their commander, Colonel John
McComb made the final showing of
honor to the departed soldier, by OBJ
serving the ritual of the Grand Army
as the deceased was laid beside the
sleeping dead
Services at the house We're conducted
by Rev. Charles T.. Lee, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church. The casket
was draped with the American flag, the
symbol which attested the patriotic 10y
atty and devotion of the deceased. On
the national colors lay the floral en-
blemS that came from dear friends. his
comrades and the Women's Relief
corps. William II. Davies post.
After the Scriptural reading. Rev. Mr.
Lee delivered the eulogy, taking for
his text the passage from Samuel
wherein Jonathan and David are eX-
pressing the regret that will be felt
by the absence of one from the feast
The absence of Mr.. Daley from among
his daily scenes-his family his Grand
Army post-was likened to the missing
of one of these Damon and Pythian-like
companions from the feast. The de-
ceased would be missed as pillar of
the home, which was marred now by
the vacant places of mother and father;
he would be missed from the places that
cheered each day his presence. and he
would be sorely missed from the ranks
of the Grand Army post, where the
gap could not be filled. But the COM
forting consultations Of religion We're
the blessings of the mourning ones,
Rev. Mr.. Lee pointed out, and he urged
his listeners to avail themselves of
what was offered and be sustained
when the final summons come
There was Il quartette present, II. Il.
Clarke, VIII Clarke, j. Russell Shep-
herd and George Simpkins. Two selec-
tions We're sung, "Abide with Me" and
"Some Day Well Understand"
When the casket was being borne to
the hearse by six of the post soldiers
the veterans ranged in line uncovered
during the short procession. The dele
cation from Davies post was perhaps
the largest present at any of the recent
funerals of post members, as Mr.. Daley
had been an officer for several years,
and was uniformly liked by his COM
rades
The pallbearers We're from the post
and We're: Joseph NJ. Alexander, Joseph
Vandermark, William ii. Williams, Nj.
ID. English William b. Chase, Freder-
lex w. Mills
II. NJ. Tuttle was the nag-bearer in
the procession, and John Lingfelter and
George Hedden We're the ensigns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
OBITUARY..

WILLIAM MOYLES, Il resident of
this city for over thirty years, died yes
terday morning, after Il long illness.
Deceased was born In England in 1929,
ana with his wife emigrated to this
country, settling in Carbondale in 1869.
He survived his wife by seven years.
He was one of the oldest residents in
this city and earned the best wishes OF
wide circle OF friends.
For number of years he was EN-
ploycd by the Delaware and Hudson
company ut their local shops and was
esteemed by his associates.
He worshipped at the Episcopal
church, The only immediate relative
who survives him is son, John Moyles,
OF Spring street with whom he hade
made his home.
GEORGE p. WILLIAMS, we'll
known and highly respected former
resident of this city, died ut his home
in Dunmore at o'clock yesterday
morning, after long illness from
Bright's disease.
Deceased was born in Clifford sixty
seven years ago. For nearly twenty
years he resided in this city and was
man OF praiseworthy characteristics.
About six years ago he removed from
here TO New York city. but of late had
resided in Dunmore. He is survived by
his wife, one son, G., " Williams. and
Il daughter Miss Della Williams also
two brothers, X. w. William. of this
city, and ID. w. Williams, of Dunmore.
The funeral services will take place
at his late home on Bloom street. Dun
more, tomorrow afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
The Crescents, Dance TONIGHT.

The benefit social of the Crescents'
base ball team will take place tonight
in the Burke building. AS this is Car
bOndale's representative ball team, local
pride should stir the young people to
patronize the affair. An evening Of
pleasant social enjoyment is promised,
as the young men of the team have
been connected heretofore with social
successes and know something about
entertaining in this manner. The music
will be by Firth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
MI. Evans Will Sing.

evening programme at Watts hall to-
morrow by w. D. Evans, of this city,
who will sing '"rhe Bridge" while the
artist produces the scenes suggested by
the song.
A ladies' quartette will sing another
well-known song for the artists illus
tratiOn.
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The NewsIof Carbonda1e.

Wyoming Valley branch of the road.
An exceptional increase of traffic ne
cessitated the transfer. which. how
ever. will be only temporary The rush
on the Erie and Wyoming Is so great
that five engineers were requested. but
three is all that could be spared from
the Jefferson division. The three who
went from Carbondale were acting as
firelnen. but were formerly engineers,
having been reduced when traffic be-
came somewhat less some months ago.
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Meetings of Tonight.

-. Division No, |, Ancient Order of
Hipernians.
>, ST Vincent de Paul
= ~, Lpcretla lodge, Daughters of Re-
'bakah.
v Tribe No. POS, Red men.
y Knights of Honor.
Local 1911, United Mine Workers.
80 Daughters of st. George.
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REDUCED RATES TO Los AN
GELES.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, on Ac'
count of Convention of Federation
of Women's Clubs.

on account of the convention of Fed
Grafton of Women's clubs, to be held at
Los Angeles, Cal, May to S, the PENN
sylvania Railroad company will sell
special excursion tickets from all sta
tions ON its line, to Los Angeles and re-
turn, AT reduced rates.
Tickets will be sold from April 10 10
26, inclusive, and will be good to return
until June 20, when properly validated.
For specific rates, routes and condi-
tions OF tickets, apply to ticket agents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
The Recital Tonieht,

The musicale by the St. Rose acad-
emy music pupils will take place this
evening in st. Rose hall. The pro-
gramme is elaborate and the excellence
of the past entertainments of the acad-
emy students are bright augures of n
pleasing entertainment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
Michael Carey Dead.

" Michael Carey, of Jermyn. Il flag
man on the Ontario and Western at
Mayfield. who was injured on Satur-
day morning while attempting to get
on Z train to go to his work, died at
Emergency hospital from the effects of
his injuries last evening.
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afternoon, advertising the Harry Down
ing vaudeville show, which was given
ut the opera house last evening. The
performance of the rider was witnessed
by thrOngs of people.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-22
Change of Positions.

The steam heating plant at the rolind-
house is closed for the season.. and
Thomas Cornish will go to the Main
street blacksmith shop, and Oscar Cole
to the locomotive shop.