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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-04

Special cars tonight win leave Lacka-
wanna avenue at | O'Clock for Provi-
dence, Hyde Park, Laurel Hin. Peters
burg and Green Ridge Suburban aa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-04
The Election Returns

Will be received by special wire at the
Elks' Cafe this evening. so
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-04
Committed to Jail

Frank Miller, carpenter, who was ar
rested for drunkenness, was committed 10
Jail yesterday for ten days, in default of
a fine OF So.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-04

All our regular correspondents are
instructed, and our friends in all parts
of the county are requested to send in
tonisht's returns promptly, by phone
where possible, otherwise by wre
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-04

Special cars tonight will leave Lacka-
wanna avenue at / o'clock for Provi-
dence, Hyde Park. Laurel Hill, Peters
burg and Green Ridge Suburban -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-04

Special cars tonight will leave Lacka-
wanna avenue at l o'clock for Proyi-
dence, Hyde Park, Laurel Hill, Peters,
burg and Green Ridge Suburban. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
PLEADS GUILTY.
Lyons Admits He Tried TO
Shoot CroWshaW.

A shoting affray occurred IN saloon
at the North End, last evening, which
fortunately did not result seriously. in
fact. nobody was hurt
Michael Lyons OF this city and John
Crowshaw Of Pawtucket were indulgng
In the saloon OF Creslenzo Disimom at 20
Ledge street when the latter rebuked the
former for not paying for the drinks
So angry did Lyons become that be
whipped out revolver and fired point
blank at Crowshaw but the aim was bad,
the ball lodging IN the wall.
with the aid OF Pietro Terra, bystand-
er. Lyons was overpowercd and the re-
volver wrested from him by Crowshaw
Later Second station Officers took Lyons
into custody on the charge Of assault
with a dangerous weapon.
The shooting was done with large S-
caiibre revolver. and when searched
enough cartridges were found in Lyons
pockets TO reload the weapon. When ask
ed BY Lieut.. Robhlee why he carried such
"A weapon concealed about his person,
Lyons said that no had been bothered by
dogs and carried the revolver for protec-
ton.
Lyons was arraigned in the Sixth dis
trict court. today and pleading guilty.
was held for the grand Jury in 500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02

An echo from the Flint, Blood e. Co.'S
iewelrY shop smallpox outbreak has been
heard.
Last month Catherine stade died at isi
Lippitt street.
Her sons worked for Flint. Blood &
Co, and brought the disease TO their
home, their aged mother being thus ex-
posed.
on the day of the burial OF the old lady
her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Darius of
1s3 Hanover street. by permission Of Or.
Chaplin, in company with her brother,
Theodore G. Stade who has convalesced.
attended the funeral; but IL is alleged that
she did not enter the house.
Last Tuesday Mrs. Barrus began 10
feel ill and today an eruption came out
on her face.
DrH. Chaplin and King visited her home
and found that she had light attack of
smallpox.
At her own request she was sent TO the
pest house, a general vaccination of those
who might have been exposed following.
DR.. Chaplin is disturbed over a possible
outbreak of smallpox, along the water
front and in the tenement houses ada
cent 10 India street.
Michael Bradley, who was sent 10 the
pest house, yesterday, had had typical
smallpox eruptions on his face for four
days.
This is the most contagious stage OF
the disease. when by using the same
towels, glasses, eating and cooking uten-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
NONE SOLD.
Cattle in the Denver Market
Remained Unpurchased.

Denver Col. May 2.-Not a single head
Of cattle was sold in the Denver market
yesterday and the commission men. al
most without exception wired 10 their
customers In all paris OF The west not TO
ship a single head OF livestock 10 the
markets in this city, Kansas City, Omaha
or Chicago.
Commission men in other cities are un-
derstood to have taken similar action.
Many thousands OF head are on the way
TO market. and three or four days will
pass before tho effect Of the order Is felt
but at the beginning OF next week little or
no stock will be offered at the packing
centres.
Commission men and stock owners say
they have taken this radical action be-
cause OF the raid made by the Cattle
Trust on prices OF stock"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
BROWNS
CASE IN
COURT.
Manual Training School Student
Answers Two Charges --GibIin,
Saloon Keeper, His Bondsman

There was an interesting episode, two OF
them in fact in the Sixth district court,
today.
These who were watching the proceed
ings were convinced that the law ever ap-
plies alike TO the rich and the poor, the
white and the black without distinction,
partiality. sans fear sans favor.
| Gideon Brown. Is years old. was TO be
tried upon a complaint made by Agent
Charles II. Thurber, OF the Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty to Children
for improper conduct with Agnes Willard
| IL years old.
Brown was seated next 10 the rail which
divides the public from those who have
an interest I'm pending cases. on his right
was his bondsman. Michael Giblin. OF 81
Fountain street. licensed saloon keeper
On his left was clergyman who has
been very much concerned about this
stslwart boy.
Directly I'm front OF this trio sat Presi-
dent Joseph III. Tanning OF the Anti
cruelty society, and Rev. Ernest G.. Wes-
! ley, who Is identified with the society and
It's commendable work and who thinks
that the society has done just right.
| IL had been reported that the society
| had ceased TO push the prosecution grow
! ing out Of the discovery Of the alleged
| circulation of obscene literature in the
Manual Training High school. for the
reason that some of the authorities and
| few OF the clergy had objected 10 further
| publicity: therefore the cases might be
| dropped.
While the Brown case was held up for
| few minutes. Wiley Davis, colored, who
| appeared 10 he IL years old. was arraign-
| cd for improper conduct with Mabel Col
! Inns, who Is under the age OF 164
Davis was without counsel: no clergy
1 man appeared In his behalf, and the con-
| sequence OF his plea, guilty was that
sSoO. 81 was "e'o i0r 'no "eA'
| few minutes later Mabel Collins. IA
years old. colored. was arraigned as a
! vsgrant. Nobody appeared To plead Tor
| her. She was, so the court was informed.
| q bad girl. and was promptly sentenced TO
| the Oaxlawn school during her minority.
Immediately Gideon Brown was called
| to the bar and the complaint against him
| ives continued until June i3. which, action
takes II beyond the sitting or the next
| grand jury. The court. i'm making THIS
| order. merely complied with the request
| OF the government.
| Brown was about 10 leave the bar when
! he WAS arraigned on a new warrant: TINS
| time for the alleged distribution and cir
! culation of obscene literature.
he pleaded not guilty and Nichaei CID
| lin again became his surety, In tho sum
OF $500. for his appearance for trial next
Friday. This warrant was made on the
others under consideration. the serving
OF which will materially depend upon
what the authorities do in the Brown
cases.
The two colored offenders against the
majesty OF the law went out 10 Cranston
on the noon electric car.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02

sils, by touching any place the sick per-
son may have been in contact with, one
may catch the disease.
Bradley was found TO have been on q
drunk for a week and during the four
days that he was in a condition TO spread
the disease broadcast. he hung about and
drank freely In the India street and other
saloons.
DIR. Chaplin has formulated set OF rules
TO be observed by the members of FAM
lilies in which there Is diphtheria. They
have been printed for distribution and are
az follows:
Keep away from the sick person as
much as possible. If you do have 10
touch the patient. wash your hands at
once.
Even with the best of care you are
liable to get the germ in your nose or
throat. although you may not be sick
yourself
Then, if YOU are not very careful. you
may give the disease TO others.
Take care of your spit Don't spit on
floor. on sidewalk, or any such place.
Don't drink out of glass or cup that
somebody else is likely TO use
Don't put money. pencils, pins, etc.s
In your mouth
Don't borrow or lend a pencil. pipe or
anything else that is put I'm the mouth.
Keep your fingers out OF your mouth
Don't kiss your own or other children.
The oftener you wash your face and
hands. the less likely you are to carry
the disease.
Always wash your hands the last thing
before leaving the house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
CAPITAL STOCK.
A Vast Total Authorized During
the Month Of April.

New York. May with the exception
of February the amount OF new capital
stock authorized in April was the largest
for any month this year.
The total for the Eastern states of COM
panies capitalized at si,0o.ooo or over
reached s2si. $4,000. which compares with
si53. 10000 in March, 500. $4,000 in febru-
AIRY and sli6 950. 900 in January. The heavy
April total. however. makes "A very slim
showing with that OF April last year,
which was q record breaking month in
the matter Of new interpretations ana
capital authorizations, the total rising to
the enormous sum OF $l.6i9.650.0o0. This
was due in considerable measure TO the
United States Steel corporation. Leaving
consideration. April this year really
makes a much better exhibit than last.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
FRUIT GROWERS ORGANIZE

san Francisco, May THE fruit grow
ers OF this state have organized under the
name Of the California Distributors with
Frank +. Buck as president and Alden
Anderson secretary and general manager.
Those already In the association repre-
sent 81 per cent Of the business done last
year and an effort is being made To Tn
duce the other II per cent 20 join. with
"a view of absolutely controlling eastern
ahlnrnnnis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
Dewey DAY.
Gen. Funston Guest at the Ban
Quet Of First Infantry Officers.

Denver. Col. May 2.-Geueral Funston
was rendered banquet last night at the
Windsor hotel by the officers of the
First Infantry. National Guard OF COL
oradu
Tho occasion was the celebration Of
Dewey Day" \ message was received
from President Roosevelt expressing his
regrets at his inability 10 be- present
General Funston responded to tho toast
The Eighth Corps
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
DOWNFALL LOOKED FOR

Cape Haytien. Hayti. MAY 2.--vice Pres
ident Vasquez OF Santo Domingo. leader
OF the revolution against President Jims-
nez. Of that republic has arrived Ut
Guerra. near san Domingo the capital
The fall ot the JineneE government rs es-
pected 90 occur today or tomorrow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
EXCESSIVE.
Warner Claims Damages Awarded
St. Pierre Are Unwaranted.

The case OF George 81. Pierre VS.. Will
liam A. Warner was argued I'm the ap-
pe1iate ftvfsT0n Or the supreme court to-
day on defendants petition for new
trial This was suit for malicious prose-
cution and the jury returned sub
stantIal verdict for the plaintiff.
Defendant claimed the damages were
excessive aud the verdict against the cvi-
deucc.
e. J Farnsworth 10 counsel for plain
tn aud q. D. Brown counsel for d.
feudsnt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
HAS BEEN RELEASED

Venice May % The pardon grarited by
King Victor Emmanuel 10 the officers and
marines of the United States cruiser chi-
cago. who are imprisoned here. arrived
this morning. The prisoners will be re-
leased without delay.
The American naval officers have hcen
released
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
NEW TRAMP STEAMER ARRIVES

Ncw York. MAY ~ new tr.mp
steamer hss arrived from tho builders
yards at Glasgow The vessel L. the
'Roseley." built by Robert Duncan a.
Co. of Port Glasgow, for VIM. Reor Of
Belfast. Ireland She is 375 feet long and
her tonnage is $3.50 gross and 2S32 net.
The Roseley VII load FOR Australia. Her
agents are Norton a Son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
FISHING SMACK CapsIz:0

Halifax. y s. May on Digby yes
tcrday evening small vessel returning
from the fishing grounds with ~ good
fare was carrying too much sail aud WAS
struck by sduau aud upset.
lgbert Robbins. one vf the crew. Was
drowned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02

Baltimore. May 2-Congressman Amos
7. Cummings of New York passed a rather
uncomfortable night at the church Home
ana Innrmary and is reported this morn
fne rs hciug in weaker condition than
during yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
Is Daughter Of Mrs. Stade Who
Died Of Disease a Month Ago
Attended Mothers Funera|--At Her Own
Request She Was Sent to the HoSpi-
tai at Fields Point at N0On


.
.
the
al
!: 0 hospital
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02

YALE GLovE--A two
clasp glace. In popular street
and evening. shades. We
know this value cannot be
beat. They are an exceed
ingly good value at,...........
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02

FOWNES' NJ A n n S II
GLOvE-,A very nobby glove
with one clasp. prix seam, In
all the desirable colorings:
a good value at..........,.....
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
TAILOR nADE SUITS
1-3 Off r1arked Prices

think there are about 100 of these neatly tailor
made stits that we will sell at exactly 3 off regular
prices Some are made of such fine cloths cheviot
broadcloth venetans, etamine and pleasing mixtures
of black blue brown and oxford. The regular prices
on these suits are from $500 to 1900 For this sale
4 off,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02

MARVEL WASHABLE GLOVE
1t has been CHEMICALLY treated. so that
one can wash it with water
and II will still retain its soft lustrous
finish. Indeed. II is marvel shades
are beaver tan, mode. pearl, white
and black.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
Glove News

Especially interesting to wo-
men who are hesitating as to
the best glove to wear, and the
proper place to buy. 1t is suf'
ficient to say we carry the best
makes, and fit is guaranteed.
We quote below four of our
leaders.
SUEDE Isle GLOVES
They resemble very closely
suede kid. but have one ad-
vantage, that OF washing
perfectly They are
stylish glove and much worn,
We have full line of colors
and feel certain we can meet S0c -7Sc
your desire. Prices. ........ wv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02
TAILOR MADE SUITS
rlust Go Regardless of Cost

The recent enlargement of our department has in
many ways proved advantageous. We needed more
room to exhibit immense stock and 1t was granted
After its completion felt satisfied that we had room
enough Each day has brought new goods; these
have crowded our again Must make room is
now the demand So by the of this great price
saving on tailor made suits we will the
slant demand for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-02

Ladies' plump amazon kid. kid
top welt. sewed. wide all around
extension edge: very heavy
single sole. stitched aloft. broad
heel, bull dog last; very man
ish; stout, but flexible and COM
Portable.
Price 3. so
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-07-03
KOHINOOR FOR QUEEN.
The Famous Diamond VIII BE Worn
in the Crown of tirNandra
Mt Coronation.

There was hong discussion early in
the wear a. tu what place The famous
Kuhinuur diamond would take among
the crown jewel, mt the coronation.
Some people said that il would he in
the kings and others that il would be
IN the queens crown. 1t is nnW known
that il will he in that or the queen.
There are some Interesting supersli-
tion~ connected with this stone in
fntfi;t. frprt- wltirit fti;trr It r;tfrrr intro
the possession Of Queen Victoria.
Every native of that country firmly he
licveS that the holder of the stone will
he the ruler of India. hut with it goes
the dread penalty that it brings vio-
lent death to its male owner. Story
after story. going back for centuries.
is told to bear out the truth of this
superstition. and the Indian mind is
probably convinced that King Edward
hopes to avoid this fate by making
the jewel the property IF the queen,
whose sex safeguards her as it did
Queen Victoria.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-07-03
Kansas Hermit Shoots Two Men.

Leavenworth, Kan, June ia
terrible shooting ARRAY took place
at Maultby, station on the Kansas
City 4 leavenworth Electric line,
about hallway between Leavenworth
and Kansas City, ut II O'Clock last
night. John sherman, q hermit, 10
years ui aye, shot James Williams
and Allie Bacon, the former fatally,
and the latter seriously, Williams
died an hour after being shot. He
was shot in the stomach, the weapon
used being an army musket loaded
with buckShot Bacon was shot in
the face, and he also may die.
Sherman came to Laavenworth af-
ter the shooting and gave himself up
to the police. He was hatess and
coatless when he reached the station,
where he promptly reported his crime.
ltseemed that Williams and Bacon
called at Sherman hermit home for
the purpose OF Furnishing him for an
alleged crime against Charles Steel, a
farmer living nearby. When them men
entered his place and Threatened him
lie began shooting.
Mrs Steel, the woman in the case.
vas adiudged insane in the probate
court here yesterday. Her husband
was with Williams and Bacon last
night. Williams and Bacon are wei
known farmers.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-07-03
TOBACCO AND STUDENTS
Northwestern University Prnfe2s or
Declares That They DO Noi sue
eessfuIIy Work Together.

The effects of tobacco Il youths
were recently presented by DR.. Her
bert Fish, of the Northwestern uni
verSity, in an address before the Took
County league. in Chicago.
~ student should quit using tobac-
e., said DIR. Fish, "or conclude in his
own mind 70 leave school. Not sin
gle student using tobacco has stood in
the first rank this year, and this has
been the ease for tn, last nine years,
with one exception. 1t il a fact that A.
the scholarship lowers the ratio of
tobacco users increases.
Mine years ago we commenced To
keep n record on this subject. cunjin-
ued the speaker. "aud NJ have found
that the boy who fails usually uses to-
hacco. When asked 10 sign our pledge
the pupil usually answers that he does
not use very much. hu, We find that he
continues TO fail in his studies. One
of the questions submitted IN ,ur rec
ord book is whether ar not the pupil
thinks the use Of tobacco i nvce> sarN
10 his success. must admit that
many answer this question in The
affirmative. In our chapel we fire.
quently ask all those who have not
had tobacco in their mouths for T.
months TO arise and he counted. The
average varies from go To = per cent. -
DIR. Fish's theme Was "rhe student
and the Cigarette" and while he took
the stand that tobacco In any form had
tendency 10 duh the mind If III,
pupil, he said that he was compelled
tn admit that the cigarette form was
the most objectionable and most in
furious. lie showed by rccitiug ,tatiS-
ties taken at the university during the
last nine years that the student adj
dictcd To the cigarette habit made a
much lower average in his class per-
ccnageS than those who were not given
to the use Of the little paper cylinders,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-07-03
CHINA EAGER FOR BIBLES.
Agent of American society Reports
Growing Demand for Gods
" ord.


Rev. John Il. lIykcs, ID. d., agent of
the American Bible society in Shan
ghai. China, has submitted report
to the society ON conditions and the
outlook in China. DR.. llNkes says
the question of a recurrence of the
recent troubles in China depends on
whether the government of the en-
pire wants another outbreak. II il
does the uprising will take place and
in the manner prescribed, according
to pr, llFkes A. a-reSull Of an ediet
directing that the sons of ManchuS
and Mougnls shall be chosen to 50
abroad and study. there has been an
unhcard of demand for foreign books,
scriptures included. One government
college has applied for II grant for
81 Bibles for the use of its students
the world in the government service
in the capacity of tranSlat"rs, inter-
prefers and teachers of English. "One
of the signs of the times" says Dr.,
l1N KITS, II al itlllhl NiplN lil'N'lh'li'
on the part of some of the highest
officials in the land To make Il re-
translation or revision of the Bible
with the view Of putting il into what
they consider Il more worthy literary
form: and this work is now IN
progress with imperial sanction.
The officials hone thus t. acuIIaint
the official class with the contents of
the Bible and remove their prejudice
against it aud thereby against Chris
tianS and Christianity.
I'VE is, ned more mandarin Bibles
in the last three months of this year,
said DR.. lIykes. than would hay"
been considered ample stock for
eight years decade ago"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-07-03
Shelley Park Lost 10 Kansas City.

X. c. World, 18th.
The supreme court to-day decided
the ease OF Kansas City ". +. l..
Scarrilt ct al, for the possession of
Shelley park against the city.
In ISL the old town OF Kansas
City was laid off 10y fourteen proprie-
tors of the land, and they donated
what is now known as Shelley park,
between Missouri avenue. Locust,
independence yaad Oak streets. To the
city for grave yard. In l757 the
city runncil passed an ordinance
vacutingthe ground as Il graveyard.
In 1861 another ordinance was pass
ed ordering all bodies removed from
the GROUND. In ISIS Mayor Shelley
had an ordinance passed ordering
the ground to be graded and con
verified into "A city park. In lSS2,
ihNN UNITY .N''llS '-' 'P-''tNs jung
+. l.. Scarritt brought suit against
the city for the heirs OF the old pro-
prietorS to recover possession OF the
property, on The ground that it had
been abandoned as a grave yard and
therefore reverted To the original
owners. The suit was decided in
1856 in favor Of the heirs.
In 1880 the city sued the heirs for
possession OF the property, and the
heirs won again in the lower house
The case was appealed by the city to
the supreme court, and by the decis-
ion to-day the heirs gain "A final vie
tory. A stipulation was made by
the attorneys in this ease that this
should be a final test.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-07-03
qualifications NeccSSnrN.

"What does the university require
of its president >" inquiries writer in
a current imagining. Well, remark,
the Chicago Chronicle. the recent
weight of opinion seems to he that
he ought to be combination of the
church debt-raiser. the gold brick
operator and the moral philosopher
As such men are rather rare. some
colleges have had to he content with
firstnamed qualifications, but a little
shally on the third.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-07-03
DOCTORS MUST BE COMPETENT
A French Decision Which Will E~-
tabIish II Most Important
Precedent.

An American resident in Bordeaux,
France. has started a controversy by
suing famous physician, who at
tended his daughter, aged Is years.
1t is alleged that the doctors i'm
proper treatment nearly proved fatal
To the girl 1t is stated that she was
saved by calling in three other doctors,
who unanimously condemned the orig,
inal treatment of the case.
The father was awarded 81 800 dam.
ages. the court holding that person
who hires a physician has right to
expect that there will be no neglect
or ignorance of things which every
medical man should know. This deci-
sion has established Il precedent
throughout France.