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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
MAGISTRATE HowE's VIEW.
Thinks People Are Too Hasty in
Blaming Aldermen.

Charles Schirz, of Ridge street, was
arrested yesterday at the instance of
Mrs. Anna Ecke, who charges him
with assault and battery on herself
and on her son, Charles. Mrs. Ecke
alleges that her little boy was passing
Schirz's house and stopped to fool with
his dog.
Schirz, she says, took offense and
coming out, slapped the lad over the
face. She started to interfere where
at Schirz slapped her also she AYERS
The warrant was issued by Magistrate
Howe, but Schirz went before Alder
man Butterinan and entered bail in
the sum of $500. This prompted Magis-
trate Howe to make few remarks
yesterday afternoon
There's case" said he, "that could
have been settled If / could have got
the parties together here in my office.
It's only a trivial matter and one that
should never be brought to the atten-
tion of the grand jury. 1t may pos
sibly be one of the contributing causes
for another grand jury report censur-
ing aldermen for sending in unimport-
ant cases. yet what can we do? If
person comes here and insists upon
swearing out a warrant we've got to
issue one. Then the defendant goes
before another alderman and enters
bail. In many instances, we get no
whatever to decide upon
the merits OF case. | wish people
would take this fact into consideration
when they start out censuring the al
derman along this particular line
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
Properties Sold bv the Sheriff.

Sheriff Schadt yesterday sold the fol-
lowing properties:
Property of Charles Katsingcr, in Scranton,
to Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan asso-
citation, for si6.3l.
Property of Charles Katsinger, in Scranton TO
the Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan asso-
citation, for $ii.0.
Property of George II. Clark and j. II. Clark,
in Waverly TO Dean. attorney, for $6i.SB.
Property of Joseph Scholtz, in Scranton, to
Curry, attorney, for $780,
Property of Charles Owens and Isaac Owens.
in Scranton, to Attorney Balicntine, for 5000
Property of Helen Polka, administrative, i'll
Scranton, to Curry attorney, for $j3.1O.
Property of Everett +. Marian, in Dunmore,
to Woodruff, attorney, for $3.50.
Property of Lena Melody ct al, in Carbondale,
to Walker & Hill, attorneys, for SSli.ls.
Property Of Michael Durkn, in Scranton, to
W. $. Bcfan. attorney, for STSij
Property of George II. Clark and George w.
Bealc, in Scranton, TO S. B. Price, attorney, for
$jl0.1G.
Property of Laura Glucli and Joseph Gluck in
Carbondae, to Stuart attorney, for SIl.O7.
Property of James II. Nolan, in Scranton, to
Hannah attorney, for $i1.26.
Property of II. NJ. Patrick, in South Abingdon,
to Diehl, attorney, for $jG2G
Property OF Society of st. Michael the Arch
angel, in Old Forge, to Hannah, attorney, for
$1G.S5.
Property OF Ann Edwards. in Olyphant, to
Diehl, attorney, for sos. 49,
Property OF Edward c. Dmmick, in South
Arlington, to Dehl, attorney, for S6S.l3.
Property of Stanton Beinger, in Scranton, to
Diehl, attorney, for $Gl.66.
Property of Edward A. Mcclure, in Scranton,
to Diehl, attorney for SG3.10.
Property of Bridget Needham, in Old Forge,
to Diehl, attorney, for s7iO0.
Property of J.. s. Woodhousc ct al, in Scran-
ton, to Diehl, attorney for S7O.3S
Property OF William J. Evans ct al, in Scran.
ton, attorney, for $500.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
FOUND DEAD in BED.
William Moran's Lifeless Body
Found by His Mother in
Minooka Yesterday.

William Moran, who has lived for
many years in Minooka, was found
dead in bed yesterday morning about
o'clock by his mother, who went TO
arouse him and who was startled to
find that life had left his body.
The cause of Mr.. Morans death was
pronounced to be heart disease by DR..
Haggerty and Coroner Saltry, both Of
whom viewed the remains. The dead
man was AZ years old and single. He
is survived by his mother and the fol-
lowing sisters: Mrs. James Duleavy
and Mrs. James Cannon, of Minooka
and Mrs. William McGuigan, of this
city.
The funeral will be held on Monday
morning. A high mass of requiem will
be celebrated in st. Joseph's church,
Minooka and interment will be made in
St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

Fully recovered from his collapse of
the day before, Attorney James NJ
Walker, yesterday morning, resumed
his argument in the Williamson-Car-
penter ejectment suit, consuming nearly
an hour in one of the most vigorous
speeches ever made by young at
torney at the Lackawanna bar.
The law, as Judge Kelly reviewed 1T,
was however against him, and the
motion of the opposing counsel Major
Warren and Mr.. Scragg to exclude the
testimony on which the defense rested,
was allowed. The plaintiff asked for
binding instructions, but Mr.. Walker
protested on the ground that some or
the papers offered in evidence were not
originals, but only certified copies. and
there was consequently question as
to the veracity of the witnesses VINO
testified in support Of their being cor
rect copies. Judge Kelly sustained Mr..
Walkers contention and submitted the
case to the jury. The jury found
verdict for the plaintiff
In the case of John Il. Welsh and
others against the city of Scranton for
damages growing out of the widening
of Robinson street verdict of 500 was
found for the plaintiff.
A verdict of $31 for the plaintiff was
returned in the case of Antonio MarSot-
to against William A. Moore and Mary
Moore.
Two juries sealed verdicts just after
the adjourning of court. One had in
hand the case of d. r. Thomas against
Patrick Leyden. Mr.. Thomas is a
sewing machine agent Mr.. Leyden re-
sides in Minooka. An agent of Mr..
Thomas delivered a sewing machine
to the Leyden residence at Mrs. Ley
denis behest. 1t was to be left there
a week on trial. When the agent went
ed sale he found the sewing machine
lying in the gutter in front of Leyden S
house. 1t was u total wreck.
Leyden admitted he threw it out, but
sought to excuse his action on the
ground that it was placed on his prop
erty without his consent. Judge Kelly
ruled that Leyden had no right to
throw the machine out and gave the
jury binding instructions to find for the
plaintiff. The amount of the damage
was left to the jury. L. P. Wedeman
represented the plaintiff and John II.
Bonner, the defendant.
The other case was that of |. i. Pro-
vodzek against NJ. e. Worden. The
plaintiff was a sub-contractor under
the defendant for the stating of the
Blakely Baptist church. The contract
price was $500. Mr.. Worden refused to
pay the bill and suit was brought. The
defense was that the work was not
done according to specifications and
that the cost of putting the job in proper
shape was greater than the plaintiffs
claim. r. A. Zimmerman represented
the plaintiff. w. A. Wilcox was attor-
ney for the defendant.
The case of James r. Dainty against
Michael Devine was referred to At
torney r. l.. Levy.
The following cases were continued:
T.. f. Carroll, ct. al. against the Scran-
ton Railway company; d. r. Madden,
ct. al. against the Scranton Railway
company; Johanna Ferdinando against
the city of Scranton; Bridget A. Moran
against the Scranton Railway COM
pany; Emma Haas against the Scran
ION Railway company: Joseph Walker,
ct. al. against c. T. Wise, ct. al. E. f..
Thomas against Margaret Collins; Il.
l.. Thomas against Nora Collins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
D. & II. PAY DAYS.

The following schedule OF pays has been ar.
ranged by the Delaware and hudson company:
March 22.-Nanllc, Marvine Leggetts Creek
Won storch, Dickson, repair shop.
March 2i-ogphant Eddy Creek, Grassy Is.
land, White Oak Jermyn.
March G5-tireenwood Nos. and 3 Spring
Brook, Langclife, Lahn.
March 26-Deawme, Baltimore SLOPE Balti.
more No 2, Baltimore No. ., Baltimore Tunnel,
COnyngham,
March 27-Clnton Coal Brook, Powderly, Car.
bondale No. !, Racket Brook
March 2s-Boston, Plymouth No, 2, Plymouth
No. 3, Plymouth NO. 4, Plymouth No. >.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
DIR. HAMPTON IS ILL.
Was One of Carbondale's Leading
PHYSICIANS.

DR.. Ruel Hampton. formerly of Car
bondale, one of the best known physi-
clans in the Lackawanna valley is
very i'll at the home of his son-in-law
C. p. Jadwin, of Adams avenue. DR..
Hampton was s4 years old on Saturday
last.
He became i'll ON the Friday previous
and grew rapidly worse. For the past
two days he has been unconscious, suf-
fering from apopleXy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
CONCERT OF COLLEGE CLUBS.
Lafayette Men Attracted Fair
Sized Audience

The concert given by the musical
clubs of Lafayette college attracted a
fair-sized audiSDce last night at the
High School auditorium. 1t was an
exceptionally good entertainment. The
Glee club was very strong and did ex-
cellent work. One of it's members is a
Scranton man, II. f.. Eynon, of the
West Side.
The Banjo club played we'll and the
mandolin rendering of a Ruebenstein
melody in + was among the features of
the evening. The singing of the
"Florodora SeXtette" and Il Want to
BE a Military Man" called forth much
enthusiasm.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
Councilmen Make Answer.

Lewis Richards, Henry Mccarthy,
G. c. Ries, John Kruchank and John
Reilly, members of the borough coun-
ell, of Dickson City, made answer yes
terday in Clerk Daniels office, to the
petition of ten citizens of the borough
to have the councilmen removed for
failing to reorganiZe within ten days
after the first Monday in April as re-
qured by law.
The respondents deny that Stephen
Beddoe was II member of council from
the First ward, and that j. c. Huff
nagle was Il member from the Third
ward; and further, they deny that
there is IL vacancy in the First ward.
They then go on to deny specifically
that they failed to reorganize within
the time prescribed by law and make
the averment that reorganization was
effected on Monday, March 3.
The litigation grows out of the dead
lock in the Dickson City council, The
faction in control are the respondents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
SUPPER AT THE Y. W. G. A.
Committee That Is in Charge of To-
nights Event

The supper at the Young Women's
Christian association this evening from
$50 to 1.30, promises to be very pleas
ant affair All friends will be well
coined by the reception committee, Mrs.
r.. G.. Powell, Mrs. Ripple, Mrs. Peck
and Mrs. Carr.
The committee in charge of the sup
per consists of Mrs. l.. NJ. Gates, Mrs.
r. ID. Brewster and Mrs. Garrison. The
ladies at the tables are Mesdames
Brewster, Garrison, Lister, Brooks,
Rine. Jones, Fellows, Freeman and
Howell; Misses McKenna, Short and
Osland, with their assistants, Misses
Gates, Rine, Luce, Capwell and Wey-
burn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
Exceptions to Mulley Estate Audit.

Exceptions to the account of the
auditor i'm the estate of Ambrose Null
ley, deceased, We're argued yesterday
in orphans court before Judge John b.
Steel, of Westmoreland county, special
ly presiding. Judge Vosburg was
counsel at one time and consequently
could not hear the case. The attorneys
representing the parties We're George
ID. Taylor, S, B. Price Hon. A. A.
Knapp, w. +, Boyle and w. ID. b.
Ainey, of Montrose.
Judge A. A. Vosburg heard testimony
in the audit of the estate of Charles
Stuart, deceased, for the purpose of
distributing the funds in the hands of
the executor Joseph Stuart. No eXcep-
tions were filed to the account of the
executor, but a claim was presented
against the estate by a daughter of
the testator, Mrs. Collins, who paid the
funeral expenses, and claims this
should he repaid her out of the estate.
The executor claims she had in her
hands enough money of the testator TO
cover this bill, and therefore it is not
a valid charge upon this fund. The
testimony was concluded and the mat
ter will come up for argument at a time
to be subsequently fixed. Attorney G.
w. Dawson appeared for the executor,
and Attorney W. IL. Huslander, for the
claimant.
In the estate of Nellie Ryan, ct al,
minors, the audit of the exceptions filed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

to the account OF NJ. Il. Wymbs, their
guardian, were continued on account of
the absence of one of the counsel In
interest The attorneys for the re-
spective parties are George S. Horn,
n. p. Duffy, c. II. Pitcher and w. II.
JesSuD.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
We HAVE TWO
POOR BOARDS
ELECTED DIRECTORS WERE NOT
F. GIVEN SEATS.

Four of Them Met and Elected John
T. Murphy President-They Say
That Today They Will Begin to
Exercise the Functions of Poor Di-
rectors-Mr. Dickert Said to Be
Acting Without Authority for the
Last Three Years-old Board Is
Prepared to Fight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
Bicycles Cheap.

on account of fire, we will sell the
balance of our stock of wheels at about
half-price. Sale all next week. Open
evenings. Florey & Brooks,
- 522 and 524 Spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
CLOSE OF MEMBERS COURSE.
Pleasing Entertainment at the r. r.
Y. M. G. A. Rooms.

The closing number of the members
course of entertainments ut the Rail-
road Young Mems Christian association
was given last night TO large audi
ence. The entertainers We're j. f. Dill
Ion, musical humorist, of New York,
and c, Il. Weston, monologuist, OF
Scranton
Their entertainment was one of the
most pleasing of the course.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
Loaded Shells.

Twelve gauge smokeless at $3.50 per
100; black powder, $l.40 per 100 Only
few hundred left, at fire sale of Florey
& Brooks. Open evenings all next week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
ALDERMANIo NOTES.

Cornelius Cheney, Of Pecskyile, vas arrested
yesterday at the instance OF Mary Lannon, also
OF Peckyille, on the charge OF seduction under
the promise Of marriage, Alderman Ruddy held
him under $500 bail
Charles Bierwirth, who was recently bitten by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
Make a Note of It.

The division offices OF the Lackawan-
ma railroad, freight and passenger de-
partments are now located In Rooms
COS, 500 and 6l5, Mears' building. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
EVIDENCE WAS
NOT ACCEPTED
END OF THE wILLIAMsoN-cAR-
PENTER CASE.

Attorney Walker Vigorously Re-
sumes the Argument Which Was
Interrupted by His Swooning, but
the Law Was Against Him and
the Evidence on Which He Rested
His Case Was Adjudged Incompet-
ent-verdict of 5000 for the Plain
tiff in Welsh Damage Case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

All athletic goods tennis and golf
goods very cheap at Florey & Brooks
fire sale. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
SECOND OF THE SERIES.
Y. w. G. A. to Give an Old Folks
Concert

The second entertainment in the
series of three at the Young Womens
Christian association will be an "Old
Folks Concert" on Tuesday evening at
s o'clock. The following will be the
programme:
Vocal Solo .........................Ali Garagan
Trio Misses Black, Salmon. Galagan
Violin Solo Mrs. Lister
nolo blaCk
Trio Misses Black, salmon, Garasan
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
An the New Spring Styles

in clothing now being displayed at
Richards & Wirths, 1926 Lackawanna
avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

SMOKER AND SOCIAL-Divison No. II, An.
cient Order OF lIibelnianS, VIII conduct a smoker
and social session at lis hall, 42l Iackawanna
avenue, next Monday night
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

SPECIAL MEETING.-A special meeting of the
Association of the Home ion the Friendless will
he held on Monday at o'clock in the rooms
of the Young WomGns Christian association
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

Scranton now has two poor boards.
One Is composed of X. G.. Brooks,
Frederick Fuller, Timothy Burke, DIR.
w. A. Paine, Frank Dlckert, Samuel
Williams and Thomas Shotton, who
were appointed by the court. The
members of the other board are: John
j. Murphy, NJ. +. Handley, Fred F'uhr
and f. w. Berge. They claim title to
the office through an election con-
ducted on Feb. is last. James A.
Evans, Thomas Shotton and r. q.
Brooks were also elected, but have not
Joined with the other four elected.
Various kinds of unpleasant complica-
tions will follow in the wake of the
attempt of both boards to transact the
business of the district and much lt-
cation is in sight
After the routine business of the old
board was disposed of yesterday, At
torney John j. Murphy said he had two
matters to bring before the board and
asked that he be given the privilege of
the floor. On motion of Dr. Paine, this
was granted to him and Mr. Murphy
made formal demand for the seat from
the South ward of the borough of
Scranton for the term beginning the
third Friday of March, 1899, which ex-
pired yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
Easter Neekwear

and furnishings at Richards & Wirth's
326 Lackawanna avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

JOSHUA HOWELL 10 WED.--Cty Controller
Esdras Howell received word yesterday that his
brother, Joshua W. Howell, formerly well
known resident OF this city, is to be hurried on
March aj TO Mrs, Harriet NJ, Charles at Napa,
Cal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT enter.
tainment given in the hall of the African Meth
odist Episcopal church Wednesday evening was
most successful event in every respect Among
the features We're a baby tableluS, soprano solos,
Miss Leeper and Mrs. Cuetta Lawrence; solo,
Bertha Smith; motion song, Master Lester Haley;
recitation. George Dureef On THURSDAY, April
10, the entertainment will be repeated with The
addition o. Tom Thumb wedding and military
dill
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

POCKET GllDE.-'Mc new issue of thc Scran-
ton Pocket Guide will be distributed today. BE
sure and get new copy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

dong belonging to Mary Braddish, OF Mulberry
street yesterday began proceedings before Al
derman Ruddy to have the animal shot The al
derman has the matter under consideration
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

We have opened temporary to dispose of
stock which in cellar during the recent
FIRE from which greatly suffered This stock, which
damaged by and smoke will be sold practically
your price, together with the undamaged stock from
warehouse, intend reoponug at old location
within a few weeks with entirely new stock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

All athletic goods, tennis and golf
goods very cheap at Florey & Brooks
lire sale %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

, SERVICE POSTPONED. -Rev. Charles Newing,
OF the nunmore Methodist Episcopal church, is
compelled by illness to postpone his announced
scmon-to the members Of the Womens Chris
tan Temperance union from tomorrow evening
Mntil April 3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
REQUEST REFUSED.

Mr.. Murphy said he had been regu-
larly elected for that period, and after
his election had asked to be seated, but
his request had been refused. He
showed that Mr.. Dickert had not been
appointed for the term now drawing
to close, and that he (Murphy) was
the only person who had any title to
the office and he asked to be admitted
as a member. His demand was re-
fused a second time and at his request
a minute of the demand and refusal
was spread upon the records of the
board.
Mr.. Murphy then apprised the board
that on Feb. is last he had been again
elected for period of three years and
since Mr.. Dickert has no right to the
Office, asked that he be ad-
mitted as a member for the
term of three years, which be-
gins today. He called the attention of
the board to the fact that Mr.. Dick
ert's term expired three years ago and
that the terms of DR.. Paine, Mr.. Shot
ton and Mr.. Fuller expired yesterday
and that they had not been reappoint-
ed. Mr.. Shotton was elected his own
successor.
Nh. Murphy demanded that the cer-
tificates of election of all those elected
in February be received and the own
ers of them admitted as members of
the board. Mr.. Murphy, James Evans,
Fred Berge, Fred Fuhr and NJ. f.
Handley handed in their certificates,
and they We're read by the secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

WANT NEW TRIAL, application for new
trial viii be made by the defendants in the eases
of p. NJ Thornton against the Security Insurance
company, Of New Haven, and the National As,
surance company, OF Ireland, in which a verdict
OF $1,000 for the plaintiff was reported in
United States court last Tuesday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

Marriage Licenses.
George Beppcr .,.............1 .1O35 Adams avenue
Maud kilmer ...................S47 Richter street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
City Notes.

TEACHERS PADN.-'Ihc teachers of The
Several city schools will be paid this morning.
CONDITION CRITIC Ch"-recgrams reccvec
from California announce that the condition o
John Jennyn is critical.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22

d. L. AND W. PAY DAYs.--Thc employees of
the Taylor, keyser Valley West Scranton and
North Scranton oollieres will be paid today, on
Monday, the Diamond and StOns employees will
be paid, and on Tuesday, the Ayondalc, Auchin-
Gloss, Bliss, llastead, Petebone and Woodward
mines viii be paid
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-19

The death of Captain j. G. Reno, a
pioneer whose lifewas linked with the de-
velopment of the northwest takes another
of the men identified with early day Mis-
sissippi river traffic. Many of the men
VINO sailed the great lakes, or ran the
steamers, on the river in the early days
have passed away. OF those of the later
period OF a quarter Of a century ago there
are a few left:
= Minneapolis has resident who was
once prominently identified with the Mis-
sissippi river traffic. Captain J. c.. Yer
hoeff, now a prominent member Of the
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, was
once the best known master on the lower
river, Captain Verhoeff began his ca
reer on the river when . a young man,
and stood the masters examination after
a period of practical experience and passed
with honor He was one of the youngest
men that ever commanded a Mississippi
river steamer. In 1859 Captain Verhoeff
took command of the steamer Prytona at
New Orleans, and. commanded this craft
for twelve years. This was at the time
when the south, was going through the
reconstruction period following the civil
war. Steamboat captains in those days
had to be men of nerve. The only handi-
cap to Captain Verhoeff was his youth, but