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Evening star., 1902-03-17
NEW WAGON STANDS.
Maj. Sylvester Suggests Locations to
District Commissioners.

The wagon stand in 10th street between
X and l. streets northwest has been the
cause Of a number Of complaints filed with
the District Commissioners Major Syl-
vester recently instructed A. r. Lamb, the
hack inspector. to look around for more
suitable location. Mr.. Lamb now reports
he has found two locations to which these
wagons might be removed with small
probability Of complaint, for the reason
that the adjacent property is not improved.
He says that four wagons may be located
in 26th street, Immediately north Of M
street, and four more in E street imme-
diately east OF 10th street, on the north
side of Rawlins Square. He says the only
objection to these locations seems to be the
probability that they will not be as profit
able to the owners and drivers of the
wagons as the present location on 10Th
street.
Mr.. Lamb suggests the advisability of
leaving one wagon on the east side of 10th
street Immediately south Of L street and of
locating another on the east side Of 10th
street Immediately north of L street, for
the reason, in the first instance, that the
abutting property Is unimproved and the
nearest resident is an occupant of the
stand and In the second instance the owner
and occupant of the abutting property has
given his consent and has asked that it be
done. Also for the further reason that it
Will be convenience to the public who
have many years patrOnized this stand.
Major Sylvester has reported to the Com
missioners that recently a new apartment
house was erected at the northwest corner
Of 10th and K streets and the proximity of
the wagon stand thereto during the summer
would no doubt prove annoying to the oc-
cupants Of the same. Major Sylvester rec
ommends that the stand now maintained,
the subject of the complaint. be abolished
and stand for four vehicles be established
in 28th street north Of NJ street and an
other stand for four vehicles established on
E street north Of 10Th street.
Major Sylvester says he Is unable to als
prove the recommendation for the two
wagons to stand in 10Th street north and
south of l. street, in that it would be a
discrimination in favor of the two wagons
mentioned. On the other hand, Major Syl-
vester does not know Of any law prohibit
ing persons from standing q vehicle In front
Of their own premises II used in the con-
duct Of their usual business
Evening star., 1902-03-17
POLICE INVESTIGATING
Allegation Of Robbery and Attempt
at Murder.

Detectives Horne and Hartigan and the
police of the first precinct are investigating
a case involving an alleged attempt at
murder and the theft of So in cash. Vida
Wade, young woman, is the victim.
She was unconscious when found yester-
day morning, the gas having been turned
on in her room.
When she retired the night before she left
dim light in her chamber. Inmates Of
the house were subsequently attracted to
her room by detecting the odor Of gas, and
when they found the woman in an insensi-
BILE condition they had her removed to the
hospital without any delay. The physicians
at the institution soon restored her to con-
sciousness, and last night she was able to
return to her home.
After arriving at her home the woman
discovered that her money had been taken.
Several men who were acquainted about
the house have been interviewed by the
police and detectives.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Death of Leonard C. Chew.

Mr.. Leonard c. Chew, son of the late Mr..
Robert s. Chew, formerly chief clerk Of
the Department of State, died at his resi-
denee, 2O33 P street, Saturday, In the forty
sixth year of his age. He belonged TO an
old District family and was well known
and highly respected. He was brother of
Mr.. Walter Chew of Riggs Bank and Mr.
John Chew, formerly a clerk in the State
Department He held a responsible position
in the adjutant generals office, where he
served faithfully for about twenty four
years, having entered in May, 1873 as pr!-
vate in the general service. Funeral ser
vices over his remains were held at his
late residence this afternoon.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
THE ADAMS MILL ROAD
PROPOSED SALE OF LAND FOR IN
CREASING ITS WIDTH.
Assistant Engineer Reports Against
Action-His Suggestion Approved
by Engineer Commissioner.

". P. Richards, assistant engineer, in
charge of street extension matters, has
submitted report to the District Com
missioners upon the proposition of Robert
L. Longstreet to sell to the District for the
widening of the Adams Mill road certain
land on the east side OF that thoroughfare
and on the corner Of Lanier avenue in or
der to continue the building lines already
established. Mr.. LOngstreet submitted a
statement in favor of the purchase Of the
land offered, suggesting that an amount
sufficient to cover the cost Of the land at
valuation of s225 foot be included in
the estimate for the widening Of the road.
In regard to the proposition Mr.. Richards
says: -
Requirements Of the Law.
THE first intention of the Office was to
widen Adams Mill road partly on the east
side and partly the west side, the law
requiring the widening to be at least 100
feet 1t was then discovered the road had
already been donated to a width of ninety
feet. and that the widening could. with
economy, be better taken from the west
| side.
while the widening was being discussed
and before any definite action was taken
certain parties owning lots on the east side
of the road established building line fif-
teen feet back. These parties selected that
distance voluntarily. nothing of the kind
being requested by this Office. In view of
the fact that no building line is likely to
be established on the east side OF Lanier
avenue it does not seem necessary that any
action should be taken toward extending
this building line over the corner lot owned
by the writer.
Locates Building Line.
Il believe however building line should
be established along the Lanier avenue
| front, as most of the lots facing that ave-
nue. have a building restriction line.
| hardly think the points raised by the writer
| as to unfair assessments should be allow
| ed any weight, since many improvements
| have been made in this locality tending to
| an enhancement of values, for which no
| tax has been levied against the writer. ]
| recommend that no action be taken at the
present time
| The report has been approved by the
| Engineer Commissioner.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Locates Building Line.
TELLS STORY OF WOE.
How a Jersey Man Parted With SIS
in Cash.

my head troubles me SO much that I
cant think" stated Charles H. Harvey
when ne called at police headquarters this
morning to tell about his experience dur
ing the past four days. And my poor
wife, he added, Il guess she must be
ne arly crazy, for she has no idea where I
am
Harvey's statement was that he had
parted with $1S of his employers money,
and he was anxious that the latter should
understand the circumstances under which
hn had lost the cash before he returns
home.
The young man informed Captain Board
man that he lived on the farm OF w. B.
Ivans, at Ewingsville, four miles from
Trenton, N. ]. Last, Wednesday morning
he went to Trenton with a load of potatoes,
accompanying his employer. When they
reached New Jerseys capital his employer,
he says, was invited to another part of
the city by friendsi and he was left to
sell the potatoes and,eolleet the cash. Just
how much he collected he does not re-
member, but he thinks the potatoes brought
$1S, or q little more. Leaving the team in
went to a saloon with TIVE strangers and
had drinks. The Strangers treated and
then he paid for round OF drinks What
more. II anything, happened In Trenton
Friday" he said,ns'I found myself in
Philadelphia, stili with thsstwo strangers .
In the Quaker citEs he. said, they had
| more drinks, and his mind Is a blank so
| far as what transpired from that time until
yesterday morning. Shortly after day
break yesterday he found himself in q box
car on a siding at Bowie. Nd, and when
| he learned he was so near this city he
came In on a freight train. Yesterday at
| ternoon he called upon the police Of the
| first precinct and told his story. and the
| officers referred him to Captain Cutler,
superintendent Of the municipal lodging
| house.
| The stranger was given bed at this in
| stitution for the night. and this morning
| he called on Captain Boardman. hoping the
latter would wire the Trenton authorities
| captain did wire the police Of Trenton and
asked them to furnish the transportation.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
DoNLIN ARRESTED HERE.
Held in 81 900 Bail for Alleged AS
sault on Miss Fields

Michael Donlin. the member of the Balti-
mere Base Ball Club who was accused of
having assaulted Miss Mamie Fields,
mt mber of the Ben Hur' Company in
Baltimore last week, was arrested Saturday
night in South Washington, where he was
acting as peacemaker during a disturbance
on street car. Detective Hogan took him
to Baltimore where he gave bond in the
sum of $1,000 for his appearance before a
magistrate this afternoon. Detective Ho-
gan came over this morning from Baltimore
70 see il he could get Miss Fields to return
to appear as a witness against Donlin. He
called at her house. 933 . street northwest,
and learned that the young woman had
gone to Baltimore to have her wounds
dressed.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Hosiery and Knit Goods

A preliminary statement was issued by
the census bureau today on the manu-
facture Of hosiery and knit goods. BY that
showing the number Of establishments en-
gagged In the knit goods and hosiery indus
try was 921. az compared with 788 In 1880,
an Increase OF 1857 per cent. The capital
invested has advanced In ten years from
The average number Of wage earner4 for
1890 was 81. .SS7. the total wages paid was
S2AS6S.6 .627. and, the value of products was
&96. .462. sec, as against $07 .241. .O1S ten yearl
ago.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
IDENTIFIED
BODY OF DEAD MAN AT BRYAN'S
POINT EXHUMED.
Belief That It is That Of George w.
Cochnower-His Father
Not Convinced.

1t is believed that the body Of the man
found in the river off Bryan's Point the
afternoon of the Sd Of this month Is that
of George w. Cochnower who disappeared
from this city four weeks ago yesterday.
Mr.. George F. Cochnower, father of the
young man, went down the river this
morning the police boat to Bryan 8
Point. The remains were exhumed and
were found to be badly decomposed. MIR.
Cochnower was unable to identify the
body. although he said the pants and vest
worn by the dead man were similar to those
worn by his son previous to the time OF
his disappearance. He was unable to tell
about the gold filling in the teeth. Friends
of the missing young man who saw the
photograph Of the body were unable to say
that 1t was a likeness Of young CochnoTer.
Detective Miller accompanied Mr.. Coch-
mower on the trip down the river today. He
Is inclined to believe that the body is that
OF Mr.. CochnoWer's son. The younger Mr.
Cochnower was twenty-five years old and
was employed as night clerk at the Mount
Vernon Hotel at the time he disappeared
He went away one Sunday morning and it
was reported that he was seen on Pennsyl-
vania avenue week later. Another report
located him in Baltimore. Young Coch-
mower was married during the recent
Christmas holidays, his wife being resi-
dent Of Chambersburg or Greencastle, Pa.
Became Despondent.
At the time Of his marriage he expected
to obtain position in the pension office it
is said, and when he failed to get the place
he seemed despondent.
He had served in the Philippines during
the troubles there, and his health was
somewhat shattered by his rough expert
ences. His wife has not heard from him
since he disappeared, and she recently
wrote to her father-in-law for information
concerning him.
At the time the body mentioned was
found 1t had apparently been in the water
from four to six weeks. The report of the
police department photographer shows
that the general appearances of the body
indicated the man to have been careful and
neat in matters of dress.
His shoes were of enameled or patent
leather, and his outer and under clothing
were of fine material. The pants and vest
worn by the man were of cheviot and he
wore an outing shirt of blue and white.
Several teeth We're filled with gold, there be-
ing crown on the left eye tooth.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Change in Insurgent Leadership.

A dispatch from Manila yesterday says:
Givera the insurgent leader, has issued a
proclamation in the island of Samar, de-
claring he has succeeded Gen. Lukban, who
was captured by the Americans, and that
consequently all orders now standing in the
name of Lukban are void.
Givera also says he has been compelled
unwillingly to issue this proclamation.
Owing to cholera at Hongkong a quaran-
tine Of five days will be enforced against
all vessels arriving here from that port
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Demands Jury Trial.

James Scott, colored, demanded a jury
trial in the Police Court today on a charge
of running an unlicensed bar. Scott was
arrested by Detective Larry ODea and
Sergeant Murphy on Defrees street yester-
day.
The police state that Scott is walking
epeakeasy." selling liquor from a bottle
Hhich he carries in his pocket
Evening star., 1902-03-17
JEWELRY IDENTIFIED
Property Found in Possession of Sus
poets in Baltimore.

Part of the valuable jewelry recovered in
Baltimore last week when James Riley,
alias Wilson. and Daniel Carr were arrest
ed on suspicion has been identified as the
property of Mrs. Annie Randall of 141 East
Both street New York city. Her residence
was robbed of nearly $4,000 worth Of jew
elry last month by a "second-story" thief.
In all probability the prisoners will be
given into the custody of New York au-
thorities for trial.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Wants $4,000 Damages.

Suit at law to recover damages In the sum
Of $4,000 was instituted today by Mary
Sutton against the Washington and Great
Falls Electric Railway Company and the
Metropolitan Railroad company. It iH al
legged that September 8. 1900, as the outcome
of q collision between cars Of the defend
ants the plaintiff sustained painful injury.
She is represented by Attorney Edward @.
Niles.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Conveyed to His Home.

Julius Schwencke, who came here last
week and was arrested at the White House.
where he demanded an audience with the
President, was taken to his home in New
York today. He is q prominent business
man In that city.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Carter Washington, colored. fifty years
old, was found dead In q wagon In q stable
in rear Of I'll N street northwest about Z
o'clock this morning. Carter was an epi-
leptic, and his death, the coroner reported,
was due to natural causes.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Funeral of Mrs. Brownlow.

The funeral of Mrs. William G. Brown
low. who died in this city, was held from
the home OF Mr.. George McTeer. Knoxville,
Tenn. last Wednesday, and was largely at
tended by friends and relatives. The body
was inferred in old Gray cemetery, that
city.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Sans and Daughters Of Maine.

The Sons and Daughters OF Maine held
their usual semi-monthly meeting on Sat.
urGay evening at 522 9Th street northwest
II was decided to hold an entertainment
Tuesday, March %. The program will be
in charge Of Miss Sarah York.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
House Rurrlarixed.

Complaint has been made to the police
that the house OF Mrs. Mary F. Hart. 100
9Th street northwest. was burglarized lnis
morning. A basket OF marketing, q Quanti-
ty OF glassware, dozen naphinas and case
knife were taken.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
The Kirshner Case.

Before the House adjourned Saturday a
message from the President was received
returning the bill restoring Edward Kirsh-
ner to the navy for technical correction.
Evening star., 1902-03-17
Hearing Set for March 81.

In the matter Of the proposed extension
Of lexington place, Justice Hagner OF the
Supreme Court Of the District Of Columbia.
sitting as district court today set the
cause for hearing March 81.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

New Record for Pension Bills.
A new record on pension legislation was
made by the House Saturday when 90 pri-
vate pension bills were passed. the former
record having been 1S9.
Evening star., 1902-03-17

Sons and Daughters Of Maine.
Sergeants LYDIA and Sprinkle and Detec-
tive Evans and a squad of policemen were
busy yesterday rounding up keepers Of al
legged speakeasies in that precinct. A num-
ber of arrests were made
Evening star., 1902-03-17
314=316=3I8 9TH.

We shall always show lin of Hats S5-we shall al
show the best line of Hats that produced for
We have right claim that this than We're
told SO. You'll agree.
Many novel eects-exqusitely overwhelmingly original
Louis XIV styles form less the basis of inspiration That
implies extravaganza of mmi ng and the lower priced
partment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-29
PECKVILLE.

The new odd Fellows building is near
ly completed. 1t is expected that the
hail will be finished by November |, and
the entire building by November Is.
w, G. Briggs has rented one of the
store rooms in the Odd Fellows building
and will conduct n milk depot.
The members OF the Wilson Fire COM
pany held regular meeting at their
rooms last evening.
Vote for John b. Jordan, Republican
candidat te for state senator. >"
A Republican rally is scheduled for
Peckviile in the near future. There will
De a band of music and several promi-
nent speakers present. The date of rally
will be given later.
There is no school at the three local
schools, on account of It's being insti-
tute week. and the teachers are putting
in their time at Scranton, attending the
daily sessions.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in
the postofiice at Peckville Pa, week
ending Oct. 2s. 1902: Ladies-Mrs, Addie
Lewis Gentlemen--Charles White, III. c.
McGee, esq. j, ID. Williams. n. Y. Gus
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-29
THEATRICAL.
"The Emerald Isle"

a legitimate comic opera. THE Emer-
aid Isle was presented at the Lyceum
last night by a company headed by JEFF
ferson De Angels. The opera was the
last effort of the late Sir Arthur Sulli-
van. In fact it was unfinished when
death claimed the writer of so many
beautiful numbers and his work was
taken up and finished by Edward Ger
man. Captain Basil Hood did the book
The scene of the opera is laid in Ire
land a century ago. and the story re-
wolves about the superstition of the Irish
people with reference to the fairies. The
music is of substantial character not
usual nowadays in entertainments of this
character, and there is an almost entire
absence of the light and airy Jngles that
make for popularity in the modern comic
opera "rhe Emerald Isle" is not an
opera TO be whistled 1t contains hardly
suggestion of the merry numbers
found in most of the other efforts of Sir
Arthur Sullivan in the realm of comic
opera.
1t was a large and inspiring audience
that saw the production last night, and
the company was superior to any like
organization seen here for some seasons
All of the leading roles were most ef-
fectively sung. w. Il. Carleton was the
lord lieutenant, and Edmund Stanley,
Torrance O'Brian, young rebel, while
Amelia Fields, Helena Frederick and
Kate Condor, respectively, sang the roles
of the Countess of Newton; Lady Rose,
her daughter, and Molly O'Gady, a
peasant girl. The chorus contained thir-
ty-iive fine voices and they sang with
spirit and fine effect. The chorus Is a
conspicuous feature of the opera because
of the prominence given it in developing
tho story no less than because OF it's
ability to sing The opera is rather
meagery supplied with solos, but has
many fine numbers for duos, trios and
quartettes
1t must be conceded however. that the
star, De Angels, is not happily cast, He
made all he could out of the character
of Prof. Bum, a strolling vagabond. but
the opportunities are not numerous and
not of a character to enable De Angels
to shine as he can shine when happily
situation. lie made big hit with his
topical song in the second act, but aside
from that did not score heavily,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-29
OLYPHANT.

Dominick Fadden passed away at his
home on DunmOre street at o'clock
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Fadden had
been confined to his bed for several weeks
and the cause of death was general de-
bility. Deceased was born in Westport
Ireland and came to America when a
young man, settling in Olyphant. where
he has lived for the past fifty years. He
was quiet, unassuming man, an up
right citizen. esteemed by all who knew
him. His wife. three sons and on daugh-
ter survive him. They are NJ f. Fadden.
of Scranton: Z. j. and William Fadden
and Mrs. Ellen Murphy, of this place.
The funeral will be announced later.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Pro-
bert took place Yesterday afternoon The
remains We're brought here from Kingston
on the 2.26 Delaware and Hudson train
and conveyed to the Congregational
church, where the services were held.
The auditorium was filled with friends Of
the deceased woman. The services We're
in charge Of Rev. 7. G. Edwards. as
sisted by Rev. B.. l. Evans. of Hyde
Park; Rev. r. S. Jones, of Providence,
and Rev. George Hague. of this place.
DR.. Edwards spoke very feelinsly of the
Christian life of the departed. who. he
said, was Ever with the Lord" The
floral offerings were very beautiful. The
/ choir sang touchngly, "Some Time Wen
Understand" We Shall Meet Beyond the
River" and Good Night" AT the close
of the service, the remains We're view and
later taken to Union cemetery and laid
at rest. The pail bearers were David
Il. Lewis, b. j. Lynch. David Morgan,
William Williams Frank NJ. Williams.
and Druggist u. ]. jenkins, of Hyde
Park,
Vote for John b. Jordan, Republican
candidate for state senator. ~
Miss Nellie Farrel entertained a few
friends at her home on Dunmore street
last evenin. in honor of Miss Ann Brad
ley, of Williamsport. The evening was
delightfully."- passed in tho usual social
pastimes, and about II o'clock luncheon
was served. All departed for their homes
at scasonable hour.
All the barber shops of this place Will
close today at noon, to observe Mitchell
Day.
Miss Mary Miller of Archibald Is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Barbara Ferguson Of
Lackawanna street.
Miss May Gilhool, of Carbondale, is
the guest of Miss Lucy Mooney, of Della
ware street
II. p Jones, of Scranton, was Il visitor
In town yesterday,
DIR. and Mrs. j, j. Price returned from
their wedding trip last evening,
A Republican mass meeting will be held
in the Father Mathew opera house on
Saturday evening, EX-District Attorney
John r. Jones and Milton w, Lowry
will be among the speakers.
An advocate of socialism delivered an
harangue before a small gathering OF
people on the corner of Lackawanna and
Delaware streets last evening.
Robert O'Connell, of Honesdale, was a
caller In town yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-29
A.XOCA.

The Sons of Temperance will hold a
temperance rally at the Methodist Epis.
copal church on Thursday evening. There
will be a number of recitations and solos
rendered Admission free.
The Home Mission society will hold an
entertainment on Thanksgiving night.
This will be treat for everybody. A
good programme will be rendered. Adults,
10 cents. and children, ) cents.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
the home of Mrs. w. II. Welter. on
Thursday afternoon of this week.
All locals of this place will participate
in the demonstration at Pittston today.
Many people of Avoca will regret to
hear of the death of Thomas +. Herbert,
in Scranton yesterday morning. Mr..
Herbert was formerly a prominent mer-
chant in this town.
Messrs Doran and Parks attended the
theater last night.
Vote for John B. Jordan, Republican
candidate for state senator. ~
The marriage of John j. IIasgerty, OF
Scranton, and Ella McAndrew has been
announced to take place in the near fu-
ture.