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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
IN LOVE WITH CoNvICTs.
Admirers for Men and Women I'M
prisoned for Crime.
From London Tit-B:ts

From London 1it-Bits.
Although one would naturally think
said a. we'll known prison chaplain
that the path of crime was the least
likely of all to lead to the altar it is
very remarkable thing that some of
the most notorious criminals l have
known have been simply inundated
with offers of marriage from unknown
sympathizers and admirers. In fact,
such is the fascination of crime to per-
sons of a certain class that it is al
most safe TO say that the more brutal
and heartless the criminal the better
are his or her matrimonial chances.
Neill Cream, the famous, or, rather,
infamous, poisoner; Deeming, the Aus
tralian wife-killer; Fauntleroy and
many others of the greatest scoundrels
of our time. might have been married
over and owe" again if justice had not
substituted the halter for the altar;
and for woman to commit a crime,
especially If she be at all good-looking,
is to awaken tender emotions in many
manly breast.
few years ago, when certain
young man of rank was charged with
a particularly heartless crime, at least
a score of silly women promptly fell
head over heels in love with him and
inundated his solicitors with messages
of sympathy, offers of financial help
and of marriage.
Every day OF his trial some of them
attended the court and exhausted ev-
cry stratagem to get a word with him;
and when he was sentenced to five
years penal servitude one woman. an
absolute stranger to him, tainted in
court.
So infatuated was one of his lovers
that she went to live in the neighbor-
hood of the prison where he served his
sentence. and was happy If she caught
glimpse of him on his way to the
quarries. Whether she married him or
not ultimately ! cannot say, but it GER
tainly was not her fault if she didn't.
In another case which occurred at
about the same time young and pret-
ty girl was charged with the man
slaughter of her child under peculiarly
sad conditions. Her case excited wide
sympathy, and to my certain knowl-
edge at least a dozen men wrote to
make her offers Of marriage After
long trial she was acquitted, and one
Of her numerous lovers, man of some
wealth, found a home for her, and at
the end of six months led her to the
altar. This strangely united couple
are now living on the continent, and,
as ! hear from a friend of mine who
Is an English chaplain there, are very
happy together.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
DUNM0RE D0INGS.
Meeting Of the Borough Council.
Board of Health Net for Reor-
ganization Last Night.

The council met in special session la st
night, with all members present en-
cept Mr.. Rrogan. The awarding of the
bond issue was to have taken place, but
on request of Dennison, Pryor & Co.,
who were unable to present a bid, the
matter was deferred until May 2S.
A resolution, introduced by Mr.. Nc
Allister, provided for the making of a
contract with the Dunmore Electric
Light, Heat and Power company for
lighting the borough streets for a term
of five or ten years, at the best terms
obtainable, the contract to be executed
by the electric light committee and the
burgess: and presented at the next
meeting of council for ratification.
The property owners on Mawn street
offered to grade that thoroughfare, il
the borough would allow them the use
of the borough teams. 4heir request
was granted and the teams will be at
their disposal on Tuesday next.
The tax levy for borough uses for
1909 was fixed at ten mills. Mr.. Con-
my introduced the subject Of an ordi-
nance taxing people from outside the
borough limits doing business in town,
SIC per year, but 1t did not meet with
bers and was voted down. The coun-
Gil will make appropriations for the fis-
cal year on May 90.
John O'Hara presented an order for
$i.35. drawn seventeen years ago, bear
Ing the signature of Burgess p. j. Gal
llgher and Clerk j. M. Dacey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17

mules from their collieries hereabouts
and the shoes have been removed in
anticipation Of long struggle.
Miss Jennie Davis, of Blakely street,
is the guest of her grand parents in
Pittston.
Mrs. L. Edgerton, of Elmira, is vis-
itng at the home of her brother J. B.
Bronson, of Elm street.
Born-to Mr. and Mrs. Owen Car
ney, of Fifth street. son.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Els
enhart of Swartz street, a daughter.
The Tripp avenue Christian church.
Preaching both morning and evening
by the pastor. j. d. Dabney. Morning
topic. "The Early Christian Mission
aries" Evening topic, "rhe Economy
of the Apostles" Sunday school at 10
services
q Rev David Spencer, D. D.. will
preach in the Dudley Street Baptist
church on Sunday afternoon at 8
o'clock. Praise service in the evening
at 7.3O.
First Methodist Episcopal church,
The Rev. Charles Henry Newing. pas
tor. Service at 1870 a. III. and 7.30 p.
IN. Morning subject, "Enlightened
Understanding" In the evening there
will be special anniversary services of
the Epworth League. There will be
special music and the pastor will
preach sermon to the Epworth
League. Glass meetings at 11.45 a. m.
Sunday school at go y. m. Daniel
Powell, superintendent. Evening pray
er service at $50 o'clock. Epworth
League service Tuesday evening at 7.45.
Mrs. c. NJ. Seigh. leader. Mid week
church prayer meeting Wednesday
evening ut 7.30 o'clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
BOWLING

The bowling tournament on the
Hampe alleys is now in full swing and
contestants are to be seen rolling for
all they're worth at all times of the day
and night. The tabulated scores up to
last night show that in the individual
contest Billy Hopkins is away in the
lead. He has rolled twenty-four out of
the required thirty games. and has an
average of 1877 to his credit, which is
exceptionally high. In fact, it is con-
sidered to be the best bowling done in
this city in many years.
McAloon has the second high average
with 1853 for thirty games To an OBJ
server up a tree it would seem that
unless Hopkins makes deporable
funk in the next six games, he has got
the gold medal cinched. The indi-
vidual averages are as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17

pressed on every side. In the afternoon Of the
same day, Christopher Callahan, yardmaster foI
tho LehiGh Valley company at this place, whil'
attempting TO board the caboosc OF movin.
train, slipped and fell backwards, striking his
head ON the rail. He was immediately removed
to his home ON Harrison street, and measures
taken to restore him TO consciousness. The ex.
tent OF his injuries is not known, but it is feared
that he may be dangerously hurt,
\. s. Frazer. OF Nyausing, will deliver the ad
dress here on Memorial Day.
Miss Katharine Secor, of Lake Winola, Is visit
ing at the home OF Nh. and Mrs Theodore Cooper
ON Second street.
James ". Plat was in Scranton, THURSDAY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
SHORT PARAGRAPHS.

Isabella Bryder the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Y. Bryder, of
Fourth street, suffered broken arm
yesterday as the result OF fall from
the porch. The little sufferer is rest
ing comfortably at present and no bad
effects are feared.
Borough Treasurer Wahiers will pay
all school orders at the borough build
Ing this afternoon between the hours
of 2 and o'clock.
The Junior Order OF American Me-
chanics will hold an important session
in Odd Fellows hall this evening
Miss Mable Bath and Mrs. Ellis of
Pittston are visitors at the home of
William Morris of Dudley street.
Mrs. Charles Schlager, of Hawley, is
the guest of Mrs. Wilson Decker of
Cherry street.
The Erie company has taken all the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
A LITTLE FINANCIER.

Ex-Congressman Gable, OF Illinois, has cham.
ing young daughter who Is receiving her educa.
ton in France. When she was several years
younger than she Is now her father took trr on
his knee one day and said TO her:
''rodsy man asked me il ! would moi sell
little brother, lie said he would give me a
whole room full Of gold Shall ] let him have
little brotherf"
The child shook he's head.
'But," persisted the father "think how much
money this room full OF gold would be. Think
how many things you could buy with it. Don't
you think I'd better let :he man have lttl'
brotherN
"No," >aid the daughter; ''let's keep him
till he's older. He'll be worth more then"'-
Chicago Journal.
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In the two men team contest Hop
l,ins and Moore have an average of
$50 for twenty games while Howard
and Graves have 326 for ten games.
In the five men team race the Backus
team has an average of $40 as COM
pared with an average of sos 80 held
by the Hampe team, five games each,
The Arlingtons will enter the team
contest next week.
Interest i'm bowling is somewhat dy-
ing out because of the approach of hot
weather and several of the alleys will
be closed down for the summer short
ly. There are some devotees of the
sport, however who never let the hot
weather worry them and these are
sufficient in number to warrant the
proprietors of several alleys keeping
open all summer.
The South Side team, which was the
Jonah of the city league during the
first series of games played, will prob
ably finish near the head of the list
this time. The team is at present tied
with the Becker team for fourth place.
The playing of the several members
seems to be improving and very cred
table showing was made on Wednes-
day night last against the strong
Franklin team. The score of S33 made
in their first game came within six pins
of being the high score of the night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
EDUCATIONAL CONTEST
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

for twenty years. From present indi-
cations Mr.. A. ]. Kellerman will be the
happy possessor of this, unless some
one makes an unexpected spurt. Still
there are two weeks yet In which there
may be many changes.
A gold watch will not be offered
every month, but something equally
valuable and useful will be selected.
These gifts will be announced from
time to time as the contest progresses.
However, this will be the only oppor-
tunity to secure a gold watch. and
those who would prefer this gift should
lose no time in bringing in their points.
The Strike and the Contest.
Some of the contestants are inclined
to be n little discouraged over the
strike situation. fearing that It will be
hard to get subscriptions while the
strike continues. 1t may make the Sc
curing of points little harder, but the
contestants must not lose sight of the
fact that every worker in the contest
is confronted by the same condition.
There is not contestant located out
side of the coal districts and where
one loses subscriber because of the
strike. there will be the consola ton of
knowing that every other contestant Is
confronted bv the same condition.
Then, too, there Is bright side 10
the strike which the contestant must
not fail to consider. More than ever
the people will want to read the news
papers, and newsdealers and newsboys
are counting on largely increasing
sales. It will be much cheaper to sub
scribe for a month, or three months,
than it will be to buy the paper daily.
and no paper will have more accurate
reports than The Tribune
What the Contestants Did Yesterday.
There was very little change made
in the standing of the contestants yes
tel day. The first four leaders retained
their positions. Maxwell Shepherd
advanced from sixth to fifth place and
is now but three points behind his fell
low townsman. Herbert Thompson.
j. A. Havenstrite. of Moscow, made
a notable jump, going up from nine
teenth to fourteenth place. One yearly
subscriber will put him up among the
first ten leaders.
The four contestants from second to
fifth places are very close together.
there being but eight points separating
the two extremes. From this point
down to the twentieth position there
are no very wide gaps and frequent
changes are the rule. Today being the
last day of the week it is expected sew
eral Out-of-town contestants will re-
port.
What a New Contestant Might Do.
A glance over the table shows that
there are great opportunities before a
new contestant. AS the list stands this
morning, one new subscriber, counting
twelve points. would place Il new con-
testant in eighteenth place, in line for
a special reward valued at 1925 or more.
while two such subscribers would give
the one just entering thirteenth place,
and if this position was maintained to
the close, a scholarship valued at $3.50
or more would be the reward. The pos
sibilities within reasonable reach OF
any active young man or woman are
much greater than this, and can be
easily figured out by those who are in-
terested.
Full details of the contest are pub
lished on the fourth page of this morn
inPS Daper
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
Advanced Educati0ns That
Can Be Secured Through
aFew Months Work.
STRIKE AFFECTS ALL
CONTESTANTS ALIKE

while the total Number of Points Sc
cured May Be Materially Reduced,
Yet Each Must Face the Same Con-
dition-New Feature in This Years
Contest-What the Contestants Did
Yesterday-The First Four Leaders
Kept Their Places-shepherd and
Havenstrite Made Advances-Two
Carbondale Young Men Close To-
gether.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
Special Honor Rewards.

A feature of this years contest
which is evidently going to prove popu-
lar is the Offering of special honor
prizes to those who do the best work
each month. The first of these, which
IL to be given to the contestant who
secures the largest number Of points
during May. is handsome gold watch,
Of the latest design, fully warranted
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
Canal Will Be Filled Up.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
|. Harrisburg, May l6.-0rders were issued today
that after July the Pennsylvania canal would
be filled up by the Pennsylvania railroad, and
parts above Harrisburg would be used for track
laying in the yards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
Board of Health Reorganized.

At the reorganization of the board of
health, which met last evening, Byron
Brady was elected president and Pat
rick Cooney secretary, for the ensuing
year. II. j. Fadden and p. F. O'HOra,
the present health officer, We're candi-
dates for the position. The vote taken
was to in favor of O'Hora. and he
was declared elected. T. j. Hughes
and j. H. Fitzsimmons, the recently ap-
pointed members We're sworn and took
their seats,
They will hereafter meet OH the Sec
ond Monday evening of each month
when all questions should be brought
to their attention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-17
Standing Of Contestants

Points.
1. A. ]. Kellerman, Scranton 90
2. Charles Burns, Vandling. 6S
8. VIM. T. S. Rodriguez,
Scranton ............. 64
4. Herbert Thompson, Car
bondale 63
5. Maxwell Shepherd, Car
bondale .............. 90
9. Albert Freedman, Belle
vuo oE
z. Harry Madden, Scranton. 43
8. Grant N. Decker, Hall
STEAD .......... OF
8. VIM. Sherwood, Hartford. 81
10. Homer Kresge, Hyde Park 90
II. William Cooper, Priceburg 2S
10. Harry Danvers, Provi-
oonCe 90
13. Louis McCusker, Park
Place SO
IA. A J. Havenstrite, Mos
COW 10
Is. Walter Hallstead, scran-
ton ...... 10
16. G. j. Clark, Peckville. -. ID
II. John Dempsey, olyphant. 13
1S. Miss Beatrice Harpur,
Thompson .......... IL
10. Hugh johnson, Forest
City !
20. Lee Culver, springville.. 10
81. Chas. o'Boyle, Scranton. 8
22. Miss Edna Coleman,
Scranton ..........
23. Miss Nellie Avery, Forest
City ......... -.
"a. Emanuel Bucci, Scranton. 3
25. Chas. W. Dorsey, Scranton 3
26. Walter Ellis, Hyde Park. 3
"a. r. d. Dorsey, Scranton.
2s. Edgar Wilson, jr., scran-
.a ton ........
~. ssssss
50. ss..ss sss..ssssss
81. s......s ...ss....s''s
81. $4,000 sssss
90. sss.ss.s.es '''s
Arizona republican., 1902-03-05

The supreme court of the United States has affirmed the Judgment of the supreme court of Arizona in the case of Sherman vs. the Territory. No well informed citizen expected anything else. and now no doubt Yavapai county will levy and pay the tax required by law to meet it's legal bonded indebted ness. and the other counties of the territory will be relieved of any danger of having to pay that county's debts. All who respect the good name of Ari- are pleased to know that the interest has been promptly paid upon all terri torial bonds (funded) including Yava- pais share, and our public credit is at a high premium. It is believed that very large majority of the citizens and taxpayers of Yavapai county feel greatly relieved, although some of them, without assuming responsibility themselves, have preferred to listen to bad advice and permit the county to incur unnecessary debt in trying to de- feat legal obligations without any jus tifcation therefor. except the dema- gogue's excuse for repudiation. Even many of the advocates of repudiation are pleased that the matter is settled, even though integrity has been forced upon them
Arizona republican., 1902-03-05

Dennis Flynn. who has represented Oklahoma as a delegate in congress for many years. announces that he will re- tire from politics at the end of his pres ent term. It is doubtful. however, whether Oklahoma will agree to let him quit. He has proved to be one Of the most tireless, sensible and valuable men ever sent to congress by western constituency. and should he succeed in obtaining statehood for his territory q senatorship would be forced upon him. But like many other men In pup lie life. Flynn has learned that politics is such q jealous mistress that she de- mands the neglect of family. the com panionship of congenial friends, busi- ness, and all that goes to make life most worth living Few men are so fortunate as Dennis Flynn in realizing while yet young in years that the re- wards Of politics are hollow and worth less and are as the ashes of dead sea fruit
Arizona republican., 1902-03-05

Minister Wu did not maintain his reputation for cleverness and suavity in his interview with ex-Mayor Phelar, of San Francisco, California's commis- sioner to congress in behalf of exclu- sion. Tte willy Mir. Wu lost his temper, threatened retaliation for ex- clusion, replied to arguments with sneers. and wound up by insulting MT. Phelan personally. The Chinese min American toleration of his eccentrici- ties. The impudence Of his declaration that the Californians should have con suited him before preparing an eXclu-
 sion bill is so great as to be ludricrous.
Arizona republican., 1902-03-05
England's enormous naval appropri-

England's enormous naval appropri- ation for the next fiscal year gives point to one of Punch's recent car toons, in which Sir Michael Hicks Beach was represented shearing the already shorn sheep a little closer. Any nation which must needs eX- pend one hundred and fifty million dollars on it's navy is not to be en- Vied by it's neighbors on the score of ability shown to raise the sum. There is not a European country which spends as much on it's army as that. Taxation must fall like something of burden to yield so much even in England. Our own war taxes could not be removed if the same amount were to be appropriated for the navy here.
Arizona republican., 1902-03-05

The report of the Chicago Stock Yards company for the last year shows that the number of cattle and hogs handled in the yards was the greatest in it's history The past year has seen a great increase in the number of cat tie and hogs killed by the great pack ing companies, and yet the increase in the price of meat has been almost phenomenal. The cry that this increase is due to the shortage in the supply of cattle and hogs is not borne out by the facts as given by the reports from the large stock centers of the country There is every indication that the rais- CTS and feeders of live stock for the market will continue to have the pres. ent high prices they are receiving maintained. There is nothing which portends a decrease in prices in the near future.
Arizona republican., 1902-03-05

Politicians of the demagogue school, who affect to sheer at the cordial hos pitality shown to Prince Henry by Americans everywhere, overlook the fact that there is a very practical side to the question. Germany has understood the United States very poorly, and the more friendly relations and better un- derstanding. sure to result from the princes visit and the welcome extended to him, will build up an increased com merce between the two countries. Here after, for instance, when petty politi- clans in the German reichstag speak in a hostile spirit against Chicago mea ts and abuse Chicago business men, it may be taken for granted that they will be called down by references to the welcome given to the German prince yesterday at Chicago-a welcome which Berlin itself could not have exceeded and they will be told by German states men that the Germans have no better friends than the Americans Com merce and trade are affected by na- tional friendships to a remarkable de-
Arizona republican., 1902-03-05

The general federation of women's clubs, which is to be held at Los Angeles during the THE week beginning the 1st COLORED of May next, will have SISTER an unusually live sub AND ject before it in the WOMEN'S problem of the colored CLUBS. sister. Whether or not the lady of color is to affiliate with the various clubs in the several states. and whether she is to be admitted as a delegate to the gen. eral federation, are questions which enclose enough explosives to make some brilliant fireworks at Los An geles certainty. From all parts of the country we hear echoes of the con- troversy. There have been hints that even the Women's club of Phoenix is more or less distressed by the ques- ton.
 The trouble is not new. It has been brewing for two years. It was first heard of at Milwaukee, two years ago, when q Massachusetts delegate of color. one Sister Ruffin, was denied the privileges of the convention. The southern ladies arose in their wrath and insisted upon Sis Ruhin being thrown out. She appealed to the other Massachusetts delegates for support but she was unable to rally many to har- cid ba ton has been a more lively topic at women's clubs throughout the country than the most attractive dry goods ad- yertisements and creations of Easter millinery. Many earnest students have been compelled to pause in their dis cussions of the relation of the Bacon Shakespeare puzzle to the growth of insanity. while they listened to the merits of the proposition of seating the cOlored sister by an open window-if she persist in appearing at the club meetings. The loudest discussions have been in Massachusetts and New York. So far as can be learned, the prepon- derance of sentiment in the Bay state IS against any NdTlSSdlSd COlpE SCHeIiIe Plain. simple white appears to be pre- ferred. The tendency in New fork has been toward benevolent assimilation, but there have been a sufficient num- Der of southern women on hand at the New York meetings to keep the trou ble unsettled. At last, the dispatches tell us, it has been decided that each state shall determine for itself whether it will admit colored clubs but as re- gards their attending the biennial gathering, that was voted down. But when the whole country is heard from at Los Angeles there may be diff ferent result. At any rate there will be enough supporters for the lady of color to make the finest row ever seen at a women's convention.
 It is understood that the police de- partment of Los Angeles is looking forward to the convention With much trepidition, and the ambulance corps of the various hospitals will have spe- cial instructions to be on call through out the meeting; while all the druggists are laying in extra stocks of smelling salts.