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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
MEN OF THE HOUR.

"There's a man that makes a rattling
good toastmaster," admiringly re-
marked one of the guests at Major
Frank Robling's pink tea," Wednes-
day night at the Gettysburg encamp-
ment. The speaker pointed to Lieuten-
ant David j. Davis, as he spoke, and
then looked around fiercely to see II
anyone was going to challenge his as
sertion.
None did, however, and the harmony
Of the occasion therefore remained un-
broken. The general opinion was that
Lieutenant Davis admirer was right,
for the adjutant of the Second bat
talon had been distinguishing himself
throughout the gathering by series of
lightning-like thrusts and parties, sharp
and clever sallies, often personal, but,
though occasionally biting, never Of
fensive.
In addition to being apt as toast
master, Lieutenant Davis is also "all
there" when 1t comes to soldering. He
was formerly lieutenant in Company
f. when that command was the West
Scranton company of the regiment, and
he Is both recognized as an efficient
soldier by his superior officers and Is
popuiuI Will tilt lIleIl Ill tHe 8.
Lieutenant Davis is assistant city
solicitor.
One of the youngest and most sue
cessful business men in the city Is
Thomas r.. Price. the West Scranton
newsdealer. who is prime mover in
the annual outings arranged for the
newsboys and girls of the city. Every
year he marshals several hundred of
them in the parade and looks after
their pleasure and comfort at the park
Mr.. Price started his business career
as a barber's apprentice, at the same
time supplying several hundred GUS
toners with Sunday papers. Eventually
he bought out the news business of
Mac" in West Scranton, and has con-
Quoted 1t successfully ever since.
Some time ago he was offered the
general agency for all the metropolitan
newspapers entering the city, but owing
to his extensive business interests he
was compelled to decline the offer, and
devote himself to his barber trade and
local news business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
OBITUARY..

ANDREW j. HEALEY, died at
the home of his brother-in-law, James
II. Kelly, on Drinker street, yesterday
morning, at 11.35 O'Clock, after an ill
ness of about four weeks duration
during the greater part of that time
he has been a sufferer from purpuric
| fever, following severe attack of rheu-
| matism, and, despite the most careful
nursing and the best that medical
science could do, he gradually failed,
until death relieved him from his suf-
fering.
Mr.. Healey was born in Dunmore
forty-five years ago and was familiar
figure in all the towns activities dur
ing that past twenty-five years. He
was man of commanding physique,
being over six feet tall and Weighing
more than 200 pounds. He was pos
| sessed of an unusually cheerful DISPOSE
elton and his many amiable qualities
had made him a central figure among
his large circle of friends.
He commenced his business training
In the store of Horan & Healey, where
he remained for several years. About
fifteen years ago he entered into a CO.
partnership with j. H. Kelly under the
firm name of Kelly & Healey, conduct
ing. a wholesale dry goods business on
Lackawanna avenue, for the succeed
ing ten years. About years ago the
firm retired from business and since
that time Mr.. Healey has been a strong
factor in the insurance business of C..
G. Boland x Co.
He was charter members of the
local branch of the Catholic Mutual
Benefit association. He is survived by
two brothers. James j., of the firm of
Healey & Co., and NJ j. of the firm of
t. j. Kelly Co., and, one sister, Mrs.
Castle, all residents Of Dunmore The
funeral will be held on Thursday morn
ing at O'Clock when solemn high
mass of requiem will be celebrated in
St. Mary's Catholic church.
WILLIAM PRICE, an old and respect
ed resident Of the West Side passed
to his reward on Monday evening at
his home at 1114ls West Locust street.
The deceased was born in Wales, 72
years ago and came to this country
when mere boy. He was employed in
the mines until few years ago, when
he assumed the janitorship of No. 32
school, at which position he was en-
ployed up to the present time.
Mr.. Price had always led Chris
tian life and all who knew him will
be greatly shocked to hear of his
death. He was member of the First
Welsh congregational church, also a
member of the Silurian lodge of Odd
Fellows and the knights of Pythias.
He is survived by one brother, wife
and two daughters, Jennie and Mrs.
John, of Ohio.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30

Evidence for the defense was heard,
yesterday, by Judge Newcomb, in the
injunction case Of the borough of Arch
bald ct al against the Elk Hill Coal
and Iron company, in which a rule has
been granted to restrain the defendant
from discharging water from its wash
cry into the city cutters.
With the testimony produced. the
day before, the plaintiffs sought to
show that the company is doing this
without the alleged necessary permis-
sion of the borough and that the act
constitutes a nuisance.
Yesterday the company put in testi-
money to show that at the point where
the water from the washery is dis
charged, there is natural stream, and
that this stream runs through a sluice-
way built by the company through
an arrangement with the borough, and
then through a box culvert, under
Main street, which culvert was con-
structed with the sanction of the old
plank road company which owned the
roadway.
1t was also shown that the borough
gave the company permission to take
water from the river to the washery,
through pipes lalu dlOHS DOfOuSn
streets, and that as there is palpably
no means of getting rid Of the water,
after it is used at the washery, except
by allowing 1t to course back through
the borough streets to the river in
ferential permission to do this attached
to the permit to take the water to the
washery.
AS to the plaintiffs allegation that
the washery water coursing through
an open sluiceway was a menace to
health, DR.. w. X. Dolan testified that
sulphur water coursing through street
gutter tended to the betterment of the
health of the neighborhood as the sui
phuric acid, contained in such water
destroyed germs generated in gutter
sewerage.
In the afternoon, Judge Newcombe
accompanied by ex-Judge j. w. Car
penter, r. j. Bourke and John j..
Murphy, attorneys for the plaintiffs,
and ]. E. Burr and O'Brien & Martin,
attorneys for the defense, went to
Archibald to personally inspect the
premises.
Arguments will be heard tomorrow
morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

A mechanics lien for $l,oOO was yester-
day filed against the Rock Glen Water
company by A. c. Carey, for work done
in making a clearing for the companys
proposed reservoir.
Harry Comstock. of this city, began
$1,000 trespass suit yesterday against
Peter j. Baker. who he alleges. called
him thief in the presence OF a crowd
July 90. 1902. II. S. Alworth Is the plain
tiff's attorney.
Bridget McGoldrick, assignee of Ann
Burke, yesterday brought suit in assump-
sit against the Northern Central Life In
surance company. of Toledo, o., to re-
cover on an insurance policy. r.. j.
Bourke is the plaintiffs attorney.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Lackawanna Excursion, Atlantic
City, N. j., Aug. IA.

Special excursion tickets will be sold
for all trains going Thursday, August
14th, good for return on any train up
to and including August Gath. The rate
from Scranton will be $500 for adults
and $3.50 for children between the ages
of and II years. Route will be via
Manunka Chunk and Philadelphia.
Passengers taking trains connecting
via the Delaware bridge have no change
of stations en- route. The dates select
ed for this excursion We're made with
the view of giving those desiring an
outing at the seashore the most delight
full and interesting part of the season.
Apply to the local ticket agent for
schedule Of the several trains daily. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Struck by Rail.

Adam Willaski. one of the hands at
the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
company's yards. was struck in the hip
by piece of steel rail yesterday, and
badly bruised. He was taken to the
Moses Taylor hospital, where his injuries
were last night pronounced to be only
slight in nature.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Street Railway Charter Granted.

A charter was granted the Maytield,
Carbondale and Crystal Lake Railway
company, after hearing held last Thurs
day. as the result of objections which
had been filed to the granting OF this
charter. as we'll as to the awarding them
other charters asked by persons repre-
senting the Scranton Railway company.
The latter intends to build a line from
Mayfield rough Carbondale to the lake.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Mine Foremen's Examinations.

The annual examination of applicants
or mine foreman and assistant mine
foreman's certificates will be held at the
Lincoln avenue school at Carbondale, on
the 4th and 5th of August, from 9 a. m.
i up. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Charles Teal Fined,

Cha IS Teal, who was arrested Mon
ay eN w by Patrolman Neus for be-
lg DIR, >and assaulting his wife, was
ined SIS in police court yesterday morn
ing. He promised to be good in the fu-
ture and refrain from drinking.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
CLAIMS IT HAS
A LEGAL RIGHT
DEFENSE HEARD IN ARCHIBALD
wAsHERY CASE.

Elk Hill Coal and Iron Company
Puts in Evidence to Show That the
Borough Gave It Permission to
Take Water from the River to the
Washery and Inferentially to Let
It Flow Back Again-Another Case
Of Guernsey Against Guernsey.
Suit in Slander Instituted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
ENJOYABLE Porch PARTY,

A porch dance was given by Miss Isa-
ielle Okell of 1910 Monroe avenue, in
aonor of Charles Muir, of Philadelphia.
A large number of Scrantonians were
present and Miss Ruby Gearhart, of
Philadelphia. was among the guests.
Dancing, ping pong and other diversions
whiled Il way a very enjoyable evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Not Yet Known.

The Polander killed Monday noon by
,oeing struck by a Lackawanna train at
Chinchilla, has not yet been identified.
His remains will be given burial this
morning. Services will be held at the
Polish Catholic church on Capousc ave-
nue. and interment will be made in the
hrnnn cemeterv
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Appointed Stamp Clerk,

ii. NJ. Deter, of Reading, has been ap-
pointed stamp clerk and inspector. for the
PICARD of fire insurance underwriters of
the middle department. He will succeed
John M. Hughes in this city. The latter
has been transferred to Newark, N. j.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30

A meeting of the building committee
{ the board of control will be held to-
borrow afternoon. after which the men,
ers will inspect No. 80 school.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
In and About
xv*xThe City
Special Meeting,
Building Committee Meeting.

There will be a special meeting Of the
knights of Columbus this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
LETTER FROM
Mr.. CRAWFORD
PEOPLES COAL COMPANY rs
NOT BLUFFINo.

Epistle from the Com
pany's President Regarding Strike
Experiences at the Oxford and the
Intention to Resume Operations.
Sheriff schadt Has a Busy Day in
Carbondale--More Trouble at the
Warnke Washery in Duryea.
Strikers to Hold Mass Meetings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Spaniard Assassinated.

Tucson, Aria, July 29,-Yincento Arena,
prominent Spaniard, was attacked on
his way home by five MeXcans and beat
EN- Ia death. Two of the men escaped
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Marriage Licenses.

Conner C. Davis ...................Scr Scrantc
Jane Freeman .....................Sc .Scrantc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30
Civil | ice Examination.

Che United 5 les civil service commits
sion announces that on August 26-27, 1902,
an examination will be held for the posi-
tion of assistant examiner In the Patent
Office. Information relative to the sub
jects and the scope of the examination
may be found in section Al of the Manual
of Examinations, revised to January /,
1902 The credit of 10 per cent. for ex-
perience, provided in previous examina-
tions. has been eliminated. and in future
examinations no additional credit will be
given. The subject of mathematics COW
ers the field up to and including calculus.
Ten questions will be submitted, of
which the competitor may select any five.
Fancy Georgia Peaches,
S5c per basket Genuine Jenny Lind
melons. Coursen. ~
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the rock work were expected on an even
Ing train and had men to conduct them
from the depot to the mines, and through
failure to make connections at Wilkes
Barre they did not arrive on that train,
and we supposed they were not coming.
But the men arrived on later train,
and as only one had ever been to our
mines before, they came up the railroad
switch. When they passed the crossing
at Scranton street your sympathizers fol-
lowed them, coming with their bundles,
and after they had gotten on our prop
erty outside of the fence the pursuers
stoned them and hit several. some of
whom are laid up yet. But they went
on and got inside of the fence and l ac-
knowledge that these men were some-
what scared, being in strange town
in the middle of the night with several
of their number injured and some had
lost their belongings. A part of them
only stayed until about o'clock in the
morning; we dressed their wounds the
best we could and six of the number left.
We got them to the depot unknown to
any of your pickets and sent them home.
Part of these who have recovered from
their injuries and are able to work have
returned, The others that were unin-
jured stayed right along.
l acknowledge that since we have start
ed rock work that this annoyance has
been continued and number of men
have been kept from work through
threats and promise of relief. also ac-
knowledge that all but three of these
men, not having received their relief,
have returned to work I also acknowl-
edge that many have been boycotted in
different ways, and in all cases | have
the names of all the men who have been
boycotted, and in many cases the names
of the parties that have made threats.
l do not have to go back any further
than this morning to give You the names
OF some of the parties that made threats,
AS early as 4 O'Clock your pickets We're
on the ground watching to stop anybody
that might approach the mines. The
three that We're stationed at the corner
OF Tenth and Scranton streets tried in
several instances to stop the men pass
ing, but l also had pickets out and pre-
vented them These three men, whose
names we have. told one of our guards
IF they had the gang here this morning
that they expected he and lot more
would be hanging from a telegraph pole"
GIVES WARNING.
] acknowledge that | was aware there
was a gang organized to mob the place
this morning, but the only ones that ap-
peared were General CoXey," Colonel
Walsh and three or four more of the of
ficers, but none of the privates of
"coxey's Amy" put in their appearance
! hereby warn General Coxey' to keep
off the grass.
acknowledge that l know positively
that there We're only nine men In the OK
ford locad that voted fo. strike. and
among these nine men there were ex-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-30

President J. l.. Crawford, of the
Peoples Coal company, yesterday gave
out an interesting letter regarding his
companys experiences during the
strike and its intentions to resume
operations. He says:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
REBELS SAID TO BE
MARCHING ON CARACAS.

Port of Spain Trinidad, December 10
The British cruiser Alert left here last
night for Carupano and the British tor
pedo boat Rocket sailed from here this
afternoon for Ciudad. Bolivar. The Brit
ish cruiser Fantome, which started for
the Orinoco river December 8 had not
reached Barraneas on the 18th. The rea-
son for this delay is not known.
1t is reported here that the Venezuelan
revolutionary generals, Penalosa, Rolan-
do, Riora and Solague, with their force,
said to imber a thousand men, are
marchiu en- Caracas, and are believed
now to be near that city. Cable messages
coming from Venezuela to this port are
subjected to Venezuelan censorship
Admiral Douglass of the British fleet
has ordered the blockade or LaGuayra,
Carenero, Guanta, Cumana. Carupano
and the mouth of the Orinoco river This
blockade is to go into effect at midnight.
December 20. Days of grace are allowed
as follows: To vessels sailing prior to the
date of the decree of blockade from
West Indian ports and from the east
coast of the continent of America: Steam
ers ten days, sailing vessels twenty days;
from other ports: Steamers twenty days,
sailing vessels forty days. Vessels in the
blockaded ports will be allowed fifteen
days to obtain clearanees. Violators of
the blockade will be liable under the law.
1t is intimated here that the blockade will
probably not last more than thirty days
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Caracas Is Quiet AGAIN.

Caracas, December 19.-The Venezuelan
government has received information
from Washington that its proposals for
the arbitration or the adjustment of the
British, German and italian difficulties
have been transmitted by Secretary Hay
to the governments in question. Answers
to the proposals cannot be received before
tomorrow. The Venezuelan people can
not understand that their country, after
having raised and armed 10000 men, who
have not had a chance 10 fight, should
be reduced to accept arbitration or any
other method of settlement. Caracas Is
quiet, but business here is paralyzed.
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"AH-MEN" INSTEAD OF "AMEN.p
Preachers Pronunciation One Reason
for His Removal.


From the New York Times.
A waistcoat buttoned to the throat, hav-
ing the choir chant, saying "ah-mene in
stead of "a-men"-these are some of the
reasons why the Rev. Charles LIE Verne
Roberts was compelled to leave the pas
torate of the Berwyn Methodist church.
One faction, claiming to represent a
large majority of the membership of the
church, hoped to retain him. The other
faction, also claiming to be the majority,
is not sorry that he is to leave The re-
suit is a church fight that threatens to
disrupt the organization.
Besides these innovations the young
pastor. it is said, offered short prayer
over the collection made each Sunday
morning when it was laid in front of the
pulpit He also asked that the choir
chant the Lords Prayer during the morn
ing service. Here are some of the other
objections raised to him: He appeared on
the street with a cane and a silk hat
his clothes are from q fashionable tailor;
he did not confine his visits to the mem
bers of his own congregation, and, last
reason, offered last evening by one of the
members of the church, he lacked spirit
uality.
The trouble began six months ago. For
some years the late Rev. J. w. Richards
was the pastor of that church. At the
time of his dedath there were three candi-
date for the position. The board of di-
rectors asked that George Burwel,
Northwestern university student should
be invited to serve until the conference
should meet.
Bishop McCabe believed that the church
should have a pastor who could devote
his entire time to the work of the church.
The result was that the supporters of Mr..
Burwell were disappointed, and that those
who had urged that Mr.. Roberts should
be sent were correspondingly gratifed.
The next Sunday the congregation saw
a snooth-faced, good-looking young man
take his seat on the rostrum and they
noted that his waistcoat buttoned almost
to his white lawn necktie. A few minutes
later they heard him lead the people in
prayer. At the conclusion he said 'ah-
men" Before they had recovered from
their surprise the choir began the chant
of the Lords Prayer. Then followed the
collection
For six months the new order Of things
proceeded. But the faction that was dis
satisfied was waiting ror the confer
ence. Meetings We're held and many of
the board felt that Mr.. Roberts should
not be returned to Berwyn. Those who
were supporting him claim that they had
no idea but that he would be sent back
to them as a matter of course. Until the
night before the appointments were to be
published, they say, they did not know
of an organized effort being made against
their pastor. They then went to work, but
it was too late.
In place of Mr.. Roberts the Rev. C.
Lovejoy, a preacher of the old school,
from Mount Carmel, ILL., was sent to
take the pulpit Mr.. Roberts was assigned
to Ihlna fnnica Ill
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FAKE STORIES PUT OFF
ON GERMAN PAPERS.

Berlin, December ia semi-offieial
statement in the Nord Deutsehe Allegeine
zeitung says:
"A local paper has published cable
gram from New York. saying: The great
est excitement prevails here. The entire
press holds Germany to be responsible
for the present situation. Germany is at
tackled in hostile articles while Great
Britain is praised. The newspapers insist
that Germany intends to acquire col
onies in Venezuela and Brazil
I'VE have noticed similar kilograms in
English papers, says the Nord Deutsche
AHegeine Zeltung. and If these statement
are representative of the feeling of the
United States, with even approximate
correctness, we would have sincerely to
deplore that the American press shows
itself accessible to wholly unfounded sus-
picion of German policy.
1.-The government of the United States
long ago was categorieally informed that
Germany is seeking nothing in Venezuela
beyond satisfaction for Just claims and
compensation. The Anglo-German Coop
Grafton is based upon similarity of the In
terests affected. and only wilful prejudice
could detect a difference in the proceed
ings of the two countries. The course Of
events will demonstrate that the inten-
tons of the German government are free
from adventurous motive
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NO SIGNIFICANCE TO
VOYAGE OF THE ALBANY.

Washington December 1o.-The explain
alton of the visit of the cruiser Albany
to LaGuayra. from which place she is to
return Immediately to her position with
admiral Dewey's command, is made here
that she Is to transport a naval officer
to assist Minister Bowen in the discharge
of the numerous duties that suddenly
have devolved on the minister. Several
days ago Minister Bowen asked that some
one be sent to assist him. and an officer
was detailed from the Marietta for the
purpose temporarily.
1t was suggested to Admiral Dewey that
he send a torpedo boat destroyer or
other vessel with a relief for the officer
despatched from the Marietta, the last
named vessel not being able to spare an
officer for long stay. However, the Al
bany being available and a very fast
cruiser, 1t was decided to dispatch her.
1t is stated no significance is attached
to the voyage of the Albany and that
she will return to her proper station
when the duty stated is completed.