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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
CERRA'S VICTIM DIES
FROM HIS INJURIES
Augusta Falbo, the 5-Year-old Son
of Gennarro Falbo, Of Old
Forge, Succumbed.

Augusta Falbo, the 5-year-old boy
who was wounded by q bullet from
Francesca Cerra's revolver at Old
Forge, on Monday night, died at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon, as the re-
suit of his injuries.
The murderer made good his escape
and Is still at large. The shooting, as
described in The Tribune yesterday,
was substantially as it occurred, the
facts being corroborated by County De-
tective Phillips in his investigation
yesterday. The only errors made We're
in spelling the names.
Cerra stood so close to Falbo when
he fired the contents of his revolver
that the smoking pistol burned the
victims clothing.
1t was some time after the shooting
occurred that Squire Pickerel was no.
titled, and in the meantime, Cerra had
good chance to escape.
1t is believed, however, that he is
still in Old Forge, and is being shield
ed bv friends.
Cerra is described as being about 2s
years of age, feet inches in height,
weighs 165 pounds, has red complex
ion, sandy moustache and red curly
hair closely cut.
William Repp, who was Cerra's first
victim, offered the following reward
yesterday for the apprehension of the
murderer:
I will pay $500 for the arrest and con-
viction of Francisco Cerra, who last
night shot Gennarro Falbo and his child
and who tried to kill me Dec. 1, 1900, and
previously tried to kill Louis Butch.
l will further pay $500 at any time in
the future for the arrest and conviction
of any person committing premeditated
murder in Old Forge borough, or one
half the amount If the attempt fails.
/ do this that hereafter there may be
no delay in the pursuit of a murderer
while arranging for travel and other ex-
penses. William Repp.
Old Forge, Pa, Aug. 5, 1902.
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Notice..

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Scranton Central Labor union un-
til August II, for the privilege of fur
nishing bands for the parade, also or
chestra and catering at the excursion
grounds at Lake Ariel Labor Day,
Monday, September 1, 1902. All bids
to be separate and distinct and in
hands of the secretary on or before the
above date. August IL.
The right to reject any or all bids
is reserved. Address
e. C. PATTERSON, Sec,
500 Lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

d. II. Canouse brought suit against
Old Forge borough yesterday to recover
$500 for damage done horse and wagon
which went into an unprotected trench on
the main street of the borough. +. T..
Boyle and l.. =. Wedeman represent the
plaintiff.
The hotel license of Stephen Muranko,
of Olyphant. was yesterday transferred
by Judge Edwards to Ounfer Kowtko.
Muranko in his deposition said he could
not continue business because of having
failed on account of the strike.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Globe store. The former team won out

Globe store. The former team won out
by the score of S-5.
Play was begun at 6 o'clock last even
ing on the Ash street circus grounds,
with Fallon in the box for the schools
team. and Major the opposing twirler.
Until the seventh inning the score was
53 in favor of the Globe store team.
Then the printers made batting rally
and scored FIVE runs, two of which were
decidedly attributable to a long drive
for two bases by Will Burke, their sec
ond catcher. A feature of the game
was a home run smash by Catcher
Cornish of the winning team.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
LIVELY RUNAWAY.
One of w. II. Pierce's Drivers In.
iured on Adams Avenue.

Two of w. H. Pierces wagons col
lided on Adams avenue at noon yes
terday. The horses were frightened
and ran away. One of the drivers sus
tained severe injuries.
Sheldon Whithers, who resides in the
rear of sos North Washington avenue,
was thrown from one of the wagons,
and was badly bruised. He was taken
to DR.. Gardeners Office where it was
ascertained that no bones were broken.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Real Estate Transfer.

S. L. Wayland. general manager of the
Consolidated Telephone company, has
purchased the ]. A. Lansing residence at
Lansing is to take the Colonel Watres
residence, corner Quincy avenue and Null
berry street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Annual Reunion.

The Seven County Veterans associa-
tion will hold it's annual reunion at Nay
Aug park, Scranton, Wednesday, Aug. 90
The I.ackawanna County Union EX-Pris-
oners association will provide special en-
tertainment for its members and all eX-
prisoners. Headquarters will be estab-
lished at the park as early as Il. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
DICKSON HAS
STARTED UP
THIRD SCRANTON coLL1ERY TO
RESUME WORK.

Delaware and Hudson Company suc-
ceeds in Getting One Of Its Col
lieries in Operation-coal Hoisted
and Sent Through the Breaker.
Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern Company to Start Another Col
liery Today or Tomorrow-Hous
at Richmondale Dynamited.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Home On a Furlough.

Commissary Sergeant w. o. Lathrop,
of the Seventh United States cavalry,
now stationed at Chicamaugua park, Ga,
is home on three months furlough. He
returned Tuesday morning from few
days visit with his old comrade In the
Thirteenth, VIII Decker, at Dalton.
bringing with him fine mess of fresh
fSh.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Children's Picnic.

The children of the Soldiers Orphans
school will hold their annual picnic the
day of the Seven Counties reunion at
Ney Aug park, Graduates as we'll as
members of the school are invited to at
tend. Donations will be received by Mrs
Heddon, at Fourteenth and Academy
streets; Mrs. Scull, of 3i5 New street, and
Mrs. Schultz, of Petersburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
In and About
xxxThe CITY
Silk Mill Excursion.

The employees of the Sauuuoit Silk Man
ufacturlng company will run their excur-
sion to Lake Arie on Saturday, Aug. o.
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Condition Improving.

Charles A. Green, who was seriously
injured Monday by falling from an Erie
trestle at IIlmdale, was yesterday report
, ed as making excellent progress at the
Lackawanna hospital He rested easily
during the day, and hopes for his re-
covery are now entertained.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
GODFREY IS
TO REMAIN
WILL CONTINUE TO CONDUCT
HOTEL JERMYN.

His Lease Extended for Five Years
at Meeting, Yesterday, with the
Executors Of the Jermyn Estate.
Will Spend $4,000 on Improve
ments to the Building and Good
ly Sum in observation-disclosures
ing Story of Hotels Reputation As
Narrated by George B. Jermyn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Petition in Bankruptcv.

A. l.. Robson & Son, of Troy. Bradford
county, yesterday filed voluntary petit
tion in bankruptcy in the United States
court. Their liabilities are $3,22730, and
assets, S. 3Jj16.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Benefit at Liederkranz Hall.

Tonight in Liederkranz hall the German
Theatrical company will give a perform
ance of 1.-THE Godfshes." 1t will be for
the benefit of Miss lehman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Sunday School Picnic.

st. Pauls Lutheran church and Sunday
school, of Short avenue, Will picnic at
Nay Aug park next Friday, in company
with st. Marks Lutheran church, Of
Washburn street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Pocketbook Found.

A silver net pocketbook found on
Tenth street. has been placed in the care
of the police. 1t contains u small sum
of money and a United States Express
company receipt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
West Scranton Station.

Walenty Bocheneck, Miss Katie Clarke.
Miss Cora May Davis 3, Mrs. James
Dean. John Hurn. NJ. Nj, Kearns. Mr.
Loughney, Mrs. M. Martinan, Miss Katie
Moran. Miss Ellie Mullen. T. ii. Mad
den, M. T. Meehan. Ed j, Morgan, Mrs.
Annie Price. Fred L. Robinson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Ambassador White Resigns.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Berlin. Aug. 5-Ambassador White
mailed his resignation to the United
States several days ago. 1t Is to take
effect early In November
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Doud Family Reunion.

A basket picnic at the Wallsville fair
grounds will mark the fourth annual re-
union of the DoId family, Tuesday, Au-
gust 26. A literary and musical enter
tainment will be rendered during the day.
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D., L. & w. PAYS.

The employees of all the colleries in
Scranton and vicinity were paid yester-
day. The employees of the car repairing
and machine shops and stores department
will be paid today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Master Printers Meet.

The Master Printers Association of
Scranton held its mid summer meeting in
G. A. R. hall Monday evening, and acted
upon several matters pertaining to the
trade. A uniform prce-list is being pre-
pared by them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Postal Clerks Vacation.

Joseph II. Matthias, John FL McDonough
and William Elias, clerks in the post
office, start on their annual vacations to-
day. Rush Wright. j. Fred Schwenck
and George Fellenser resume duty this
morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
An Aldermanic Marriage.

Floyd NJ. Reed, of Newton, and Miss
Alice Mcconnell of West Scranton, were
united in marriage yesterday by Alder
man kasson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Free Excursion.

The employees of the silk mill of the
Klots Throwing Co. will have free cx-
cursion to Lake Lodore Saturday, Aug.
30th.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
Committee Meeting Postponed.

C. E. Chttenden was the only member
of the judiciary committee of select coun-
Gil present at the appointed time for last
nights meeting. A large number of dam
age claims against the city were to have
been considered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6.

SUBMITS West-6 a. m., Nichols
Pushers-7 a. M, Widner; S a. m,
Houser; 11.45 a. M, Moran; 7.3O p. M,
Murphy; 8 p m., w. II. Bartholomew.
Helpers-l.3O a. m, Magovern; a. m.
Gaffney; 10 a. m., Secor; S.15 p. M, STAN
ton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the Scranton, Pa, postoffice August i,
1902. Persons calling for these letters will
please say advertised and give date of
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D., L. & w. BOARD FOR TODAY.

Following is the makeup OF the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
board for today:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-06
PRINTERS WON. BALL GAME,
Team from Globe Store Defeated by
Score of 8-5.

An exciting game of baseball was
yesterday played between mines repre-
senting the printery of the Internation-
al Correspondence schools and the
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
Big Pay for a Tooth.

A Russian opera singer who had five front teeth knocked out in rail- way accident has been awarded com pensation in the shape of $5O,00O.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
STORM BRINGSHAVOC
North Dakota Towns and
 Farms Laid Waste.
TELEGRAPH LINES OUT OF BUSINESS.
Dver q Wide Extent of Territory Come Reports of Great Damage
 to Buildings and Grow. ing Crops.

FARGO, N. D., July MA section north and south of Grand Forks has been visited by a terrific wind and hail storm, causing great damage to telegraph and telephone wires and buildings of all kinds. At Conway the hail was the worst ever experienced, and the damage to crops was serious. The storm was noticed first at Lari- more, thirty miles north of Grand Forks. At Thompson, south of Grand Forks, three churches were demolish- ed, one house broken into splinters and the passenger depot and platform par stially carried away. At least 75 per ycent of the telegraph poles between SNGrand Forks and Thompson, fourteen miles south, were blown down. At Winnipeg Junction the wind struck a freight train, and the caboose was Blown into ditch and two trainmen dnjured.
 At Belmont the wind destroyed the Lutheran church, a big two story schoolhouse and the farm residences of Broke Bros. No fatalities were re- ported. At points off from the railroad and telegraph lines great damage is feared.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
JUST RETRIBUTION.


 Newspaper men marry once in 2 while and of course tn cir children are brighter than any other children. One proud father told tale of his young ster the other day that proved the wee girl was just like the old-young man, in wanting all that should come her way. My little one," said he, 'is two years old now, but has clung to her bottle of milk. Recently we began to give her regular food. We have 2 young pup at the house, so in expla- nation of the change led her out on the porch and showing her the pet, said. 'Tootsie, that baby dog. Drink your milk now. She did not say any thing, only stamped her foot at it.
 '"rhe next morning my wife and l heard a terrific racket and squealing. Thinking the baby had been run over or hurt herself we ran out. In the cor ridor of the porch was the poor little dog, his nose in the air, the tears streaming from his eyes, and bowling with all his puny might. The baby stood over 1t with a stick in her hand and she was certainly using it. What for whip poor doggie? we demanded. Teal my milt' she lisped. Not dog gie- -piggie. Philadelphia Telegraph.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
HAD NO BLooDHoUNDs.

Tn the June number of the Century Magazine there appears quite an in- teresting and striking article by Joln ID. Howe and Charles E. Duffee. on "Blcodhounds in America" On page 2S0 the otherwise instructive and enter taining production is seriosuly mareG by a very glaring and misleading state- ment. The paragraph particularly re- ferred to states: s'There were few genuine bIoodhounds in the United States prior to the rebellion, but the war worked their extinction. Tf,ion veterans say the troops had -ord%es to kill at sight every one found. Jefferson Davis, president of the southern con- federacy. was known to have imported a pack for breeding purposes; they were ordered destroyed. The man de- tailed for this work was a brother of George & Meeker of Beatrice. Ne5. He performed his task well, for it is said that he killed no fewer than forty seven blooded animals at Mir Davis's home.
 Those intimately acquainted with MT Davis will readily attribute to him q keen appreciation of thoroughbred and we'll trained animals, horses especially; but the natural inference of the above quotation is that he was an importer and breeder of bloodhounds or negro dogs. The imputation is most far fetched and devoid of foundation. AS a matter of fact he had no hounds of any kind on his plantation. and abso- lutely he had no use for negro dogs, as none of his slaves were runaways.- Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
WILLIE TRAVELLED IN A BOX.

Express Messenger George Hall of the west-bound American Express train made q strange discovery on the ar rival of his train at Kalamazoo Thurs ray evening. A large box aroused his suspicious, and, prying off the cover, found inside 1S-year-old William Ed mondson of Boston, who says he Is en route to Cheney, Wash, where his rela- tives live The boy says he had insnf- ficient money to make the trip, so lie sent $19 to relatives at Cheney, telling them to look out for an express pack age. He got a friend to box hipl up and ship him. He was supplied with two loaves of bread and d bottle of water for sustenance. The boy says he is a horse jockey and has ridden some of the fastest horses in the coun- try and on nearly all the fast courses. He refuses to reveal the name of the party who boxed him up. Fdmondson is detained by the officers here until his relatives can be located. Express officials were at first alarmed, as they thought they had unearthed a plot to rob the train, which carried large sums of money at times. Chicago Record Herald.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
Preserving Liquid Air.

With the best insulated carriers now in use it is found that a gallon of liquid air will not wholly evaporate in less than month. In the commercial pro- duction of liquid air by the regenera- tive system, so MT. c. A. Bobrick re- gently informed the Philosophical so- ciety, of Washington. pound of liquid air results from the consumption of each pound of coal. The cost is prohib- tive for ordinary use in the production of power, but where expense is not con- sidered, MT. Bobrick says, liquid air is an ideal source of power. With IF gallons of it he can drive his automo- bile between 50 and 60 miles. Although it will never be used for stationary en- zines, he thinks it may be useful for submarine and aerial navigation Youths Companion.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
THE coLoNEL's ADVICE.

"Tug" Wilson tells a good story , about an ex-Kentucky colonel of the t"QuaIity Folks sort, whom he once
 met in western Kansas. "The colonel was an enthusiast on the irrigation scheme that was sweeping over Kan- ssas at the time He was so positive sin his theories and so high-tempered that few people cared to disagree with fhim. One day he was standing in front of the office talking with several ffriends. Pink Barclay that lives over son Snake creek came along, and. after 2 shaking hands turned to the colonel
 and, said: Colonel, I've got <sSty acres lof land lying close to Snake creek that n want to irrigate, and would like to ask your advice about it. Very well, sah," responded the colonel. My ad- vice is dam the creek T did do that said Pink, and cut ditch down across
 the land, but I couldn't get rise enough Then I woud dam the ditch ssah,' replied the colonel. That's just fwhat I did do,' said Pink, but the
 hogs rooted holes in the banks. What fwould you do about thatY What awould I do, snorted the colonel T
 would damn the hogs, sah! would damn the hogsr "-Ozark Mountain
 News.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
4 Gale In Illinois.

BLOOMINGTON, H., July 17.-This county was struck by southeasterly storm which almost approached a cy- aclone Trees and small buildings were gblown over and considerable damage otherwise reported. Lightning that ac- companied the heavy rain fired numer- ous buildings throughout the county and the loss will reach a considerable sum. 1t is reported that terrific wind and rain storm swept over the country north of Peoria. Telephone and tele- graph wires are down, and it is i'm possible to get definite information concerning the losses. At Chillicothe the lightning did considerable damage. The steamer Speed was blown ashore at Henry island, but not seriously damaged. All wires on the Rock Is- land are down.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
PRESIDENT JOHN MITCHELL.


 preferences, it would not be difficult to foretell the outcome. At present he controls the situation absolutely and can swing the delegates either way. He will not say openly what he wishes, however, asserting that it is the prov ince of the delegates to decide regard ing the strike, and that, while he is willing to advise, under no c1rcum- stance will he assume to dictate to the convention what it shall do. When it comes to discussing the result of the convention, the sphynx of Egypt is a bowling dervish compared to MT. Mitchell. He said yesterday afternoon, however, that the convention would take action which would result in the settlement of the strike.
 President MitchelPs statement was as follows:
 The convention which will meet to- morrow will before it closes take ac- tion that will settle the strike of the l miners in Pennsylvania and West Vir- ginia."
 I At the same time he reiterated his confidence that the strike would end in a victory for the men. When asked whether these utterances could be con- strued into meaning that he was in fa- vor of strike, MT. Mitchell was seized
 withta paroxysmqof Teticenee. If no strike shall be ordered by the, conyen- tion,, it is likely that action will be l taken with the object of curtailing the output of soft coal, and every effort will be made to keep it out of the an thracite region. To this end the bi- | luminous men will decide to work fewer hours day, and no more coal | will be mined than is necessary. If it shall be decided that this policy can be carried out, the chances of strike will be greatly lessened. The sentiment among the delegates, as far as it can be determined from those who are already here, is against l strike.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-17
.GricYc, BiSsct x Holland
A LINGUISTIC PARROT.
His Comments Over Fight for His
 Possession.

Possession. Doctor, parrot with past Ctwas shady, being spent in Cuban hospi- taDand an extensive vocabulary in three 1anguag ges-bird, Spanish and American-bent on exploring his sur roundings on last Wednesday, flew from his cage in the home of his owner George Brown of No 219 East One Hundred and Twenty third street, who served in the Spanish-American war, and brought the parrot and malaria back with him. Doctor flew into the domocile of Mrs Sarah Bland, colored, at No 34S East One Hundred and Twenty street, just in the rear of Browns house. Brown went after Doctor. Sarah was bland but firm in her refusal to give up the parrot for less than $500
 'I'se jes' goin' to keep this were squawkin' thing til yo' gibs me free dollahs foh ayreward," " said Sarah. ''Go 'way, back and sit, down, George, sang out Doctor. Brown got out a5summons for Mrs Bland and Magistrate Mott ordered her to return Doctor.
 "Nothin' doin'," chirped Doctor when Brown went again, and there wasn't. 1 Brown then got a warrant and Po- | liceman Allen and Court Officer Bren- neis accompanied him to Sarah's They entered her fiat
 | We've got a warrant for you and we'll have to take you and the parrot at the same time," said the policeman. ssThere'll be hot time ill the old town tonight sang Doctor, as Allen picked him up and went out A woman named Graham, also Sa- rah, and colored, and the RlRnd Sarah. carelessly threw Brenneis out of the room. Brenneis sent to the East One Hundred and Twenty-siXth street sta- | ton for endorsements, and two po- licemen came i'll the patrol wagon. They ascended the stairs, Doctor hop ping behind them, ruffiing his feathers, shaking his head and grooming.
 More work for the undertaken mother little job for the casketmaker! Hurrahi Carambar'
 l The Sarahs had barricaded the door. The four policemen battered it in.
 Drill, ye tarriers, drillr' yelled Doc l tor. a afW ue r4t 4y s-g
 "Oh. such ruction! Wow! Soak him! Ha! hal hap cried Doctor, whist Hing, trilling and screaming with de light as Sarah G. tried to hit Brenneis with q bottle.
 l Jolly sport! Such funr' was Doc tors comment as Sarah G. seized
 Brenneis' pocket billy. "Oh, Sarah, dear. be aisy, nowv' he advised as
 Sarah B. seized Brenneis' hand when
 he drew his revolver.
 The four policemen finally oyerpow- cred the Sarahs and with Brown and l the parrot took them to the Harlem police court.
 "What lark! Sarah's in the soup!' | jubilantly proclaimed Doctor on the
 way to court.
 Once in the court Doctor began to swear .
 Brown said he, s'dit all, what the h., Bill.'
 "Order in court!'' and the officer banged his gavel. Doctor cooked his l beady eyes at the magistrate and
 swore in Spanish.
 Sarah B. was held for trial for lar cenv and Sarah G. to keep the peace.
 "George,'' said the Doctor on the < way home with closed eyes and droop- ing head, s'I'm only a bird in gilded
 cage. but I've had a h. of a run for
 my money."-New York Tribune.