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Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-20
TAX CASE CONFIRMED.


County attorney Carr Taylor, re-
ceived a telegram Tuesday night CIV
ing word that the tax case commenced
by L. A. Bigger against the county
treasurer, and carried to the Supreme
court of the United States had been
decided in favor Of the county and
against Mr.. Bigger. This case was
one to test the constitutionallty of
the law permitting the county com
miSsionerS to instruct the county
treasurer to buy in for the county all
of the land sold for delinquent taxes.
The law has been in force for nearly
twelve years and the practice during
the past few years Of easy times has
been so general that the investors in
tax titles have not had much oppOrtu-
nifty to work at their trade. If they
could knock this law out it would
open up new fields for them. This
decision of the court of last resort
in the United States Is therefore one
of great importance, and the county
is to be congratulated upon the result.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-20
DECKER GUILTY,
hoalers Must Report Contagious Dlseaso'
Whether They Give Medicine or NOi

The case Of the state against the
magnetic healer, Decker, for falling
to report a case OF small poX that was
found In the Penny block, and which
he had been treating, was tried in
Esquire Morrls's court, Monday, lie
was defended by W. II. Lewis. The
statute under which he was charged,
permits persons using faith cure or
magnetism, or religious methods but
no drugs or medicine, to practice, but
holds them amenable to the Quaran-
tine law that was passed at about
the same time, The defense was that
the law did not hold him responsible
for contagious diseases not reported,
as 1t does other physicians However
the court thought otherwise, and he
was found guilty, but only given the
minimum Of the fine which is twenty
five dollars.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-20
A DESTITUTE FAMILY.
Family Of Campers South Of TSwn Receives
Assistance.

A report was sent to this city the
latter part Of last week concerning a
family that was camped on the south
side Of the river near town. They
were some Of the "busted strippers'
that were unable to get back to their
home in st, Joe, Missouri, and had
to stop here, 1t has been pretty cold
weather for camping with a family
Of children, and one Of the older ones,
u girl or young lady, was very i'll.
Mr. Max Stephany took an interest In
the family after the attention Of the
public had been called to their con-
dition, and began soliciting articles
for their relief.
If prosperity is with us, there is
plenty of suffering, and there are no
doubt many other families in and
near the city that have suffered dur
ing the cold weather.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-20
AnrlI Jurors.

The list of jurors for the April
term Of the Reno county district
court were drawn Tuesday. The fol-
lowing names appear on the list;
r. II. Clark, Haven; Il. A. Miller,
Medora; G. W. Mardis, Sylvia: G. W,
Sain, ST., Nickerson; A. j. Mallick,
Hutchinson; John N. Barngrover,
Little River; G.. Short, Salt Creek
Phil Weiss, Center; j. S. Milan,
Hutchinson; A, A, Wright, Hunts
vile. VIM. II. Fowler, Arlington
G. A. Thorn, Hutchinson: d. A. Te-
ter, Medora; Henry Breidenstein,
Langdon; W. II. Haltom, Walnut
II, A. Smell, city; L. p. Teemley,
Lincoln; L.. V. Winery, Reno; Chas.
Grover, Salt Creek; f. D. Wolcott,
city; John Bauman, Haven; j. S.
Reece, Bell; r. w. Hair, Nickerson
j. d. Reed, Nickerson: j, II. Hankey
Haven; Peter Hartman, Sumner; Jepr
Christensen, Arlington; A. W. Nc
Candlass, city; Clinton Black, Bell;
ID. II. King, Grant; L. V. Pargeter,
Roscoe; G.. A. Josephson, Sylvia.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-20
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses
have been granted by the probate
Judge since our last issue;
Charles W. King, to Florence June
Wyman, both of Arlington.
Francis NJ. Gookins, to Louise NJ.
Meade, both of Hutchinson.
II. o. Meade to Mary l.. Phelps,
both Of Hutchinson.
Joseph G. Price to Mrs. Julia Car
ress, both Of Hutchinson.
We do all kinds Of printing.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-20
OVER A CHILD.
Suit In Probate Court Commenced 10 Gel
Possession Of a Little Girl.

There was a pathetic case in the
probate court Tuesday. 1t was Il
habeas corpus case for the possession
Of a child. The child was a little
girl, five years old. The case has had
some notoriety before. The parents
were married in this county a mum.
ber Of years ago, but moved to Wash
ington, then TO Illinois, where a few
months ago, family differences arose
and caused a separation. The mother
came to this county to her parents
who live in the southwest portion,
bringing the little girl. The father
followed her up and in some way got
possession Of the child and took her
to Illinois. But the mother again got
the child and the father is now at
tempting toget her back by legal pro-
cess. 1t is certainly pitiful to see a
child pulled around by its parents in
this way. Yet it is not 50 bad as
when neither of the parents want it,
as sometimes happens.
Hutchinson gazette., 1902-02-20

Bring your job work to this Office.
We are getting new matrial, have a
first class job printer, and will do
your work at living prizes.
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NORTHEASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA

! ited relatives in Binghamton Monday and Tues.
| day.
| Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lyons, Of Monrosc were
! in town Sunday
| Miss Henrietta Hayden and Miss Lucia Butter.
! field called on llallstcad friends Monday.
| Mis-. ]. d. AIallery is entertaining her sister,
| Miss Hattie Gore.
| Mr. and Mrs. Elmer 'ringlcy spent Sunday with
| their parents in IIailstcad.
| Rev. II. \. Ives attended the Lackawanna Pres.
| bytery at Kingston this week.
| Miss Nina Moore, Of Hartford, visited her
| mother, Mrs. L. W. Moore, Sunday.
| Fred Day, Of Great Bend, was Il pleasant caller
| in town Tuesday.
| Miss Name Grinncll is visiting Scranton friends
| this week.
Miss Lena Spencer spent Sunday with friends
in Binshamton.
The New Milford Basket ball club will go 10
| lestcrshire Thursday evening 10 play with the
team of that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Reynolds visited at Glen
wood Tuesday and Wednesday.
A game of base ball was played Monday
afternoon between the High school boys and the
| tannciy men. The tanncry men won.
Mrs. G. ~ Ward entertained Mrs. Edward Hen
drcks, OF Ilallstead, Wednesday.
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STAGE NOTES.

Joseph liaworth is TO be seen as star again
neXt season. lie will produce II new rclie eious
play called "Cori.n,on,' which is to be pre-
sented for the fist time in Salt Lake City. The
piece is by Utah playwright
There is a likelihood that Edna May will rc,
turn 10 this country to star noNt season in
kitty Grey" the piece in which she achieved
success i'll London, kitty Grey" is adapted
from the French Of Lies FotardS," which vas
ako the original OF "The Rounders."
4 London syndicate is reported To have offered
Maude Adams $4,000 10 play "L'Aglon' and
equality Street" for ten weeks in that city this
summer The offer was made through Charles
Frohman, and the latter says it is doubtful
whether the actress will give up her summer va
cation for that sum.
Mrs. Fske is to appear as Mary Maedalcnc in
play by that name 10 be given in the autumn
at the Manhattan Theatre in New York. The
play will be version OF the work OF Herr Paul
lIcyse, n noted German playwright, in which the
Mary who wept at the tomb and Judas lscariot
figure as principal characters
What Is called the ''dlsease drama" has a
London instance in The New Idol" In it the
hero, who is scientist, finds Young girl who
has consumption. In order to save her he in.
oeulates the patient with the germs Of cancer,
and soon afterward finds out she is dying OF
that dread disease, whereupon he inoeulates him
sell with the same germ and both die, Quite a
pretty picture.
''The Diplomat" the new comedy by Martha
Morton in which William Collier is now appear
ing at the Madison Square Theatre, New YorR,
abounds in quick repartee and bright Dialogue,
In this respect It is unquestionably the cleveres,
snappiest farce that has held the boards Tor sev.
eral seasons. The fun Is fast and furious from
start TO finish and it has easily gained the repu'
tation OF being the funniest play OF the season,
good share of the meniment in the piece is
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"The Fatal Wedding"

one of the seasons biggest successes will he
the attraction at the Iyceum, Friday night,
Saturday afternoon and night. 1t is called 1.-The
Fatal Wedding" and is Il comedy-drama from
The pen Of Theodore Kromer, The scenes are
laid in New York and are quickly recognized
US incidents ol metropolitan lite, They have
been clrycrly woven into Il plot that is remark,
able and intensely interesting.
There is an abundance of heart interest
throughout the four acts, and at times SO path,
c,ic and heart touching are the scenes that
handkerchies are very much in evidence, at
least among the gcntler sex in the audience. The
play is not OF II sombre nature, however. but
abounds in bright incidents and there is plenty
OF hearty fun The attraction has evidently
caught the public favor as It has been playing
TO packed houses everywhere, standing room even
being at a premium. Seats are now on sale for
the three performances
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BRADFORD COUNTY.
Special to The Scranton Tribune.

Special to The Scranton Tribune.
Towanda, April, 23.--Trout fishing is reported
very poor far this season.
"A calf with three legs was born a farm
near Wyalusng few days ago.
II: S. Putnam has opposition for his re.
election as county superintendent of schools.
The election occurs on Tuesday, May q.
The annual meeting OF the Towanda district
of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the
Lackawanna Prcsbyteiy convenes at Ulster,
April 80.
An effort is being made by the police at Sayrc
to suppress the use of profanity OH its streets.
The First National bank at Troy has been dcsig-
mated by the treasury department as deposit
tory for funds of the United States government,
to the amount Of $4,000
\ new experiment for building is 10 be tried at
sayrc soon. three story block will be Of con.
crete. Two boards arc first placed far apart
the walls are to be thick. then the cement is
poured in between; rs the molds are raised the
wall is made TO its proper height by the cement.
buildings erected in this manner are claimed by
those who know. to be cheaper and warmer than
those OF wood. and much cheaper than brick and
may be built faster When completed, this will
be the first building OF the kind in this section
The knitting mill at Troy has been sold and
its effects will be moved TO Depcw, \. y.
Gold has been found on the farm OF Peter Gil.
more, near Duslorc. Some time ago specimens
of rock were sent 10 an assaycr, who has forward
ed in return certificate which gives IL rating OF
Sl.i0 of gold per ton.
A district Epworth League convention will be
held at the Methodist church this week. Many
speakers from a dis lnee will take an active
part.
Frank S. Wood, who represented a crockcry
firm, and frequently visited the merchants in
Towanda, has been arrested in Rochester, charg-
cd with the theft of jcwery to the amount OF
several thousand dollars. Some OF the stolen
goods We're found in jewelry store at Troy. this
county lie Was arrested at Rochester and placed
under 5000 bail.
W. 4. Bacon has taken a position in New York
city with steamship company.
DIR. II. c. Frankcniicld, forecast officer of the
government weather bureau in charge Of the
river and food service, made an inspection tour
through this plnce few DAYS ago.
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SEALED PROPOSALS.


SEALED PROPOSALS will he opened in the Of
fee OF the City Recorder BY the Direetor of
the Department of Public Works, at O'clock p.
m, on Monday, May ), 1902, for cleaning and
painting the LackawaIala avenue and Cedar ave
nue. bridges according TO specifications on hle in
the Bureau OF Engineering, Bidders shall close
with each proposal, cash or personal certified
check in the sum OF one hundred dollars as a
guarantee 10 execute a contract within ten (io)
days ii awarded the same. In case the bidder to
whom the contract shall have been awarded, re-
fuses or olnirs 10 execute contract Tor the
work according to the specifications therefor,
within ten days from the date OF the award, the
enclosure accompanying his proposal shall be for
ieited 10 the iisc OF the tity ot scranton.
Proposal BLANKS will be furnished al tie 8u-
reau OF Engineering and no Others Will he ac'
cepted.
All proposals must be filed in the office OF the
City Controller, City Hall, scranton, Pa, not
later than $40 p. m on Monday, May .. lW2
The city reserves the right 10 reject any or
all bids. JOHN =; ho,iit;
Director Department of Public Works
scranton, Pa, April 20, 1909 =
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valet edward Abeles). Mr. Abeles poltrays the
Valet Edwards in a manner that makes The
bypay between these two characters very en-
joyable 10 the audience. An especial feature Of
'Thc Diplomat is lie supper party given by
sportwck to some OF his friends at his apart
mcnt after the opera. The scene is q very daz'
Sing onr-the color scheme being carried out
entirely in red, the elaborate opera gowns Of the
ladies showing IN effective contrast TO the pre-
yailng tint Of the artist and decorator II is
during this supper that "sportwick' Us unique
surprise Tor his guests introduces a Casino diyin.
ity in The person OF Miss Daisy Darling" Qliss
Louise Allen) for the purpose OF entertaining his
guests. In costume DAISY Darling" the Casino
siren, proceeds to delight the guests until she
fuds in the person OF ''sir Henry Lloyd her ar
dent adnlirer and sweetheart. 4 capital bit Of
tragedy OF the "farce" variety follows and the
scene winds up with an abundance OF excite
ment.
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MONTROSE.
Special TO the Scranton Tribune.

special 10 the scranton tribune.
Montrosc. April GA Are alarm sounded dur.
ing the noon hour today, and the entire fire de.
partment and apparatus responded promptly. The
fire had attacked the small frame house, on Berry
street. occupied as a residence by Mrs. Lydia
Smith. highly esteemed and industrious colorcd
resident. and family Of several children. The
hrcni.n did splendid service. and though the
wind was blowing gale at the time, they sue.
cecdod in saving the building, but all but q Jew
OF the household goods were destroyed and. as
there was no insurance, the loss falls very hcav-
lily upon Mrs. Smith and her family, and they are
deserving Of the sympathy and practical assist
ance in this their time OF need
This community was sadly shocked yesterday
morning by the announcement that Mrs. NJ. ii.
Van Scotch, the cstimablc wife Of Justice Van
Scoten, had been found dead In bed that morning.
Mrs. Van Scotch had long been afflicted with a
chronic heart trouble. Some time during Tues
day night, Mrs. Van scotcn experienced s1noth
criny SPELL and was nearly overcome by the
heat so that she aroused her husband and deter.
mined to take another bed, where it would be
cooler. Nothing further was heard from her until
her daughter. Miss Nora, while preparing the
morning meal, noted her mothers tardneS; in
arising and went to call her when sic was
shocked to find that in the stiffness OF the night
her spirit had returned TO the presence of its
Maker. Her husband and number Of grownup
children survive her. Tho funeral will he at.
tended from the Montrose Baptist church tomor.
row afternoon. Rev. +. X. Thomas officiating.
pleasant and notable event at court this
week was the admission OF Miss Frances X. Amer
man an attorney at law to practice in the
several courts Of Susquehanna county. Miss
Anlerman has won the distinction OF being the
first lady to pursue her legal studies to success
full conclusion and be admitted to the bar in
SsQichanna county. She is lady whose per.
sonal character and mental attainments are Of an
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UNIONDALE.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
lniondalc, April 23.-Nliss Nina Carpenter. Of
Carbondac. spent several days lately at the home
OF her grandparents, Squire and Mrs. Elijah Car
pcntcr,
Rev. II. j. Crane is visiting at the home OF
Mrs. stephens, his daughter, at Nicholson.
Daniel Gibson and Maud Michael were recently
married.
Miss Anna Burilt has returned to her home in
Washington, d. G.
Considerable interest is being shown in our new
public library
Harry j, Orcc will, in few days, move his
family to Forest City.
j. T.. Thomas was delegate to the Lacka'
wanna prcsbytcry, in session nj Kingston
The Presbyterian congregation, at a recent
meeting, voted TO have change Of ministry the
coming year.
Rev. Alfred Eastman has returned from confer
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Eugene Sandow.

Eugene Sandow and his own vaudeville show
will play here on Tuesday night at the Lyceum
theatre. sandow has demonstrated to the sat.
isfacton of the American public that he is an
athlete aud an acrobatio wonder This will be
the only engagement OF Sandow in this country
as Immediately on the finishing of this tour in
America, he will make u trip around the world
The act which Mr. Sandow presents is practically
a new one, consisting Of posing with light effects,
in which lie displays his marvellous muscular de-
yelopment and feats oi heavy lifting that are
astounding. The fact that sandow is the high
est priced vaudeville performer before the Amer
lean public is well known, and he is said To
draw yearly about the same salary as Our presi,
dent.
The company assisting sandow is composed of
some oil the best vaudeville artists on the
American stage.
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cncc. South Canaan, Wayne county, is TO be his
new appointment. Mr.. Eastman and his family
have greatly endearcd themselves to all the com.
m,ntiy during their period here Never was the
parsonage Of the Methodist church occupied by a
more active Christian family. They leave. carry.
ing with them the best wishes Of all the town.
The commencement exercises OF the graded
school will he held in the Presbyterian church
next Friday night, April %. l,ev W. \. 1follins.
he'd will deliver the address. The Uniondale
quartettc will render several selections. and the
programme will be very interesting one.
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used in the siege of IAdysnith. However. they
did succeed. and the gun will be used at the
Academy of Music the last three days OF the
week, commencing this evening"
''rhc Outpost deals with the life OF the Beers
in South Africa the great diamond centre Of the
world. 1t is situated on table lands and in the
junglcs, infested with Zurs and man-eating rep.
tiles. Truly portraying from scene and action
the life which is so new to us. The comedy sit
uations are many. Mr. Emmet, as gallant Bocr
officer, and Miss Gleason, the Irish girl, go far
to lift one out OF the old wallis Of life.
The cast is a particularly strong and the
managers have spared nothing to make this at.
traction one of the strongest on the road. Mat
inees Friday and Saturday.
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WDeVils Auction -

Charles II. ialcs production OF the old-tne
Devils Auction was seen at the Lyceum last
night by good.sizcd and we-pleased house.
The spectacular feature is very elaborate us pre-.
scntod this season and the specialize, are oi
high order of merit. Chief among them is the
dancing Of Amcria Mayeroffer and Aurelis Coccla,
the acrobatic work OF Bush and Gordon and an
entertaining novelty by Fox and Foxie.
The ballet is large and well trained and the
costuming is OF Il rich and varied character.
Richard Y. Brown, who has played Toby Tor
many years, is the chief fun maker.
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Victoria Burlesquers.

Beginning with matinee this afternoon. the
"Victoria Burcsqucrs" will hold forth at the
Star for three days, and patrons of that cozy lit.
tie house may look for performance equal to
any that has ever been given in that thcater. TIE
Nictorias are noted among burlcsque attractions,
as containing more pretty, graceful girls than any
other combination of like nature en- tour and
those who admire Il company composed prin
cipally of beautiful chorus women will have their
fill upon the appearance of tine Victorias. An
olo of unsurpassed vaudeville artists make up
the vaudeville portion of the programme. and
taken in connection with two grand burlesIlos,
handsomely mounted, make Il very pleasing per-
Torrance indeed.
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The "Outpost."

II has been with some difficulty that Messrs'
Iiurtg 4 Seamon who are touring j. h. Hritz)
E,nmet aud Lottic ellison In their new comedy
drama, ''rhe Outpost" We're able to secure from
The English government oi the gattling gun'
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NEW MILFORD.

Special TO the scranton Tribune.
New Milford, April 2a.--Josoph Lewis who has
been visiting relatives here ior several weeks lc
turned to his home in Chicago Tuesday
Mrs John Hayden and daughter, Kathryn, Wis
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Boarders Wanted.


PRIVATE FAMILY wishes to have two nice men
to board, German or English Call any time
after Thursday. All convenences sW Harrison
avenue.
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Theatrical.
ToDAY's ATTRACTIONS.

ACADEMY-"rhc Outpost Night.
STAR--Nictoria BullcsqueYs. Afternoon and
night.
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113 Franklin Ave.
POLITICAL,

FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT-Notice is here.
by given to the Republican voters Of the
First Legislative District, that n primary eec.
tion will be held on Saturday, April 26, 1907 be-.
tween the hours Of four and seven p. M, for the
purpose of nominating candidate for the Leg.
sature to represent the district and to elect two
delegates to the Republican State Convention to
be held at Harrisburg June II, 1902.
The convention to compute the vote will be
held on Tuesday, April 20, ut 10 o'clock in Co.
operative Hail. Each candidate must register,
with the district chairman, his full name and
postoffce address. and pay his assessment fifteen
placed on the official ballot
The district vigilance committee, in the rari'
Gus precincts, will conduct the election, and the
result will be reported by the return judge to
the district convention, which will be composed
of the return judges. A written notice contain
ing their instructions will be mailed to the menl'
bcrs of the various district vigilance committees.
GEO W. JENKINS, Chairman.
Attest--M. " SIMPSON. SECRETARY.
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Wanted-Rooms and Board.

WANTED-Two communicating rooms with board
private family preferred Two ladies and
gentleman, State full particulars Address u
II. d., Tribune Office
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Rheumatism,

RlEUMAT1SM-A,l parties that wish can be
speedily and permanently cured OF all va.
rieties OF Rheumatism by vegetable compound.
Cures guaranteed. Inquire or address j. L. Tay.
lor, Scranton.