The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 10

10 1 J. W. a RANT, Manager. IMPORTANT ARRESTS MADE IN MAFIA CASES lohn Costa of New York, who Cornea 'to Carbondale to Collect Money Extorted from Italians. For the past several years many of the Italian residents of this city have been compelled through fear of an organized and lawless element to pay tribute money.

A number who refused to pay over the sums exacted have hepn slashed With razors and several have been' shot. A double murder was committed about a month ago. The people were In such terror that they would refuse to testify when the po lice department brought the prisoners to trial. As a result the criminals es 'taped punishment for their crimes. The murder of two Italians a month ago aroused the law abiding Italians in the colony on Dundaff and Hospital streets and they organized a protective society which at the present time numbers over three hundred members.

It is known as St. Joseph's society and the best Italian residents in the city are among the membership. Yesterday several important arrests i Were made that will probably prpve efficacious in rooting out the Matia or hatever name may be applied to the band of thugs and murderers who have terrorized the Italians in the colony. The police have been quietlly working on the case and secured information that landed John Costa, Frank Muzz acca and Pasquab Ceretl In jail. The importance of the arrests was evident by the joy that reigns among the Italians.

They say that Costa is the su jerintendent of the Mafia and a very bad man. Officers William McAndrew and Fred Huddy, Constable Michael Moran and Special Officer Cooper made the arrests yesterday. John Costa comes from New York city regularly and after securing the money from the various victims selected to pay tribute to the lawless band or Mafia he returns. He was guilty of shooting Pasquab Ceretl last November. Pasquab was one of the gang and because he refused to do some work asigned him he was a marked man.

One day while he was walking towards the hospital Costa, who was here from New York, saw him on the street and pulling a revolver, fired at the man. The man, realizing his danger, ran as soon as he saw Costa, while he was running Costa lired again and the bullet entered his leg. Ceretl did not stop running until he reached the hospital where he had the wound dressed. There were several English speaking witnesses to the shooting so the.re can be no question of a conviction on this count. Frank Mazzacca was also arrested.

He is charged with threatening to cut his eye out or burn the home of an Italian if he did not pay up the black mail levied by the organization. Pas quab Ceretl was also placed In jail but he is wanted only as a witness against the other man. The principal and most Important arrest was that of Costa the man from New York. The officers learned that I he was In the colony and have been on the lookout for 'him. They were In formed yesterday that he was at the home on Villa street of Leopold Civer ana who by his efforts at shielding the prisoner is looked upon as a member of the gang.

Officer William McAn drew and Constable Moran went into the house while Officers Huddy and Cooper guarded the outside. It was necessary to break the lock on a bed room door and the officer were rewarded by seeing Costa, who was hid ing under the bed. Costa Is a fine looking, well dressed man who weighs about two hundred pounds. When searched in the jail the officer found a big roll of bills on him, amounting to three hundred and forty eigiit dollars. A large batch of papers that may be of use at the trial were also secured.

The three men are In Jail and will be given a hearing before Alderman Atkinson tonight. THE DEAL IS OFF. It has been given out that the nego tiatlons for the sale of the Darte property, corner of Salem avenue and Church street, have been declared off. The tenants have been Informed that they may remain on the same terms as obtained heretofore. There was talk that the property was being sought after for the purpose of erecting a mammoth business block.

The ileal fell through because the would be purchasers were unable to arrive at an agreement with the owner of the property. Overtures were made lately by three men, a wellknown a local business man and another from Forest City. AUTOPSY HELD. Coroner Saltry came to this city Saturday and after Impanelling a jury consisting of Martin O'Malley, J. N.

Geldcr, Joseph E. Hrennan, S. W. Neal on, E. J.

McKabe.and William McAndrew, performed nn. autopsy on the body, of 'the man who was shot at Mayfleld Friday evening by two Syrian pack peddlers. The bnll was found embedded In the lower part of the vertebrae and. had In its passage perforated the Intestines. One of the two men who did the shooting has been arrested but the officers have been unable to apprehend, one who es caped.

G. 8. TINGLEL DEAD. G. S.

TIngley, one of the prominent residents of Susquehanna county, died at his home at Herrlck Centre Friday night of heart disease. Mr. TIngley was one of the most prominent men in Susquehanna county. For three terms he held the office of county commlEKloner. In his own town he had served three terms as justice of the peace, several terms as constable, assessor, auditor, school director, etc.

At the time of his death he held the office of poor master. He was a prominent Maaon and Odd Fellow and In politics a staunch Republican. He owned the Herrlck Centre coal pockets, and ran a retail feed store. He leaves a wife, one son, Raymond; five brothers, and two sisters, to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 1 o'clock.

I 11 MISS STEIN SUCCUMBS. Miss Ella May Stetn, daughter Mr, and Mrs. Frank, Stein of number two hundred and forty five Dundaff street, passed away Friday night after a prolonged pulmonary affection. Deceased, was born In Orange county, New, York, about tvnty our years ago, but for several years the family resided at Dunmore. Three years ago they came to this city.

Miss Stein was a young woman of many excellent traits of character and many regret her demise. Her mother, two sisters and one brother survive The funeral will take place this morning. The body will be taken to, Dunmore for Inter ment at 9 o'clock. TOMORROW'S NUPTIALS. Dr.

J. T. Wagner left Saturday night for Homestead, Pa. Tomorrow evening he will be united In marriage to Miss Anna Daiz. After the nuptial festivities Dr.

Wagner and bride will take a wedding trip which will Include a number of the big cities of the east. In a week or two they will return to this city and take up their residence in the doctor's fine home on North Main street. MRS. THOMPSON DEAD. Mrs.

Barbara Thompson, a well known old resident of Vandling, died Saturday. She was born In England and has resided in Vandling for the past twelve years. She is survived by her sons, George M. and Albert S. of Vandling, and a daughter, Mrs.

Kobt Wilkinson of the same place. Funeral. will be held Tuesday after noon. Services, in Christ church. Forest City.

Interment in Hillside cemetery. SPLENDID NUMBER. The Archbald Citizen's holiday number consisted of sixteen pages and was a merltorous production. It contained a large number of artistically displayed advertisements and was nicely balanced. Among the elaborate spread of good things was a poem, "The Terrible Fate of Gobble," by that talented young author, John A.

Foote of Arch bald, a student in Georgetown university. AGREEABLY SURPRISED. P. F. Hughes, who was re cently elected president of St.

branch C. W. B. was tendered a surprise by the members of the organization at her home on South Church street Thursday evening. Several hours were spent most agreeably by the party and refreshments were served during the evening.

OBITUARY NOTICE. Crispin R. Clark died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. L.

Bailey, number twenty six North Church street, Saturday night at 9 o'clock. Deceased was born, at Clark's Green and was eighty nine years of age. His widow still lives and Is stopping with her daughter, Bailey. Funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. MRS.

MULLEN BURIED. The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Mullen was held from her late home yesterday morning. The procession left the house at Reynshauhurst at. 9:15 o'clock and proceeded to St.

Rose church where services were held. Burial, was made in Cherry Ridge cemetery. PERSONAL MENTION. William Shields, who is a student in the Medico Cherurglcal college at Philadelphia, has arrived home to spend the holidays with his parents, Dr. and Mrs.

S. S. Shields of Church street. William D. Lewis Is in Olyphant attending the quarterly convention of the Welsh Presbytery.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cowles have gone to Oneonta to spend a few days with their daughter, Mrs. Elmer Joslin. Mr.

and Mrs. O. W. Coon of Jermyn were visitors in the city yesterday. PARK The park commisioners held their annual meeting Friday evening to hear the report of Treasurer Alexander, who is also superintendent of Memorial park, on the work of the past year.

The board Is composed of Mayor O'Neill, Chairman. Humphreys of select council, Chairman Masters of common council, and Commander J. M. Alexander, John McComb and Nathan English of Davies Post, G. A.

R. All were present but Mr. Humphreys and Mr. English. Mr.

Alexander's report was as follows: Receipts. Jan. 22 Balance on hand from last year IS 39 City appropriation 40U 00 U8 39 Expenditures. July 9 Mills bill of last year 31 48 Richard Vtly, six months' labor 234 55 Loam, manure and carting 6 50 John Wade, florist, supplies nndi 27 90 F. W.

Mills ladder 1 00 Sept. 2 Lackawanna Valley E. L. P. 8.

Co 11 25 Sept. 6 N. Moon, labor and Iron 28 90 Oct. ulllvan Ryan, plumbing 5 29 Bell Brown, cans and paint 15 67 Mills supplies. 18 18 Nov.

19 John Wnde, planting bed with bulbs 10 00 J. M. Alexander, salary 25 00 Balance on 3 67 $418 39 Revolution Imminent. A sure sign or approaching revolt and serious trouble in your system is nervousness, sleeplessness, or stomach upsets. Electric Bitters will quickly dismember the troublesome cause.

It never falls to tone the stomach, regulate the Kidneys' and Bowels, stimulate the and clarify the blood. Run down systems benefit particularly and all the usual attending aches vanish under its searching and thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters Is only 60c, and that is returned if It don't give perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by Matthews Bros. THE SCR ANTON REPUBLICAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1904.

JERMYN. At a regular meeting of branch eight1 hundred and L. C. B. the following; officers were elect ed: President, Mrs.

Mary Callahan; vice president, Mrs Nellie McCartney; second vice president. Mrs. Elizabeth Erwin; chancellor, Mrs. Mary Spelch er; recorder, Miss Alice Quinn; assistant recorder, Grady; financial secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Tigue; treasurer, Mrs.

Mary Gilhool; marshal, Mrs. Catherine Henry; guard, Mrs. Ella Moyles; trustees, Mrs. B. McAndrew, Mrs.

Mary Hifjrgins and Mrs. Mary Holmes. George, an eleven year old son of Harry Hull of Mayfleld, while coasting ran into a pole arid was very painfully injured besides fracturing his nose; the tip of which was cut clean He suffered other minor injuries. Evan Morris while at work In the glass factory had the misfortune to drop a dish in the acid causing the latter to splash into one of his eyes. It is feared he may lose the sight of the eye.

Miss Clara. Smith of Kingston Is vis iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Quinn of South Main street. ARCHBALD.

A grand bazar will be held in the basement of St. Thomas' church during the holidays. The proceeds will be donated to the parish hall building fund. The bazaar will open with a social concert on Christmas night, and will continue during the holidays. Arrangements have been made to present an attractive programme each evening, and the best of talent will participate.

The officers elected at a recent meet ing of the Knights of Father Mathew were: James P. Kearney; treasurer, James F. recording secretary, M. F. Caffrey; assistant, James W.

Loftus; financial secretary, Joseph W. Hevers; sergeant at arms. M. J. Price; captain, E.

J. Munley; lieu tenants, M. J. Price and Frank Cawley. Officers elected at the last meeting of the Father Mathew society held on last Sunday were: President, Peter McDonnell; vice president, John Ma lone; treasurer.

Mart Murphy; record ing secretary, P. F. Fitzpatrick; as sistant secretary, James White; financial secretary, J. J. Morrow; sergeant at arms, Patrick Carlon.

The above named officers will be duly Installed for the ensuing year at the first meeting in January when a smoker and social session will be held. Fight Will Be Those who will persist in closing their ears against the continual recommendation of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption will have a long and bitter fight with their troubles, if not ended earlier by fatal termination. Read what T. R.

Beall of, Beall, has to say: "Last fall my wife had every symptom of consumption. She took Dr. King's New Discovery after everything else had failed. Improvement came at once and foilr bottles entirely cured her." Guaranteed by Matthews Bros. Price, 60c and $1.00.

Trial bottles free. "Itching hemorrhoids were the plague of 'my life. Was almost wild. Doan's Ointment cured me quickly and permanently, after doctors had failed." C. F.

Cornwell, Valley street, Sauger ties, N. Y. Ordinary hous'ehold accidents have no terrors when there's a bottle of Dr. Thomas' Eciectric Oil in the medicine chest. Heals burns, cuts, bruises, sprains.

Instant relief. PARLOR 8UIT3 Large assortment of new three and five piece Parlor Suits, solid frames, highly polished, coverings In silk damask and choice tapestries. 3 plece Suits up 5 piece Suits $30.00 up BED ROOM SUITS Beautiful Golden' Oak Suits, new designs in strongly built furniture, highly polished, French bevel plate pattern shape mirror. 8 plece Suits $25.00 up Chiffoniers 7.00 up Dressing Tables 14.00 up DINING ROOM SUITS We do not believe you can And a better assortment of Dining Room Furniture In Scranton, and we know you cannot do better on prices, Dining Tables 5.00 up Six Dining Chairs 7.50 up Sideboards 16.00 up KITCHEN FURNITURE AVe. leave no part of the house un furnished, but take as much pains with the kitchen as with any other room.

Our. aim in purchasing kitchen furniture has been to secure the strongest and best at a figure which would enable us to offer you The Best for the Least Money. THG i I VI Hofiday Buyers Have you your Christmas gifts If not, lfe then let us help you by low prices and credit. "We haw assisted a great many during the past few days to bqzh i gifts that would be beyond their reach but for these two llff helping hands. '4m Credit.

Low Prices. All day Tuesday will be devoted to Xmas goods for the little folks. A List for the Children to Pfck From. Btfster Brown Jackets Btsster Brown Stockings Buster's Sister's Stockings Baby Dresses Baby Bonnets Dainty Aprons Knitted Sacqoes Booties Pocket Books Bear Skin Cloaks Bear Skin Caps Perftane in Boxes Mittens Drawer Leggins Manicure Sets 400 402 Republican. 30 Yellow Stamps McCONNELL with a Purchase of $1 or Over.

CO. "HE THAT WORKS EASILY, WORKS SUCCESSFULLY." CLEAN HOUSE WITH APOLIO CHINAWARE Tou can purchase China cheaper here than elsewhere. Dinner Sets, 112 pieces. up Tea Sets, 66 pieces 6.00 up Toilet Sets, 7 pieces 3.00 up CHINA CLOSETS Solid golden oak, highly polished finished, glass door and round glass ends, $20.00 up. A LADY'S DESK Highly polished, quartered golden oak; very roomy, plenty of pigeon holes, $5.00 up.

A variety of other styles in stock. COMBINATION BOOK CA8E Elegant piece of cabinet work, made of select stock, oak and mahogany finish, piano polish, bevel plate glass, $10.00 up. MORRI8 CHAIRS We do not know who Morris was, but we do know that the chair he Invented Is the most comfortable chair In the world. We have a large assortment of these chairs and also the Morris rockers. The coverings are lh the finest velour, of choice designs and colors; $5.95 up.

McConnell's For Robes Fur Sets Baby Cloaks Children's Coats Children's Stockings Children's Underwear Handkerchiefs Gloves Toilet Soaps Tooth Powder Umbrellas Silver Souvenirs Leggings Tarn O'Shanters Canadian Toques I Lackawanna Ave. EASY ROCKERS AND FANCY CHAIRS Never before have we had such a variety of designs In easy Rockers, all styles of finish, carving end upholstery. Here Is solid comfort, $2.00 up. HEATER3 AND RANGES We are showing three reliable makes, The Lehigh, The Stewart and The Come and pick out the one that suits you and pay for It as you can. The Xmas UMBRELLA UMBRE IX.

AS that a re 'appreciated. are SILVERMAN'S MADE UMBRELLAS. They are guaranteed. UMBRELLAS that you order now will he UMBRELLAS with jour name en graved on the UMBRELLA handle free. UMBRELLAS bearing the name SILVERMAN ARE UMBRELLAS that 'stand for the verj best in UMBRELLAS.

Gold and Sterling Mounted Ebony AT SILVERMAN'S, 313 SPRUCE STREET. The Only Umbrella Manufacturer in tha City. Open Evenings Till P. M. Holiday Novelties SUIT CASE UMBRELLAS.

MUFFLERS. FUR GLOVcS. SILK AND FUR LINED GLOVES. FOWNES DENT'S GLOVES. LINEN AND SILK INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS.

BATH ROBES. Meyers Mansfield, 408 Spruce St. Dunlap Agents. OPEN EVENINGS. SONS' Lager Beer Brewery MANUFACTURERS OP Old Stock Pilsner.

435 to 455 NORTH SEVENTH 8T. SCRANTON, PA. Old Phone 233 3. New Phono 633 CARPETS AND RUGS The Carpet and Rug Department Is filled with new desirable and serviceable patterns that are extremely low priced. The Carpet showing Includes Ingrains, Brussels, Axmlnsters and Wiltons.

In rugs there are all sizes and grades. You will also find In this department curtains, draperies, carpet sweepers and many other desirable gift articles. OTHER GOOD GIFTS It Is impossible to describe In detail all the good things that await the gift seeker here; this list merely suggests them: New and beautiful Pis ir Lamps. Plain and pattern Dinner Sets. Delicately decorated Tea Sets.

Six and eight piece Toilet Sets. Large and Small Pictures. Vases and Brlc Broc. Lace and Portler Curtains. Couch Covers and Pillows.

Tabourettes and Hassocks. CASH or CREDIT ifik iL iLf 2L HOUSE. 131 133 Franklin Avenue. FN LEY'S II ENS kl (III II Real Lace Robes, Dttchesse Lace Handkerchiefs. Etc.

Never were real laces more popula than they are the present sason, and our assortment for Christmas trade so extensive and complete as now. The finest lace maker of the world represented here. FRENCH CROCHET LACES, IRISH POINT LACES ST. GALL LACES, BRUSSELS APPLIQUE, POINT D'AGUILLE, REPOUSSE LACES, VENICE NET LACES, PRINCESS LACES, SNOWDROP LACES, ORIENTAL LACES, VALENCIENNES LACES, BOULONAIS LACES, LIERRE LACES, ALENCON LACES, Open Evenings Until Christmas. 510 and 512 LACKAWANNA AVENUE.

I Go to Other Cut Glass Stores Then come here and we can convince you that we can sell Cut Glass for 50 Less than any other dealer in the city. Glass direct from factory to you and at factory prices. Call at 128 Washington Avenue. Ray Ammefman. AMUSEMENTS.

TYCEUM THEATER. M. KRIS, I. marc and Mgr. A.

J. DUFFY, Bun. Mgr. Tomorrow Ms lit, Drcrmhrr 20. VIOLA ALLEN As Hermione and Perdita IX "The Winter's Tale." With Notable Company and Production.

Price, lo Scats now on sale. Tharadity Night, Dee. 22. CHAUNCY OLCOTT In a Magnificent Production of "Athlone" By Augustus Pitou. Hear Olcott's "Athlone" and New Songs.

Pliers, 25c. to tl.SO. Seats on salo tomorrow at II a. m. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

M. I.Mnee and Mgr. A. J. Dl'FFl.

Bus. Mgr. Todny, Matinee and Night. Miss Emma G. Held In the Melodramatic Spnnutlon.

fa the Shadow ol the Gallows' A Play That Appeals to All Classes. Price. 25c, 'Xie and SOc. Mati nee, and 25c. Grand Opening rOURT SQUARE THEATER Formerly Dixie.

eek Hep. 2U. MORTIMER SNOW CO. is The Christian MATIN'KK F.VF.HV WAY. CHAXf.H OF IJll.b WKKKI.Y.

Prlcem MiHIneeH, nml lliux, I'M', 250. mill "ale of ni'iitx ben WmlucKiliiy Ht I) n. m. et uliriiellon, "The (nnliiiy and (he l.ndjV MRS. HENRY F.

DIXIE, SCRANTON, PA. Teacher of Voire Culture. Unimntl'! Action, Dolnarte. riiynlcal Culture, Elocution and Fancy panclng Fer terms aclclres 419 Adsms ave. Kupeclal altentlon Riven lo pnili wlHiln? to adopt the stage as a iro ff lon.

ttinrn In sculling engiiijciiioiits when rompctent. Mrs. Dixie may be nlo ensaned to direct any kind of amateur perform sm dramatic, operatic, minstrel ot mlncellii ncnus,.