The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 5

ff Santa 1 Glaus Couldn't do a wiser thing than put a Savings Bank book shoving a deposit of a few dollars, in every youngster'a stocking It's an Xmaa gift that will increase in value everj year We pay 3 per cent. Interest on Savings Accounts. Lackawanna Twist and Safe Deposit Co. 404 LACKAWANNA AVE. CONSERVATORY HALL.

During this Second "Week of the Decera Playing Tests, Stu dents' Recitals will given in Conserva tory Hall as follows: Wednesday 9. at 8 Saturday afternoon, Dec. 12, at 3 o'clock. Saturday evening, Dec. '12, at o'clock.

J. ALFRED PENNINGTON, Director, Miss Bessie Thomas is indisposed at her home on Webster avenue. Mrs. Thomas Dickson was reported to be slightly last FOSTER A SURPRISE. Stayed the Limit With Pardeilo, the Wrestler.

At the Star last night the wellknown Wrestler, Pardeilo, met two comers, a man named Foster and John Simmons, colored. He defeated one man Avhile the other stayed the limit. The conditions were that each man was to remain 10 minutes. Foster, who wag the first up, succeeded in doing so, Pardeilo having made the mistake of playing with him too long. Simmons, the colored man, had a development which surprised the spectators and so far as strength was concerned was really Pardello's superior.

He did not know the game as well, however, and winded easily, so that after a five minutes' effort Pardelio pinned his shoulders to the mat, Next Tuesday night Foster will meet Harry Stevens at the Star for $59 a side. The deposit wiir be placed with Manager Al. Herrington today. City and School Taxes for 1903 are now payable at the city treasurer's office, city hall. F.

S. Barker, 2tt City Treasurers COTTOH NOT GUILTY Jury Believed the Version of. Defense Regarding the AI legcil Crap Table. Our Display of ueefnl ifts covers the entire field of Christmas neds. There is no taste however fastidious, no person however common sense or otherwise difficult to pleasn with a present, but what you will be able to find just the very ininK 10 satisfy them, and that at prices which th passing years have always' shown this store to be truly reasonable.

Never Before have such remarkably good; new idfas been oronjrnr. out. fabrics of odd textures, wearing annr both for divss, and idress, have been worked up more comionaDly and more becomingly. Artistic trinkets and pretty draperies show up in brighter designs, and more novel effects. Altogeth er we extend to you this year the confident assurance that we can more thoroughly meet your desires than ever we might hare in the past GLOBE WAREHOUSE the A KEBUKE FROM THE COURT What was evidently regarded as a travesty on justice occurred yesterday when Billy Cotton was returned not guilty of keeping a gambling house.

The verdict was arrived at but two hours after seemingly almost con elusive Jyd been rendered against the defendant. I That Judge' Ed wards, who presided at the trial of the case, was displeased with the finding was plainly manifest. "Gentlemen," he said, addressing the "tliis is a most remarkaoie ver diet. It is no compromise to place the costs on the defendant, as he will not have to pay them," 1 Cotton was charged with running a gambling'' house at 211. iaa avenue.

The place was raided sometime ago and a crap table with $41 ou it was confiscated, while Cotton and several: otherg were Cotton's defense was that he was employed at 211 Lackawanna avenue as a bookkeeper for Mr, Lynett and that the table had been taken froni the cellar to amuse the customers, as Mr. Lynett etplained it, who desired to hear certain, musical Cot ton, personally, did not know anything about Jt NEVER PLATED CRAP. The crap table was In evidence and In one place it had the name "Cotton" tnarked on it. Pointing to the table Judge Edwards asked: "What are marks on; that table?" 1 "I know," replied Cotton. "Did you ever see it before?" asked the court.

"I never did," was Cotton's an swer. "What is a crap game?" again queried the Judge, Cotton replied that he didn't know. "Do you mean to tell me," asked Judge Edwards, you do not know what a crap game is?" Yes, sir," was the answer. Messrs. Lynett and Thomas Roche Were examined and their testimony was to the effect that the money found on the table belonged to Lynett and had been loaned to him by Roche.

Mr. J. Martin was associated with Assistant District Attorney Gramer in the prosecution and Attorneys John F. Scragg and John F. Murphy repre sented Cotton.

When court adjourned the of Max Marina, charged by N. J.Struty nuskey with disturbing religious wor hip, wa on trial before Judge Ed wards. The case Is an echo of the factional fight among the Greek Cath olics at Marena went to the Greek Catholic church at Olynhant on the morning of Feb. 22 last and was refused admission because he did not have a card. ,5 He.

conten.ded.that he should; be admitted and a disturbance wa caused. N. J. Btrutynuskey heard the noise and stopped it by inviting Marena to enter. 1 Assistant District Attorney Gramer is.

conducting the prosecution and M. J. Martin, appears for the de fendant. you will pay the coats, a flne of You are invited to Attend Our Anial Holiday: Geiebration On Friday Next or any other day that suits your convenience be tween iais aua Amas me. THE SCRANTON JREPUBLIC, DECEMBER LOCAL WEATHER DATA, Local data for Dec, 9.

1008 Highest temperature, 33s; lowest temperature, tr Relative humidity: 6 a. 78 8 p.m., 02. Precipitation. 4 hours ended 8 p. .40 Inch and undergo Imprisonment in soli' tary confinement at the county Jail for the period of one year." The words Vere addressed by Judge Wheaton to John Kelly, a 20 year old lad who does not look more than 17.

Flaherty's barber shop on Pittston avenue was broken into last October and five razors and three sets of clippers were stolen. Kelly and a companion named' Wines, were subsequently arrested in Wllkes Barre with the goods in their possession. The Jury returned a verdict of guilty, but recommended the defendant to the extreme mercy of the court. Verdicts of not gull ty were taken In the cases in which Honors, Kenealy was charged by ''Thomas Downs with discharging firearms and that in which Downs was 'charged by Declon Kenealy with criminal assault. The cases were settled out of court, It will be remembered "that Downs was tried before Alderman.

Ruddy about a year ago on a charge of rape preferred by Declan Kenealy. Honora Kenealy, the mother of the injured girl, was present and was so enraged that she drew a revolver and fired, at Downs, fortunately, however, missing, him. The girl subsequently lost her reason and is now at the Hillside Home. i FOUGHT OVER POTATOES. Powell Sturger and William Che powsky were on trial before Judge Wheaton on a charge of assault and battery preferred by Frank A.

Golden. Golden is a huckster and on Aug. 15 was on Kay Aug avenue, where he sold the defendants some potatoes. A quarrel 'ensued as to the right measure and a fight followed. 'While' this "was' in progress Golden's 'horse ran away, crashed into a telephone pole and smashed everything.

The case was sub mitted to the Jury on the question of COStS. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF. When court adjourned John Lenar dosky and Joseph Lenardosky were on trial before Judge Wheaton charged with malicious mischief to railroad. The Laurel Line company Is the pros ecutor, It is contended that on July 3 the boys shot cannon loaded with sticks into the car windows. Joseph O'Brien and Attorney (Torrey are assisting in the prosecution, while John F.

Scragg, appears for the defendants. The case of George M. Stanton, charged with was con tinued until Dec. 21. Joseph Zinkus and Joseph Kllmas were tried before Judge Newcomb on a charge of aggravated assault and battery preferred by Peter Battoosky.

The case was still on trial when court adjourned. THIEL WINS THIS ONE. In the case in which Charles Thlel was charged with selling liquor with out a license there was no evidence on the part of the prosecution and a verdict of not guilty was William Beck pleaded guilty to hav. jng ken'som' articles' from Wool worth's store Oct. 28 explaining that he was drunk at the time.

Sen tence was suspended until the April sessions. In the case in which Frank Izer cesny was charged by Morris Weiss with larceny, and receiving, there was nonappearance on the part of the prosecutor and court directed a ver dict for the defendant. John Powell was returned not guil ty of haying robbed Ignatz KUIick of $155. COURT MINUTES. 1 K.

J. Murray, was appointed auditor to distribute the fund in the hands of P. Mitchell, assignee among the creditors of Evans Bros. In the case of John Panko against Mary Panko a rule, was granted on the libellant show cause why an order for alimony should not be made. The case of B.

JU Judge against Vin cent Scova was1 referred to 'Attorney Thomas P. Duffy. A rule for a decree In divorce was granted in the case of Vira R. Brutz man against Andrew J. Brutzman.

Ella S. Keller was appointed guar dian at litem of Louisa Brown and Pearce Brown. In the case of William Repp against Caroline E. Miles, rule was granted on all interested persons to come Into court Jan, 4 and either accept or re fuse the apportionment made. An order was handed down by court in the matter of the Biancardi Hayes election contest In which it was directed that exceptions must be filed before Dec.

14, at 9 Highest wages paid to competent saleswoman ior candy department Apply 10 u. (jpurcen. Will STATE COMMISSION HERE. Inspect Bridge Recently Wear Old Forge. Built The state commission appointed to inspect the bridge recently, completed at Lackawanna on the boundary of Old Forge borough arrived In the city last nigni ana me memoers were sworn in at the Hotel Jermyn by Deputy Prothonotary John R.

Williams. The members are: F. K. Pennypack er, rniiaaeipniaj w. E.

Ferham, Wayne county; John M. Patchem, Clciarfleld county, and Oscar Thompson or Harrlsburg. C. M. B.

A. OFFICERS. Branch 44 Held Annual Meeting Last Night. The election of officers of Branch 44. C.

M. B. was held at T.iM. I. hall last evening.

The following corps of officers were elected: President, T. J. McAndrew: vies president, James O'Maliey, Thomas McGraw; recording secretarv. J. a.

Mcfonnon: Slstan.t Thna. P. McHale; financial secretary. J. J.

Fwe ney: treasurer. Morris P. Welsh: marshal, Morton Kennedy: guide. m. Devers; trustees, J.

M. Regan, 11. Kenneay. The installation of the new officers will be held the first meeting In Janu ary, to be followed by a smoker. CUT THIS COUPON OUT.

Any lady presenting this Coupon at the box office of the Dixie Theater with fifteen (15) cents, before 2 o'clock Deo. 10. will reel v. one of the best reserved for the matinee of that data. 0 FIRST'FALL OFSWOW five Inches Fell ia" Twelve Eours Yesterday More Due Today i Says Weatherman STBHET TBAFF1C DIFFICULT Testerday Scrahton and the entire eastern portion of the United States storm of the season', and the persons yho have long been wishing ior snow, began to talk of the "good old summer time." At precisely o'clpck jesterday morning, least so Clarke says, the gentle'" snow cdm menced.

to fall and at the "hour of 9. last night exactly 5 inches of the beautiful was covering the landscape. i Late in the afternoon the" sno.v on the city streets melted a little and at the close of business hours persons on their way home found walking very much of a burden. Hundreds were compelled to stand on the stroet cor ners in'the slush 'waiting for' the over loaded street cars and then 'hang to a strap ''while the cars slowly 'crawlecj to their destinations. Weatherman Clark stated last night that the snow was due to weather disturbances in the Mississippi valley and southern' Atlantic states on Tuesday, and yesterday all through the eastern states the snow fell, the south em states being treated to rain.

The disturbances' were so large that no sud deri change' In the temperature will take place today, at least not until late tonight, when it will probably become colder. Mr. Clark, safe in his office, cheerfully, stated that, it would probably snow all day today, but said he thought the' top of the Mears building would Visible Friday morning; The storm did not seriously affect cult to maintain the regular schedules. Owing to a patent snow cleaning device on the big cars the Duryea line was kept open without the aid the which is something' unusual'. This device is 'fitted oh the cars Just in front of the Vheels and cleans the track It can be raised or lowered at the will of the motorman satisfaction.

Considerable difficulty was experienced in running cars to Carbondale, but quite a number were sent through, men going in front of the cars and sweeping 'oft the tracks when necessary. The Dunmore cars kept running3 on' fairly good time, V. wards' midnight the'Throop line blocked fend if the snow continues is not likely that cars will run on tha line today. The Mooslc cars, aner passing the city limits, had "troubles of the4r own," 'but under the existing conditions the service was. good.

West Scranton and North Scranton cars did not run on schedule, but they ran and that was the cause of general sat isfaction to the traveling public. The sweepers' were, out during "the afternoon and evening and stayed out all night. Cars were run during the night on the various lines to keep them open. The railroads did not have much trouble in maintaining schedule, but the engines and cars bad the appearance of passing through a western blizzard when they reached' the city. The Jersey Central flyer from Phila kdelphla.

was an hour lateand.some of the p. H. and' Lackawanna trains were' a few minutes late in "reaching the city. Contrary to expectations, the Laurel Line was not tied "up. The track cleaning apparatus for the Laurel tAn has not been received as yet.

Considering the weather indications the theaters were well attended last night and on the central city streets few early birds were enjoying rides. LARGE CROWD IS EXPECTED TONIGHT i i British Commissioners Will Arrive This Afternoon at 3:30 O'clock Programme for Meeting. A 'telegram "was yesterday received from the British educational commissioners who are to address tonight's meeting, that they will reach the city this afternoon over the Lackawanna railroad at 3:30 o'clock, They will be met at the depot by members of the committee and representatives of the International Correspondence schools and will be escorted to where they will be the guests of President J. J. Foster, of the during their visit.

The meeting at the Welsh Congrega tional church. South Main avenue, will begin promptly at 8 o'clock, at which time a chorus will be rendered by the Scranton Oratorio society, under the direction, of Mr. John T. Watklns. Arrangements have been made to open the doora of the church at 7:30 o'clock and the committee urges an early attendance, so that the opening number Will not be disturbed, i Several requests have been made for reserved seats and these were discussed by the committee yesterday.

It was found impossible to accede to the requests for: various reasons, so that the old rule, "First come, first served" will apply. The edifice is. one of the the street tar lines until late in the 't la.rest on the We Side, and to those afternoon, wheti It became very diffi who come early there will be ample accommodation. Judge Edwards will preside and ad dresses of welcome, limited to five minutes each, will be given by the Chairman, Rev. David Jones, pastor of the church, and President T.

J. Fos ter, of the International Correspond ence schools. Two' selections will be given by the Scranton Oratorio society and although yesterday was the first and the remainder of the evening will time it has been used, it gave perfect be at the disposal of the distinguished Visitors. Tomorrow morning the commission ers will inspect the Correspondence schools and will leave for New York by the 3:30 p. m.

train, sailing for England on Saturday. See letter from Santa Claus in Mc Connell's adv. on page 3. There Is a slightly new piano on the floor this morning at GUKRNSEr'S for $1 15. Call and see it.

Open even ings. HESS R0WELL. At the. parsonage of the Penn Avenue Baptist church yesterday morning, the pastor, the Rev. R.

F. Y. Pierce, united in marriage Harry Edward Hess, of 816 Qulncy avenue, and Miss Anna Rowedl, of 915 Wyoming avenue. They were unattended. Mr.

and Mrs. Hess left on the morning train for 'Richmond, where they will spend their honeymoon. Upon Green Stamp WITH A DOLLAR PURCHASE Misses' i'' Dress Goods. 75o Wtfol Wal tings, wi'h beautiful silk stripe. BOc 75c Fannel Figured Effects 29c Silk Flake Homespun SJltlngs 60o 3Srlnch Dress Crepe for Waists and House Gowns 2Bo TTjf 'ffltifWl''i4 fine Tailor Suiting Broadcloths, 664a, .11.25 Taitor Veneuans, new flnish( 1.25 i.

1.00 30 inch Evening Crepe Silks COc 7," Taffeta to wear R9c 86 Inch Black au de Sole, $1.26 good 11.00 l.Za Blacit Taia, a winner 1.00 Velvet Wafsttags. $1.00 Damasse Brocade and Stripe 69c 7Sp Po afli 89c 11.00 Metallic Velvet Waittings 76o Colored Mercerized Watsttngs. 76c Bright Fancy Stripes, look like 60c 60c Roman and Persian stripes 396 Fancy Stripe; choice line Republican. MEARS A HAGEN. i Present at eur office, purchase 11.00 worth of goods or mora' and you will receive 60 stamps.

'Deo. 8 9 10. 39c () cut out this Coupon, u. 26C Coats White Goods, 9 m. Gilts of the Best Quality Modestly Priced Giving costly Christmas remembrances is, to the average mortal, a great financial straln especlally to those who cherish a large circle of friends.

However, giving modestly priced tokens of the best quality Is within the purse limit of all who are willing to investigate the countless suggestions with which China Hall abounds. A few: STERLING 8ILVER SALAD PORKS, BERRY SPOONS, $1.15 to $4.00. CUT GLASS JELLY, OLIVE, AND BON BON DISHES, CEL. ERY TRAYS, BERRY BOWLS, Finest cuttings, $1.50 to $3.90. CHINA BERRY, BREAD AND BUTTER, CHOP AND OTHER SETS, $1.50 to $7.00.

In fact, 'we could fill this entire page with suggestions, but we pre fer to urge your personal inspection it will give you a better idea than Is possible with printers' ink. Wslk ia aaa Look Around. STATEMENT (Condensed) Nov. 17, 1903. SO 1 LargpfMiisplay of recpnt put chafed Ladies' Coats in th city.

The styles v)gue early in. the season are not the same now. You can buy an up Id.te parhn nt just cheap: as the other kind White' Goods. 10c White Stripe Curtain Scrim i 8c 13o White Stripe Curtain, 10c 20c White Figured Tambour Curtain Swiss 15c 15e Colored Ribbon Stripe Swiss for 10c New, lot of White Merceriaed Walstings, excellent value at 60c, sale price 29o 25o White Madras Walstings, yard wide 15o Bargains In Long Cloth. 10o Long Cloth, 12 yard pieces for 12c Long Cloth.

12 yard pieces for 1.20 Hp ToiffOln'h. 12 varfl niece, for 1.60 lie Long Cloth, 12 yard pieces for 1.80 Mae lal" for Comforts See prirog below. 100 new pieces best gilkollnes, 12 to 16c Fioiai Miine, new patterns. 8c Furniture Prints 7o 15c Cretones, Turkish I2c $6e Eiderdowns, all shades 25c 60c yard wide Eiderdowns Yard wide Curtain Draperies, 60 for HEARS lm J9c 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 410 and 417 Lata anna Arenae. 00 oooooo 000.000000000 a oo 00 a ooo oooooo Geo.

V. Millar Co. 213 215 Washington Ave UNITED STATES DEPOSITARY. Third National Bank, US Tyomiag Scraaton, Pa. RESOURCES.

Loan' 62 Overdrafts 6T 81 U. 8. Bonds (at par 521.000 00 Other Bonds 601 .009 73 Banking House 80,000 00 Due from Banks and U. 8. 200.538 87 Cash 253.153 02 'i 84,403,765 51 LIABILITIES.

Capital 200,000 00 Surplus 000.000 00 Uluftvidtd 1S3.190 78 Circulation 49,500 00 Individual Deposits. 8,000.170 58 U. 8. Deposits 460.021 75 Due to Banks 37.089 (X) Dividends 4.712 50 84,493,765 51 EXQUISITE GIFT THINGS of highest quality are found in abundance in our tempting Holiday assemblage of artistic Watches, Diamonds, Rings, Brooches, Necklaces, Clocks, Cot Glass, Sterling Silver Novelties, Umfcretfas, Etc. Your.

Inspection will, readily acquaint you with the consistency of our prices, Mercereau Connell, 132 Wyoming Avenue. their return they will reside on "Wy oming avenue. I Croup" Instantly relieved. Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil.

Perfectly safe. Never fails. At any drug store. ToniA. Ihi Kind You Han Always Bought 3 3 oo THE S.

H. STAMP CO. INVITES COMPARISON. WE GIVE THE FINEST PRESENTS. TIESDAV; WEDNESDAY.

THURSDAY, DECEMBFR 8, 0, 10 Great Special Sale of Ladies' Coats, Furs, Holiday Presents Bath Robes, Night Robes Umbrellas. Fowncs Gloves, For Lined, Suspenders. Neckwear, Suit Cases and Bags. Belfast Linen Mesh Underwear. Silk and Opera Hats Dunlap Agents.

Meyers Mansfield 408 SPRUCE 8TREET. Republican. IN Green Stamps With $1 Purchase. See Our Line of Holiday Slippers Wholesale and Retail. Nettleton's Shoe Store 134 Washington Avo.

Opp. Connell Building. HUNTERS! Ton ran make no mistake in nglnjf Pete's Factoiy Loaded Shells new 9. Franklin Avenoe. THE REPUBLICAN For JOB WORK.