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Claus Couldn't do a wiser thing than put a Savings Bank book showing a deposit of a few dollars, in every youngster's stocking It's an Xmas gift that will increase in value every year We pay 3 per cent. I Interest on Savings Accounts. Lackawanna Trtist and Safe Deposit Co. 404 LACKAWANNA AVE. PERSONAL.

IN PITIABLE CONDITION. I Mrs. Charles X. Brown of Sag Harbor, I is visiting at the home of her son, F. L.

Brown, 635 Madison avenue. Superintendent of Bureau of Building Inspector F. Brown and wife were called to Ithaca, N. by the sudden death of Miss Jennie E. McKinney, a sister Of Mrs.

Brown. John Wall Claims to Have Been Victim of a Thief. John Wall, the demented youth who was arrested yesterday while trying to secrete a pair of trousers taken from the Sigel store on Penn avenue, was arraigned before Alderman Howe yesterday afternoon. The young man is in a pitiable con dition, mentally, but managed to state that another man gave him the trousers and run. He said he lived with his father at Green Ridge.

He was released and told to go home. A Good Thing Recognized. "Then you refuse to consider me as a candidate for the position of son in law?" the young man asked. "Yes," replied the captain of industry, "but I'd like to give you a job here in my establishment. I believe such nerve as you have would be valuable If properly utilized." Chicago Record Herald.

Croup instantly relieved. Dr. Thomas' Oil. Perfectly safe. Never falis.

At any drug store. BANKERS. Fiscal et 5 a Illinois Telephone ana Telegraph Co. and Automatic Electric Co. Offices New York, Chicago, Scranton, Wilkes Barre.

vans' am Messrs. W. P. Boland and Geo. Stereo son Told Hole fie Approached Them for Honey.

GREAT INTEREST IN TRIAL Former Select Councilman P. B. Evans was placed on trial before Judge Newcomb yesterday on the charge of bribery preferred by Robert Wilson, of the Municipal league. Considerable Interest is manifested in the case and the court room was crowded by coun crlmen and others. Evans is charged with having solicited a bribe from William P.

Bo land, one of the promoters of the Dal' also interested in the company, Evans said he represented seven others who would vote for the ordinance giving the company the right of way on West Market street for $400 apiece. The offer was refused. Boland gave the stor yout and a councilmanic Investigation was held, at which Evans was found to be guilty. The committee recommended that he be ousted from his seat, but Evans controlled a majority of the votes and a motion to that effect was lost Attorneys James H. Torrey and Fred E.

Beers, the league's agents, and Attorney Joseph O'Brien are asso. iatecf with Assistant District Attorney Thomas in the prosecution. The defendant is repiesented by Attorneys John R. Jones, George S. Horn and F.

Fitzsimmons. Evans pleaded not guilty when Mr. Thomas had read the indictment. THE JURORS. Much care was exercised in the selection of a jury, Messrs.

Jones and O'Brien contesting every inch of ground. Each side had the privilege of six challenges and they took advantage of it with telling effect. Finally the following jurors were accepted: Philip Hyzer, miner, Rendham. John M. Rose, clerk, Scranton.

William Stevens, clerk. Biakely. John McHale, miner, Olyphant. J. W.

Haines, farmer. Spring Brook. J. G. miner, Scranton.

J. H. McNulty, carpenter, Scranton. W. K.

Beck, clerk, Scranton. A. J. McHugh, agent, Scranton. Michael J.

Fahey, hotel, Scranton. Harry Deacon, salesman, Scranton. John J. McAndrew, miner, Winton. Assistant District Attorney Thomas opened the case for the prosecution, reviewing the case from its Inception to the present time.

He said they would show that Evans had approached Mr. Boland several times for money and he asked for a verdict that would stand for honest legislation. City Clerk Martin T. Lavelle, who Is also clerk of select council, was the first witness. He showed from his minutes that Evans had been a mem ber of council from April 7, 1902, un til Nov.

19, 1903, when he resigned Mr. Lavelle also testified as to the Dalton Street Railway ordinance which was Introduced May 21, 1903, by Mr. CosteUo. He recounted the jnannec in which It was finally BOLAND ON THE STAND! William P. Boland, who preferred the charges against Evans, said he had, known him about Ave years.

He You are Invited to Attend Our Annual Holiday Celebration On Friday Next or any other day that suits your convenience between this and Xtnas Eve. Our Display of ueeful gifts covers the entire field of Christmas needs. There is no taste however fastidious, no person however "common sense "or otherwise difficult to please with a present, but what you will be able to find just the very thing to satisfy them, and that at prices which the passing years have always shown this store to be truly reasonable. Never Before have such remarkably good, new ideas been brought out. Fabrics of odd textures, wearing apparel, both for dress, and undress, have been worked up more comfortably and more becomingly.

Artistic trinkets and pretty draperies show up in brighter designs, and more novel effects. Altogether we extend to you this year the confident assurance that we cm more thoroughly meet your desires than ever we might have in the past GLOBE WAREHOUSE THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1903. met him first some time before May WILL SPEND A FORTUNE. 21 when he told him he had introduced the ordinance. The next time he saw Improvements on Scranton Railway to him was on the West Side about the 4th or 5th of June, when he drove over with John A.

Mears and met Evans In front of Clarkes' store. It was on the afternoon of June 9 that the meeting took place in Bo land's office and the witness told of the happening precisely as he had before he councilmanic committee. Mr. Jones subjected the witness to searching cross examination, but be could not shake bis testimony. George Stevenson, also a promoter of the company, who was present in Boland's office, was the next and last witness examined nd his testimony was given In such a straightforward manner that it was regarded as par Ocularly damaging to the defendant.

In response to a question Mr. Stevenson said he could not conscientiously take an oath, but he would affirm as to his conscience and as a matter of family history. This was acceptable to both sides. Mr. Stevenson is 43 years lives afternoon of June 9 last.

It is alleged city and now has offices in the Con that in the presence of George neu building. Stevenson, a civil engineer, who was jjr. Stevenson said he was interest ed in the Dalton street railway Inas much as he had made the surveys and secured the franchises north of the mountain, through Glenburn, Dalton and La Plume. HEARD EVANS'. OFFER.

On the afternoon of June 9 last he went to Mr. Boland's office and found Mr. Evans there. This was the first time he had seen him. They had no conversation until some minutes Jater, when Boland entered and Introduced them.

Then addressing the witness Boland said, "George, we'll have to use some money to get this ordinance through; Davy," pointing to Evans, "win tell you about itv; i Evans then said: "I represent others. We want $400 in gold, as we don't want any marked bills and we must have it today. If we don't get it, it will cost a thousand apiece." Some one, witness could not remember whether It was himself or Mr. Boland, raised the question as to who the seven were, and Mr. Boland producing a council manual, a small book containing the names and addresses of the members of both branches, read them over.

Evans signified yes or no and they were marked of by Boland. Evans then took the book and corroborated the markings. Witness testified he then sail that if he understood the situation thoroughly eight votes were not enough to pass the ordinance. It would require 11 votes. Evans replied he had just seen three members going to Quinnan's office and that he thought he could get them for the same money.

After asking them to wait a few minutes he left the room. In a gjiort time he came back and said it wa all right. He had fixed it Witness then said to Evans: I understand that if we want that ordinance passed tonight we must pay you $4,400, and that if we don't It will cost $11,000 later. Evans nodded his assent and Stevenson went on. "How would you do It?" "We will either amend it to death or we will break the quorum," answered Evans.

WOULD HANG HIM THERE. Turning to Boland, Stevenson re marked that they were having more trouble In franchise on that small piece of street then he had encountered all north of the mountain. "Yes," answered Evans, "but they are all farmers up there." "But most of them are decently honest," retorted Stevenson. "Do you know what we would do to a man of your caliber who would sell out his i constituency In our country? Wo i would hang him to the nearest tele i phone pole with a new piece of rope i and would filljiis body with bullets." In his cross examination Mr. Jones endeavored to have the witness admit he had spent money in securing the franchises and that he had attempted to bribe Mr.

Huslander, president of the Dalton borough council. His questions were In several instances Immaterial and counsel for the prosecution objected, but the witness each time permission to answer. He denied that he had spent any money In securing the franchises or that he had attempted to bribe Mr. Huslander. Mr.

Stevenson was on the stand when court adjourned. There are a number of witnesses on both sides and the case will likely last some time. VERDICTS OF NOT GUILTY. Powell Sturges and William Che powsky were returned not guilty of an assault and battery on Frank A. Golden.

The case was tried before Judge Wheaton and was given to the Jury on a question of costs. Two thirds were placed on the prosecutor and one third on the defendants. Max Marena was found not guilty of creating a disturbance at the Olyphant Greek Catholic church. A verdict of not guilty was returned In the case In which John and Joseph Levondosky were charged wltH flrnlng a cannon Into the windows of Laurel Line cars. The costs were plac en Joseph Bloch.

the prosecutor. In the canes In which John Leselnsky and John Kavoliek were charged by L. Wedeman with larceny by bailee, Judge Wheaton directed a verdict of not guilty. A verdict of not guilty was taken In the cae In which SsmtiM Miller was charged by J. G.

Gutknecht with embezzlement Henry C. Carpenter was found not guilty of assaulting R. W. Cameron. The case of Peter Ballouskv against Joseph Zingus and Joseph Kllmas for aggravated assault and battery, which was on trial before Judge Newcomb, was closed yesterday.

A verdict of not guilty was returned, CASES ON TRIAL. Isaac Leber and Mr. Roftsinger were on trial before Judge Wheaton when court adjourned, charged by Dectectlve Mtin tv huvi minors. A number of second hand bottles were stolen from the Dlaware and Hudson company In July 1902, and they are accused with having purchased them. Acting Assistant District Attorney Daniels is conducting the prosecution and Attorney Martin.

Thayer and Levy appear for the defense. When court adqourned the case of Patrick Mumhy. chnreii with committing an assault on William Walker, was on trial before Judge Edwards. The trouble occurred in the William A. mine at Old Forge some time ago.

4 Mrs. Patrick Carroll Dead. Mrs. Patrick Carroll died yesterday at her home, 916 Beech street. The funeral will be held at St.

John's church. Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made In the Cathedral Cost a Half Million. The Scranton Street Railway company expects to make material improvements on Us lines in the city during the next year. New rails and ties will be laid, the tracks will be doubled Where the streets are of sufficient width to permit it, and new improved cars will be put on.

On his last visit here, President Clark made an inspection tour of the lines and suggested the changes. It is expected that the improvements next year will cost ft half million FUNERAL OF MRS. HOWLEY. Services Were Held at the Cathedral Impressive funeral services over the remains of the late Mrs. Peter F.

Howley, of 620 Madison avenue, who died Tuesday, were held at St. Peter's cathedral, yesterday morning. A sol at Waverly and Is a civil engineer. Hs I emn rettulem htah mass was celebrat ion Street Railway company, on the was at one time city engineer of this e(j Dy Dr. J.

W. Malone, assisted by Rev. John J. Loughran as deacon and Rev. L.

McLaughlin as eub deacon. The flora! offerings were profuss, the casket being completely surrounded. The flowerbearers were Frank Don nely, John Howley, Thomas Early, Patrick Nealon and James Walsh. The pallbearers were Matthew Brown, John Nealon," William Howley, Robert J. Murray, Martin Handley and Frank J.

McAndrew. LACKAWANNA BOARD. Extras. East 1:30 a. Thompson; 3 a.

Kirby, with Rogers' crew; 4:30 a. J. J. Murray; 0 a. McCarty; 10:30 a.

M. Finerty; 12:30 p. E. Duffy; 2 p. Ruegg; 3:30 p.

Swarts; 4:30 p. Rice; 5:15 p. Fitz patrick. Summits 6 a. east, Carrigg; 6 a.

west, Frounfolker; a. west, Nichols; 10 a west, J. Henigan. Pushers 2:30 a. west, C.

Bartholo mew; 6 a. east. Decker; 7 a. west, Lamping; 7 a. west, Finerty; 8 a.

east, Houser; 11:43 a. east Latimer; 11:45 east, Wardell; 2 p. east, Brecht; 2:30 p. west, Snyder; 7 p. cast.

Murphy; 0 p. east. W. H. Bartholomew; 0:15 p.

east, R. E. Langan. Helpers 1 a. A.

H. Williams; a. Gaffney; 10 a. Secor; 3:15 p. Stanton.

Extras, West 1 a. Lockard; 4:30 a. Snyder; 7 a. Farrell; 10 a. Ratchford; 1 p.

Lord; 2 p. Peel; 4 p. Lane. Magazine Limitations. Magazine Editor "We need a leading a.uUe for next month." rvr roMhutor I can prepare an elaborate historical sketch of Na "Won't do.

Too much like "Might work up something on Solomon." "Too modern." "All right. I'll get up an illustrated article on Adam." New York Weekly. 30 NEW ENGLAND DINES. Dr. Wiley; of Washington, One of the Speaker.

Ths seventeenth annual dinner of the New England society of Northeastern Pennsylvania will be held at the Hotel Jermyn, Tuesday evening, Dec. 22. A reception will be held from to 7 p. followed by the supper. Dr.

F. C. Johnson will deliver the president's address. The other speakers will be Dr. H.

W. Wiley, of Washing ton, D. chief of the bureau of chemistry; Rev. Dr. S.

J. McPhereon, principal of the Princeton preparatory i school; Rev. E. J. Morris, of Wilkes i Barre, and Colonel Edwin B.

Hay, of 'Washington. Mr. Thomas H. Atherton will preside as toastmaster. A Pleasing Concert A feast of music by talented artists was enjoyed at the Methodist Episcopal church on Taylor avenue last evening by Suten's orchestra.

The selections by the orchestra were exceptionally fine, but caused no more pleasure than the solo work of Miss Robinson, Miss Grant and Miss Long, pupils of Miss Rennle. The violin solo of Mr. Brieget was also of the highest order. Those who participated were Miss Robinson. Miss Jessie Grant, Miss Long, and Mr.

James Brlegel. JERMYN. An organization, to be known as the Sacred Heart Dramatic club, was organized at a meeting held In the auditorium of Sacred Heart church Wednesday evening. Twenty five young men and women of the parish are already enrolled as members and officers will be elected at the next meeting. Rev.

J. I. Dunn, pastor of the church, was at the head of the movement to organizo the society, which will furnish entertainments from time to t'me during the winter months for the benefit of the church. The first entertainment will be a musicale, which will be followed on St. Patrick's night with a sacred play.

PERSONAL NEWS. Harry Reeves of West Mayfield will be a candidate at the coming election for poor director. The employes of the. three Hillside collieries at Mayfield will be paid on Saturday. Margaret, the little daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Gelat of Bacon street, suffered a badly sprained ankle, the 'result of a coasting accident. David J. Kennedy, David J. Sullivan and Mark S.

Collins attended the funeral of Thomas Sullivan of Carbondale yesterday. NEW OFFICERS. At the regular meeting of branch 872, L. C. B.

the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Mary Speicher; vice president, Mrs. B. Forbes; second vice president, Miss Elizabeth Tigue; recorder. Miss Lillian Green; assistant recorder, Hart; financial secretary, Miss Katie Mullen; treasurer, Mrs.

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