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BREVITIES A gray horse, which evidently strayed Irom a pasture in the suburbs, has been placed by the police in Cusick's livery to await its owner. There will be an election of officers at Ezra H. Griffin post No. 139, G. A.

on Friday evening. All members are invited to be present. A neat souvenir of the lecture course of the Penn avenue Baptist church was issued from The Republican office yesterday and comprises interesting information regarding the lectures and organ recitals. Detective Moir is in receipt of a letter explaining that the following articles were found on the person of a crook who was arrested at Binghamton: One gold watch, open faced silver watch, a pair of brace leu, engraved E. J.

Gardner, and an oval ehaped breastpin. The articles can be had upon identification. Scranton is gradually taking on metro. pouitm airs, bhe has recently adopted csuouieu ironey cars and in about two weeits will be equipped with electric heat crs. Wllkes Barre has had both for sev eral years.

r.Kes Barre Leader. Yes and so has Scranton. The cars beine ves tibuled are the old ones that have been in use lor years. Free Organ Recitals, Tonight Mr. Hayden Evans will give his second organ recital of the series on na uigau music at the Penn avenue Baptist church.

Tonight programme is trom American composers and is, made up Buck Sonata in minor. Allegro Moderato. Adagio. Allegro Non Troppo. Parker a.

Wedding Song. b. Impromptu. Foote Pastorale in F. AVarren Prelude and fugue" in A f.

first public performance.) retri Concert Fantasia Buck Star Ronr fiat tenor. will be the 'For All Eternitv," "All Knt it "All that I Have" Williams NORTH END. Narrow Escape of Toon, David George at ims anau of Interest Belnir Tfit rows son of Mr. and Wrs. Henry George of Rock street was thrown from a mule at the Storrs mine an stained severe .1, 1.

ur. uonne attended wuMymUPn 'S arHvaI h0me" A scalp of nth.r suslamed a number a "iv.i ataiij wounds. tuiicerx is to be given In the becemi7lfih episcopal church wfAmv the Erection of The old fashioned Welsh tea nartir i the oi cess. to De a grand sue uHu to De held thi month In St. Mary's hall.

aI6 0Ut the marriage of Miss Margaret O. Maliey of Sweeney rvenueand M1ChaCl Hay of Miss Nellie Dunning of Monsey avenue is Visiting relatives in Wellsboro. George Meade is quite ill at his home cn Parker street. Miss Minnie Klees of Church avenue is home, after visiting friends at Scroy Pa Mrs. Abraham Azar of Stroudsburg is Visiting friends at Fairfield Park.

Mr. Orwin and Minnie Sherrick have returned to their home in Lima, after visting friends in North Park. Mrs. Jane M. Evans has gone to her after a pleasant visit with relatives on Capouse avenue.

The meeting at the Welsh Baptist chuich i ueFday evening was conducted by the young people and carried out in a good manner. Thf singing was excellent and in the old style, repeated over and over again. Young brother T. W. Lewis delivered an address on the subject, "Are Dancing, Card Playing and Theater going Wrong for Christians to Do?" and gave uch satisfaction that Rev.

Havall and Iiev. J. A. Evans gave him an excellent recommendation. The Christian Endeavor choir of North Ecranton will meet for rehearsal this evening In the North Main avenue Presbyterian church.

A full attendance is urgently requested. St. Ggorge's bay, Newfoundland, contains an immense coal field fully 20 miles in length and 10 in breadth. It hag been estimated that if the output were to reach tons per annum the coal bed would not be exhausted In a century. a to as PILING IIP THE EVIDENCE STRONG TESTIMONY IN THE VAN HORN CASE.

MoreWltnesses Hoard Mrs. Waatcott Aceuaa Him Others Say That Van Horn Told Thorn Ha Would Cut Mrs. Wostoott's Throat and Showed Them tha Razor With Which tha Crime waa Committed. Details or the Day. The commonwealth continued to pile up evidence against George Van Horn at yesterday's session, introducing testimony about the statement Mrs.

Westcott made that Van Horn assailed her; about the threats that he made against her; about his watching the house almost nightly for weeks and about his flight from the scene of the crime. It is a formidable array of circumstantial evidence, and it makes the position of the defendant a decidedly unpleasant one. The crush in the court house corridor was remarkable throughout the day. During afternoon, owing to the pig headedness of a spectator who defied the tipstffs, court was compelled to or der the corridors cleared of all who were not in some way connected with the cases ra court. want no loafers here," Judge Archbald said.

VAN HORN'S SPITE. When court reconvened yesterday morning the objection maae to the tes timony of James Pryor was overruled by court. He said that a few days af ter the suit brought by Mrs. Westcott against van Horn, the accused was at the shop of the witness. Pryor re ferred to the trouble between the murdered woman and Van Horn The latter said "that it was only a spite action.

That she (Mrs. Westcot't) has turned me down for some other fellow she has on her staff." The accused further said "he would' cut the in testines out oi ner. nen tnis ex pression was made by Van Horn Mrs. Westcdtit passed down on the opposite side of the street The former had a pail in his hand, and giving this to the witness he started after the woman. He returned in a few minutes, and declared himself as being satisfied that tthe action of Mrs.

Westcott was actu ated by spite. The witness told further of having at a subsequent time a conversation with Mrs. Westcott, in which she referred to the differences between Van Horn and herself having been amicably settled. On cross examination the defense endeavored to show from what had passed in the conversation between the witness and Mrs. Westcott) that the ill feeling which 'was existing between the latter and the accused man had subsided after the two had met and talked over the difficulty which engendered this feeling.

This was objected to by the commonwealth, but the court overruled Ithe objection. While Mr. Wedeman was endeavor ing to explain his position to the satisfaction of the court, Mr. Jones ap proached the witness and entered into a conversation. "Here, that can't be allowed," said Mr.

Wedeman. "I object to such a procedure while I am cross examining this witness." "I guess I have a right to do this," replied Air. Jones. Judge Archbald, however, upheld the objection and the district attorney took his seat MORE ABOUT THREATS. The next witness was Mrs.

Niemnn of 910 Jackson street who testified that for about six months Van Horn lived within a few doors of her house and had frequently visited her husband. On the Tuesday evening preceding the crime Van Horn came to the Nieman house. The witness, her husband and daughter were in the kitchen of the household. After Mr. Nieman had left Hhe house Van Horn took some matches from his pocket and offered them to Airs.

Nieman. The latter said she told the visitor to keep the matches, as she had plenty, and that he might have occasion to use therm Van Horn then said that "Airs. Westcott had done nim dirt," but that he would "do her a sight more dirt: I'll cut her ithroat from ear to ear; I'll murder ner. The witness declared that she urged van not to commit any rash act, that he would suffer if he did. "They can i nang me, he replied.

"I can escape and go up through York He then pulled a razor, a white han died one, out of a case which was in his pocket and exhibited it to the witness the cross examination by Mr. Wede man brought out the fact that Van Horn appeared to be angry when he made the threats to cut the throat of Airs, esitcott. This witness was cor. roborated by her daughter, Airs. Ellen A BOARDER'S STORY.

tne next witness was William unndie, a boarder at the Westcott residence. He was in his room in the evening or the murder. He corroborated the statements made by Mrs. Fet teroit wnen on the stand yesterday, in regard to Airs. Westcott's calling for Mrs.

Fetterolf and saying that her tnroat was cut and she was murdered He assisted Airs. Westcott down stairs to tne porch and then called to Air. Fetterolf and Air. Heider. These gentlemen went for a physician and the witness returned to the porch where nirs.

westcott and Airs. Fetterolf were. tsy tms time Air. Wickenhoffer had come across the street. He corrobor ated the testimony of Wickenhoffer in regard to the conversation in which they engaged Airs.

Westcott and the double accusation the murdered woman made at that time. He had seen blood on the celler stair and had also seen blood on the do tatoes in the pan which Mrs. Westcott had brought from the cellar. When Wickenhoffer went around Lin den street to look for Van Horn, the wit ress went around by the Nay Aug en gine house and later went over and through the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western yards and along the Dela ware and Hudson Coal company tracks He also went to Clark's Summit looking ior tne aeienciant. Air.

Thaver then cross examined the witness. Air. Brindle spoke of the rags found in the cellar. He claimed that they were not arranged in the shape of bed; that only a few rags were on the lloor and that the rest were in the bag. WHAT AIRS.

AAIES HEARD. Airs. Carrie Ames of PhiladelDhia stated on the day of the murder she was visiting in the city and on the night In question was passing down the street with Aliss Margaret Lamb. Near the Westcott house they sar a woman who was making a queer noise. They went up to her and asked her what was the matter.

The woman said: "Catch Van Horn, around the house." Just then Aliss Lumb said, "Oh, she has her throat cut," and both women ran across the street. The witness had seen the boys playing on the street, but did not see Airs. Fetterolf. Previous to adjournment. Judge Archbald addressed the crowd present who crowded the court room and in formed them that they would have to cease their attentions to the prisoner, that he was not a wild beast or animal be gazed at.

AFTERNOON FEATURES. Charles Kresge was called after din ner and when an offer was made Mr. Wademan objected to the witness telling what some one had told him. That objection was sustained. Mr.

Kresge, who is a motorman, lived near Mrs. Westcott and said that he heard a noise if. some one had run aerainst n. wire clothes line. His yard adioined that of Mrs.

Kresge. Mrs. George P. Wickenhoffer was called and Air. Wedeman asked Mr.

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Mr. Jones answered that he did not know. "Then make an offer if you can't answer that civil question," said Air. Wedeman. "Well, you need not be so snarly, said Mr.

Jones. "Be as gentlemanly as you can." "I propose to be as gentlemanly as you are," said Air. Wedeman. Here the court interposed. Airs.

Wickenhoffer testified that previous to the murder for about six weeks she saw the defendant skulking about tree boxes watching the Westcott residence. The defense objected to the word "skulking" and it was ordered stricken out. The witness said that she saw Van Horn acting strangely about that vicinity, missing onlyone or two nights. On cross examination she said that he whs dressed differently than he is now. She was asked if she felt elarmed about it and she answered that she was not, that she asked Air.

Westcott who the man was. She never saw him go in Airs. Westcott's cellar and never saw a white cloth hung out of the Westcott residence window. The witness said that her husband was a special THE VICTIM'S DAUGHTER. Anna Van Horn, a daughter of Josephine Westcott, who married the defendant's brother, but who has been divorced, said that she was living with her mother at the time of the crime.

She saw Van Horn a day or two previous to the murder. He was skulking about tree boxes on Linden street watching the house. She had seen him there often. On cross examination the witness said that she had known Van Horn seven or eight years. He lived in the same house with her on Franklin avenue and on Spruce street.

The witness was positive that he was never in the house where the crime was committed. She did not remember whether or not she had ever told her mother about Van Horn watching the house, but she thought that she had. She had seen Van Horn watching the house about every night for six or eight weeks pre vious to the. crime. She never saw her father about this house and he had never lived there.

AIRS. WESTCOTT ACCUSED VAN HORN. Aliss Alargaret Lamb knew Airs. Amos and was with her at the time that the latter testified to. Aliss Lamb said that they were walking down Franklin avenue and saw Airs.

West cott at the gate. The latter said "Catch Van Horn around the house. Airs. Amos said, "Oh! she got her throat cut." Then they ran across the street and saw Air. Wickenhoffer going across.

Witness saw a small boy there On cross examination the witness said that she saw neither Mr. or Airs, eueroir tnere. Airs, westcott was alive. The witness admitted being tnghtened and admitted that she knew little about it on that account. VAN HORN AIADE THREATS.

ueoige a. oouuiara testimony was objected to. He was called to show that, a few days previous to the crime Van Horn had threatened Airs Westcott. The objection was overruled and the witness said that he talked with the defendant near the Synagogue on Lin den Ftreet a little previous to the mur der. an Horn said to the witness that he had a little dust but he wanted a little more so that he could get smoke.

Van Horn admitted that he had had trouble with Airs. WTestcott, that she had him arrested, but that there was nothing in it. Van Horn said that he was going over to see the old woman, that she was trying to throw him down for another man, but that she could not do that, he would cut her heart out first. On cross examination the witness said that Van Horn was under the Influence of liquor at the time. The witness had boarded at Airs.

Westcott's with Van Horn and the defendant and the deceased used to quar rel at that time. The witness said that it was not un usual for van Horn to talk in the way that he did near the Synagogue. He was in the habit of talking that way wnen under tne innuence of liquor. anas j. rmn naa seen van Horn a number of times at the corner of Ray mond court and Linden street.

The house could be plainly seen from there. Some of the times Van Horn, when he saw the witness approaching, would turn hack and walk back Into the court. On cross examination the witness said that standing where he was, Van Horn could have seen a signal from the Westcott residence. Stephen Dyer, a police officer, testified that he took Van Horn to Alderman Howe, who held the defendant In bail. When the witness took the defendant back to a cell Van Horn said, "I'll get even witn ner.

Benjamin Aiken knew Mrs. Westcott and knew the defendant by sight. He saw Van Horn near Westcott's house, once crouching down at the fence near the house. Witness at that time was a watchman at the new Nay Aug engine house and Van Horn would go through the engine house. It was generally about dusk In the evening that the witness saw Van Horn.

Airs. Emma Bacon remembered the murder and knows the defendant by sight. She left her home at 7:45 on the night of the murder. She went in Mrs. Garrett's and came out at 8:10.

Witness went down Page's court and saw Van Horn come' out of the court and go down Ainiiin avenue, van Horn was walking very fast. When she first saw him he was not more than sixty feet from Airs. Westcott's house. On cross examination the witness said that she became acquainted with Van Horn at Mrs. Westcott's home on Spruce street.

The witness said that she is not now living with her husband and admitted that she was recently arrested for perjury. SOA1E EXCITEMENT. Here there arose quite an exciting scene between counsel. Mr. Jones wanted to bring out why the witness was arrested for perjury.

She said that her father in law caused her arrest. Asked if she wanted to explain the matter, the witness answered, "No." Air. Jones tried to draw tne story from her by questions but Air. Wedeman ob jected strenuously. He said that the girl had a right to explain If she wanted to, but the district attorney had no right to ask her to explain.

This contention was sustained by court. Mr. Jones referred to what he termed foolish objections on the part of Mr. Wedeman nd the latter retorted in kind. The court interposed and Mr.

Wedeman said that unless the court protected him he would have to send back as good as was given him. Mr. Jones with a show of feeling de clared that the counsel for the defense was making objections that a law stu dent would not interpose. The court said that some of those objections were very carefully considered and struck deep. HE FOUND THE RAZOR.

William Heater was at Mrs. West cott's on the night of the murder and was in the cellar. A razor was shown him and he said that about two hours after the murder had happened he and others went into the cellar to make a search. When they got near the door way of the smaller cellar they saw the razor lying on the ground. Mr.

Petitt picked the razor up. There were blood stains upon it. The witness took the implement to the chief of police. The witness saw Mrs. Westcott stand on the front porch on the night of the mur der, but he did not talk with her.

On cross examination the witness was asked if there was anyone else present when Airs. Fetterolf came out with Mrs. Wolcott and called her husband and the witness did not remember seeing anyone there. The witness summoned Dr. Burnett, he saw no one else there looking for him.

On cross examination the witness was asked to explain the Plan of the cellar and the place where the razor was found. The witness was asked if he had found a bed in the cellar and answered that he had found some rags there. They scattered about and were not in the shape of a bed. Augustus Petitt made an examination of the cellar on the night of the murder. He corroborated the previous witness with regard to that.

TALKED WITH AIRS. WESTCOTT. Airs. Dora Abrams testified that she went to Mrs. Westcott's house im Lmediately after the crime and asked txt V.

1 1 .1 nnj i. it i iiu uiu anu Lilt; i cutter anstfered. "George Van Horn." "Who?" asked the witness. "George Van answered Mrs. Mrs.

Westcott. George Isadore, the next witness, testified that he saw Van Horn come out of Page court on the night of the murder and go dowrn Alifflin avenue. When he heard of the murder he went around to the house and told there that he had seen Van Horn. He positively identified the prisoner as the man he had seen. John Bedell testified that he met Van Horn on Penn avenue a month previous to the murder and Van Horn referred to the larceny case and said that, he would "cut her throat." The conversation was in reference to Airs.

Westcott at the time. At the conclusion of the case Judge Archbald called up the counsel on both sides to consult with them with regard' to a dilemma that confronts him. He must assist in filling the jury wheel on Friday and it is plain that the case will run for several days yet. Court does not care to hold an evening session. Finally it was decided to adjourn court over Friday and to take up the case on Saturday.

It is likely that the com monwealth will rest sometime this forenoon. AT THE THEATRES. The Lrcenm, "The Cherry that is based upon the "Afghan campaign of 1S70 80" was produced by a competent company before a large audience at the Lyceum theatre last evening. The play was given in Scranton last year and the company has been changed in only two cr three parts. The merit of the production has not suffered from the engagement of the new people, which includes Air.

Robt. H. Haines as Nazare, Aliss Loraine Dreux as Rada. Alessrs. Ralph Delmore, V.

Ferguson and Kat D. Jones and Miss Jennie Satterlee still remain with the company. Last evening's performance, taken as a whole was very pleasing. This evening Charles Hoyt will in troduce to theatre goers of this city his new play, A Stranger in New York, at the Lyceum. It deals with the ad ventures of a man who goes to New York city for only one night During thalc short period he has many strange adventures and arouses great curios ity among his chance acquaintances.

The scene of the first act is laid in the Hoffman house in the ladies' reception parlor; that of the second and third acts in a studio in the tower of the Aladison Square garden, New York, showing the hallway and three working elevators. The new piece is a musical farce comedy in nature. It is gratifying to note that the ad vance sale of seats indicates that theie will be a large and brilliant audience at the Lyceum Friday night to wel come Henry Aliller in "Heartsease." Those who will attend are not calcu lating on any uncertain quantity or quality. Henry Aliller has been for several years accounted one of the very best Amercian actors, and Scranton theatre goers have had ample proof of it in his various appearances here with Charles Frohman's Empire Theatre Stock company in "Sowing the Wind," "The Masqueraders" and other successful plays. His new play, "Heartsease, is romantic in theme the kind of drama he most excels in.

It has received the most laudatory no tices everywhere the production is said to be an exceedingly beautiful one in the point of scenery, costuming and stage furnishinfs Roland Reed, supported by Aliss Isa dore Rush, will present "A' Alan of Ideas" at the Lyceum Saturday eve ning. It is a new play, happily suited to the talents of Mr. Reed, and has created quite a stir among the critics. Academy of Music. The day of tragedy is over and has given way to comedy pure and simple, and why not? Who does not en Joy a good laugh? In "A Gay Yorker," which will appear at the Academy of Alusic for the next three days beginning this evening, you will be able to enjoy a good many laughs; and, to describe Jt correctly, it will be one long, continuous laugh for two and one half hours' duration, and all caused by the antics of "A New Yorker, which will be interpreted by an excellent company or metropolitan favorites.

From the manner In which it is said the play going public have flocked to see Hennessy Leroyle and his able com pany in "Other People's Money" this season, it is evident that this comedy has taken a permenant hold on the public taste. Air. Leroyle will appear for three nights and usual matinees at the Academy of Music, commencing Monday, December 0. Davis' Theatre. The White Elephant Extravaganza company will be the attraction at the Davis theatre for Thursday, Friday ant Saturday.

No doubt this, attrac tion will do a big business, as it Is said to be one of the strongest that has ap peared alt Ithis popular theatre this season. It will be the last traveling organization appearing at Davis' the atre. It is the third successful sea son and ithe show grows more popular at each performance. IS AFTER A DIVORCE Chaaneey F. Walter Charges his Wife with Cruelty.

Chauncy F. Walter, by his attorney. Charles L. Hawley, vesterdav brought a suit for divorce against Vera J. Walter.

They were married on January imi, ana uvea logeiner until January 13, 1896. Air. Walter says that by cruel and bar barous treatment his wife rendered hln condition Intolerable and his life burdensome and compelled him to withdraw from his home and family. ON TRIAL FOR PERJURY ALDERMAN KELLY PRESS ING HIS CASE. Is After the Man Who Acouasc) Him of Misdemeanor In Office Pollook Case Is Resumed A Repairer of Clocks haa an Adventure with hie Pistol Two Men Seem to Heve Been Arrested by Mistake.

In court room No. 2 before Jurle Gunster yesterday the case of Mrs. Joseph Marks, charged with assault and battery, was the first called. John Me halko was the prosecutor and was represented by Attorney Lewis, who was appointed by the court. It took but a few minutes to try the case, there being one witness present for each side.

The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, the costs to be divided equally between the prosecutor and defendant he next case called was that of Jolfa McDonough, charged with fornication and bastardy. Alice Reap was the prosecutrix. AIcDonough was represented by Attorney John Edwards. The ury was still out at adjournment in the case of James Brodoskv anrl Anthony Retcavitch, charged with assault and battery, and of which Sophia Alexadravitch was the prosecutrix, the Jury rendered a verdict of not guil and placed the costs on the county. In the case of John Alaluska and Joseph Shelaskey, charged with aggra vated assault and battery by Sylvanus smitn, the defendants were sentenced to pay $15 fine and thirty days in the county Jail.

THE KELLY CASE. At the hour of adjournment Judge Gunster was hearing the case of John Martin, who is accused of perjury by Alderman John P. Kelly of the' Eighteenth ward. This is a stubbornly conducted case, the prosecutor being represented by Messrs. Thomas, Kelly and Baylor and the defendant by Alessrs.

Ross and Vidaver. This grew out "of the case in which Alderman Kelly was arrested for misdemeanor in office by the man, Alartin, who is defendant in the case now on trial. Alartin alleged that the alderman collected more fees than the law allowed him and at a proceeding before Alderman Howe swore that he never made a ceriain Information in a criminal proceeding before the alderman and that his name written to a certain information was not iu his handwriting. Alderman Kelly, upon the strength of this, brought the perjury case. It was upon the strength of this other case that tne alderman alleged he charged the fees that he collected and hence the case turned upon the question whether or not Alartin signed the information.

The paper in dispute was put In evidence. It purports to be an information against John Duditch. It is signed "John Alartezin." An information before Alderman Howe Is signed "JoTin Martin," but the handwriting Is nearly similar. The defense was being heard when court adjourned for the day. DID HE POINT A PISTOL? The first case called in court room No.

3 was that of Elmer 13. Tinklecaugh. charged with pointing a pistol, the prosecutor being Peter Boies. The de fendant was represented by Attorney Alanning. Air.

Holgate represented the commonwealth. The prosecution alleged that on the 24th of last October the defendant came to a barn and represented himself as a sheriff's detective. The latter told Tinklepaugh if he did not be careful of wnat he said he would place the shackles on him. After making some remark he alleges that the man pulled a pistol anr. pointed it at the prosecutor's head The defense of Tinklepaugh, who is a repairer of clocks, was that on the day question he had been drinking heavily and was scarcely accountable for what he did.

He went out to the barn, which was at Alontdale, near Brown Hollow, and while there Boies told him that he had better get out, that the people took him for a detective and would do him harm. Tinklepaugh said that Boies called him a foul name, he responded somewhat in kind, and then Boies threw off his coat to fight. The defendant drew his pistol to defend himself. The jury acquitted Tinklepaugh, placed one third the costs upon him, and two thirds upon the prosecutor. The case of Alichael Pollack was then resumed.

The case was called on Tuesday, but owing to juror Joe Gluck being excused on account of a sheriff's sale which he was compelled to attend at Carbondale, it was postponed, after hearing some of the testimony, until yesterday morning. While the case was in progress Tuesday, the attorneys for the defense made an allusion and wanted to place the defendant In evidence. Attorney Scragg objected most strenuously and the objection was sustained by the court. Pollack was charged with drawing another man's pay. His defense was an alibi, he claiming that during the time when It was said that he was in the pay office that he was assisting at a moving.

Mary Armson did not appear to prosecute her case of malicious mischief against Joseph Forback and a verdict of not guilty was taken. In the case of assault and battery brought by Sophia Alexandravitch against James Brodosky and Anthony Retcavitch, it appeared that the wrong parties had been arrested and they were found not guilty and the costs placed upon the county. In the case of assault and battery brought by Elizabeth Aliller against Alary Sargent the defendant was returned not guilty and the costs were divided between the litigants. WILL OF J. ALTON DAVIS Was Probated Yesterday Leaves his Property to his Wlfr.

The will of J. Alton Davis was pro bated by Register Hopkins yesterday and letters testamen'ory granted to the widow, Alargaret AI. Davis, sole executrix. The will was. signed on January HI.

and witnessed by Herman Osthaus and E. A. uiarK. two Drier paragrapns dispose of his estate and read as follows: 'I do hereby will and bequeath all of Winter Mark Down. CARPETS fJow is the time for bargain seekers who are looking for the greatest possible value for their money, to invest.

It is well for those who, anticipating their future wants, can appreciate the advantage of buying during our GREAT WINTER MARK CARPETS. FXTRA HEAVY INfJRAINS, 1,200 ysrdi, all wool, actually worth 70c to be closed Cf out at HIOH ORADE TAPESTRIES. 2.500 yards. A large assortment of desirable patterns, never sold for lest than 80c, to be closed (Qg VELVETS MO yards of velvets that readily sold at 81.2S, to be closed out at 90c SIEBECIER my estate, whether real, personal or mixed, to my wife, Alargaret Alears Davis, for her own use forever. "And it is my will that this will and testament shall not be revoked to any extent by subsequent birth of children, as it is my intention will and desire to leave all that I possess to my wife, trusting to her to care for my children." The back of the will contains the following indorsement: "Now, 7th of 1SS).

this will is this day republished. In presence of D. W. Connolly, Thomas F. Wells." TRESPASS SUIT OPENED Beard of Arbitrators Heard Testimony Yesterday Morning.

The suit for trespass of John D. Davis again D. R. Thomas, the music dealer, was opened in the arbitration room at the court house yesterday morning. About fifteen witnesses were present.

The testimony of Mr. Davis and G. T. Griffiths was taken. At noon it was decided to adjourn for two weeks.

The plaintiff is represented by Alessrs. Taylor, Lewis and Beale and the defendant by Mr. Thomas and Messrs. Scragg and W. J.

Tracy. PECKVILLE The Tom Thumb wedding which was produced here recently by a number of bright little people is. by special request of a large number who were unable to gain admission, to be repeated. The production could be given to good advantage on the stage of the Wilson amphitheater. Some of the night cars of the Traction company do not run through to the terminus of the road, but turn back from the switch at Blakely, thereby causing great inconvenience to patrons.

Airs. W. Maple Bell of Forest City is visiting friends and relatives in town. Aliss Nellie Peck, principal of the Central school, Is as yet unable to assume her duties. Her brother.

Mr. Walter Peck, is teaching in her absence. The large temporary building of the Wilson Fire company tn which they will conduct their fair and trades display has been christened the "Wilson amphitheater." Walter Lloyd is In Maryland on a business trip. The funeral of the late John R. Cook, who was instantly killed by a fall of rock in the Blue Ridge mine on Saturday afternoon, took place on Saturday afternoon at the Baptist church and was very largely attended.

Both the Ontario and Blue Ridge mine fund societies attended in large numbers, as did also the Odd Fellows and Knichts of Pythias, of which deceased was a prominent and active member. The services were conducted by Rev. Thomas, pastor of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. D. J.

Williams. Interment was made In Prosuect cemetery at this place. Airs. William Swales of the West End has returned from a visit with her parents at West Scranton. Miss Nellie Peck, principal of the Central school in the Third ward, has recovered from her recent illness.

The little folks who took part In the production of the "Tom Thumb Wedding" recently were photographed by the flashlight process last evening by Mr. E. W. Swingle. Airs.

W. S. Bioes and Mrs. E. W.

Wagner visited Mrs. C. H. Bioes at Dunmore yesterday. The programme of the Wilson Fire company's fair and trades display will consist of a short entertainment each evening in connection with the other events.

Each member of the company will strive to outdo the other in furnishing the above entertainment for one evening during its run of two weeks. Druggist and Airs. W. W. Watklns and child spent Ssinday with friends and relatives at Taylor.

Air. William Snook is erecting a very substantial and attractive dwelling house of the latest architectural design on North street. The ladies' committee of the Wilson Fire company's fair and trades display, which will open on the 20th of met in the company's rooms on Monday evening and organized by electing Mrs. E. W.

Swingle president and Aliss Jessie Hof fecker, secretary. A soliciting committee of young ladles was appointed and will enter upon their duties at once. Every citizen should respond cheerfully and assist the firemen in their enterprise. Druggist and Mrs. W.

W. Watkins and child visited friends and relatives in bcranton yesterday. BUSINESS NOTICES A free piano recital this evening a Powell's music store from 7 :30 to 9 o'clock by Prof. Aliller. Prof.

Aliller plays only his own compositions and gives a very popular programme. Tonight from 5:30 until 7 o'clock turkey dinner will be served at Elm Park church. Tickets uu cents. Steam Heating and Plumbing. P.

F. AI. T. Howley, 231 Wyoming avenue. Dr.

Dixon's Lectnre at Penn Ayrnne Bap tist tinreli. The closing lecture in the Penn ave nue uaptist cnurcn leoture course will be given next Alonday evening. In this lecture, "The Passing of the In dian," Dr. Dixon deals with the life of 25c Will buy a fine mixed tea. 25c Will buy an Oolong tea worth 40c.

28c A doz. buys our fancy Jersey eggs. 15c per doz, buys the best cold storage eggs. 15c i per can buys California fruits, 3 lb cans, odd lots, reduced from 25c and 30c. 98c Buys 20 lbs.

of the finest sugar. 32c Buys Coursen's triple blend coffe the coffee that worries our competitors. E. Q. Coursen HUGS, Etc.

DOWN SALE. rugs. MOQUETTE RUOS, regular price C. $2.50, now 1.90 SflVRNA RUOS, 80x60 Inches, wortn 13.00 32.00 COCOA MATS, each 0c OIL CLOTH. Very heavy quality, worth 40 cents, at 2Sc WINDOW SHADES 10c CURTKIflS.

the Indian from the entrance on the scene of the white lnan to the gradual fading away and possible extinction of the race The lecture Is profusely illustrated with beautiful pictures frcm negatives in the possession of our government at Washington, and from photos taken by Dr. Dixon while in Dakota. Dr. Dunnell's Croup, Sore Throat and Cough Powder. The best in the wor d.

25c. a box. Sold by all dealers. All the ladies of the First Presbyter Ian church are requested to be present in the lecture room this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The ladies of Elm Park church serve a turkey dinner today from 5:30 to 7 p.

m. Tickets 50 cents. Light, mild and fine flavor, none better than the Poeoro 5c. cigar. Oriental Rags.

At a great bargain at 124 Washinfton cvenue. Just the time to buy a nice rug for a gift at half price. Come and see our $15 bargains. It" Just the right flavor, says the smoker of Popular Punch cigars. LOOKS go a long way in clothing.

WEAR goes farther. You get BOTH here at a low price when you buy the Anfi Piuie Waterproof Suits and Ulsters, Strictly all wool Ulsters, pure indigo blue, flannel lined, storm collar, good leugth, regulation button; actual value (Jn QQ cash price $Ui3u Extra heavy, warm winter Suits, Middlesex blue, all wool flannel, regulation style, strong pockets, perfect fit and nice quality; actual a uvtUiii $9.98 value $14.00: cash price Clarke Bros, FOR. HATS, GLOVES, FANCY SHIRTS NECKWEAR, that are up to date, try BELL SKINNER, Hotel Jermyn Hatters. The Latest in Fall and Winter Garments 00 (0 00 0 (ft (ft F.L. CRANE 324 Lackawanna Avenne, Fine line of the latest shapes and decorations Fish, Game and Roast Beef Sets Come in this week.

Also Two New Open Stock Haviland I Co. Dinner Ware. METROPOLITAN CHINA HILL, WEICHEL BROS. 40 142 Wash. ave.

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