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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
Thanks from Judge Farrnr.

Deatonsyille, Amelia county, va,
April 3. 1896.
Dear Dispatch.-Will you allow me
small space In your columns, to publicly
express my grateful appreciation for all
the kindness | received during my long
and painful Illness? / thank my medi-
cal attendants for their skilful and
faithful service and others OF the profess
sion, who called on me. and the ministers
Of the various churches for their kindly
visitations. and the good women for
their thoughtful and gracious considera-
ton In supplying me with every comfort
and delicacy, and all the dear people
for their loyalty and tender sympathy.
These evidences OF good will and devo-
ton on the part Of my friends. at home
and abroad, have. In measure, recon-
ciled me TO the trying ordeal OF danger
and Suffering through which have
passed.
/ thank the Dispatch and all other
newspapers that made mention OF me.
1 gain my strength slowly. ! am still
feeble and nervous. 40 much SO. that
shall have 10 cancel my lecture engage
ment for Walnut-Grcve church for next
Monday night. Yours sincerely.
+. II. FARRAR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05


4 Confederate notes.-the. so, and $ico.
Also Confederate bonds. :.
s. Copy OF Richmond Times, OF May II,
1866. containing an account OF the hrst
memorial celebration OF the ASSOCIATION
with addresses by Rev. John u. Ia.
wards and General II. L. Coiston. on that
occasion. May 10, 1866.
c. Historical account Of the Washington
monument on Capitol Square, togetner
with typographical Sketches" OF Thomas
Jefferson. John Marshall. Patrick Henry
George Mason. Thomas Nelson, and An
drew Lewis
Z. A full account OF the great CALAMITY
at the Capitol April n, 1870.
8. Copy of The True Knight. maya
zine devoted to that order. Confederate
postage stamps.
9. Photographs Of Jefferson Davis, Gene
raj Lee. and other distinguished Conieae-
rate generals, with other men OF promi-
nence of that date.
10. Richmond daily newspapers.
II. Military (confederate) buttons &C
count OF General Lees death and BURIAL
&C. &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
Property Transfers.

Richmond Fannie II. Baptists trustee
to Charles f. richardson, 20 1-3 feet on
north side Broad street between Twenty
ninth and Thirtleth. 81.
Virgilia w. Goddin's trustee 10 Eunice
e Ladd, q 1-6 feet on north side Franklin
street between Thirtieth and Thirty-first,
and 4S 11-i2 feet on west side Thirty-first
street between Main and Franklin. SOS.
III. r. Pollard, Jr., to William Trexler
and r. f. Gilmore. 231-2 feet on north side
Park avenue near Birch street, 81 ,6Sl.25.
Z. ]. Warren, Auditor, to James Nc
Cauley. 81 feet on Fulton street. In name
of NJ. A. Slope, for taxes for 1858, 62c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
REACHED THE LOWEST MAnsx.
Cheap Travel and Comfort for Those
Who Come-Nany Attractions.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. April A.
SpeciaL.)-In the matter OF excursion
rates. the businessmen OF Richmond have
certainly reached tho lowest mark. The
wonder IL that such thing Is possible.
as rapid and comfortable journey to
Richmond, an all-day stay In the capital,
and pleasant trip homeward. at q total
cost for railroad fare Of 81. Such Is the
programme for next Tuesday. when .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
sHIRT-wAISTs.


A full line OF all the new things in Shirt
Waists:
A Well-Made. Perfect-Fitting Waist, In
all sizes Qarge sleevesl, regular price
4Oc: Monday and Tuesday price &c.
Handsome styles Percale Waists, laun,
dered, regular prce, 59c.; Monday and
Tuesday price, Size
Lovely Persian styles. with detached col
lars and cuffs. regular price, 81; Mon
day and Tuesday price 6sc.
All OF our Shirt-Waists guaranteed 10 NJ;
We have the Separate White Collars ana
CUFFS to go with these waists.
sKIaCs.
Another new supply OF Separate skirts
at less than half price.
DRESS GOODS.
Monday and Tuesday attractions In this
department are unequalled in styles
and prices.
Lovely Mohalr Effects in all shades, 80
inches wide, regular price, 25c.; Mon
day and Tuesday price. 1lAe.
Atwood Fancy Weaves, 80 inches, regular
price, Soc; Monday and Tuesday price,
2li5c.
Handsome Brocades large fgures). for
skirts, I'm Black and Colors, regular
price. 50c.; Monday aud Tuesday
price, 23c.
This is only TO give you some idea. OF
what we intend TO do for you in this
department. All our Dress Goods at
less than one half the regular prices-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company win be given prompt attention.
and the style OF work end prices wiz be
sure TO please you
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
HON. q. b. MUNFoRD.

HUN Is. - MUNFUHU.
eThe Orator This Year)
Third Presbyierian--Mrs L. A. Sneilings
81. Johns Episcopal-Mrs. J. l.. ITALIA
fsrro. 81
Christ church-Mrs Preston Nash.
Easf-En5 Baptist-hfrs. Joel Luther.
81. Patricks-Mrs. j. l.. Shervin.
Leigh-s3trest Baptist-Mfs r. W. Tignor.
yenable -Str~et-Mrs. Warner Haynes.
ST. James Methodist-MrA v. G. Pleas
arts
Among those who have performed the
offcos OF orator upon lakewood memorial
says ere Colonel George Wayne Anderson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
Kid Gloves.

Alexander Kid Gloves, Argyle Kid
Gloves, Daley's Kid Gloves, 81 par.
All guaranteed if put on by our expert
filters. Shades--White, Pearl, Mauve,
Tans. Browns, Reds, Black, and Lemon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
MITTELDORFER'S.
Zt7 East Broad Street.
SPECIAL SALES
Monday and Tuesday
SHIRT WAISTS, DRESS GOODS, SILKS, COT
TONS, AND MATTINGS

SILKS.
Persian Effects for waists. Brocades and
Plain for skirts.
In beauty and quality these goods cannot
be equalled In prices.
Taffeta Silks Persian effects, regular
price, 81; Monday and Tuesday prices.
All Of our 75c. Silks Monday ard Tuesday.
49c
Wash silks, regular price. 4oc.; Mondays
Our soc. Wash silks Monday and Tuesday,
&c.
COTTONs. COTTONsI
Androscoggin A. Bleacaed cotton IVA
for Monday and Tuesday only
Lonsdale A Bleached Cotton, l-4c. for
Monday and Tuesday only.
Fruit OF the Loom, ~ Bleached Cotton,
A good a Unbleached Cotton, 3Ifc., worth
Our &c Unbleaehed Cotton. &C. for Mon
day and Tuesday.
MATTINGS. MATrINGS.
We can give you SIattings from s 10 4oc.
A good Seamless Linen Warp Mating,
entirely new design, at l5c., worth Sc
Our Doc. Linen Warp Mattings at lsc.
We are prepared TO give you special
values in these goods All We ask
Is a call.
FLOOR OIL-CLOTHs
from l5c. up.
~ Oil-Cloth. IN lovely STYLES az fBc
Never shown for less than &c
We can give you these in all widths and
qualities.
~ East Broad Street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
Silk and Cloth Capes.

The selected styles remain here a few
days longer. The opportunity to buy
stylish Cape at low figure must not be
missed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
THE CITY'S INSURANCE.
Has to be Renewed Before the Seventh
OF This Month

During the present week. or to be
more exact. between the 4th and Jth of
March. the greater portion of the $780,
900 insurance which the city carries
runs out and has to be- renewed. The
power of placing the city insurance is
vested in an insurance board com
posed of the mayor and chairman of
the select ana common councils. This
board. however has never assumed the
duty. II is left with the mayor and in
the present administration it is left tu
Secretary Edgar. Mayor ConEeil has
laid down II rule that the insurance
should be distributed among all the
agencies according to their size.
This has been satisfactory Ia the in
SlIrance men and has met twin no oh
lection from any other quarter So it
will be followed in the present distribu-
ton. An odd matter in connection with
this is that one of the board didnt t
know he was an insurance commissions
~ until day or two ago. when an
insurance man. who is new in the bust
ness. approached him to ask him to
use his influence to secure some of the
business for the new agent.
He made inquiries concerning the
matter and upon learning OF the policy
pursued by Mayor connell approved
wholly of it. ana said he was satisfied
to let ii go at that.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
PERSONAL.

F.. T. James. Of Hazletor, was here yes
terday.
T.. l.. Robathan has returned from 4
business trip TO lottsville.
United States District Attorney Grif-
fiths. Of Pittsburg, is in the city.
Editor Theodore Hart. of the Pittston
Gazette. called on friends in the city yes
tcrday afternoon.
August Robinson and +. j. Fish have re-
turned from an extended SojOurn at the
Arkansas hot springs.
=. II. Benton, of G2l Washington ave
llll-, on Tuesday evening entertained \
few friends in honor of his birthday.
T.. V. Powderly, of this city, will. on
March II, lecture in Pittston for the la
dies auxiliary of the ST. Aloysius So
cety.
Simon Rice gave theater party at the
Academy OF Music last night TO mum.
Der of the youn people who attended
the OettinsE'l.evy wedding reception Of
the previous night.
Mrs. NJ. Robinson, of Cedar avenue. ON
Tuesday night entertained at dinner
Alayor-elect and Mrs. Bailey. Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. q. Boland and MIR. and Mrs.
George S. Horn. ContrOller-elect Robin
son, Mrs. Robnson's son, was also pres
ent.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Brown, of New York,
tions for the marriage of their daughter,
Anna, to Samuel j. lruckman, on
Wednesday, March IS, at O'clock at the
Arlington hall, ~ and % ST. Marks Place
and Eighth street. New York.
James X. Burnett, of the Truth. regis
tered in the office Of Prothonotary Pryor
yesterday at student-at-law in the Of
lice of Attorney T.. G. Newcomb. Mr.. Bur-
nett has achieved success as a newspa-
per man and his numerous friends wish
for him bright career in the law.
one of yesterdays visitors to Scranton
was Representative j. &. Harvey, of the
Second LuZerne district. Mr. Harvey Is
Il candidate to succeed Senator Kline, OF
1laZleton, who has announced that he will
not seek Il reelection to the state senate.
Mr.. Harvey will have competition for this
honor. Representative Reese, of the
plymouth district is also an avowed can
didate. taking his stand against the new
county issue. So Is q. l.. Smith. Of Hazle-
ton. who, it il believed. is favorable to
the new county. Other candidates whose
names have been mentioned in this con-
necton are |. l.. Hand and Lydion Flick.
OF Wilkes Barre. But Mr.. Harvey is
hopeful that he will win out, just the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
Exceptions ARE FILED
Another Method Of Opposing the
Granting Of Liquor Licenses.
1T HAS BEEN CALLED INTO USE
Thomas lothian and A. l.. Martin Ohio CT
TO the Application Of Emil p. weichcl
Trustees Of tho Penn Avenue
Baptist Church Take Action.

Exceptions to applications for liquor
license can be filed any time within
three days before license court opens,
Remonstrances cannot be filed later
than one week. The object is the same
in both eases.
Two exceptions Were filed yesterday
i'm the office of Clerk of the Courts John
IL. Thomas. One was against the petit
tion of Emil +. Weichel for a license at
III Wyoming avenue. The exceptants
are Thomas Holtham and Arthur l..
Martin. and their attorney is John F..
Scragg. The reasons advanced why the
license should not be granted are: That
the petition was not filed in sufficient
time as required by law and the rules
of license court; that the application
shows ii was filed on Feb. 30, only sin
teen days prior TO license court. and
the law provides that the petition must
BE- filed three weeks ahead: that the ap-
plication has not been advertised II suf-
ficient number of times: that the petit
tion is not in proper form.
The trustees of the Penn Avenue Rap-
tist church, by their attorney. j. w.
Browning, except to the application Of
\. j. Duffy. at 2lS Penn avenue for the
following reasons The affidavit of the
petitioner Is not subscribed To his peti-
tion: the affidavit of the petitioner to
tItt VI tii' SlS litluI'S lIi'I'-
to attached is not subscribed; the build
ing is not supplied with bar and fix
lures necessary for II saloon or eating
house: the building is in reality moth
ing but cellar way enclosed, being
to u large extent underground and
largely without any floor; that the
building was erected only as a temper
AIRY structure; that any use of II as 4
permanent building is in violation of
the ordinance of the city relative to
structures within the fire limits: that it
is the intention OF the applicant to
open saloon in this building. which Is
dangerous to the welfare of persons,
both. young and old. and will exercise
an evil influence upon the children who
attend the week day services of the
Penn Avenue church, which adjoins
the proposed saloon: that the building is
not now occupied and the exceptants
| believe ii is the intention of the peti-
toner to occupy the same only i'm the
event of a license being granted.
The exceptions are signed by Luther
Keller, president; II. NJ. Koehler. sec
retary: j. w. Browning, A. Bittenben-
der, Edwin 5. Williams, ID. j. Thomas,
W. r.. Smith. A. ID. Stele, of the board
| Of trustees. Today is the last for filing
exceptions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05

ing which belonged to the late DIR. Geo.
IL. Kirwan, was arrested in Scranton
Monday and is at present in the cotn-
ty jail. The young man gave his name
as Eddie Walker and said he is Is years
old. When here he was connected with
the Rescue Mission and the Salvation
army. He had been only a few days in
the employ of Mrs. Kirwan and assisted
her i'm packing up the furniture pre-
vious to her removal to Philadelphia,
when he stole the articles.
The young thief was recognized In
Scranton yesterday morning by n lady
member of the Salvation army who
knew him here and she notified an Off
Ger who arrested Walker and notified
the Wilkes-Barre authorities Officer
Connors went to Scranton and brought
the young fellow here.
Mayor Nichols committed him to Jail
in default of $500 bail for his appear
ance at court The authorities will
make am effort to trace all of the cloth
ing so that Mrs. Kirwan can recover
them.-Wilkes-B Barre News Dealer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

"The Great Diamond Robbery"
which will come tonight and tomor-
row night to the Academy of Music
for two performances has had
three months run at the American
theater, New York, and in 1t y.
NJ. Palmer and Edwin Knowles seem to
have one of the biggest financial sue
cesses of the season. 1t is u melo-drama
telling II sensational story of life in
New York, and having exciting stua-
tionS and scenes familiar to every one
knowing anything about the city as
well as Others known only to the elect.
1t has realism of the most advanced
sort; among its agencies are poison,
abduction and theft. Its scenes are
said to have been deftly put together
ana to maintain the suspense of the
story skillfully to the end. The play
has been furnished with an elaborate
scenic equipment and ii has east
such as is not given to one melo-drama
in u hundred All the New York scenery
and cast will be brought to the Acad-
emy of Music and the performance
would be notable for nothing else than
ii brings Nine. JanauSchek back to our
stage. She will play Mother RoSen-
baum, an old hag and fence. and her
work will, no doubt, be as it has al
ways has been, II lesson to every one
interested in the art of acting. Mrs.
Annie EeamanS 50 long associated with
Edward lIarrigan's forces has II
comedy part in her own distinctive
line. Lillian Lawrence will play the
adventures and others In the east are
Maud Banks, Fanny Cohen. Frederic
Bond, George G. Boniface. Edward HOl-
land, James Bevins and Others.
"a Trip to Chinatown" Hoyt's Clcv-
crest comedy. will be given next Sat
urday night at the Academy of Music
No great strength is claimed for the
story, the main idea being to introduce
Il number of character sketches and up
to-date episodes. The skit has enjoyed
a phenomenal run In New York city OF
200 nights, and comes to this city puffed
up with pardonable pride. "A Trip to
Chinatown" is "a clever musical conceit.
and satiriZes popular themes and char
acters of the day, introduces pretty
songs, attractive girls, and clever com
edians, affording an evenings enter
tainment in which there is hardly a
break in the laughter. The piece will
be produced in exactly the same man
ner as at Hoyt's theater, New York
and with the original New York cast
which includes Messrs. Harry Conor
George Richards. Harry Gilfoil Julius
Witmark, Richard Karl, and the Misses
Geraldine Mccain, Myra Aorella
plays and Players" is one of the
very best shows of its kind that has
played Davis theater the current sea-
son. 1t comes this afternoon for three
day run. Several new features have been
added since it appeared here. 1t is n
combination of EXTRAVAGANZA, farce
comedy, vaudeville, traveSty and comic
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
FRIGHTENED THE TRAMPS.
Only Q Few Applied to the Station House
for Shelter Last Night.

Sergeant Deitcr'S action in locking up
| four of the big horde of tramps who
have been making free with the city's
| lodging for the last fortnight had a good
effect, as not Il single one of the old
FOUNDERS put in an appearance at the
station house last night. Nine new
ones. however, We're on deck and had to
be supplied with lodging. This feature
| of the law is more abused than is prob
ably any other by its provisions n
| tramp can iniest a city as long as he
| has mind to and cannot be charged
with vagrancy as long as he applies for
| lodging at the station house. The
| tramps know this and take advantage
| of il.
Instead of bunking in the nest Of
boilers at the blast furnace or about the
mines or mills, where they are liable to
be arrested, they come to the station
house after they are fired out of all the
| saloons and appropriate the hunks
which are in the cells or make up beds
| on the floor of the corridor In the
| morning they so their way looking for
work CD and when the shades of night
have again fallen, they are to be found
| Snugly nestled in some warm corner of
| the free hotel which the statutes com
pei municipalities to provide for them.
Some nights there are as high as twenty
| of these wanderers stretched out in the
| warm cell-room. and, as can be mag
| ined, Il person who has to pass through
| there would wish for the nonce that he
| had "A cold in the head.
| The four fellows Sergeant Deter
| locked up We're so impressed with the
| city's Kindness and the desk sergeant $
| good nature that they We're making
| their winter headquarters there. and
| We're going and coming whenever they
saw fit without announcing their en-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
FINE FARCE COMEDY.
A Gay Old Boy Proves to BE Delightful
surprise.


There has been such a surfeit of
mediocre farce comedy this season that
those who went to the Academy of
Music last night to see Joseph Hart
in "A Gay Old Boy" We're delightfully."-
surprised. 1t is the best of that class
of theatricals given in this city for a
long time.
Carrie DeAIar is the luminous par
ticular star of the company, supporting
Mr.. Hart. She is bright, pretty and
young. II rare combination among SOU
brettes, and she sings and dances in
a way that completely captivated the
audience. She is very versatile, too.
and makes an admirable foil for Mr..
Hart, who is well know to Scranton
theater-goerS.
"A Gay Old Boy" considered mere
ly as a farce. has nothing specially to
recommend it. but 1t is staged we'll and
given by company that contains a
number of high-class farce comedy ar
fists. Excuses are found as the farce
winds its way TO sing many of the
popular songs of the day as we'll rs
some new ones and Mr.. Hart enter
tained the audience for Il time with a
number of uD-tO-date parodieS. Al
Leech did IL clever song and dance
specially and Winfield Blake sang sew
eral solos.
With Mr. Hart and Miss DeAlar in
the cast, "A Gay old Boy is a great
entertainer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
IN AYLSWORTH'S STABLE.
Fire Which Caused the Alarm from BOX
81 ut ~ O'clock Last Night.

Some hay in a manger in +. NJ. Ayls-
worths stable In Moir court, between
Linden and Mulberry streets. got on
fire a short time before I o'clock last
night The reason the alarm was sent
in from box II. which is at the Lacka-
wanna Iron and Steel company's store,
was because the person who discovered
the blaze ran to notify the Phoenix
men and on the way down stopped at
the box
The fire did not amount to much. II
burned M about so worth of hay and
ScOrched one side Of the stable some
what. IL was put out by the Chemica
engine. 1t is believed to have been of
incendiary origin. That is the only
theory.
Piano sale. Big bargains. Guernsey
Pros
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
FOUR WILLS PROBATED.
Two Letters OF Administration Granted
by tho Register Of Wills

Register of Wills W. S. Hopkins is
sued letters i'm six estates yesterday.
The will of james X. Plunkett, late of
Fell township. was admitted to pro-
bate. and letters testamentary were
granted to his sister. Teresa r. Plum
kett. The will of Franklin Lancaster,
late of Moscow. was probated and let
ters testamentary We're granted to e.
NJ. and w. A. Lancaster, sons of the
decedent.
In the estate of Eliza Depew. late of
Madison township. letters of adminis-
tration We're granted to $. II. Depew.
The will of Mary Conway. late of Old
Forge, was probated. The will OF WILL
lam Taylor. late of Scranton, was pro-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
TO COLLECT INSURANCE,
Mary Ann McNalIy. Of AvOea. fluids 1t
Necessary tn 60 to Law

Attorneys OBrien and Kelley FOR
Mary Ann McNally. of Avoca. brought
suit in the office of Parliamentary Pryor
yesterday to force the payment of 81. .OOO
with interest from July -. 1894. from
the Life Insurance company of St.
Paul. MINI.
ON June .. 1894, Mrs. Ellen McNaily
mother of the plaintiff. then 81 years
Of age. was insured for 81 400 with the
aforesaid company and the plaintiff
was named as the beneficiary. The in
sured died at Moosic, in this county
on July %. 1894, four days after the
policy was delivered. The company
has refused to pay the amount of the
policy and hence the suit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
NORTON'S
NEW WALL DECORATIONS.


This years styles now in.
Very choice and exclusive designs,
large variety aud exquisite
cOlOriugs,
in all the grades, suitable
for the palace or the cabin
churches, public halls, Offices, etc.
Real Silk and Satin Hangings,
Ivory finished, Pressed Hangings,
Hncrusta, solid relief, initiates
carved wood, imitation leather,
gold and silver papers,
Boston plain tints and cartridge
papers, with elegant friezes
and ceilings, aud
picture moulding 10 match.
We invite inspection.
Now is a good time for interior
decorating, Don't wait for
pleasant weather rush.
We supply decorators on
short notice.
NJ. NORTON,
g., Lackawanna Ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
SilVerWare

Twenty-Five or. thirty
Butter Dishes, Dinner
Castors and odd pieces,
worth from S. to S.; to
close them 0SC. Tea
Spoons, Rogers triple
plate, two new patterns,
75c. for 6; about half
value. Solid Silver Sugar
Spoons, gold lined bowl,
were $r.5o to So, now
OSC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05

hated and letters testamentary We're
granted to William Repp. of Old Forge.
In the estate of Jacob GOerlitZ. late of
Scranton, letters of administration We're
granted to E!nora GoerlitZ, widow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-05
WALKER SENT TO JAIL.
IN Effort Being Made TO Trace the
Clothes lie Stole.

The young man who was in the en-
ploy of Mrs. Maud kirwan a few weeks
ago and who suddenly left town with
several hundred dollars worth of cloth