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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
JURY HAS NOT AGREED,
Luce-Batcman Jurors Still at Variance at
Midnight.


Midnight.
The Luce Bateman arson case went
to the jury at $50 yesterday afternoon,
and as the twelve men were retiring
Judge Archibald said he would come in
answer to the tolling of the court house
bell II they should arrive at a verdict
before midnight. Up to that hour they
had been unable to agree and they
went to sleep.
When court convened in the morning
Attorney John f. Scragg began his
argument for the defense. He dwelt
upon the assumption that there could
be no motive for the defendants to set
fire to the factory for any benefit In
the shape of insurance. While he
spoke in a cOmmendatory strain of the
ability of Detective McSweeney, he
roundly scored him for the methods
adopted in his investigation of the
Howley fire. so far as his work of i'm
plicating the defendants was con-
cerned.
Attorney George $. Horn followed
with the closing argument for the de.
fense and he made. an elaborate plea
for acquittal. He went over the evi-
dence offered by the defense In skill
ful way and presented In forcefu'
style the story of the defendants.
ATTORNEY O'BRIEN'S ADDRESS.
Attorney Joseph O'Isrien argued last
for the commonwealth. He took up
the Thread Of circumstantial evidente
and wove It into u fabric Of guilt. One
point he emphasized, and It was that
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
CHAIR NIGHT HAVE DONE 1T.

DIR. Longstreet's opinion was that the
blow was struck by blunt instrument
and chair such as was exhibited in
court could have done it. The case will
not occupy much time as the common
wealth's side will close today
The chair Is an ordinary house chair.
On it's legs are blood stains. District
Attorney Jones showed the chair to Dr.
Longstreet and asked him If the stains
were those of human blood. He said
they looked 10 be. but would not be
positive without making a microscopic
examination
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21

NAkTQN"s HIGH ART

WALL DECORATIONS
The Largest Variety Beautiful
co.orings and Choicest Designs
we have ever exhibited.
Wall Papers were never as pretty
or as low in price as now.
Our Patterns Of Fine Papers
cannot be seen elsewhere in town.
We have all grades Of stock.
Can please the most critical taste.
We have the finest show room
in the state-plcnty Of space
and lots Of light to match
and compare the various combinations,
Our statesmen have had many
years experience in this special line.
When in need Of Decorations to cover
bare walls or old decorated walls,
come in and see the
best goods that are made.
WINDOW SHADES AND FIXINGS.
All sorts and sizes for
res licences, Offices, stores, etc.
Curtain Poles, Wall MOuldings, I.
CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES
at surprising low prices.
Bicycles, vclocipedes, Tricycles
Roys' Express Wagons, Carts, Barrows,
at very. interesting prices.
NJ. NORTO
32a Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
a. South Main ST., Wilkes. Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21

in no way could Luce and Bateman
be ignorant. of the preparation made
to destroy the factory, for they adj
united that they were at the factory
until a few minutes after S O'clock on
the night of the fire The second and,
third floors We're fixed mp In elaborate
style for fire. and this could not have
been done withing the time Luce and
Bateman left the factory and when the
fire was started.
Mr.. O'Brien scoffed at the explana-
tiQn made for the purchase of kerosene.
Louis Storms, a boy employed at the
factory, testified that he was never sent
for this kind of oil before and that the
can he took to get 1t was the same one
that he had often got machine oil in
before. Mr.. O'Brien said the only con-
sistent explanation, in the light of all
the circumstances. for the use of the
kerosene was that 1t saturated the
waste which was stuffed in the holes In
the floor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21

with out work at the present time is the
increasing number Of railroad men who
have been led into active Christian service
ents to increase the efficiency of the work
OF the Railroad Department among their
fellow railroad men and II il the work
OF these men and of our committeeman
generally which has achieved a measure
OF success during the past year.
Early In the year apparatus was secured
and class organized in physical culture.
The large hall was used for class work
and a competent leader was secured. The
attendance at tifty-three class drills aver
aged fifteen. This experiment with poor
apparatus and under unfavorable condi-
tions has shown corclusively that with
fairly equipped gymnasium a strong ply
Sical work cOull be conducted
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
TO WHOM THANKS ARE DUE.

The finances of the association are in
good condition. The year began with a
balance of Si5S.S. The year closes with
all bills paid and SS5i.oj balance in the
treasury.
The thanks of our association are due to
the management of the Delaware. Lack
awanna and Western railroad for their
continued support of our work, to the min
listers and lay workers of the city who
have rendered such valuable assistance
in our religious meetings. the ladies who
served as patronesses of the oratorio that
was given on April 4, George II. Clark.
Aaron V. Bower and many other friends
to whom We are so largely indebted for
favors rendered.
The need of our work is pre-eminently a
new building. The work has suffered dur
ing the past year because of the poor ac-
commodations and unless immediate aid is
given much that has been gained in the
past two years will be lost. We give our
hearty thanks to the Giver of all good
gifts for the blessings of the past year
and look to Him for the aid that is so
much needed at this time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
Scranton, Pa. April 90, 1896.
Card Of Thanks.

Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Through your paper I desire to
return my sincere thanks to the many
friends who assisted me by many acts
of kindness after the death of my broth
er, Rudolph Myerhofer. In a special
manner is my thanks due to the Inde-
pendent Hose company, of Dunmore.
Mrs. Mary Hanaford.
Scranton, Pa, April 20, 1896.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
Not the Victim OF Highway Men.

Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: There Is no truth in the report
published in this days issue of The
Tribune that was held up at Con-
tinental and lost $27. I have lived In
the neighborhood twenty-nine years
and never was held up" nor robbed of
any amount. Martin Joyce.
Scranton, Pa, April go. 1896. -.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
CHARGE TO THE JURY.

Judge Archibald occupied an hour and
thirty-five minutes in his charge. He
passed uDon number Of law points
submitted by the defense and told the
jury that the testimony of good char
acter was good evidence for their con-
sideration.
The charge was model one. 1t
comprised everything in the law and
evidence bearing on the case set forth
clearly and logically and with an en-
tire absence of technicality. No point
was overlooked or so strongly pressed
as to bias the minds of the jurors for or
against the defendants.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
THE KELLEY CURE

Why let your home and busines, be destrOy.
ed through stro,g drink or morphine when
you can be cured In four weeks at the Keelsy
Institute, 12s Madison avenue Scranton, Pa.
The Cure viii Bear Investigation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

Under this heading short letters Of in
terest will be published when accompa-
MED. for publication. by the writer's
name. The Tribune will not be held re.
sponsible for opinions here eXpressed.l
"A Gard frnIn lnha Ma.kiHs.--
Editor of The Tribune -.
Sir On the eve of my departure for
the Royal Academy of Music, London.
desire to express my sincere thanks to
my friends in Scranton and throughout
the county for their kind and substan-
tial assistance in my behalf hope
that my aspirations in the direction of
a higher musical education and the ex-
pectations of my friends will not be
disappointed. will endeavor by hard
and constant work to merit the conf
dence of the people.
John T. Watkins
Scranton, Pa, April 90, 1896.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
SPRING SUITS
AND OVERC9AIS .
For Men BOYS 0nd Children

An elegant assortment at prices that
are very low considering the quality,
makeup. ETC., is being shown at our
store. lfyou are thinking Of buying
a Spring Suit cal in and look at our
stock-it will do you good, and us
too, Of course. We are almost sure
you will buy-cannOt resist
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
WEBB.MOORE MARRIAGE.
Groom Is q ScrantOuiOn and the Bride Is
from Gicnburn.

In the North End last evening the
marriage of Miss Moore. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Moore. of Glen
burn. formerly of Scranton, to William
Webb. clerk in Browns Bee Hive,
was solemnized. 1t was very quiet
Mr. and Mrs. Webb left on the mid
night train for Philadelphia on their
wedding tour.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
THE JURY'S VERDICT.
pilger Died from a Sclf-InfIictcd Gun"
shot Wound.

shot Wound.
Coroner LOngstreet yesterday morn
ing conducted an inquest on the death
of william Pilger. who Sunday was
found in a bed room in his house on
Richter street with the top of his head
blown off.
A verdict was returned that Pilger
died from ia self-intiicted gunshot
wound. There was no evidence to the
contrary. The jury We're: George Fa".
Der. Frank Meckler Bernard Thauer.
Fred Beaver, James Schultz and John
Christ
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21

BLOOD AND NERVES are very closely
related. Keep the blood rl.h, pure and
healthy with Hoods SarsaI Arila and you
will have no trouble from nervousness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
IT TAKES

Stock Dinner Pattern. We are able TO
supply all, having received Q large shlp-
meat. haadso0sIy deearated. full gold.
ioo:piece. Dinner Set, $500, o. select
such pieces aS you want.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21

Pillsbury's Flour mis- have q capac.
ity Of 1880 barrels Cay. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21
our HAT and
FURNISHING GOODS Dept

Is replete with everything that is new
and stylish; all the latest styles and
c0lors. Call in and be convinced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21

HOODS PILLS are the best after-din.
ner pills assist digestion. prevent constl-
patton. 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-21

The religious work has been successfully
conducted during the past year by the sew
eral committees having 1t in charge
The Sunday meeting is ususally ad-
dressed by some minister or prominent
lay worker and occasionally 1t is con-
Quoted by the railroad men themselves.
The Railroad Male chorus, under the
leadership of Professor W. w. Jones' has
rendered valuable service in these meet
ings and the association Is under obliga-
tions to them.
The most encouraging fact in connection
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
Real Estate Transfers.

Mary G. and Chas. G. Schsufele
to George Lang, lot 10, block Is,
on blackberry street; $25 and the
cancellation OF 20 notes.
Conrad Huberich to Marie
Thomassiu, lots l, 2, block l, on
Montana street; ST., 55l.
j. G. Marshall and wife to
August Altwine and wife, lots 46,
block 3, on Davis street; $50.
X. NJ. Niklass to A. A. Bickel,
lots 3 and 4, block 3, on Refuglo
street; $500.
A. A. Bickel to X. NJ. Niklass,
lot 3, block 3. block 81, east side oil
San Antonio river; $2,100.
The A. NJ. Walters Real Estate
Investment company to Fred
Schneider, lot IL, block Ii, East
End addition; $3.50.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
rEREEcr pERFoRMANCEs.

The chief claim made for the com
pany which will be seen at the Grand
Opera house Thursday, Sept. 18th, in
the jolly, rollicking comedy, "a
Nights Frolic," is its general excel
lence and its showing that a comedy
performance need not necessarily be
hOrseplay or burlesque.
There are no rivers of real water,
no locomotives, no pickanninny bands,
and no Attempts at realism in "A
Nights Frolic," with which to COM
mand attention or win success, for
the, price depends entirely upon con-
sentative methods and legitimate act
ing, and in these particulars, it is said,
every member of the WilsOn-Thayer
company does cOmmendable work.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15

They will give written authority
from owners and holders of bonus
notes Of two years ago and make a
stated compromise with every SUBJ
scriber. They will solicit new
subscriptions outright and en-
deavor to get old subscribers on a
compromise basis. An inducement
to be made to old subscribers ia a
settlement Of the old debt at less
figure than the face value and an
immediate extension of the road
to Stockdale, eight miles from its
present terminus. The subscrip.
tions will not be due until the road
is completed and payable on de-
livery OF the old note, legally can
celled by order OF court or by the
holder, legally authorized by the
court to do so.
The committee will meet in the
Business Mems club rooms tomor-
row morning at 10 o'clock to map
out its work for the day.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
PERSONAL MENTION.

Eugene P. Carolan, Of Seguin, is
at the Maverick.
Hon. Julius Schuetze, OF Austin,
Is at the Mahncke.
Mrs. j. l.. S. Hunt and SON
have returned from Chicago.
Z. W. Hiscox, and Allan E,
Cameron, Of Galveston, are at the
Menger.
Rev. E. A. Neville, Episcopal
pastor at Beeville, was in the city
yesterday.
Miss Clara Nordmann has re.
turned from a two weeks visit to
Elmendorf.
Mrs. Manor and daughter, OF
Mcclellan, are in the city and STOP
ping at the Maverick.
Mr.. T. A. Luter, a popular pre-
scription clerk for Kalteyer &
Schuhard, is convalesent from re.
cent illness.
Rev. d. II. Hotchkiss, of Manor,
Texas, is in the city to assist in the
revival at the Sherman Street
Methodist church.
F. G. Brewer, the artistic window
decorator and advertiser, has re.
turned to the city and engaged
with the Joske Brothers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
Court of Civil Appeals.

Motion grsnted-Joske Bros. vs..
w. s. Peasants, from Bexar, for
leave to file transcript; Daniel
Carney VS.. James Murray ct al,
from Live Oak, for leave to file
transcript.
Motions submitted-Peter Ingen.
huett vs.. e. =. Hunt ct al, from
Kendall, to dismiss appeal; H. F
Deuson ct al. vs.. Nacogdoches
county, from Nacogdoches, to dis
miss brief; s. G.. Jackson ct al. VS.
H. l.. Nelson, from Kerr,to dismiss
appeal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
ON TO sTOOKDALE.

The Committee on the Gulf Shore Extern
sion Getting to Work.
A meeting on extending the
Gulf Shore railroad to Stockdsle
was held in the Business Mems
club rooms this morning. The
committee consists of Paul Meer-
scheidt, chairman; Edwin Cham
berlsin, Ed. Dreiss, F. A. Piper, 3.
M. Weller, Charles Moser, b. F.
McNulty, Albert Stoves, b. j.
Mauermann and Julius Open
heimer.
The committee decided to go out
tomorrow and make canvass OF
all the subscribers TO the road.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15

Mr.. Leonardo Cara, Sr., return
ed over the Southern Pacific yes
terday afternoon from two
months visit in the north and
east.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
TRUSTEE SALE.
w . II III Fg1hI1H1'
The State of Texas: =

The state or Texas: -
County of Bexar: +
Whereas, on the 14th day of March,
1895, Charles H. Mayfield made, execu-
ted and delivered to S. Lavanburg his
certain promisory note for the sum of
100000 due five years after date,
bearing per cent interest per annum
from date until paid, interest payable
semi-annually; and for the purpose of
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15

Willie Washington was ar
rested by policeman last night
on charge Of being a suspicious
character.
Fifteen cases were before the
recorder today.
CONTRACTOR =. T. Walsh is suf-
fering from a carbuncle on his
hand.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
FOR SALE

$50 thousand brick, apply to w. B.
Stringer, Wright Building. 9 Is 81
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-09-15
CINDERS

Can be had free OF charge at the
GIG st LONE STAR BREWERY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

The regular monthly meeting OF Post
4. Il. =. A. of America, was held az
their rooms. Nos. 30 and 81 Chamber OF
Commerce building, r. b. Walthall, sec
rotary, recording ana 4. W. Sauiueis'
president, In the chair.
The national delegates 10 Terre Haute'
Ind, will support Mr. u. T.. smith,
of Atlanta, Ga, for chairman OF hauoiai
railroad committee. -.
A committee was appointed 10 oralt
a set OF resolutions regarding the oeath OF
Mr.. c. V. Clash.
A vote OF thanks was rendered Rev.
DR.. NJ. -. Hoge FOR the eloquent sermon
delivered TO the travelling men on the
afternoon Of May 10Th
The actual expenses Of the national del
egates from Post \ to Terre Haute. Ind,
will be paid by the post and State division
The convention VIII be one of the most
important in the history OF the L. +. a.
Terre Haute, Ind, where 1t Will DO held, Is
one OF tne most wide-awakc and hustlins
cities of the West, and a large sum
of money has been appropriated for the
entertainment OF the delegates. Ihey VIII
be welcomed by the Governor OF Indiana
and Colonel John 5. Harwood Will re-
spOnd. An excursion 10 Niagara Fans
will be rendered the delegates, and every
thing done for their comfort and convene
ence. A committee was appointed to looh
after the transportation, hotel accommo'
datlons, &c, OF the national delegates
They will be- well cared for by the man
agement OF the great Chesapeake and
ohio system, which has always been
friendly TO the boys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

Dr.. Niles saws the Cattle Are Free From
Disease.

Dr.. Niles Saws the Cattle Are Free From
Disease.
DR.. i. p. Niles. State Veterinarian. and
bis assistants completed the tuberculin
TEST ON five COWS belonging 10 the peni-
Tertiary yesterday. These COWS are well
cared for and IN good condition, and were
found TO be free from tuberculosis.
The Doctor also stated that ne had In
formation that the animals FOUND diseased
on the BlOOmingdalc Farm were removed
10 the Morris Farm. on the Mechanics
Vile turnpike, where they viii remain IN
quarantine.
Information was also received that no
milk 10 being used from these animals.
The fact was brought 10 the nOuce OF me
public Ia yesterday Ilincs lhdl lle pdi-
auce Of the BloOmingdale nerd, which
were included IN the tuberculin test, were
free from tuberculosis as indicated by the
test ana a certificate to that eject fur-
nlshcd TO tho owners BY the State Nete-
rinarian.
Until an dairy nerds supplying milk in
the city of Richmond have been required
10 undergo the tuberculin test by a COM
petent veterinarian appointed by the city,
said Dr. Niles. the mortality from various
forms of tuberculosis in the human iaml-
~ viii continue 20 increase. Upon refer
ring % the report Of the city Board OF
Health Tor the year 1898, said he II VIII
De noticed that over % per cent. OF the
deaths from ail diseases are due 10 some
form of tuberculosis.
Dr. OPPENHIMER'S VIEWS.
DIT. Oppenhimer. president OF the Board
Of Health. was seen Yesterday in regard
10 the question OF q dairy inspector. lie
said that the question was not new one.
lie and other members Of tho board had
tried 90 induce the city Council years
ago 10 pass an ordinance requiring dairy
men seins milk In the city 10 have a
clean hii furnished By q competent in
sDector. 70 The effect that their cows were
free from disease. The Council. however.
would not adopt the suggestion.
The board were still trying 10
impress upon the Council the importance
OF such action
Or Oppenhimer said that tuberculosis
was no mere theory. but a disease which
vas contagious among cattle. and ne
thought could De conveyed 70 people
thinking milk from COWS so affected He
was heartily IN favor OF having the ordi-'
nance requiring oairymen 20 have clean
bills Of health. and also that there be
eattls inspector for meat sold In the city.
"a thought that union stock yards should
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

Richmond Physician Honored.

DR.. c. A. Bryce, or this city. the
well-known editor Of the Southern Clinic.
author and specialist, has just been elect
ed 70 a professorship in the National
College of Acknowledgements. Of In
dianapolis Ind.
This college is for the instruction OF
medical men in the higher scientific
branches, and will not matricuiate a
student unless he is already a graduate
In medicine.
Among the prominent gentlemen In the
faculty may be mentioned Professor Wal
ling. OF the Medico-Chirurgical College.
OF Philadelphia; DR.. j. Mount Bleyer, OF
worldwide reputation as editor OF the
Electrical Review OF New York; and Pro-
lessor Edwards. of Vanderbilt University.
The college is fortunate in securing the
services OF Or. Bryce. who. besides be-
ing an accomplished physician and sur
geon. is probably one of the most sue
ccssful and scientific electro<herapeutists
south OF New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17
THALHIMER'S.
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Susan LiggnD.

Mrs. Susan Liggan, C1e OF the Oldest
residents OF this vicinity, died Friday
morning at the old homestead. on Lig-
CAMS Hill, near the Mechanicsville turn
pike. She had reached the advanced age
Of four-score and ten years, and UP to
n month ago. when she met with an ac-
cident. that caused her death. there was
every indication that she would live to
be q centenarian. She was on a visit to
one Of her grandchildren at the time
referred TO. and in ascending; some steps
in the yard. fell and broke her hip. She
was then hearty and I'm excellent health,
but she was too far advanced in years
10 recover from so serious an accident.
Mrs. Liggan was a native Of Hanover
but had lived for seventy years in the
house In which she died. Her husband
died fifty-one years ago. She Is survived
bv one son and two daughters. and leaves
ffty-three grandchildren and great-grand-
children. The funeral will take place this
afternoon at 4 o'clock. from Seventh
street Christian chur,ch. of which she
had been q member since its formation.
Hiss Alice Leigh Riddick.
Miss Alice Leigh Riddick, youngest
daughter az Rev. James II. Riddick, died
Ertdav afternoon at the residence or her
brother. Mr.. Junius r.. Riddlck' NO
s9r vest Grace street. Deceased was
bright and attractive young lady, ana
o,,Iv nineteen years Of age. The iuneiai
saoI Mace at hollywood yesterday afttr-
noon at ) o'clock
". Yates.
IN Saturday morning, at MS residences
,,oar south Boston, w. NJ. Yates prealh-
"a bis last. lie was seventy-nine years
oId and was a native OF Luhehepure
county. but had lived in Halifax Tor maay
vears For several years mortal as
ease. insldlous In its rogr"ss ana pam.
ful in its nature told unmistakapiy 'hae
death had marked MIN for its own. All
thai medical skill could accomplish was
done for him, but for cancer there
seems 10 be no cure-merely alienation
for a time. ,,,.,t,, r,or.
to the eye, and terminated Ire rather
suddenly ,,..,
Deceased made profession or reiisioh
at the Fife meeting held here seVerai
veara ago. He Joined the Methodist
church.. and. 30 far as we ever hearo'
"done unto others as he would have them
do unto him"
Mr.. Yates was Z member Of military
company that was called INTO service ouS'