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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22

the Dime Deposit and Discount bank.
was foreman of the jury. He was first
and had the sealed envelope contain
ing the verdict. 1t was handed TO
Judge Edwards. who tore It open.
glanced at it and returned 1t to Clerk
Daniels, who read 1t aloud. Gentle
men of the jury. hearken unto your
verdict as the court hath recorded 1t.
In the case wherein the commonwealth
is plaintiff and Charles, kosolaskie.
alias Charles Fisher, defendant, you
say you find the defendant not guilty"
They nodded assent. and Judge Ed
wards, turning to them, said briefly
that their verdict was possible under
the evidence. He hoped they were not
put to any great Inconvenience ana
excused Mr.. Dunham from further at
tendance at this term Of court.
THE DEFENDANT HAPPY.
AS the Jurors were leaving the court
room Attorneys Thomas and Ballentine
shook hands with each one of them.
Mr.. Price asked the court what to do
with the defendant and was told that
there being no other charge against
him he should be given his liberty.
Fisher was so happy that he laughed
Historically for a minute or two. He
had a short conversation with his at
torneys. and they advised him. as
he is just entering the Threshold or
MANHOOD, to learn profitable lesson
from his experience and never be seen
in a criminal court again as a defend
ant. ....
The advice pleased him and he said
that he would follow 1t out and an
other resolution he would stick to was
to leave the Ridge and never go there
any more. Having no money nor any
friends he decided to so back to jail FOR
the night and leave there this morn.
ing to begin life anew. He was In jail
seventy-one days yesterday.
A Tribune reporter asked Mr.. Dun.
ham how the Jury stood and he said
that several ballots were necessary.
When they went out It was about six
for conviction and six for acquittaL
They had the dead mans skull In the
Jury room with them and came to the
conclusion that the blow which shat
tered 1. was inflicted with the hatiron
which Michael Fisher welded. who Is
now out OF the reach of the law many
leagues away across the sea.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
OTHER CRIMINAL LASES.
simon Arushas Tried Before Judge Gum
stcr for Fcionious Woundins. 10.

stcr for Fcionious WOuudtns.
Judge Gunster was on the bench In
No. court room and the first case
called was agains. Simon Arushas,
charged with feloniusly wounding John
Kaditus on New Years Day In Lukan's
speak -easy on Lloyd street. Joseph
Mulinskey and Joseph LOhuskey were
accomplices of Arushas. but the three
were indicted separately and Attorney
C. H. Socer for Arushas would not
consent TO have .he three cases tried
Together. .-A Assistant District Attorney
John NJ. Harris conducted the case for
the commonwealth.
On the above date Kaditus and the
three defendants We're in Lukan's place
drinking. A drunken row started and
Kaditus got five billiard cues smashed
over his head. He was 50 badly used
up that for several days he fingered
between life and death at the Lacka-
wanna hospital. Arushas claimed that
there was a free fight in progress and
that he acted in self defense. Mrs.
Mary Lukan, who is now in Jail for
running the place without license,
was a witness for the commonwealth.
The jury got the case about 3 o'clock
and they slept in the court house all
night.
LAWRENCE ON TRIAL
Allan Lawrence, the bandmaster, was
put on trial next for receiving stolen
goods. Assistant District Attorney
Harris represented the commonwealth
and Attorney John F. Scragg, the de-
fendant. The charge against Mr.. Law
renee Is that he purchased band in
strument that he knew was stolen.
When the Ethel Tucker theatrical COM
pany was here several months ago one
of the members of the band that ac-
companied 1t stole a horn from the
property Of the company and sold it
to man In Forest City, who after
ward sold it to- Mr.. Lawrence. The case
was begun a short while before ad-
journment. o..
Daniel Davis and Timothy Roney, two
young men who were indicted for steal
ing a pair of boots from Alton Kizer,
plead guilty and were sentenced each
to pay fine Of 81 and spend II months
In the county Jail.
When the murder case went to the
jury the case Of Constable j. 8. Miller
against Lee w. Nichols was called, but
Mr. Scragg, the defendants attorney
was engaged in No. and the case
was continued until today.
SOUTH SIDE CASE.
The assault and battery case, Of
Stephen Kalner against Charles Sauer
was then called. District Attorney
Jones represents the commonwealth
and Attorneys A. A. Vosburg and W..
s. Hulslander the defendant.
He Is boy about IS years old. He
and the prosecutor live on the South
Side in the Nineteenth ward, and they
had a dispute about some trivial mat
ter. Sauer employed physical force as
one Of his arguments. The case will be
resumed tOday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
sNORTON,s HIGH ART
WALL DECORATIONS.

WALL DECORATIONS
The Largest Variety Beautiful
Colorings and Choicest Designs "
we have ever exhibited.
Wall Papers we're never as pretty
or as low in price as now.
Our Patterns Of Fine Papers
cannot be seen elsewhere 10 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 FlXINGS.
All sorts and sizes for
res idences, Offices, stores, etc.
Curtain Poles, Wall MOuldings,
CHlLDREN'S CARRIAGES
at surprising low prices.
Bicycles, Velocipedes, Tricycles
Roys' Express Wagons, Carts, Barrows,
at very interesting prices.
NJ. MORT ON,
3sa Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
a. South Main ST., Wilkes. Barre.
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PERSON

w. r. Shurts, of Boon. Ia, Is the guest
OF his daughter. Mrs. Olof Turnquest.
Secretary y. b. Atherton, of the board
Of trade, is engaged on business in New
York city.
Miss Anna Mason. Of South Main ave-
nue.. has returned from California, where
she spent the winter.
Rev. DR.. George j. Lucas returned last
Svening from Washington. where he at
tended the conservation Of Rt. Rev. Bishop
German,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22

the famous autoharp player Of New
York city, who will render two selec-
tions. Students of the institute and
members Of the association should ap-
ply today at the association office for
reserved seat checks for themselves
and friends. All seats will be free. The
exhibit of educational work Is now be-
ing arranged by Educational Director
Burroughs. and 1t will be a striking OBJ
ject lesson Of the growth and influence
of this department of the Young Mems
Christian association work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
WIN. PRYNN's CONVERSION.
II Was Celebrated Inst Night by Rescu,

1t Was Celebrated Inst Night by Rescue
Mission Converts.
Yesterday was the fourth anniyers.
airy OF the conversion Of William Prynn
at the Rescue mission, and the event
was celebrated at the mission last
night. In the audience were eighteen
converts.
Beginning at 7.30 o'clock began a.
praise and testimonial meeting, which
lasted nearly two hours. 1t was led by
Prynn, the object Of the celebration. He
Is the janitOr OF the Coal Exchange.
John Dewitt. commercial traveller
and evangelist, took an active part in
the service, which was followed by a
social period and the serving of light
refreshments in the basement,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
CONTINUED ONE WEEK.
Hearing on tho Twentieth Ward Alder.
menic Contest.

The argument on the rule to quash
the petition of the contestant in the
Twentieth ward aldermanic contest was
made returnable Monday, but 1t did
not take place for the reason that q
press Of other matter engaged the at
tention of the court. and it was post
poned until next Monday, when the
April term Of argument court begins.
Attorneys John ]. Murphy and Il. v.
Powderly representing John J. Ruddy,
HI respondent, have asket 10 quash
John r. O'Malley's petition for con-
test on the ground that the names of
some of the signers to it were procured
by coercion, others did not give their
consent, and others who signed 1t were
not citizens for one or another of the
various disqualifying causes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
Exercises Of Raymond Institute.

In addition to the published pro-
gramme of the John Raymond institute
commencement exercises, which Is to
be given on Thursday evening, the COM
mittee have secured H, E. Hibshman
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22

Charles Richardson and David Eagan,
OF the Sibley, were arraigned before
Burgess Grifiths, of Taylor, Monday
evening, charged with taking a keg OF
wine from the home of George Breezey.
They were held in 5000 each, Jacob Ben.
der becoming their security. .I
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
THEY ASK FOX AID.
Usual Conditions Exoctcd by Tnrec Pros
pcctivc Manufacturing Concerns,

Usual Conditions Exactcd by Tnrec Pros.
pectivc Manufacturing Concerns.
Three distinct manufacturing ven-
lures were launched yesterday through
the board Of trade, but the conditions
exacted make 1t improbable that any Of
the three will be brought to a definite
issue.
Letters were received from parties
representing respectively a silk, a ma.
chinery and tongueless buckle man.
ufacturing concern. but in each in
stance 1t was provided that the board
should furnish a free site and secure
subscriptions for stock.
For over year the board Of trades
manufactures committee has disap-
proved the subscription policy. so II ia
-aFHiittiseiiy3'-th that amy Of the propositions
will receive consideration.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22

THE PEOPLE BELIEVE what they
read about Hoods Sarsaparilla, They
know that It is an honest medicine, and
should only get Hoods. 0r-|
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22

Uniformed colored porters are in
charge Of day coaches to show ali atten-
tion to the passengers on the Nickel
Plate Road. o.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
SUITS
AND OIERCOA7&
For Men BOYS QDd CaI|da

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
Spring Suit cal |. in and look at our
stock-it will do you good. and us
too, Of course We are almost sure
you VI buy-cannot resist
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22

Pillsbury's Flour mills have q can.c,
ny Of 1850 barrels day. =
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22

:. HOODS PILLS cure all liver ills, 70.
lisvs constipation and assist digestion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-22
FISHER WAS ACQUITTED
Jury Brought iaaa Verdict last
Evening.
THEY TOOK SEVERAL BALLOTS
1t Vas the Shortest Murder Trial In the
History Of Laekawanna County.
The Defendant Exhibited
Great Happiness.

Never before in the criminal history
of Lackawanna county has the trial of
man indicted for murder taken up so
short space of time as that of Charles
Fisher, the young Russian POlander,
charged with taking the life Of Michael
Rotoski. at the Ridge, in Archibald bor-
ough. on Feb. 10 last. The case opened
at 10 O'Clock Monday morning and 1t
required until $50 in the afternoon to
select jury. Then the testimony for
the commonwealth was begun, and it
was finished at II o'clock yesterday
morning. The testimony for the defense
was very limited. and was all heard
by 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The case
went to the jury at $685. Judge Ed
wards in his charge said the jury could
not find verdict of first degree. At
s o'clock last night a verdict Of not
guilty was returned.
John Valvoskie was the first witness
for the commonwealth yesterday morn
ing In his house the fight took place.
He denied that he saw the blow struck; !;
he saw Fisher with a chair in his hand
and saw Rotoski fall on the floor. but
did not see the blow. He was the last
witness the commonwealth had, but At
torney Ballentine made a motion that
the court order District Attorney Jones
to call Joseph Valvoskie. who was an
eye witness of the. murder and who had
been subpoenaed. Mr.. Jones objected.
stating that the man had been doing
his best lately to assist the defendant.
Judge Edwards decided that Valvoskie
should be put on the stand and he was
called. He testified that soon after Ro-
toski came in u fight started. Rotoski
struck the defendant first with his fist
and then the latter picked up a chair
with both hands and dealt him blow
on the head. Here the commonwealth
rested
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01
THE POLICE COURT.
Ladies Being Assaulted by Negro Rufilan1
other Cases.

Officer 3. N. Angle had the Board Of
Trustees Of the Second Col0red Baptist
church in the Police Court yesterday
morning. charging them with allowing
their house of worship, which is situated
on Byrd street between First and Second,
10 remain In q dangerous condition. The
City Engineer submitted "a report show
ing that there were twenty-three cracks
in the walls Of the building. and IL was
in danger of collapsng. The case was
continued until the 9Th Of March TO give
the trustees time 10 begin repairs.
The case Of Lee Probst. the young
Lynchburger who was arrested several
days ago on the charge of stealing j.
W. Clne's Oyercoat from the sitting
room of Mrs. CoX's clearinghouse, was
called. Pawnbroker y. l.. Jacobs testified
that the man who pawned the overcoat
with him was not the accused, but an
other young man who was employed as
a clerk a Thalhimer's. Jacobs also stated
that the man who pawned the coat had
pawncd a lot of silk with him. lie iden-
titled one OF the witnesses for the Com
monwealth as the young man alluded 10.
and the Justice thought seriously of ISSUE
ing a bench warrant against the dry
goods clerk. Tie decided ultimately to
dismiss the case.
NoVell Woodward. the "overc0at lif-
days I'm Jail Tor the larceny OF TWO coats
from the house OF j. J. King
Charles Robinson, a colored youth was
held on the charge Of assaulting Miss j..
simpson. RObinsOIi was arrested Nv
officer Gibson Friday evening. officer
Gibson has had q number of complaints
from young ladies lately, saying that they
had been assaulted on the street. Miss
Simpson was the last one who made
the complaint 10 the officer. and the de-
tectve started 20 investigate the matter.
lie soon arrested Robinson. who. when
taken before Miss Simpson Friday, was
Identified as the man who assaulted her.
The case was continued till March 81 at
the request Of counsel.
The case of Frank Lehman. charged
with assaulting and cutting with "A knife
one W. 4. Amos, was discharged.
T. j. Gordon, charged with being dis
orderly on the street and breaking the
window Of \. j. Staude, failed 10 appear,
and an attachment WAS issued for him.
X. l.. CrOwder was put under 500 Pc
curity for six months. charged with being
drunk ana neglecting his infant son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01

ment Il IA the collection OF rare az
beautiful waterfowl TO be seen s,or,,
embracing many imported speclii,sei,,s,ns nj
the well-known geological t'vte.iia,ed
Antwerp Belgium. and which - oeu s,,,v
to be the largest in number ana T.. ~
in the United States to-day. The ID. 80, ~
these fowls Is Ions and interes'ilh. sf;
bracing, as VIII Toe seen, those llya ,,,''s
parts OF the world. as well as the uD,,e.
tie kinds. These may be nained, ain,,ti,i
others. White and black sWnh',, ,nts
ducks. China geese, i.ast lhyia .ot Mus.
CayuCa ducks, ROuen ducks, colois1 w.
cOvy ducks. brown China geese, Cniilsa'
mandarin ducks, sacred Egyptian seese;
white and gray Call ducks, black anu
white-reck brant, Virginia woon-uuCha,
Canadian geese. snow GRANT, 1o I,'.is
geese Scotchtde geese. Shoveller ulchH,
rod-crested or POchard ducks, ana .ne
whistling ducks-a unique conece'o"'
truly ,. .hore
are tiny and beautiful. and there are "iaO
Australian iack-rabbits 10 be seen. -
Looking across the lawn, "a pair on
pcacOcks are seen strutting apou', en'
male bird in all his glory OF me i,d,n A.,
which certainly do make fine plfu, pm
this case at ali events. and his mase' VIZ
is not furnished by nature with SUCH
beautiful pumage. but shining III ic
Elected lustre from her spouse
DEER AND RACcOONs.
Seen from afar Is a herd Of Virginia
deer. seven In number. IN laIss ueSl
park 81 the Lakeside Park srounos, slN
ing them abundant room for exercise hllu
sport. There Is a picturesque LIGHTHOUSE
OF trees and bOughs. 70 Whlch thtg r.,
tire I'm stormy weather. These beautiiul
creatures are tame, Win the SNS,3tio"
of the males, and came MP 20 the fepiV-
sentative OF The Times when ne Was
there YESTERDAY, Tearlessly Submitting 10
be caressed and stroked. 49,
Two other rare pets close by are the
pair Of raccoons. which are genue ana
very playful. but as full OF mischiet as
can be imagined. IL is very amusing 20
see them take cigarettes handed thenl;
Initiating the visitor in rolling them, ann
mt them once to their delicate noses, then
tear them up and scatter the BITS
These animals take great pleasure III
diving into visitors pockets 10 pun our
Watches knives, keys. or whatever they
can find. A regularity of theirs IS IN
going TO the pan of water in the corner
of their large cage. and washing their
paws after handling anything one or
these raccoons spent several weeks az
tho Jefferson just after the hotel was
onened. and since then he has been called
jefferson" lie was great taNorile
with everybody, attaches OF the house as
well as quests, and 10 see JEFFERSON
toddlinp around the rOtunda. climbing up
on the visitors. was very amusing indeed.
"Iefferson's" mate is rather more retr-
ing i'm disposition. and sbe makes friends
with strangers more slowly than 'JeI-
ferson."
BEAUTIFUL SCENERY.
There are many other natural and aru-
0ciaI beauties of Lakeside Park which
will strike the eye OF the appreclative ana
observant stranger. especially tho peauu-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01

g., falls over the new dam OF Z, the seen lsr
aud aS ' the pretty s' nin o' at every
Of hi ard dale Hsl wnies ar %ss'
step. TIE on Win are 70 have the cons,an, p,
lawns ss@ Saa S care Of the sark !"
e en With other pirtss o. sew ' remaining
eS There arc PORTED on me of ie" mil dating
stones OF tne ,, 1U.r" of Washing ton. on ths
back 70 OF Of Lakeside PARK. 10 ENGAGED
sTD SRssdS PSrE may n SSr ss ' Day
for picnics. bals, az, beginning about
night d ,s so 'nf s ssSs9a appcs,oa should n,
March io' FOR dates to the manager, S le
q Sos@s Snssr and sadassi
ton the ia,e p nnr0 have been begun i am
at Lak esq such successful and pieaS''S
effect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01
yu, ursanp-rnooD CONTEST
,.oor, Of the senate Committee o" '''
lcres and Elections.


icgcs and Elections
mi. So,ot, committee on Privileges an"
rl.c,,ons Yesterday made the foHo"i"s
."aor, IN the IIubard-Flood contes'eu
election case.
..r, tho senate Of Nirginil; ,,
"Yhe charges made by H. = ~, IN
touching the election oi H. - -
Tho Eighteenth senatorial district nave
,,eer carefully considered by your COM
,,,ttseo and are unsupported by any pro-
nor N, legal evidence. They are clearly
'.o,tradicted By the answc~ OF Mr. fioOo
AMI the afidavlts filed with SAID answer
No Iepositions were taken accofllns
TO law Section 1872 OF the 'oue oi
ginia requires dispositions TO pc p,sun
within nftcel DAYS and concluded withih
twenty days after the election nd pro-
Nidos that neither party shaii H"N' w
benefit of any deposition not taken Wilhh
tho time eDocifcd and limited THIS MI
Hubbard failed utterly TO do
"The committee could not properly con-
slider the aflidayits hled. but az tne re-
quest of both Mr.. HUBBARD ana MI. fiooa'
n has carefully considered all the papers
The anldavits filed with Mr.. Flood 3
answer fully and completely eNonefated
him and the officers conducting the elec-
ton from all the charges made by Aif.
HUBBARD. and fully establishes Mr.. flood y
position and his election 10y majority OK
almost one thousand.
THE papers make no contest accord
ing 10 law, and Mr.. Floods election 10 a
seat I'm the Senate from the Eighteenth
senatorial district IS confirmed and rat-
fed.
(SigneD WILLIAM A. LITTLE, Jr,
"R. TURNBULG.
HENRY FAIRFAX,
"E. n. JACKSON,
"H. s. KANE.
"R. Il. BOYkIN."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01

Another large and fashionable audience
was at the last. OF the special concerts by
Wiley +. Swifts orchestra at the jefferson
last evening.
All the week just ended was given 10
special programmes. in which Sir Arthur
Sullivan, Offenbach. Ballet r,usic compos-
ers. Italian composers classical compos-
ers were represented.
Last night was Popular Music night.
Such popular and excellent writer's and
arrangcrs as SOusa, Suppe, Demare,
Boyer. Lansing, Bale, and Bucalassi We're
chosen from.
Mr. Walter NJ Johnson played 1.-THE
Wron." for piccolo. by Demade, brilliant
ly, receiving great applause. The audience
insisted on a repetition Of several OF the
numbers, and dispersed at 1890 with re-
gret, the very realistic Hunting Scene"
Of Bucalossi closing the programme.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01

Major Albert Akers. an old ex-Confede-
rate soldier and now the head travelling
attorney OF the Mutual Life Assurance
Company, Of New York. Is REGISTERED al
the jefferson. The Major is known as
one OF the brightest wits and best racon-
teurs in the country. In the latter respect
he enjoys an envied reputation both IN the
North and South.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01
Po1 1ijq;
COMPANY.
-~wwsg><a6ws~~~
Preliminary Announcement
Millinery Tomorrow.

Tomorrow our new Millinery Department will be
ready for such business the early season de-
mands In proper time we shall announce the
date of our formal opening, when we will display
the most beautiful and correct Millinery south of
New York
Our corps of uneycelled milliners, headed by
two modistes from New York city, who stand at
the head of their profession, are busily engaged
in making up those pretty artistic effects that
never fail to please the ladies.
Tomorrow we offer very select line of
early spring
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01
TOOuOS and Small Hats

suitable for present wear-the production of
own worl1room, to which we invite your attention
Second loor)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01
Special Sale Tomorrow
Natural Palms Prepared.

We have secured the exclusive sale for Richmond
for the Prepared Natural Palms that are now Gre
atng such an excitement in all The northern cities
They are indispensable for the decoration of
houses, gardens, theatres, hotels churches. wed
dings &c. They are neither growing nor artih-
cia They are prepared from the choicest pro-
auctions of the tropics retain original appearance
and hexibility none of the attention and watering
required by growing plants-cannot be dlstln-
grished from them--cost much less and are more
durable Their value to all persons requiring dec
oratons cannot be estimated. They are in all
sizes, from the smallest, which IS l. inches high.
m 70 the LARGEST at 10 feet high. Their low
nrice has caused a great demand for them wher-
ever they have beeu shown, They start at Sl.35
and up. Second hoor.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01
Iaw and Ennity Court.

In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
suit was entered by Henry ID. VanWyck
against Thomas G. I.eath; damages. Ss.vgV.