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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02
/ Man of JdcaS.

Miss lsadore Rush, who plays the
widow in Roland Reeds new piece, "A
Man Of Ideas" which comes to the Ly-
ccum thoater Saturday evening is with.
out question one of the most beautiful Wo.
men on the st1 &c today ana has the repu.
tation Of being the most stylish. Her
gowns are works Of art. She never before
appeared to such advantage as she does
i'm the second act Of this play.
During the action of play, which is To-
Gated in a western city, an outdoor en-
tcrtainment of AS You Like 1t" is gwen
by tho members of the company i'm full
costumes with Miss Rush as ROsalnd,
and it is safe to say there never was a
more beautiful Rosalind on any stage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02

Boice at Montdale. Scott township. The
jury thought he was not guilty and
said so. Moreover Prosecutor BoiCe
was directed to pay two-thirds of the
costs and the defendant one-third. The
trial of the case of Michael PollaCk
was resumed yesterday The defend
ant made n complete denial of the
charge and produced a witness who
swore that Pollack was not near the
pay office of the Lackawanna Coal
company on the day it is alleged he
secured the money. A verdict had not
been returned at adiourning time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02

Thcatrc-EoCrs and lovers of Charles
Hoyts original and popular methods of
provoking genuine hearty laughter, will
hail with delight the announcement that
his latest and most successful comedy
work. "a Stranger i'm New York" will be
presented fOi the first time i'm this city
this evening at the Lyccum theatre.
The new play has no lesson to teach;
neither is it hamporcd with any great
plot; it has, however, ouough of plot to
serve as Il thread upon which to string
Il lot of spccialties, and furnishes oppor-
tunties to Introduce spirited and catchy
music, topical songs, dainty dances and
pretty women
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02
white EIcphnnt Compopv.

At tho Davis thcater for three days,
commencing today, will be seen for tie
first time in this city the big White Elo-
phant ENtravaganza company, said to he
one of the largest Of its kind now on the
road, II is claimed to really be forr
shows in one-farcc-comedy. vaudeville,
burlesluo aud operI-an ouortainmout ca
tcring TO ladies and children. This win
be- the last company to appear at this
popular thcater.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02
OLD FORGE BURGLARY.

Faustin Yatsofsky was put on trial
just before court adjourned for bur
glary committed at Old Forge. The
prosecutor is John Pendell. John Me-
luska and Joseph Shelasky, who were
found guilty of assault and battery
We're sentenced to pay fines of Slj and
spend thirty days in the county Jail.
Bruno Cargo charged by John Nc
Hale with carrying concealed weapons
did not appear for trial and his bail
was forfeited. In the case against $.
f.. starr, \. Mcclellan and C. s. Moore
the county was directed to pay the
costs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02
A Hopeful Circnmstance.

II think" said young Mr.. Torkins, ''that
we Will like the new servant better than
we did the other"
band.
she carries a smaller basket TO and
from her home" Washington Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02
Third Day of the Van
Horn Trial Develops
Damaging Testimony.
PROSECUTIONS SHOWING
Threatened the Identical
Deed That Was Committed.

Would Cut Mrs. Wescott's Throat
from Ear I" Ear, and This Only n
Few Nights Before the Crime--He
.Aiso Discussed How lie Would Es-
! cape--What the Defense Will BE Is
Still n MvstcTy-- Likelihood That
the Trial viii Run Into Next Week
ass Recess Will Have to BE Taken
Tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02

The third day Of the Van Horn trial
ended without the attorneys for the
accused murderer iutimating i'm any
definite way what line of defense they
will pursue. once th re cropped out
jIst the shadow of 'u,t that Il would
possibly be held that the victir,s cs-
tlanged husband, surprised the pair in
the collar and Wrc3ked jelluus ycngp-
ance on his wife, tut this was not i'm
any way referred to afterwards and
hardly deserves mention. Either the
theory of insanity or the contention
that the deed was Academia are now
generally conjeCtured to be the most
probable grounds on which the defend
ants counsel will base their hope of
raising a reasonable doubt" as to Van
Horn having committed first degree
murder.
As on the previous days every wit
ness testimony was preceded by an Of
fer. and almost 'Vory offer was fol-
lowed by lengthy arguments. Several
times the opposing counsel became
mixed up in warm wrangles. and once
Judge Archibald felt called upon to ad-
minister q mild lecture To the wrang-
lers.
The attendance was larger than on
any previous day, and as usual women
made up the bulk of the audience,
There was a fight in the corridor dur
ing the afternoon between some Of the
spectators who were Crowding against
the doors vainly seeking admission,
and at Judge Archbald's direction a
couple of officers We're stationed in the
corridor to keep away all who are not
in attendance at court on business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02
HE MADE THREATS.

The most damaging testimony Of the
day was that given by Mrs. George
Nieman and her daughter, Mrs. Ellen
Pughe, Of $40 jackson street, II was
in substance that Van Horn in their
presence threatened to do Just what
he is charged with doing, exhibited the
razor with which the deed was Doubt
lessly committed and spoke of how ne
would elude arrest when he had com
mitted the crime.
On the Tuesday night preceding the
murder, Van Horn, who was tben
boarding on Jackson street. came over
to see Mr.. Nieman, on whom he occa-
siOnally made neighborly call. His
arrest at Mrs. Wescott's instance NAT
urally came up during the evenings
talk and at one stage Of the coDyer-
sation Van Horn declared with much
emotion that Mrs. Wescott had done
him dirt. but he would do her a -
Of a sight more dirt, I'm cut her
throat from ear to ear. I'll murder
her." he said.
Van Horns coat was Open and a
razor could be seen in the inside pocket.
Mrs. Nieman asked him what he car
ried that for. He drew 1t out OF his
pocket and opening the blade, reter-
ated what he had said before about
cutting her throat.
Mrs Nieman advised him not 10 do
anything rash; that he would suffer If
he did. Van Horn answered: "They
can't hang me. ! can escape and go
up through York state"
The only material thing brought out
on cross-eNaminatlon was that Van
Horn was accused at one time OF TAX
ing some money from Mrs Niemans
son-in-law's pocket. She however said
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02
PRYOR'S STORY.

When court adjourned Tuesday,
James n. Pryor was on the stand
waiting for the attorneys to finish their
fight over the admission of his testi-
mony. The objection Of the defense
was ONerruled and when the trial was
resumed at $50 yesterday morning Mr.
Pryor proceeded to tell his story, as
outlined ahead in yesterdays Tribune.
n few days after the arrest for the
larceny of the Sl5 Van Horn came
into Pryor's cabinet shop on Spruce
street and when the arrest came up
during the course of conversation, Van
Horn with much feeling said: "Oh,
that was only a spite action She is
trying to turn me down for some other
fellow that she has on her staff" Later
on Van Horn waXed angry and de-
clared he would cut the CUTS out Of
her. referring to Mrs. Wescott.
Pryor advised with him about he
case and suggested that he might
settle 1t. Van Horn replied that he
thought he could fix it up, if he could
only see Mrs. Wescott.
Just about that time Mrs. Wescott
passed up Spruce street and leaving a
pail that he was carrying in the shop, he
started out hurriedly to catch up with
her. Some time later Van Horn came
back for his pail and told Pryor that
everything had been settled and that
the case would be withdrawn
on examination the witness
admitted that when he referred to the
arrest. during the talk in his cabinet
shop, he did so in jocose manner and
that it was possible Van Horn was
also in joking mood. MIR. Wedeman
also succeeded i'm drawing from the
witness, despite an objection from Mr..
Jones, that he had had a conversation
with Mrs. Wescott a few days follow
Ing the incident in the cabinet shop
and that she told him the case had
been settled by Van Horn promising
to pay the $l5 he was charged with
stealing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-02

drew the question.
Ihe witness admitted that Van Horn
was somewhat under the influence of
/ liquor when the conversation referred
to above took place. lie also admitted
in answer to Mr. Thayers question that
Van Horn and Mrs. Wescott frequently
had quarr"led at the boarding house
ana i'm answer to another query from
the defense he said that Van Horns
conversation narrated above wasn't
what might he called unusual for him.
WAS HANGING AROUND.
silas j. Finn, janitor Of No. SO school
building, told Of having seen Van Horn
hanging about the corner Of. Linden
street and Raymond court on several
occasions within a short period pre-
vious to the murder On a few Of these
occasions Van Horn shrunk back into
the alley at the witness approach.
The witness answered ahlrmatively
Mr Wedemans question as to whether
or not il would be possible from the
corner described for Van Horn to sec
a signal, such as a white handker-
chief, waved from an upstairs win
dow Of the Wescott house,
Mounted officer Stephen Dyer who
arrested Van Horn on the larceny
charge, told that when he took Van
Horn back to the station house after
the hearing, and was in the act Of
locking him up, that he advised Van
Horn to settle the case and that Van
Horn replied "Ill get even with her;
- - her"
AT the time of the murder the new
Nay Aug engine house was in course
OF construction. Benjamin Aitken, who
was watchman there at the time, went
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-09
HEAR THE oLANo AND ROAR.
It's The Fire Bell In Trouble Caldwell
Has A New Bell But Is In Difficult
ties About 1t.

Sometime ago grave misfortune be-
fel this municipality. The ere bell be-
came incapacitated by crack which
seriously interfered with its alarming
tones. The Fire Department could not
tolerate such a condition of affairs and
the municipal council was without
funds with which to remedy the difficult
ty. Overcome with praiseworthy i'm
pulse, the Fire Department rendered to
the general city government loan, at
reasonable interest, sufficient to replace
the disabled member with bran new,
resonant bell. The city government
accepted the Fire Departments propO-
sition and ordered the bell, which came
along on schedule time. The Hose
Company, an efficient and reliable
branch of the Fire Department, dis
charged its portion of the obligation by
advancing the freight charges, amount
ing to $30.45; but when it came to the
Hook and Ladder company's turn, there
was visible agitation. The Hook and
Ladder company, being he more
wealthy and imposing coordinate
branch of the Fire Department, had,
through the Chief of the general depart
ment, assumed the responsibility of
paying for the bell, which cost, f. o. b,
at the factory, 800. A resolution was
passed by the H. & L. Co, to loan the
money at 10 per cent. per annum, indef-
initely. The municipal council was
obliged to reject this proposition in re.
spect to statutory inhibitions which
provide that the city in its financial
transactions shall be restricted to rate
of interest not higher than per cent
This being duly represented to the HI
s. L. company they promptly substitu'
ted another proposition, offering the
money at legal interest for so days
AS the 80 days will expire before the
legal time for making annual appropri
ations arrives, the municipal council is
necessarily in a quandry and the cloud
alarum" bell remains unpaid for. Fol
the credit of the Fire Department, tbs
Municipality of Caldwell, the County Of
Canyon, the State of Idaho and the
great unredeemed West, it is hoped tbs
H. & L. Co. will add another 30 days Il
its latest proposition.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-09
A REsPEoTED CITIZEN GONE.
DR.. FrOman Passes Away One OF the
Early FrOntIersmen- Was a Brave
aud Estimable Man.

DR.. Felix Froman died Wednesday
morning at $40, at the home of his son
George Froman of this city and was
buried Thursday morning, under the
auspices OF the Masonic fraternity, on
Canyon hill. He was 70 years Of age
and had been failing for some time.
A short time ago he was stricken with
appoplexy which resulted in paralyis
of one side, Modification set in and
the immediate cause of death was blood
poisoning. DIR. Froman was one of the
old line physicians and at one time had
an extensive practice in this section of
country, often riding hundreds of miles
to relieve the sick and unfortunate,
He, together with his sons, took an act
i've part in the frontier Indian wars
and he was widely known as brave
and daring man, His sons were noted
Indian scouts, in government employ,
one of which, we believe, was killed
during these early troubles and is bur-
led on Canyon hill by whose side the
fathers earthly remains now repose.
George Froman, at whose home the
father died, has the reputation Of hay
ing been one of the braVest and keenest
scouts in the West. He has record Of
many noble and daring deeds. At diff
ferent times DR.. Froman succeeded in
amassing considerable property and was
known as one of the heavy stock men,
But with years and falling health, he
was prevented from giving personal
attention to his business and it is init
mated that the "rustlers" proited large
ly at his eXpence. Wherever known,
DR.. Froman was universally loved and
respected. He was brave, generous and
true-a stalwart, tender man. At a
ripe age, after a valuable and honor
able career, he laid down the burden of
life and is at rest.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-09
plTlEuL ACCIDENT.
Ten Year Old Boy Killed Frightened
Team-Rnn Away Death.

Team-huu AWhy--DeaGu,
Tuesday, ten year old boy, named
Lawrence Morgan, staying with
w. H. Smith was killed by
runaway team. 1t appears the boy
was given charge Of the team to drive
it home. The team became frightened
and began to run. This frightened the
boy and he began to scream which in
creased the fright of the team. In a
short time the poor little fellow was
thrown out of the wagon and fell under
the wheels. He was picked up un.
conscious and carried to the home. A
physician was called who pronounced
the boy not dangerously hurt, but he
died some hours later. Such acct
dents are extremely pitiful and we re-
greet to say qnite frequent. In
thoughtless moment, a child is given
the management of a team and while
in the majority of cases no serious ac-
cident occurs; yet, so often do acct
dents follow that the only safe course
is never to trust child alone with a
team, no matter how gentle and SEEM
ingly reliable.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-09
EXPOSURE TO DISEASE

Does not necessarily mean the contrac-
ton of disease provided the system is
in vigorous condition, with the blood
pure and all the organs in healthy ac-
ton. When in such a condition cOnta'
gion is readily resisted and and the dis
ease germs can find no lodgment.
Hoods SarsaparilIa is the best medi-
cine to build up the system because it
makes pnre, rich blood, and pure blood
is the basis of good health. In cold
weather it is especially necessary to
keep up the tone because the body is
subject to greater exposure and more
liable to disease. Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the safeguard of health.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-09
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Meeting at Boise on the Nineteenth
Programs Out-Will Be an Inter
esting and Important Session.

cSbIuB AIN HIN pUIJuuJ OooBlOuo
Prof. Robert Milliken, secretary of
the State horticultural society, was in
the city Tuesday. To a TRIBUNE rep
resentative he said: "The meeting of
the Horticultural Society at Boise, on
the 10Th, promises to be the most inter-
esting and important yet held. Many
excellent papers will be read and inter-
esting discussions had by capable and
experienced men. The officers of the
society have been working assiduously
during the last three months and have
gathered large amount of valuable
Information. There should be some
method of disseminating this informa-
ton among the people and probably
the society will ask the legislature for
assistance" The State Horticulture
Society is entitled to the most cordial
support. Its work is directly along the
lines of general public interests and the
value of its labors can scarcely be over
estimated. The officers of the society
| do a vast amount of work for which
they receive no compensation whatever
There certainly should be no question
about their receiving substantial state
aid in distributing among the people
the fund of information they collect
Programs are out for the coming meet.
ing and there is in them plenty of evil
dence of the Importance and value OF
the work the society is accomplishing
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-09

lecture platform was superinduced by
anxiety for Senator Dubois election.
II is feared that the great champion Of
the common people will become phys
ical, free silver wreck in the went of
his pets defeat. Democrats, Stand by
your national leadersl
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-09

a proCracted revival is IN progress al
the Christian church by Rev. j. c.
Bowling.
Interesting meetings have been in
progress in the Presbyterian church
this week.
DR.. Armstrong is very sick. Early
in the week his life was almost des.
paired of. He is thought to be slightly
improved.
Communion services will be held in
the Presbyterian church tomorrow
morning, and preaching in the evening
at 7:9O. The Christian Endeavor
Society will meet at $3.50.
Miss MoIlie CalIaway's numerous
friends will be pleased to learn of her
appointment to a clerkship in the leg
islature. She is regarded as the hand
somest attache of that body.
Maceo, the Cuban insurgent General,
is said to be still alive. He has been
accounted dead on eight separate
counts. Therefore, nothing in this
item is reliable.
There will be preaching at the Bap-
fist church Sunday morning and eve
ming by Rev. NJ. b. Townsen, who has
been called as pastor of the church and
will hold services the second Sunday of
each month.
All the ladies who are interested in
equal suffrage and good government,
are requested to meet with Mrs. Min
ner, Monday January II, 1897, at 3
o'clock p. m.
1t is said that ex-chief Clerk, ]. II.
Gwinn deported himself handsomely
in calling the present session of the leg
islature to order. He made neat and
appropriate speech and gave his suces-
sor and exhibition of decorum that he
will do well to emulate.
Miss Anable Titles Eat home" last
Saturday evening, was one of the most
enjoyable events her frieLds have ex
perienced in long time. Some 30
young people partook of Miss Titles
hospitality and congratulate themselves
on the opportunity.
Last week Mrs. John T. Morrison
entertained at her home the ladies of the
Presbyterian church. and a few imme-
date neighbors. The afternoon was
spent in delightful social intercourse
and the delectation of an elegant
luncheon.
Last Saturday, Mr.. T. c. Egleston
started on a hunting expedition to the
sheep head mountains. He will prob
ably be gone two weeks or until the
the number of Mountain sheep in that
country is noticeably reduced.
Mr.. Mock, editor of the Nampa Lead
er, was in the city Monday. Mr.. Mock
was suffering from severe cold and
gave evidence of being a really sick
man. The news of the Democratic
Dubois fuse did not have a GONZALES
cling effect on the sick editor and may
result in his taking to his bed for 6
transient period.
One, John w. Ayres, of Washington
county is mad as a March hare because
Governor Mcconnell had the kindness
to appoint him district attorney. HI
assumes a thespian attitude, looks dag
gers and discovers a foul, deep lait
plot, but uhlimbers sufficiently to indi
cate he would like to have the job al
other hands. Nothing like being nice
1t is reported that every portable
Populist in Canyon county was order
cd to report at Boise for duty last Mon
day. The Captains of Populism re
ported that nothing would save tn
works but a complete mobilization o
forces. Private advices indicate tina
5000 Populists will invade the stat
capital and be ready for action by moor
Tuesday, January IL, A. D. 1897.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-09
OFFICE HOURS PROM 0 AN. TO 9 PM,
EVERY DAY.


UaIuWtIIi IuaHUi JuH0 IfI Io30
To whom ii may concern:
the undersigned had DR.. Gee Wo treat me
during my sickness and found his treatment to
be a success. I was gTieyOusly afflicted with
Sciatic rheumatism l eheerfully recommend DIR.
Gee Wo's treatment to afileted humanity,
JOHN 7. SEBREE,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-09

HEAD QUARTERS FOR COAL.
Lump, nut and blacksmith. Prompt
delivery, bottom prices.
Union pacific Coal Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-09-23

day and today mashing tubs to the num-
Der of a dozen and wine vats galore have
been hauled away from the cellars, and
piled on the sidewalk are more than 200
WhiskeY barrels
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-09-23
Stoves and Sunshine.

Eugene Field after visiting Europe,
said that the one thing he missed most
in his travels was the great American
stove. The first thing he did when he
got home was to write poem, entitled
''Stoves and Sunshine" in which he
paid his respects to the sleeveless, cheer
less, shivering countries he had visited.
In the second verse, which we print
herewith, it Will be seen that the poet
made an inexcusable mistake by writing
Yankee instead of Garland. Read
the verse and see, and then call on
Maier & Benton and see the stoves.
Now, I am of opinion that person should get
some
Warmth in this present life OF ours, not all in
that to come;
So when Boreas blows lis blast through country
and through town,
Or when upon the muddy streets the sitting fog
rolls down,
Go, guzzle in the pub, or plod some bleak, ma
larious grove,
But let me toast my shrunkeu Shanks beside
\ some Yankee stove.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-09-23
Wheat From the Yukon.

The department of the interior has re-
ceived from Mr.. Ogilvie, the dominion
surveyor now in the Yukon country,
bunch of wheat bearing the following
inscription on a card: "Grown at Fort
Cudahy from accidental planting in the
autumn of 1895. All from one root and
cut fourteen inches above the ground,
on September Z, 1896. August 9th,
min. temp. 31.S deg; August 31st, min.
temp, 27.2 deg; September 1st, min.
temp, 27.1 deg.
This is probably the first wheat ever
grown in the Yukon, and though not of
the highest grade, it demonstrates what
NAV be done.