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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11
HE KNEW BRAN.
CAPT. RICHARDSON THINKS CON
VICTION WAS JUSTIFIED.
WAS IN COMPANY WITH THE CHER
BERT FULLER" TWO DAYS OUT ON
HER FATAL VOYAGE.

Below is letter from Capt. E. A. Rich
ardson, Of Deer Isle, in relation to the
triple murder on board the barkentine
"Herbert Fuller, and the trial and con-
viction OF the mate, Thomas Bran.
The story OF the crime, the too horrible
details of which have been so fully told,
is familiar to all the readers OF THE
AMERICAN, but this letter from Capt.
Richardson has a particular interest be-
cause OF his intimate acquaintance with
Capt. Nash and wife and the vessel on
which the crime was committed. Capt.
Richardson's schooner, the "S. g. Has
kell'', sailed from Boston on the same
day the Fuller" sailed on her fatal voy-
age, and they were in company two days
out. Capt. Richardson saw Bran, and his
impressions OF him at the time were not
favorable.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11

A large portion of the foIlotoing births,
marriages and deaths are printed for the
first time in THE AMERICAN. Then tciH
appear nert sUeek, or the tCeek after, in
our contemporaries. THE AMERICAN is
the only paper printed in the county
Which systematically collects the Ditai
statistics of county; the others sys-
temdticdlly steal them.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11
RiVerview Local Union.

Riverview local union will meet in West
Franklin Tuesday Feb. 16, afternoon and
evening. If bad weather prevents meet
ing on that date, the following Tuesday
Feb. %, is suggested.
The committee has planned an interest
ing programme and large delegation is
hoped for. The West Franklin society
will entertain all that come.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11

A special meeting Of the board Of trade
on this proposition will be held this (Feb.
~ evening, at Manning hall, at O'Clock.
1t is hoped every member of the board
will make an effort to be present.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11

CIENFUEGos, CUBA, Jan. 26, 1897.
To the Editor Of the American:
The conviction OF Bran is a thing of
the past, and it is rather late to comment
upon it, but am at distance and THE
AMERICAN OF Jan. 7 is just received.
You say "the verdict was surprise.
In such case wonder what proof is re-
auired before allowing conviction? Those
who died in their innocent sleep cannot
testify, and murderers do not call the
world to look on hen they STAY their
victims.
The papers say that "Bram made good
impression" while upon the stand. Yes,
he did--with his "suggestions", his i'm
pertinence, his misplaced great words,
and with his yet more faulty explana-
tions OF nautical matters. An honest,
innocent man could not have stood it /;
a cheeky, vain, devilish murderer Of
woman did not culver over the ordeal,
but enjoyed it, and that, to some people,
Is making "a favorable impression" and
deserves acquittal.
There are many things connected with
the case that clearly convict the man in
the eyes of experienced seamen, but
would not be so well understood by
lands people. That is why the defence
would have no one on the jury that was
supposed to know much of anything
about ship-rules and customs.
One OF the most convicting things
against Bran was his acts, or lack, OF
action, Immediately following the trag-
edy. AS chief officer, he Immediately
became the master when Capt. Nash
was known to be dead, and il himself
innocent, he would have been wild
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11
Bram Denied New Trial.

The motion for a new trial for Thomas
Bran, convicted for the murder OF Capt.
Nash and his wife, has been denied.
Another motion for new trial, based
on newly discovered evidence, has been
filed.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11
tStop on signal or noticeto Conductor.

These trains connect al Bangor, with through
trains Main Line to and from Portland Bos-
ton and St. John.
Passengers are requested to procure tickets
before entering the train, and especially Ellis
worth to Falls and Falls to Ellsworth.
Tickets for All Points South and West
on sale at the M. c. r r. ticket Office,
Ellsworth, c. F. GREENE, Agent.
GEORGE F. EVANS,
Gen'l Manager.
F. f. BOOTHBY, Genl Pass. and Ticket Ag't.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11
WILTON H. SIMPSON.

Wilton II. Simpson, son OF Senator
Gilbert E. Simpson, died at his home in
East Sullivan on Sunday. Mr.. Simpson
was we'll known in this city, where, in
former years, his business as travelling
salesman frequently brought him.
Mr.. Simpson had fer several years been
a sufferer from injury to one of his legs.
About two years ago he was compelled to
give up his business as travelling salesman,
and has since lived quietly at his home in
East Sullivan. He was thirty-nine years
of age.
Deceased had the love and respect of the
community in which he lived, and the
high esteem of all who knew him. He
was selectman of the town OF Sullivan,
and a member of the knights of Pythias
lodge recently organized there. He was
d member of the Atenaquis club, of Ellis
worth. He leaves a widow.
Funeral services were held Tuesday,
Rev. W. r. Hunt, of this city, officiating.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11

The remains of Miss Nettie Osgood,
daughter of F. M. Osgood, of Dorchester,
Mass, formerly OF this city, arrived here
yesterday morning and were taken to
Woodbine cemetery and placed in the re-
ceiving vault. Miss Osgood died at
Dorchester Sunday. She was twenty one
years of age.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11

Prepared only by C. I. Hood & Co. Lowell. Mass.
Be sure to get HOOPS and only HooD's.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-02-11

Feb. 10, 1897.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
A VALLEY OF DEATH.
That Is the Way Rev. Levi Bird Re.
ferred to the Wyoming In His
Startling Sermon.

In a room on the ground floor of the
Carter building, at Adams avenue and
Linden street, last night Rev. Levi
Bird, pastor of the now organizing
Peoples Prohibition church, preached
a sermon on THE Wyoming Valley; a
Valley of Death"
The subject was not any more pro-
nounced than Rev. Mr.. Birds views of
civilization hereabouts. He meant by
the Wyoming valley that fifty mile
strip, four miles wide, from Shickshin-
ny to Forest City" He took as the
biblical simile of the condition Of
things in this strip" the passage in
Ezekiel: THE hand of the Lord was
upon me and carried me out in the
spirit of the Lord and set me down in
the midst of a valley which was full
of bones" thirty-seventh chapter, first
verse.
After explaining that bones indicated
the absence of life, Mr.. Bird lkened
this valley to the one full of bones"
81 don't believe" exclaimed the divine,
that search as you will. you can find
on Gods earth counterpart to this
Wyoming valley, with it's physical,
moral, and spiritual decay" This
startling statement was followed by a
discussion of the physical decomposi-
ton of the valley, which he said could
not "be matched in Gods kingdom"
By physical death Rev. Mr.. Bird meant
that the laboring classes in this region
are down-trodden and subservient to
a startling degree.
He referred to the frequent murders
in this valley and said 1t was "a stencil
in the nostrils of humanity"
1t is a murder valley from Shick-
shiny to Forest City, He said that
no tributary of either the Nile, Yukon,
Amazon or Niagara rivers could COM
pare with the vice in this valley. Are
not our courts winking at crime; I'd
like to know what our policemen are
doing" said the speaker.
He referred to the increase in
the population of Scranton as "the
addition of few more victims
to the stilletto." Speaking of the
moral aspect Mr.. Bird called Council
man Sweeney's Vice and immortality
committee "A spasm of piety." Not
a preacher in the city" exclaimed Mr..
Bird has the moral courage to stand
out and denounce vice" In sarcastic
words he spoke of the "spasm Of piety.
10 and behold" he said "some one
has started the. ball rolling. l thank
God that ostensibly at least the peo-
pie are waking up"
Mr.. Bird spoke of the spiritual decay
and attributed all this bad condition
of things to liquor and it's consump-
ton. His remarks on the Pittsburs
strike, which will be treated more al
length in a future sermon, were to the
effect that the success of the strikers
will rest with their restraing from
whisky.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
RELIGIOUS NEWS NOTES.

The pulpit of the Green Ridge Presby-
terian church was filled yesterday by Rev.
S. A Wallace, of Minneapolis.
Rev. Thomas Bell former pastor of the
Plymouth CoLgI egaticnal church, deiv-
cred a sermon last evening at the Simp-
son Methodist Episcopal church.
Rev. Ransom Harvey, of Germantown,
Philadelphia, preached at the morning
service of the Penn Avenue Baptist
church. His topic was Remedy for Dis
satisfaction"
Rev. Thomas De Gruchy, pastor of the
jackson Street Baptist church, preached
at both services yesterday. After the
evening service the Lords supper was ad-
ministered. Rev. Mr.. De Gruchy leaves
on Wednesday for a vacation.
Rev. J. w. Randolph, pastor of St.
Peters Lutheran church, occupied his
pulpit yesterday as usual. Rev. MIR. RAN
dolphv returned last week from trip
through Europe.
Rev. ]. B. Sweet, pastor of the Simp-
son Methodist church, conducted bapts-
NAL service and reception of members by
letter and from probation at the morning
service yesterday.
The regular church services were re-
sumd yesterday at the Grace Lutheran
church. The pastor, Rev. Foster u. Gift,
preached. The church has been under
going needed Interior repairs and en-
largement for several weeks.
At the evening service of the Scranton
Street Baptist church, the board of mis-
sions conducted special service in ad-
dtion TO the regular sermon of the pas
tor. Papers bearing upon the mission
work were read by severar members.
At the Providence Methodist Episcopal
church, the pastor, Rev. William Edgar,
occupied the pulpit at both services. The
topic of the morning service was RE
ligious Assurance" that of the evening,
THE Scribe's Declaration"
Rev. f. =. Doty pastor of the Hamp-
ton Street Methodist church, has re-
turned from his vacation and yesterday
occupied his pulpit at both services. In
the evening he spoke upon the topic, "Our
Drink Is Legalized." His sermon was for
the Sons of Temperance societies and
there was a large attendance.
Rev. David Morgan, of Goole, England
preached a good sermon at the morning
service of the Plymouth Congregational
church yesterday. He was greeted by a
large audience. In the evening the pulpit
was occupied by Rev. Hugh Davies, pas.
tor of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist
church, South Main avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
ARE FOND OF THE PLACE
Burglars Have Made Repeated Visits to
the Store of Frace & Parker
at CIark's Summit.

Frace e. Parker's store at Clark's
Summit, in which the postoffice is
located, was burglarized again during
Friday night. This makes the third
time in three weeks the place has been
broken into. On no occasion, however,
have the burglars secured enough
booty to repay them for their trouble.
On Friday night, July 16, the first
burglary occurred. Entrance was gained
by prying open the front door with
jimmy. An attempt was made to blow
open the safe but the drill broke off
in the door and the cracksmen left
without taking anything with them.
The next night they returned and en-
tered by bursting in the rear door.
The safe door had been left open by the
storekeepers and when the burglars
discovered that there was nothing
within except books and papers they
helped themselves to some cigars and
left doubtlessly in disgust.
The last visit was presumably made
by the same gang, it being their be-
lief possibly that the storekeepers had
relaxed their precautions and allowed
the money and stamps to remain in
the safe. But they were disappointed
again and the only loss resulting from
their visit was the disarranging Of the
books and papers in the safe, the
breaking of a pane of glass in the
front door and the taking of about 81
in pennies which was left in the cash
drawer.
The store is located within sixty rods
of the Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western yard at Clark's Summit.
When an engine is blowing off steam
there, or when a train is going past
the noise made by a burglar at the
store is drowned. This circumstance,
i coupled with the fact that the store
is unoccupied at night and located in
| a somewhat isolated part of the village
makes it an inviting field for burglar
ious work. The proprietors of the store
| realizing this, have made practice
| of never leaving any money in the
| store and the Junior member of the
| firm, w. b. Parker, who is postmas-
| ter, has taken the same precaution
| regarding the postage stamps. AS a
result the thieves have had their
trouble for their pains.
The next time they come, the store
| keepers say, they will get pains for
their trouble as a shotgun soiree
has been prepared for their re-
| ception. Just how the affair is to be
carried out they are prudently keep
ing to themselves. From the way they
! talk, however, it would be inferred they
would rather welcome an early return
call from their recent visitors.
| None of the employees about the
Clark's Summit station or yard remem-
Der having noticed any suspicious
characters about on the nights of the
burglaries. 1t Is supposed that they
come up from Scranton on a coal train
and jump off below the town, taking a
cut through the woods and fields to
the store. The village is thoroughly
aroused over the repeated visits ant
everybody is looking out to catch the
marauders If they come again.
Recently an unsuccessful effort was
made to enter Young's general store
and on another occasion twenty pair.
of shoes were stolen from Weeks shoe
store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
FOURTH DISTRICT PRIMARIES.

Notice is hereby given to the Republi-
can voters of the Fourth Legislative dis
trict, that a convention will be held in
Burke's hall. in the city of Carbondale,
on Tuesday. the 18th day of Aug, 1897, at
$50 o'clock p. M, for the purpose of
choosing three delegates to represent said
district in, the Republican state conven-
tion, to be held at Harrisburg, August
2Cth, 1897, for the purpose of nominating
state treasurer and auditor general ani
to transact such other business as may
come before it.
The respective wards and election dis
tricts of said Legislative district will
hold their primaries on Saturday, Aug.
1ith, 1897, at the regular polling places.
between the hours of and o'clock y.
M, to elect delegates to attend said dis
trict convention.
f. A. Jones, chairman
Attest: samuel S. Jones, secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09

Washington and Oregon, although ] shall
always remember these. but should tell
of the man who said to me that he lived
eighty-flve miles away from a church;
oe the woman who longed to have her
child baptized, of the little ones who had
never seen a Sunday school, of the re-
ligious destitution in our great West,
Northwest and Southwest. our great
church with it's wealth, AMI brain, and
courage, should cross the Mississippi and
make that land Gods land.
May the Spirit come into this congre-
cation and speak to one in the pulpit and
those in the pew sayi lg: "T have come to
separate you unto the gospel of God"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09

Pryor's office by Martin q Vidaver,
acting for Mrs. Carrie B. Morris, also
of Old Forge.
Mrs. Morris alleges that the constable
irregularly seized and sold her house,
hold effects, causing her great incon-
venience and injury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
Notice.

We are still doing business at the
same old stand where we have been for
twenty-five years past and most re-
spectfully solicit the patronage Of the
public as heretofore in awnings, tents,
flags and all kinds of society goods
and decorations.
4" s. ]. Thurman & Bro.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09

Saturday afternoon and evening
John Boyle O'Reilly council Young
Mems Institute, held picnic in Laurel
Hill park, which was largely attended
and very enjoyable, The institute rea-
lized neat sum of money on it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
PAUL, A SERVANT
OF JESUS CHRIST
Topic Of Rev. John K. Davis Sermon 10
the First Presbyterian Church.
SOME BEAUTIFUL WORD PICTURES

In Redemption, God Answered the
Universal Yearning with the Git of
His son--Our own Times Are the
Best--Great Possibilities on Every
side in This Country-.MoraI and
Spiritual Riches Lie About Close
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
Arrested for TIesnnss.

Special Officer James Durkin made an
arrest for trespass Saturday. The vic
time was r. Jordan who boarded
a freight train on the D., L. & w.
railroad. Alderman Howe discharged
Jordan upon his paying the costs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. b. & NJ. T. Howiey. 2s1 wyoming ave.

Tailor made fall suits and overcoats,
latest styles, John Ross. 307 Spruce
street ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09

A large congregation was present at
the First Presbyterian church yester-
day morning, the pulpit of which
church was occupied by Rev. John r.
Davis, of the Fourth Avenue Presby-
terian church, New York city. Rev.
Mr.. Davis is a former Scrantonian, who
has been heard many times by resi-
dents Of this region, particularly when
he was located at Pleasant Valley. He
is a fine speaker, with remarkable
taste and culture in his choice of die
ton.
Previous to the sermon, Rev. Mr..
johnson, representing the Brooklyn
Home for Orphan Colored Children,
made a brief address. Mr.. johnson, who
is himself n colored clergyman, we'll
known here, where he has spoken be-
fore, gave an eloquent plea for the
institution named, which he said is
greatly in need of aid as it has grown
from a little refuge in shanty to a
fine property occupying twenty lots'
valued at $4,000, and having 1S5 in
mates. He has been connected with IL
for twenty-nine years. Recently the
State Board of Charities advised more
room in the dOrmitories, and to meet
these expenses additional contributions
were asked. He spoke of the fact that
a number of Scranton children have
been in the institution, also that for
the past nine years the First church
has been the only source of aid in this
city. A collection was taken.
After this Mr. Davis spoke from
Romans i, /: Paul, a servant of Jesus
Christ, called to be an Apostle, separat-
ed unto the gospel of God" He said, in
part:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
ACTION WAS IRREGULAR.
Old Forge Constable Is Alleged to
Have Conducted an Illegal Sale.

An action in trespass against Con-
stable William Davis, of Old Forge,
was begun Saturday in Prothonotary
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09

charged two shots. BY this means
they managed to clear passage
through the excited people and made
their way across the bridge to John
Majerniks' saloon. corner of Hickory
street and South Wyoming avenue.
All the way over the officers were
hooted and jeered, while a running fire
of small missiles was kept up. One
shot was fired.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
CITY NOTES.

The Elk excursion to Lake Ariel Will
take place Friday.
Brian Collins entered bail in the sum of
$500 for disturbing the peaceful residents
of the Twelfth ward.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern company will not pay any of its en-
ploye in his vicinity today.
A man named Clark who was driving
from Tennessee to this city, was cared
for by the authorities in Hazlston Fri
day night. He drove the entire distance
John Deans, William Hailstone and
John Robling announce themselves as
candidates for delegate to the Republi-
can county convention from the West
district of Lackawanna township.
In the estate of S. w. Arnold, late of
this city, letters of administration were
granted to Joseph Coop. The will of An
ME Manley was also probated Saturday
and letters granted to Michael ] Kelley
Burglars took $50 from the office desk
In Wolf & Wentzers hardware store on
Adams avenue Friday night. No clue has
been obtained.
The thoughtful paper on "Thc Value of
Commercial Paper as Quick Assets"
which was read by William H. Peck.
cashier of the Third National bank of
this city, before Group Three, of the
Bankers State association, has been is
sued in neat pamphlet form. The paper
was read at the meeting of Group Three
in Wiskes-Barre July IL
The, Zenith Literary and Missionary
society enjoyed a pleasant day at Nay
Aug park last Saturday. Those present
were Mos. Lamge, chaperone; Misses
Florence Doud, f. Mabel Ross, Lillian
Miller, Mary Hebering, Cora Pickering,
Effie Belden, Minnie Lange, Leona Greg
ory, Edith Wagner, Elizabeth Hanson.
Minnie Lttchner, Phocba MacQuaw; also
Messrs. DR.. William Mcdowell, DIR. Joe
Mcdowell DR., Lange. w. II. Coar, Geo.
Coar, f. Blssell, William G. Pearson,
Richard Richards, David Griffiths, Arthur
Suffer, George Evans. William Francis
Brandemore. Edward Maycock, Edward
FreaF.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
OBTAINED REINFoRCEMENTs.


once inside Majerniks' place, PATROL
man Walsh telephoned for the police
patrol wagon and five men, Lieutenant
Davis. Desk Sergeant Deter and
Patrolmen Bloch, Peuster and Quin-
nan went down.
They found crowd of several hun
dred persons in front of Majerniks
place. Patrolmen Walsh and Jones,
with drawn revolvers, made their way
out when the door was opened. O'Mal-
ley was placed in the patrol wagon
and taken to the police station.
Lieutenant Davis and Patrolmen
Peuster. Walsh and Jones then went
down to the scene of the struggle.
Patrolman Jones' hat had disappeared.
The blood on the floor showed plainly.
On returning, Thomas Caffrey was rec
ognized as an interferer and was placed
under arrest.
O'Malley's brother last night deposit
ed $25 for his appearance before Mayor
Bailey at 10 o'clock this morning.
OMalley is rs years of age and lives on
Second street. Caffrey Is a married
man, living on Fifth street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09
MONDAY BARGAINS.
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
MONDAY ONLY.
100000

Mems Light Outing Shirts ......l5c
Boys Percale, Lawn and Cling
ham Waists, 25c. goods for
&c.,, soc. goods for 37c.,
75c- goods for..................5Oc
Children's Gingham Dresses,
to b years ...................lOC
Cents Summer Underwear, 25cD
goods lSc., soc. goods ......3oc
Check Nainsooks, I21ac. goods. SC
White Dotted Swiss, 18c. goods. ,l2Ihc
White Stripe Grenadine,........ 6hc
LOOK-All Fancy soc. Dress Goods
$l.o5 for 7 yard patterns,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09

WISE MEN KNOW it is folly to
build on a poor foundation. Relief OBJ
tained by deadening symptoms is short
Hoods sarsaparllla cures and gives
lasting health.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-09

Gratifying, indeed, to see the
trade we are doing these August
days. September our store gets a
complete overhauling. To keep
the store growing is our ambition,
and modern arrangements are
planned to make this THE Store of
Scranton in our lines. Watch us
grow. Today and all the week
prices are deeper; cut, sell at any
price, but sell.
Mems Small lot, sterling
oun t e d, fast
black, full 2S-inch.
Sale Price, CSC.
Trunks Beats all how we sell
trunks. Had we known
you had to pay so much for them
would have put them in long ago.
Good sized trunks, iron bottom, can
vas covered, brass lock, steel COW
ers and durable. Our Price, S2.9S.
Telescopes New lot just came.
We have sold eight
hundred; not so many, though,
when you consider how handy they
are for trip, and how reasonably
we sell good one, 29c. to 50. All
leather Cornered.
The RexfOrd Co.,
3O3 Lacka. Ave.