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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
wsOn--WiIkinsOn,

In the presence Of a large number
of friends, Miss Margaret Mawson, Of
$40 North Main avenue, was welded to
Christopher Wilkinson, of North Main
avenue at st. Luke's Episcopal church
last evening at $40 o'clock, the rector,
Rev, Rogers Israel pronounclng the
beautiful and impressive ritual Of the
Episcopal church.
The bride was attended by Mrs. Ed
ward Gillespie as brlde3m aid, and Ed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
BICYCLE CLUB DANCE.
Was Delightful Affair Attended by
Nearly Hundred Persons.


Last night in the Scranton Bicycle
Club house was held the first OF the
two dances to be given by the club
this winter. 1t was distinguished by
success in all those minor details which
have in past years combined to make
the clubs holiday dances peculiar in
their excellence, Nearly fifty couples
We're present. The decorations of
ferns, palms and plants by Clark We're
bountiful ana attractively arranged.
Music was furnished by Lawrence's
orchestra of seven pieces. Supper was
served during an intermission in the
dance programme, The affair was ar
ranged by committee composed of
Fred Peers, chairman; Wallace Ruth,
Louis Van Wormer, Frank Wettling
and Harry c, Lucas.
The clubs next dance will be given
New Years eve.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
THIS EVENING.
Orgnn Recital.

Mr.. ]. Alfred Pennington will give
an Organ Recital in Elm Park church
this evening, assisted by Mr.. John T.
Watkins, baritone. Admission, silver
Recital begins at s. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
BARGAINS IN BOOKS
At Norton'S.


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Gen. Grants Memoirs,
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See them in our window.
Large variety of subjects,
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
Scranton Base Ball Park.

VIII be the centre of attraction Thurs
day afternoon. The football tea ns of
the High school and School o the
Iackawanna will play the final anne
of the season. Witness the great stiug-
gle, beginning at 3 y. III. Admission,
25 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

At the brides home, 323 Madison ave-
nue. DunmOTa, Frank w, Hornbaker
was married yesterday to Miss Hattie
L. Griffin. The officiating clergyman
was Rev. A. f. Chanee, of the Asbury
Methodist Episcopal church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
McAIsteT.- Mcdonald.

Edward McAlster and Miss Mary
Mcdonald, of Main street, We're mar
ried yesterday afternoon at 430 o'clock
at st. Mary's church, DunmOre. The
groom was attended by William Mil,
Ter. and the bride by her sister Miss
Ella Mcdonald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

they will be at liberty to return to
America in eighteen months II their
health demands it. During their period
of recuperation, substitutes will be sent
TO Africa to perform their work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

will attend the great foot bali game
between the Scranton High school and
School of the Lackawanna teams,
Thanksgiving Days great game. sure,
p. m. sharp, Athletic park. Admis-
sion, 2j cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
COnI.-GOal..CnaI-

First-class coal, egg, stove and chest
nut, delivered anywhere in the city of
1000 pound lots at $2.55 per net ton
Delivered in Dunmore at $3.50 A.
Mowery DunmOre, telephone 1878. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
DIED.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. "a. 1897,
Roy w. Tisdel, only son OF Mr.. and
Mrs, Frank A. Tisdel. OF the South Side
age years, months and "a days. Flu
neral Friday at p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
Big
Decline

Suits that were S25,OO.""",now $4,000
Suits that were S2O.OO.,,..,,now SI5. 90
Made to your measure, NJ guarante ed,
500 Patterns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
THE APPEAL HAS
BEEN WITHDRAWN.
Report OF Viewers Of Seventeenth Sewer
District Confirmed Finally.
WHAT ClTY'S ACTION MEANS.

Sewer is Not TO BE Constructed
Forthwith but by Having the AS
sessment Confirmed the CITY Can
Use il Whenever it Sees Fit to
Cause the Much Needed Improves
ment TO he Madc-- -City's Share OF
the Cost win BE s22,93G.75.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
w. c. Lotus & Co.,

5GS TO 57s Broadway, New York. 20
agencies Cali at Scranton agency with
WATERS, THE HALTER, 300 Lacka-
wanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

Twining, optician 125 Penn avenue, In
Harris drug store. Hours 9 a. m, 8
D. m. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25

The best of all Pills are BEECHAM's
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
HENRY ]. COLLINS.
Preparing
The Boys for
Thanksgiving

you are going to take them
out to dinner, is a pleasure
when you have bought their
clothing from our handsome
and perfect-iitting stock OF
Boys and Children'S Clothing
We have an up-to-date stock
Of Mems, Boys and Children'S
Clothing that we are selling at
prices that will surprise you.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-25
Thanksgiving

has come again, and while
you are giving thanks for the
good things Of this life, don't
forget that that heavy under
wear you put away last Spring
was getting rather too much
worn to wear you this season,
and be thankful you can get
such good values from us in
this line Of goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
VIEWS OF HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS

A private exhibition OF the views which the Mer-
chants Association Of New-York is going TO pre-
sent to the public Tuesday evening was given
10 the press last night at the Windsor Hotel.
Dr. William II. Toman explained the pictures.
which began with a view Of Manhattan Island In
the early part OF the century. with succeeding
views showing the development OF the river front.
followed by map OF the Greater New-York issued
by the association. which DR.. Toman said Is new
hanging in the stores Of twenty-sx thousand mer
chants in all parts Of the United States. The
diiapdated condition Of some Of the citys wharvss
was then shown. and Offset by views OF some Of
the new wharves erected by the present Dock
Commissioners with views OF the Departments
yards Its one hundred-ton derrick and other ia
cilit,es for dredging and for building wharves as
well as views OF the recreation piers erected
by the Board.
DR.. Tolman dwet upon the absolute necessity
for the elimination Of the old wharves now along
our and the erection in their places OF
new and imposing piers, and Mr. King took oc-
casion 10 remark that this must be accomplished
II we expect to make this city the greatest COM
mercial port Of the world, and secure for II the
foreign and domestic trade that Its positon en-
utAs " ~ ... 49, .-..-.----,--.. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

ryX1
WHY 1T DIDN'T WORK.

From The Chicago Post
The brilliant young amateur electrician nad
great scheme. ,
II so happened that there had been hfsS
number of burglaries In the neennornoou' al al
the young electrician thought II would be sre1'
thing for him II he could catch the perpetra'ors
The father OF the young electrician mao s'eas
confidence in his boy. and In consequence ne q"
tered heartily into the plan. , ,.,,.A
Late tonight when you come In, expia'nnssSS
he Young electrician, you must leave your KEY
in the door. That will be the bait
The old gentleman nodded. a.. , IN
81 will have a wire strung so that the key wrS
be charged with electricity; went on inc 'ou-s
electrician. THAT will be the hook ..aA.A
The old gentleman rubbed his hand and hoooe"
:Between the bait and the hook we VIII i. ,ns
some Of these providers tonight" asserted 'n'
young electrician. 49,, an.
Enthusiastically. . 81. .,,h
That night the old gentleman went to his cIus o;a
The young electrician strung his wire ano wei.s.
The policeman on the beat stopped at the oausst
ment entrance just to get bite ana ses '"-
The young electrician became tired waitins s az
began experimenting with his wire ana the %"
The old gentleman came home from the cruz
The cabman had been there before ana ~ 4,
solicito usly inquired IL he should nnd the key"o
The old gentleman thought It would be gov
plan. .r..vt over
the railing Of the front porch he kicked the 9.
gentleman In the stomach and knocked MN wv
He also gave a yell that could be heard s,sn.
blocks and landed on the neck or t ne pSSssemenI
who was Just backing away from tine oaSe
door with a piece of pie In his mouth
spoed the pie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
TWENTY SECOND REGIMENT GAMES.

BICYCLE AND FOOT RACES HELD IN ihE AN"ONi
THE TROPHY WON BY COMPANY H.
Tho ,,rs,eerth annual games OF the 22d Regiment
.oL r,ce last evening at the armory Sixty-seventh-
6, and West Boulevard. About two thousand per-
sons witnessed the sport and cheered the con-
testants The one-mile novice race caused nuch
excitement when 1t was announced that the prizes
will not be awarded until Referee Pttman ihVesu-
gates the charges OF professionalism. In the three
legged race sayles and Westons were about twenty
Ave wards ahead OF their fellow members. The hani-
can bicycle races caused lots OF fun. The company
trophy was won by Company h, with score vi
81 points: Company was second, with q poih's'
Company I had IS points: Company ID, II points
Company F. points: Company and Company A.
! ponts each After the games there was dancing
The officials OF the games were: Referee. Coionei
Franklin Bartlett, I'D Regiment Judges. Lieuten-
ant-Coone W. V. King 22d Regiment: Lieutenant
Colonel C. II. Luscomb. 18th Regiment Captain u
Wingate 23d Regiment: Major y. B. Thurston ga
Regiment: Captain c. j. Setter. 18th Regiment, ana
Captain W. G. Schuyler. 7th Regiment; CHER scorer
Adjutant s. F.. Hart. 22d Regiment; clerk OF the
course, Adjutant II. II. Treadwel. I'D regiment
referee OF cycling William r. Pittman New YORK
Sergeant E. " COT: announcer Charles J. Harvey
Star A. c.
The summary
sv %S sa;A c ssnSssp 8
ona.rdOnk ), co sr,;.S r,S.E r.s,o .''o
Two hundred -twenyyard dash lnovce IN nss,s
A. corrow, Company c. third. F. A. puffy Company H.
Time-O;28~ ,r 49, w r,o.,
ran Company d: second. V. w. Wander Weyce Com
pany II; third. W. Y. cheevers' Company H. i'"'
2:4s 49, -. w., b., n n uo,
esap sssy' E. .sssn
,h,ra W b smyiey Company c. Time-222h.
hurdle race handicap
Won by p j. Corey. Company scratch second {.
A. Lambert. Company II "a yardOi third W. H. NC
One-nie bicycle race hsndieap.wcn by
second A. 3
Company tso yardsji third. W. J. Cochran. Company
hundred and -forty-yard run handicap-won by
A r Rohaut Company Il "a YARDS; second. r. A.
Onderdonk. Company II % yardsl: third. d. NJ Daley
company r 70 yards). T1me-o:o5H. .
civ ward run (novce)-Won by NJ j. wheeler.
comnany A; second C. A. Manner Company l; third.
a Conrow Company c. Tims-l:2ox
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
ALPHA DELTA PHI CLUB RECEPIfoN'
A LOAN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AT THE
CLUBHOUSE.

CLUBHOUSE.
The Alpha Delta Phi Club gave reception TOR
the members of the Alpha Delta Phi FRATERNITY a'
tho clubhouse No. s. West Thirty-third-st'' last
evening The rooms crowded. about nVe nun
dred members having accepted invitations Inc
proceedings were informal and refreshments were
served late In the evening, and there was nome
,mpromptu speaking and music. Among those
present were Joseph II. Choate, president o, tue
Climb the Rev Andrew V. V. Raymond, presiueh'
Of Union College; Justice Edward Patterson Dr
AdarmL OF Montreal; the Rev. Dr. EDWARD Juu-
son. Collin Armstrong. George N. Messiter Ben
iamin W. Franklin. J. V. " Ocott. Howard ray
so, Wllds jefferson Clark. Or. Charles r.. Quim-
bv. Henry J. Hemmens. W. 8. Atwood and BRAD
ford w Hitchcock. Next Tuesday evening inc
annual meeting OF the club. for the eiecuoh OF
oficers and four governors. will be held -.
The eighth annual artists loan exnipition OF
paintings is now being held at the clubhouse ana
nwiii end on Wednesday. Among the canvases
shown are: THE End Of the Day. by o. r. barse
ir Song without Words" by William VerPanck
Birney; "Moonight, Holland" by George ~ ..,r So
Rivals" by L. C. Earle "A Corner OF the otuoI Sv
by Harry Fem; Pasture Lands cap by
Frederick W. Kost: "Arkville Meadows BY AZ
thur Parton: "A Golden Sunset" by F. X NJ
REIN: 1.-THE Wreck OF the Jason, by Henry %.
SMELL: Early Evening In Holland by CarIe,on
Wiqpin.: ";reen and Gold" by Irving r. Wiies'
and "Child" by Hassam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

wss,on, Company I; second. D. ". Daley and E. Coaye
COMPANY F; third. p. J. corisy and T. A. Dsnhsm'
O' Three ,quarter-mile Chandieap,-Won BY A.
r,o,d Company ID 80 yards) second. w q. AcLaueh-
lin Company (35 yards) third F. W. Gieson, Com
pany ,y beyce race ChardIcapl-won BY J. Keelsf.
Company L 90 YARDS; second. A. S. Junskind, Com,
psny 80 YARDS: third. ". Z. Mosher Company
(scratch). Time-6oSS. -.,
Eisht-iap relay race Chandieapl.won BY Company "A
wards, A. W Western 20 yards) W. +. McLAlShil,S
az YARDS: second Company H. second team .; o n.
Johnson "a yards W a. Kars q yardsl. W. n CON
noJs az yards = w Gibson as yardsl thru Company
IT third team r. A. Denham az yards). p. j. CofiX
Iscratch) W H. McManus IS YARDS. c. A. Lambert v
yards). Time-2:4S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
4 ROy-S LEG CRUSHED BY A CAR.

William Green a bright lad. living at No Ss
coIumbus-ave was knocked down and run over
in Colunbus-ave near his home Mt o'clock last
night by cable car No g. One OF his legs was so
baaiv crushed that It had to be amputated. The
gripman was Austin Miller. Of No S24 West Fifty
thrd-st He saw the lad Jump IN 'front.' OF inc
c.r al, was bowling along at a fast rate Of speed
hut he was poweriess to check the motion or the
car in time as the rails slippery When the
car was stopped the boy was under the midde OF
the frst truck the front Wheel having passed over
his Lex He was conscious and gave directions 70
those who came TO his aid After he was lifted
from beneath the car he was taken In an ambu-
lance to the Manhattan Hospital, where his IN
jured leg amputated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
uvE yJARpA.s STAY SHORTENED.

Nine Alexandra Viarda. the PoAsh actress VIII
remain al the Fifth Avenue Theatre for only
u.ek longer instead OF for two weeks at
6rst expected She will be succeeded there accord
ing TO the announcement made last night. by
Charles Coghlan who viii present his own pay
THE Royal Box Mr.. Coghlan's engagement Will
begin on Tuesday evening. December 81. the thea
ire being closed Monday night for rehearsal
and for preparing the scenery OF the play. whieh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
CHARGES AGAINST MAINE OFfICIALS.
CRISIS IN THE PROHIBITIONS wAR-BiG MEET
ING TO BE HELD.

Ranger Me-. Dec. II (speciaD.-The crisis has
-. In the Maine prohibition war Accredited
conservatives OF the Maine Christian CIVIC League
s,ate that the crusade they have inausnrated IN
.oo.,ook County is merely preliminary to a gen
eral campaien in Maine. which Will be the most
sweeping and effective fight In the interest OF 'ne
Maine law ever undertaken in the State.
I'VE shall stop at nothing short OF impeachment
OF those officers who have been suffering the V'oa-
ton OF the law to continue says ex-senator ~ W.
Shaw. OF Houton the Aroostook leader OF the
movement There Is to be a big meeting at Houlton
in January at which the Governor VIII make an
address He has intimated that he VIII say tnat
he cannot act except on specific charges But
temperance workers assert that this dictum from
him will be just what they want TO near. lhey
will then go 10 work and file specinc charges
against the County Attorneys and against the
SSerifs and against others who have not been so
Jealous and interchangeable, from the prohibtory
standpoint as they should have been They Will
ask TO have them removed by the Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
SOUTHERN COTTON MARKETS.

Galveston Dec 1i.-cotton steady; mtddiinE n.
low middiing Lice: good ordinary. u-ioee q,
ceipts SSH exports TO the Continent 800; ooss'"' y
Aarusts. Dee ii--Cot,on steady; middlins soS
low middIins S 3-i6c Net receipts. l5tS; gross 49,
sb,nmsnts ssS: sales $50; stock. S. al 49, 49,
Norfolk Dee iicc'OSa steady %'d Receipts, isii
exports cosstws sales ists stock .sTSS sxs:
New Orleans Dee ncosSn ,: .tsacy Nst receipt.
1905: sros: .so exports 70 Great eat. br' sss o
saysnnsh Dec. n.-cottou quiet: mlddiine: q. e.,
low middIins IKc. Receipts 11eoa; sxposs 70 No.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
INSTALLED AS X. r. GRAND COMMANDER

Baltimore. Dec II (speciaD.-General Thomas ].
shryock Treasurer OF the State and a candidate
tor United States Senator. installed tonight
as Grand Commander OF the Grand Commandery
Of knights Templar Of Maryland The installa-
ton ceremonies larger scale than any
ever before in Baltimore. knights and their
friends from New-York Philadelphia Washington
and other cities present. Music Hall was
crowded. and the handsome uniforms Of the
knights and the gowns OF the women made brill
liant scene. Delegations from all the communicates
in MARYLAND took part in the ceremonies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
CJGARETTES IN TENNESSEE.

CHATTANOOGA Tenn. Dec lin the case OF the
state Of Tennessee against j. Bansned. charged
with selling cigarettes from broken packages Judge
C,Iark of the United States Court. in decision
rendered to-day held that the term Original pack
ace" could be applied TO small packages OF ten
coarettes This efectually settles the cigarette
question in Tennessee and gives the dealers all the
liberty they desire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
THIEF PURSUED AND SHOT.

southboro Mass. Dec ia man calling himself
Frank Connors. VINO broke into the summer home
OF Charles A. Kidder OF Boston. was captured here
to-day after an exciting chase, during which shots
con,.ors was shot twice and severely. though not
dangerously, wounded. His shots went wide and
Ala no damage He had three OF Mr.. Kidders
suits OF clothes and carried quantity OF silver
nd other goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
Mr.. MANSFIELD AND The TRUST
HIS ALLEGED ASSAULT on HIS VALET AND HIS
ALLEGATION AS TO WHY LEGAL ACTION WAS
TAKEN GIVE AN IMPETUS TO

TAKEN GIVE AN IMPETUS TO
THE DISCUSSION.
The news from Philadelphia Of the alleged assault
by Richard Mansfield his valet was much dis
cussed among theatrical people yesterday The
feature Of the which gave II most interest was.
OF course the allegation on Mr.. Manshelds side
tina. the legal action taken against him was at tho
instigation Of Nixon & Zimmerman. the managers
OF the theatre in which he Is playing. on account
of his utterances against the so-caled theatrical
trust or syndicate. Of which they are members
Mr. Mansfield is not. In general. personally popular
among actors and managers and neither do theat-
rica people spite OF their tendency to quarrei IN
their own way generally approve assault and bat
terry yet a modifying element WAS added TO the
case when Mr. Mansfield was presented In II az the
victim Of the syndicate.
Mr. Mansfield has expressed himself all alons AS
opposed to the trust. and he has habit OF saying
what he has 20 say in a rather vigorous manner.
That his utterances should be disas,eful TO Mesrs
was OF course, no information current as 70 me
merits Of the except what was contalhsu III tiie
newspaper accounts but the incident served 10 glYe
another impetIs TO the discussion that Is going on
evervwher. In the theatrical world as 10 the merits
and dement's OF the syndicate and the right or
wrong OF It's methods OF gaining and keeping con-
troll OF the important theatrical business OF we
syndicate is coming TO be pretty well area anu
talked about and A vast amount OF talK y SOM
times A part OF the process OF the solution oil dn
Guilty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
AGED WOMAN FOUGHT HARD TO DIE.

MARY oBERT NINETY SEVEN YEARS OLD. COM
MITTED SUICIDE IN NEW BRUNSWICK AFTER
STRUGGLE WITH HER SISTER.
New Brunswick Dec. II (speciaD.-Mary Obert,
ninety years old. committed suicide by jump
ing from second-story window this evening at
her home. in Neilson-st The woman had been liv-
ing with her sister Anna, who is ninety four
old and she has been demented for more than
year. This evening she took advantage OF her sis.
ter's absence from the room, and started TO get
out of the window. Anna discovered Mary, and
seized hold of her clothing and attempted to drag
her back into the room.
fierce struggle followed, and, breaing her hold
Mary plunged headlong to the brick pavement
twenty feet below. Her neck broken by the
fall and death was instantaneous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
LATE STEAMSHIP ARRIVAL.

The Cunard line steamship Umbria. Captain Dut-
ton from Liverpool and Queenstown. was off Sandy
Hook bar at 1910 o'clock last night. She will come
up TO her pier early this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

Van wyck this evening regarding the situation IN
BROOKLYN h.r -, a.. r,n-
many men will leave here on sunoay evening , 10
.ttend the ball OF the Delaware Cluo the district
aaroanization Of Sheriff elect Thomas j. Dunn, on
Monday night IN New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
MARK TWAIy'S BROTHER DEAD.

Elrnira. ~ Y. Dec. i1.-Orion Clemens, a brother
of Mark Twain. died at Keokuk, Iowa, to-day. He
was seventy-two years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
CIVIL SUIT AGAINST MR. MANSFIELD.

CIVIL SUIT AGAINST MIR MANSfItIp'
PHILADELPHIA Dec IA sequel 10 the troubles ne
tween Richard Mansfield, the actor. and John Metz-
ger. Mr.. Manshelds former dresser developed TO-
day in a civil suit for damages brought by Metzser
Yesterday Mr. Mansfield was held by Magistrate
Eisenbrown under 5000 bail for further hearing on
a charge Of assault and battery on Metzger. To-
day Metzger began a civil action to recover 25o
damages from Mr. Mansfield for alleged assault and
hsttery The affidavit iled by Metzger Is similar
10 the allegations made yesterday before the Magis-
trate and alleges that Mansfield struck MIN WIN
ne cienched Asst on Tuesday night, December !. IN
Consequence OF a trivial dispute while Mansheld
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