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The times., 1898-04-06
JOHN PITCHER HELD FOR THEFT
A Woman Said to Have Caused His
Downfall.

John NJ. Pitcher, young white man
living at Dds E Street northwest, is held
at No. Police Station on a charge of the
larceny of one dollar.
Pitcher has been employed for sew
eral months by the United States Ex
press Company. During the holidays sew
eral complaints reached the company
about articles lost and stolen. Among
them was package containing S35 and
two fans; package consisting of pock
etbook valued at s5.75, sent to Mrs. Sigs-
bee, wife of Capt Sigsbee. There were
also stolen several boxes of candy and
small articles.
William G.. Robey, representing the
company, decided upon a plan to detect
the thief, and made up a decoy package
in which was placed marked dollar bill.
Then watch was instituted and Pitcher
detected
1t is said that he has acknowledged
taking several of the articles and an in
VestiSation has disclosed that a woman
was responsible for the young mans
downfall An effort is being made TO re-
cover the goods and Pitcher will not be
brought into court for day or two.
The times., 1898-04-06
NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED.
Hr. BradfeId to Carry His Case to
the Supreme Court.


the Supreme Court.
In the case of Ellis H Roberts, Treas
urer, etc, appellant, vs.. Joseph Bradheid,
in which the Court Of Appeals overruled
the decision of Judge Hagner, a notice Of
appeal 20 the Supreme Court # the
United States has teen filed. Tne case
involves The construction OF the first
amendment to the Constitution.
This case, according TO Mr. Bradaeld
is an outgrowta OF the controversy ever
the question OF erec.Gls, 4 Roman Cath
olic chapel at West Pc.Dt He says that
In the decision Gf Attorney Gene"::l Nc
kenna there WAS an intimation tnat Con
gTess haG the power II lrant the license
asked for by Archbis shop Corrigan. and
that he then promised &c bring the .uie9.
non OF the power Of .cOagress = grant
licenses in mOrturain before the Supreme
Court Of the United States he contendinc
That the English laws of morturain and
Charitable usues Were, in effect ernbod-
led in the first amendment and there
fore that the right TO give any land or
money arising out of land, or houses. 10
De built on land, 10 religious houses" or
any establishment Of religion was for
bidden TO Congress.
de says that he commenced the suit
last November in the hope of procuring
q decision Of the Supreme Court before
the end Of the present term While he
did not anticipate an adverse oninior
from the Court Of Appeals, he considers
himself fortunate in the fact that the
Court Of Appeals decided squareIy and
nnequiVocally against his view. so that
IN the Supreme Court of The Tinted
States there may be no doubt as To the
real issue in the case.
The times., 1898-04-06
building Traac. Council.

The Building Trades Council met last evening
at Electrical Workers Hall, President Ianis in
the chair. The joint committee from the Cen
tral Labor Union and the Building Trades Coun.
eil reported that al a conference held Yesterday
il was decided that Labor Dav would be ceIe-
bFatcd by an excursion given under the auspices
ot both bodies 10 some one OF the pleasure re-
sorts on The Potomac River Delegates nom
the JoaTneymcn Soft Stonecuttcrs were admitted
to membership. The committee on District suf-
fage reported that the National Building Trades
Council las issued a circular 10 the members
q the senate and House committees on District
Ahalrs, appealing 10 them foI suffrage ior the
residents Of the District
The times., 1898-04-06
That

Fifteen dollar Tan Covert
Top Coat that we are selling at
TWELVE DOLLARS & FIFTY
CENTS is the biggest Overcoat
value ever offered i'll Washington.
They are made from super quality
covert cloth in new, neat shades OF
tan-are lined all through with
silk-cut in the fashionable length,
and are perfect ftting-would be
considered cheap at SI5-so they
musr be doubly so at TWELVE
FIFTY. All sizes.
Our 81. % Derby Hat is winner.
All the new shapes in both black
and brown-are union made and
fully guaranteed. s. is their price
elsewhere.
The times., 1898-04-06
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROVER GRA.
HAMS remedy is GUARANTEED
to remove all distress FROM THE
FIRST DOSE. II is folly to suffer
when zoe. hottie, procured from
your druggist, VIII correct IN.
stantly all unpieasant symptoms-
An info ilibie Specific for Dyspepsi Ia,
Aeartburn, GasirItis ana ell dis.
cases arising from an impaired Di-
2estive System. Write TO Grover
Cru ham Co., Sewburgh, n. Y, for
pamphlet.
The times., 1898-04-06
DEATH OF WILLIAM ROWLAND.
Expired Suddenly at His Home Last
Evening.

William c. Rowland died very suddenly
yesterday evening at his home, sos X
Street northwest. Mr.. Rowland was an
employe of the Government Printing
Office, and enjoyed the esteem of large
circle of friends. The cause of his death
is supposed to have been Bright's disease
He worked all day Tuesday and com
plained of feeling badly on his return
home in the evening. Shortly after he was
taken with convulsions and died before
medical aid could relieve his sufferings.
He leaves a wife, Katie Darling Rowland,
and one child.
The times., 1898-04-06
WILLIAM SHORTER ARRESTED
Spent Mr.. Stewards Tyyenty-DoIInr
Bill for Whisky.

William A. Shorter, colored barten-
der at John Keith's saloon, in Bladens-
burg, was arrested yesterday afternoon
on Sixteenth Street by Detective Lacey
forathe Maryland authorities. 1t appears
that Shorter was given a $20 bill to
change by Mr. Stewart a partron of the
saloon. He left the bar ostenslbly TO get
the money changed at a near by store
but instead of doing So came to Wash
ing and spent the $50 for whisky, In less
than an hour after Detective Lacey was
assigned to the case he had his man.
Shorter confessed and will return To Biz,
densburg with Constable Vincent.
The times., 1898-04-06

Street. Alton, H., suffered with sciatic
rheaumtism for over eight months. Sha
doctored for it nearly the whole of this
time, using various remedies recon-
mended by friends, and was treated bv
the physicians, but received no relief
She then used one and half bottles of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which effect
ed u complete cure. This is published at
her request, as she wants others SINH
Iarly afflicted to know what cured her
The % and 80 cent sizes for sale by Henry
Evans, Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
938 + Street, and Connecticut Avenue
and S Street northwest, and 1928 Mary
land Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-04-06
THREATENED THE JUDGE.
"orkhouse Sentence Arouscs the
Anger Of Rose Craig

Rose Craig, colored, a South Washing
ton amazon, made a desperate fight in
the Police Court yesterday after she was
convicted of vagrancy. AS soon as the
sentence of the court was announced Rose
became violent and vented her anger
upon Judge Scott, whom she started to
abuse in violent manner. She made an
effort to leave the court, saying that if
she could get at him he would never sem
tence anyone else to the workhouse She
was Immediately pounced upon by BaiIiff
kendig, who choked off her torrent of
abuse and threats and hustled her into
a cell. Rose was sentenced to three
months in the workhouse.
The times., 1898-04-06
New Criminal Industry.

The police are looking for a young Ger
man who has established a new line Of
criminal industry. His game is to walk
into business house and ask to be
shown the city directory. When the at
tention of the occupants of the place is
diverted he sneaks out with the book
About o'clock Yesterday afternoon he
played this game in the office of Belt &
Dyer, lumber dealers, at Thirteenth
Street and Ohio Avenue and walked off
with their directory.
The times., 1898-04-06

Walter Denham went to Joseph Foye's
house Monday night to get his trunk and
a few minutes later went 10 the Emer-
gency Hospital. In a difficulty between
the two men, FOyes tried to make a dia-
gram of the locations of the Spanish
fleet on Denhams : head with a stick. Ii
a question with Judge KimbaIl
whether the work was done with a cane
or blackjack, and he imposed a fine of
only so.
The times., 1898-04-06
stole Gen. Walkers Clothes.

Gen. James A. Walker member in
Congress from the fourth Virginia dis
trict and formerly commander of the
Stonewall Brigade, c. S. A. was prose-
cutting witness in the Police Court yes
terday. Gen. Walker is guest at the
Normandie Hotel, and on last Wednesday
John Walters entered his room and stole
two suits of clothes. The clothes were
recovered by Detective Parham and Wal
lers was sent down for six months
The times., 1898-04-06

The body of William p. Herbert the
electrician who committed suicide at the
Vendome Hotel as told in The Evening
Times yesterday, is still held at the
morgue 1t will probably be turned over
to friends today. A telegram was sent
to Edward Herbert, son of the deceased,
at Boston but he answered requesting
that the information be sent to his
grandfather, Major Beverly, at Plains,
Va. This was done yesterday by In
spector Mattingly and a reply is awaited.
The times., 1898-04-06
ROW AT SATURDAYS FIRE
Results in the Arrest of Frank ~
JnNfns

BAfluS.
As a result Of the row at the river front
coniiagration last Saturday morning be-
tween several nremen and citizens. Mr.
FRANK H. Javins. the fish dealer, was ar
rested by Policeman Charles Kennev YES
terday on TWO charges-afrray and yio-
lating the police regulations by driving a
vehicle over the fire hose Mr.. JAWS left
collateral at No. ! Station for his appear-
snce IN the Police Court this morning.
II appears that Mr.. Javins ordered one
OF his employees TO drive wagon over The
IRE hose ia order 10 get il on back
street Driver Dolman Of No 4 Engine
Company commanded Policeman 1[enney
20 arrest the driver bat he declined IA do
60, II Is stated, as he did not sec the
OnenSe committed
A night between nremen and citizens fol-
lowed and Driver DOlman claims he had
10 seize fire ak to protect himself As
Policeman kenney declined TO make any
arrests several complaints were made
against him, which are being investigated
by Commissioner Wright.
The times., 1898-04-06
Negro. Beer. bananas and Fish.

Joseph Cromwell, a respectable-looking
young man, who claims Winchester Va,
as his home, yesterday got mixed up with
some fish, bananas colored man and
quantity of beer. He lost the fish and
bananas, but could not say whether the
fish got drowned in the beer or the col
ored man ate the bananas. Cromwell
was charged with being disorderly while
in search of his property and was fined
S. by Judge Scott.
The times., 1898-04-06

John Ryan and Craven c. Tuthill were
convicted in the Police Court yesterday
of assaultng Moy Hung Quay. The tes-
timony showed that Tuthill held the Chi
naman while Ryan stabbed him with
knife. Ryan was fined s25 or three months
in jail and Tuthil was fined $25 or two
months in iail.
The times., 1898-04-06
Pensions Granted.

Pensions were granted to citizens of the
District of Columbia yesterday as fol-
lows: John W. Gregory. Sc; George W.
Sloat $24 to $50. Special. March %. James
McGurn. United States Soldiers Home.
Sc to $12: Andrew Herzig. United States
Soldiers Home, $17: Mary ]. Fierce. sl2:
Otto Hagemann, United States Soldiers
Home, s.. Special March 26, Ella ID.
Cross. $50
The times., 1898-04-06
SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS.
Police Ordered 10 Keep NigiIant
Lookout for Them

In view of the war excitement here.
the police have been instructed TO use
extraordinary vigilance in rIiding the city
of suspicious characters and cranks. and
10 prevent as far as possible the flock
ing TO Washington Of such undesirable
persons. A close watch IS accordingly
being kept on the freight yards Of the
several railroads, and other points Of in
Eress.
Policeman Arnold, following out these
instructions. made a single-hauded raid
last night on ''Hobos Rest in the
Twining City freight yards and captured
seven men who had just arrived bv
freight -Four nf the prisoners are white
and three colored. They win be tried
ia the Police Court this morning as sus
picious characters
The times., 1898-04-06
burnt Cork cIub ENTERTAINMENT.

The Burnt Cork Club entertained their
friends last evening at Odd Fellows Hall.
The entertainment was very clever
minstrel performance. introducing solos
and specialites. Those taking part were
u. Shackelford, G. Shackelford. Ross
Wise, Howard Graham. Henry Hills.
Byron Bond, Milt Clark, VIII Nell,
Harry Dunan, Willis Collier and Berry
Burnside. The event was concluded by
dancing.
The times., 1898-04-06

Make up yc r mind for once
TO get a good Sut-we mean
by that a Suit that will not only
wear well but will always hook
well We are not high in ou,
charges, but We rank very high
in our workmanship.
J. D. BURNS & co. Ninth & c SIS. NV.
apr6- d-eod
The times., 1898-04-06
Boys. AND nissEs' SHOES.

fnnts' rUsset aud biacI, rurne1
button, 2Ic.; ladies' OxGords, 49c.:
mems dress shoes. oSc.; all Easier
bargains. Al FERD. FRANCS. 1906
14th 81. NV. and :i33 Pa. ave. se. Eggs
for The children. aDI-Tt.em
The times., 1898-04-06

1t thrills everybody in Washington with
enthusiasm to have in their midst such
superior beer as Heurich's Maerzen. the
best brewed in America. Order a case
from Arlington Bottling Co. by 'phoning
cot
The times., 1898-04-06
Damaged by Fire.

An unoccuDied house at No. SO2 Mar
shall street was nearly destroyed by fire
shortly after o'clock yesterday morn
ing The fire was discovered by George
Kelly, who gave the alarm calling out
No. II engine company. The premises
are owned by Harrison Gordon. The loss
is estimated at 5000 covered by insurance.
The times., 1898-04-06
Rapid Transit Is Assured

For next Summer from Washington and Baltimore
10 Ocean City, Md Choice lots Tor sale cheap
Jno. f, Waggaman, 700 Iith st,
The times., 1898-04-06
Making a
home.

The pleasure and satisfae-
tion of having a home OF
your own is beyond compre-
sion until you have tried il.
We are always willing to
help you in the matter OF
paying the bills. We viii
make the terms so easy that
you viii never miss the
money. You owe yourself
the treat of looking over our
new Spring stock. 1t beats
anything in town. Every
thing needful for the house
we keep.
The times., 1898-04-06
THIS PAPER IS PRINTED

With Ink furnished by JAENECKE BROS. & FIR
sCHNEEMANN. New York City. mhl5-tf-cn
The times., 1898-04-06
$12.0 Ladies' Suits, S3.9S.

Just a very few left, and it is without ex-
ception the biggest bargain ever Of
fered. Al-wool covert cloth, lined through
out, including sleeyes-skirts bound
and lined with best quality Of per- &2 QS
caline, While they last st...........-. o'oC
The times., 1898-04-06
$500 Brilliantine Waists. 9Se.

A very handsome lot OF finely made BriIiiau-
tine Waists-most stylish in cut
and appearance. A splendid bar Q9a
gain Observation-Disclosures. at UO1
The times., 1898-04-06
S12. Shirt Waists. $3.50.

Fine Satin Duchess Shirt Waists-the entire
waist and sleeves tucked-Perfect in
fit and make-hs an Easter offering 81 80
we will sell them at..................'p 'ps .UJ
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

purchase of a mate for his trotting
horse, Harry ID. If the deal is success
full he will have one of the fastest and
prettest teams in the county.
The William Walker Hose company
met on Monday evening to hear the re-
port of the committee that has been
making arrangements for their social
and drawing on Friday evening next at
Enterprise hall. The committee re-
ported that all the arrangements were
perfected and the indications were that
the attendance would be unusually
large. In addition to the social and
drawing, Professor N. ]. Russell's or
chestra will give a musical entertain
ment that will be alone worth the
price OF admission.
Rose A. and Margaret Mulholland
spent Sunday at Forest City, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. DIR. G. +. Taylor.
The Republican primaries were held
here yesterday, and the delegates elect
ed - represent the Fourth legislative
convention, which will be held In Oily
phant on next Thursday, are: First
ward, Thomas Griffiths, John II. Jones;
Second ward. w. G. Nicholson; Third
ward. II. A. whitman; Mayfield, David
G. Williams and william Griflths.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

have had la grippe, from which you
have never fully recovered. Your
blood may be out of order or possibly
you are bilious or constipated, ner-
vous or dull, sleepless or languid, rest
less or tired; at any rate, whatever
may be your condition, you ought to,
and probably will, take some spring
medicine - something to invigorate,
something to cleanse, something to
strengthen. Those who select Peru
ma run no risk, as this remedy covers
the whole ground. 1T is the best df
not the only internal remedy for
chronic catarrh. 1t cures hundreds of
old cases that have resisted every 9TH
er kind of treatment. Victims of the
after-effects of la grippe find Pe-ru-na
a specific For the blood, Pe-ru-na has
no superior; at the same time il
strengthens the nerves, stimulates the
liver and invigorate> the stomach.
Those who take Pe-ru-na never fail
to have good appetite, sleep we'll
have strong nerves and good blood
Mrs. C. c. Filler, 1861 South Fourth
street, Columbus, Ohio, writes: II was
suffering from what is called nervous
prostration. My nerves were terribly
debilitated. l found Pe-ru-na an i'm
mediate relief"
Send to The Pe-ru-na Drug Manu-
featuring Company, Columbus, Ohio,
for free book on catarrh.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
TAYLOR NEWS.
A Pretty Wedding Soiemnized--This
Evenings SOciaI--PersOnaIs.

The marriage of Miss Annie LaGley,
of Minooka, and Mr.. John Connors, of
North Taylor, was solemniZed in the
st. Joseph's church yesterday afternoon
at i.30 o'clock. The ceremony was per-
formed by the rector, Rev. Carmody.
The bridesmaid was Miss Mary Nee
and the best man was John Davis. of
Pine Brook. The marriage was quiet
affair and was attended only by the
relations and immediate friends of the
contracting parties. After the cere-
mony reception was held at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Connors They have many well-wish-
ing friends. They will reside in this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs Hitchner, of Pittston,
were the guests of friends i'm this town
yesterday.
The Tribune branch office in Taylor
is in the Cobleigh building. Local rep
resentative L. G. Evans, in charge.
raylorVille Lodge No 462, Knights
of Pythias will meet this evening in
Reeses hall
The employees of the Taylor, Pine and
Holden mines will receive their MONTH
~ distribution for March, today.
This evening will occur the grand
competitive meeting and social at the
Calvary Baptist church. A large mum
ber have entered on the different COM
petitions and treat is in store for
those who attend.
Mrs. NJ. j. Lloyd, of Priceburg, was
the guest of her MOTHER in this place
on sunday
The Board Of Directors of the Price
Library association will not meet this
evening. The meeting will he held next
Monday evening.
X-Burgess William =. Griffiths is
| confined to his home on, Washington
| street.
Mrs. Neiger, Mrs, David f. Jones and
daughters, Vienna and Rhea, left yes
| terday for a visit at FaCtoryvilie, being
| the guests of Rev and Mrs. NJ. j. Wat
| kins.
David Walter, of Hyde Park, was
the guest of friends in this place yes
| terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Eagan, of
Hvde Park. were the guests of the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
| Pendergast, of Depot street, on Sunday.
Rev. William Frisby, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, left yes
terday morning for Norwich, n. Y, to
attend the Methodist Episcopal conven-
tion of that place,
The Board of Trade Street committee
will meet with the council committee
on Thursday evening.
Mr.. william Jones, young musi-
clan of West Minooka. was presented
| with a beautiful baton from the mem
bers of the Presbyterian Church choir,
of Moosic, of which he is director.
Rev. Ivor Thomas, pastor Of the
Welsh Congregational church. is slow
ly recovering from his recent illness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

to a full house again last night. "a
bachelors Housekeeper' caused great
merriment for two hours and one-half.
The cariUnetist rendered solo which
evinced remarkable skill on the part
of the performer.
The Gravity passenger train due in
this city from Honesdale at 125, ran
into a train of cars which were being
switched at the Powderly breaker yes
terday. No one was injured and the
damage did not amount 10 much. The
passengers who were to connect with
the train bound for Scranton and
points south were transferred at the
Lookout crossing.
Frederick Gelder and NJ. ]. Murphy,
members of the local staffs of the Lead
er and Herald, respectively, are nego-
tiating for the purchase of the Forest
City News, now owned by Justice OF
the Peace w. J. Maxey. These young
men are hustlers who have thorough
knowledge of the printing and news
paper business and their many friends
will wish them success when they shall
have closed the deal.
The Delaware and Hudson paid the
employees of the steam road, locomotive
SnOpS ana lne coal pOChelS lOl thS
month of March yesterday.
DR.. D. L. Bailey was called to Frank
lin Forks, Susquehanna county, yes
terday, by the serious illness of his
mother who is 73 years old 1t is feared
she cannot recover.
Trinity guild met at the home of Miss
Carrie Morss last evening.
Mrs. Ella MofTitt is entertaining her
nephew, Rt. Rev. f. F. Prendergast,
of Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McTighe have re-
turned to Scranton after visit in this
city.
Miss Rebecca Coleman left yesterday
for Philadelphia where she will attend
the commencement of the College of
Pharmacy. from which her brother,
John f. Coleman, graduates.
Miss Bessie Teets is visiting friends
in DunmOre.
Mrs. Hannah Leonard is spending a
week in Wilkes Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
Fox MAY RETURN.

Negotiations have been going on be-
tween the Williams brothers, owners
of Hotel American, and Frank NJ. Fox,
the well-known hotel man. who former
ly managed Hotel Anthracite The OBJ
ject Messrs. Williams have in view is
to place Mr.. Fox in charge Of the popu-
lar hotel. Should satisfactory arrange
ments be made, many persons i'm this
vicinity will be greatly pleased Mr..
Fox is widely known and popular. and
has host of friends throughout the
valley and among the travelling public
in general. While managing the An
thracite he established a reputation for
it enjoyed by no other hotel i'm this sec
tion. He and his father, Horace Fox,
are now proprietors of a large hotel
and sanitarium at Saegert0wn. this
state.