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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
WILL NOT BE PUNISHED,
CASE AGAINST MRS. AMEs MOL.
PROSSED
Her Husband Had No Desire to Pros
ecute Her--Mrs. Knapp Much
Disappointed at the Outcome.

Mrs. Anna f.. Ames will not be pun
ished by the law for her participation
In the sational events in the st.
Charles hotel in this city, for which
DIR. Knapp, OF Forest City. Is now
serving six months term OF i'm
prisonment in the county Jail.
1t will be remembered that Mrs.
Ames and Dr. Knapp came to this city
from their homes in Forest City last
summer and registered at the ST.
Charles as man and wife. They were
followed by detectives employed by the
husband, and at an early hour in the
morning they were arrested in their
room and were both subsequently in
dicted.
At the October sessions Dr. Knapp
was convicted, and the case against
Mrs. Ames, his partner in guilt, was
continued. 1t was put on the list for
Tuesday, but was continued until yes
terday. and when ii was called up by
the district attorney yesterday it was
anr0unced that Mrs. Ames' husband
who was the real prosecutor In the
case, had no desire to prosecute his
Wife, and 1t was intimated that he was
inclined to forgive and restore her to
the place she occupied in his household
before the events at the st. Charles.
Judge II. NJ. Edwards said 1t was the
policy OF the courts not to DO anything
to hinder reconciliations between hus.
bands and wives, and he permitted q
mol pros. to be entered upon payment
Of the costs.
Mrs. Knapp, the doctors wife, il
much chagrined over the termination
OF the case against Mrs. Ames. Sh,
says that the latter pursued DR.. KNAPP
and was primarily responsible for tn,
disgrace that engulfed both Of them
AmcS. who was q banker at Forcs
city at the time of the scandal. is nov
| living AT Waymart.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
WEATHER YESTERDAY.
L Enh. Z. mol.
PERSONAL.

senator ]. G. Vaughan returned home yes.er.
= morning,
Sanford Raslcy. Of the Faurot house,
has been called TO Newark by the serious illness
of her niece, Mrs. Giveny.
Captain j. c. Delaney, of Harrisburg, was in
the city last night. lie attended the Marie An
toinettc Fetc and received the greeting OF many
old friends.
Deputy Attorney General Fred w. Fleitz has
been selected TO respond to the 'Lincoln" toast
at the annual banquet OF the Lincoln club OF
Erc, ncAt Tuesday
Richard NJ Williams, of Taylor, son OF Nor.
gan Williams, a prominent merchant OF tn i
place, yesterday registered with Prothonoiary
Copeland as a student at aw.
Mr.. Charles du Pont Breok was out last night
Tor the first time since his serious accident, met
IN being thrown from street car as he was
dlighting, lie had box at the Lyccum, and
although carrying his arm in a sling was looking
Oettcr than might be expected
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
THE ANNUAL MASQUERADE.
Splendid Affair Conducted by the
Liederkranz in Music Hall.

The thirty-sccond annual masquer-
ade ball of the Scranton Liederkranz
society was conducted last nishs In
Music hall. and was, as were the THU
ty-cne previous ones, O great success
In every way.
The hall was lavishly decorated.
Stretching around the front of the en-
tire balcony was a deep border of ar
tistically draped flags, and over the
front of the stage an enormous Ameri-
can flag was festooned. The ceiling
Was festoonei with streamers of bunt-
ing. while tire adjoining rooms were
crared with vari-colored bunting.
Commencing at . o'clock there was a
series OF tableaux given on a stage
erected upon the stage. These repre-
sented scenes from the following Ger
man stories and were pretti,y posed;
cinderella" "Hansel and Gretei,"
"snow white" Little Red Riding
Hood" and Sleeping Beauty"
The grand march was begun at II
o'clock and was participated In by
nearly one hundred masqued and cos
tuned couples. led by Gus weinss as
the Prince. and Miss Willow Herman.
as the princess. The costumes were
novel and in many instances very
elaborate. There were courtiers,
knights, peasants and shepherdesses,
tramps and clowns and an infinite va
riety of other types represented.
A number of the German lads and
handsome dark-eyed German lassies
appearing in the Alsatian dance ut the
Marie Antoinette feet came in costume
when the performance at the Lyceun,
was over and added a great dash OF
color to the scene with their pretty
Alpine costumes.
The committee having charge of The
affair consisted of Frank Hummler
VIII Emerich, Victor Wenzel. Ernest
Gloor and Theodore Haberstroh.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
SUIT AGAINST LAND COMPANY.
Allegation That It Has Defaulted in
It's Payments.

The Penn Trust company OF Phila-
delphia, yesterday began an action to
recover $4,000 from the Speedway Land
and Improvement company. II. n. La
Bar and B. 4. Hill, trustees, terra
tenants.
1t is alleged that the land company
has defaulted on certain payments it
was to make in accordance with it's
agreement with the trust company and
that, therefore, the entire amount OF
the obligation has become due.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
CHARGED WITH THEFT.
". Browning Was Arrested at the
Fire.

V. Browning, who said he is q stu
dent at the Keystone academy, at Fac
toryville, was arrested by PatrOlmen
Evans and Goerlitz at about o'clock
last night. and a search of the large
macintosh which he wore brought II
light various articles which he had
picked up in his investigation Of Dr,
IIiis and Eva Hetsel's apartments.
Browning was seen by Alex Dunn
and another man to break open the
door to DR.. G. L. Hills apartments or
the second floor OF the bank building.
They watched him and followed him
down the stairs, pointed him out to the
officers and young Browning was soon
lodged in the Center street station
house.
This is the only case known TO the
police were any attempt was made to
rob any OF the fire victims.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
CHARGED WITH PERJURY.
Andrew Gordon Held Under 81 900
on That Charge.

Andrew Gordon, OF Summit avenue.
was arrested and arraigned before Al"
derman Millar yesterday on the charge
of perjury, preferred by Simon Mar
ushus, also OF Summit avenue, Gordon
was committed to the county jail in
default of 81 900 bail,
Narushus was given hearing before
Alderman Fidler last August, when
Gordon testified that he saw Narushus
hit q man named John Miskus with an
axe. Narushus was held under hail and
was tried and acquitted AT the last
term of court of murder. lie alleges
that Gordon wilfully perjured himself
at tie hearing and al the trial.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
ARGUING FOR GILMAN.
His Attorneys Endeavoring to Get a
New Trial for Him.

Before Judge George Purdy there was
argument yesterday on the application
for a new trial and arrest OF judgment
in the case of Jacob Gilman. who was
convicted Wednesday of subornation OF
perjury.
The arguments were made by Attor-
neys w. w. Baylor and John J. MUIR
ply for Gilman. and Attorney c. Bal
lentine against. Judge Purdy did not
render his decision Yesterday but he
may do SO today, that Gilman may
again be tried this term.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
SAYS HIS WIFE rs UNFAITHFUL
salvan Phillips Asks Court for a
Divorce.

Salvan Phillips yesterday began pro-
ceedings to secure a divorce from his
wife. Olympia Phillips. to whom he
was married March 90, 1899. They lived
together until June 20, 1900.
Phillips charges his wife with un-
faithfulness and names Lorenzo Droutz
as correspondent. Phillips says he now
lives in Dunmore and that his wife In
in the county Jail because she has
broken the laws of the land.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

vision and appeal. and succeeded in
breaking the quorum.
The members who filed out would say
nothing az to their reasons for so doing
except that certain combinations had
been formed which they were not pre-
pared to run up against. II was agreed
that joint call would be signed for a
meeting for some night next week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
]. D. williams & Bro. s Loss by Fire

February :, consists of their office and
wholesale candy department in base
lnent of Henwood building. 3l6 and SIS
Lackawanna avenue. Total loss, about
$4,000; partly insured. Their retail
candy, toy and lunch business suffer no
loss and will be resumed this morning.
Wholesale candy department will be
stocked first Of next week. Some goods
on way now, ordered by telegraph. 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Piano for Sale.

This piano has been left on sale and
must be sold. regardless of price. Lat
est design upright, nearly new, and in
fine condition. Don's miss an oppor-
tunity To get good piano cheap. Will
be sold for cash only. Guernsey Hal,
Scranton PA. J. w. Guernsey, Pro-
pretor. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
DIED FROM EXPOSURE.
olyphant Man Found Lying Uncon.
scious in the Street.

William Sidlobsky, n resident OF
Olyphant. was found early Yesterday
morning in an unconscious condition.
lying in tho street he, y his home, by
several men on their way to work.
The men at first thought that Sidlob-
sky was dead, bur soon discovered
that he was breathing, and carried
him into house near by, and sum-
moned a physician.
Before the latter arrived. the man
was dead The supposition is that
Sidlobsliy died from exposure. Coroner
Roberts went to Olyphant last even
ing 10 hold an autopsy In the case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Matthews Brothers

will open an Office this morning in the
Hunt building, corner Washington and
Lackawanna avenues, for the trans
action of business. They will establish
in few days their store at the same
placp. "
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
HIS HoNoR'S JOKE.
rom the owensboro Inquirer.

FROM thc cWehsooro hquHtI'
sam Bedford relates good joke that oe.
cured at Cslhoon this week in Judge Owcn s
court. A case was on trial. and the Judge was
hsing worried by young man who kept moving
about in the rear OF the court room, lifting
chairs and looking under benches.
young man." Judge Owen called, "you are
making great deal OF unnecessary noise.
What are you aboutT'
'Your Honor" replied the man, 81 have lost
my overeoat and am trying to find it,
"Well." said the Judge. 'peoplc often lose
whole suits in here without making all that dis
turbance."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

matters. This was introduced for the
purpose of showing her mental capa-
city.
Superintendent of Schools George
Howell. who Is Miss Howelrs next
friend, was called and testified to the
value of Miss Howelrs property and
Franklin Howell was then sworn. He
identified q letter from DIR. De Costa to
him. which said that Miss Howell
should be placed in a sanitarium II
anything Is to be accomplished for her
good, and another letter written by
his sister to him in which she said she
would prefer to see him dead rath-
er than have done what he did with
reference to a business matter between
them.
Mr.. Newcomb then desired to cross-
examine Mr.. Howell generally about
the case, but this course was objected
to and the objection sustained. with
this testimony the petitioner rested
and Mr.. Newcomb asked that the pro-
ceedings be- dismissed for the reason
that there was no evidence adduced to
show that Miss Howell was of unsound
mind or was squandering her estate.
This request was refused and Mr..
E>tWCDInD tntn opcntu tut case
Miss Howell. He arralgned her broth
er severely. saying he had not only
made a bankrupt OF himself. but had
wasted thousands OF dollars of his sis
ter's money because she had confidcd
to him in q great extent because he
| was her brother
TO CALL SPECIALISTS.
They would show by some OF the
| most eminent specialists in the coun-
try. he said. that Miss Howell is not
| insane and that they would also show
| that Franklin HoNs'lls interest In
| bringing the proceedings was entirely
mercenary. He saw in the marriage
| Of his sister the cutting off of his
| means of subsistence,
After Mr.. Newcomb's hearing an
| adjournment was taken until this
| morning. when Franklin Howell will
be put on the stand as for cross-eX'
| animation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
THEY BROKE THE QUORUM,
Republican Selectmen Suddenly Went
Out Into the Hail.

The Republican membersof the select
council suddenly filed out into the hall
last night, just as the roll was being
called for the joint meeting Of councils
TO fill the vacancies on the board of re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Bonds and
Guaranteed Stocks

| am placing a few choice securities consisting
n : per cent. fully guaranteed stocks and per
cent. semi.annual interest Gold Bonds, in blocks
ri slO0, $500 and 81 ,O0o accompanied by stock
bonus, afording a rare opportunity for large or
small investment. At Office. and 8, Lyeeum
Arcade, Mondays and Saturdays. At other times,
by special appointment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Offices for Rent.

A fine suite of offices, well adapted
for use of physician or dentist, can
be secured in Guernsey Hall. Please
call and get terms, etc, j. w. Guern-
sey, Proprietor, I"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
SECOND night
OF THE FETE
EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN
THE FIRST.

Afternoon Performance Of the Chill
dren the Pied Piper of Hamelin Is
Far and Away the Best Entertain
ment by Little Folks Ever Given
in This City--Names of the Young
Folks Who Participate in This Fea-
ture Of the Great spectacle--will
Be Repeated Today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
SHE WANTS THE STOCK.
Bill in Equity Filed by Emile A.
Schimpff.

Emile a. Schimpff yesterday filed a
bill in equity against the Dime De-
post and Discount company and Mar
tyn j. Stone.
She wants to compel them to assign
to her certain shares of the stock of
that bank which Stone put up as Sc
from the complainant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08

While the evening performance in the
Home for the Friendless benefit is sur
passingly fine, the matlnees In which
the children appear seem destined to
be the most popular. Notwithstanding
the excitement occasioned by yester-
days fire, the house was crowded for
the nrst performance of the Pied Piper
Of Hamelin and the little people simply
everybody. Their costumes
were charming and their dances were
exceedingly well done.
The chaperones for the childreh's
dances are: Mrs. James l.. Conneli.
Mrs. james $. McAnulty, Mrs. ID. j..
Taylor, Mrs. willard Matthews, Mrs.
w d. Boyer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
$3,75o,957.19
LIABILITIES,
s3,75o,e57.le

WILLIAM CoNNELL, President.
HENRY BELIN, JR., vice.President.
WILLIAM II. PECk. Cashier.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-08
Robert Van Sch0lCk,

Anthracite District Manager OF The North Ameri
can Finenoiering company.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
Herman Crist Dead.

Herman Crist, late of this county, died
suddenly at his New York home. Her
man was an industrious young man,
much liked by all. The following ex-
tracts are taken from the Middletown
IN. W Daily Times:
Herman Crist, son Of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. John P. Crist, died at the home of
his wife's father, Electus Grams, Satur-
day, the 18th inst, about E o'clock in the
evening, of %peritonitis, aged about ~
years.
His illness came suddenly, increased in
intensity, and although his sufferings
were alleviated by every conceivable
means that medicine was heir to, he con-
tinued to grow worse until the end came.
There were lucid spells, however, when
he realized his condition. but no MUIR
muir of discomfort escaped his lips, for he
was ready ito 60 the way of all the
earth"
At one time under the Harrison adj
ministration, he was clerk in the post
office. He was possessed of a good
business education, being a graduate of
the Albany Business College, and had a
clear common sense mind.
A widow and a ten day old son, Clar'
ence, survive him, besides the following
brothers and sisters: Mrs. Miller. Van
Keuren and Pauline, of Montgomery
Mrs. Geo. w. Jamison, of Pine Bush
Anna Belle. of Chester; Benoni, of the
Times office, Middletown, and William
of North Dakota.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
IL Cents for Wool.

The wool market is not just what the
growers would like to see it, the highest
Rice paid SO, SO far Mr. being Hla{sd l., cents Snns MI Mr.;
been buying small lots the past week, at
figures ranging from oH to IoAc. S. M.
Becker, of Bach, Becker.& Co, Chicago,
bought a carload, which included R. J.
Fleck's clip at 1oAc, and went to Clan
dive Friday morning. VIM. A. Suits, of
Philips Jagode & Co, Philadelphia, ar.
rived the first of the week and for the
last few days has been taking consign'
ments in considerable quantities. Among
the lots taken by Mr.. Suits are those Of
J. c. F. Parker and Pete Brown. The
advances range from 8 to oHc. Friday
morning c. NJ. Dinsdale sold 46 sack to
Mr.. Jackson at TIC. He was in a hurry
to 60 west with Mr.. Richards to look
after their Montana clips and SO closed
out this lot without any delay. The wool
has been coming in pretty lively for the
past two days.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
A Specialist.

DA Geo. McLain of Minneapolis
Specialist of the Eye, Ear. Nose and
Throat) hereby gives notice that he can
be consulted at the St. Charles hotel of
Dickinson, N. D., from July Ist to 18TH,
1901.
He is fully prepared and qualified to
treat all diseases of these organs; such
as correction of vision by properly fitting
glasses, removing Of cataracts, straight
ening eyes, etc.; chronic ear, nos and
throat troubles, removal of nosal tumors,
%tonsils, ETC., with the most improved in
strumentss All cases coming sunder his
observation will receive the closest at
t%ention, and he will endeavor to make
all things satisfactory with his patients.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
Auction Sale.

l will sell at auction on Saturday, July
9th, the following articles: Several sets
of single and double harness, n saddle,
one large tent, 2 saddle horses, some
driving horses, several brood mares with
colts, some 2-year old colts. 2 bicycles,
and other articles too numerous to men,
ton. Sale to take place in rear of
Eacker's Supply House at 10 o'clock p.
D.. Six months time given on bankable
paper. 2 per cent discount for cash.
E. A. CURRIE.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
B L x z 6

DO you know what this means-neither
do we-but we want your attention long
enough to tell you that we are still in the
city. We have been adding to our stock
all the time and are now prepared to do
your work better than ever. That our
work is satisfactory is evidenced by our
increasing trade. But don't be afraid of
giving us too much to do We carry a
full line of blacksmith and wagon max
ers supplies, horse shoes, horse shoe
pads, etc. and respectfully solicit your
patronage, Yours, etc.,
6.2o.2t SKEEN & Peterson.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
HOW 70 AVOID TROUBLE.

Now 10 the time to provide yourself
aud family with a bottle Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
1t is almost certain to be needed before
the summer is over, and if procured now
may save you a trip to town in the night
or in your busiest season. 1t is every
where admitted to be the most success
full medicine in use for bowel complaints,
both for children and adults. No family
a afford to be without it. For sale
by all druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
READ 1T IN HIS NEWSPAPER.

H.
Geo. Schaub. a we'll known German
citizen of New Lebanon, Ohio, is a con
slant reader Of the Dayton Volkszeitung.
He knows that this paper aims to adver.
tise only the best in its columns, and
when he saw Chamberlain's Pain Balm,
advertised therein for lame back, he did
not hesitate in buying a bottle of it for
his wife, who for eight weeks had suf-
fered with the most terrible pains in her
back and could get no relief. He says:
"After using the Pain Balm for a few
days my wife said to me, ! feel as though
contents of the bottle the unbearable
pains had entirely vanished and she
couldagain take upher householdduties.'
He is very thankful and hopes that all
suffering likewise will hear Of her won
derful recovery. This valuable liniment
Is for sale by all druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter Of the estate of Percy Chamber.
lain, deceased:
Notice is hereby given lby the undersigned
Alice +. Chamberlain. administratri1 Of the es
tatG of Percy Chamberlain, late Of tho City OF
Dickinson, in the County of Stark and State OF
! North Dakota, deceased, to the creditors Of, and
all persons having claims against, said deceased,
to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first publication of
this notice, to said Administrative, at her resi-.
dence, in the city Of Dickinson, in said Stark
county.
Dated June 10. "A. D. 1901.
ALICE +. CHAMBERLAIN,
Administrative
First publication on the 10Th da = Of June, 1901. 4
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
Methodist Church.

Commemorating the attai nment of
American independence, the service in
the M. E. church next Sabbath morning
will be somewhat special. The evening
sermon will be a discussion of patriot
ism and Human Progress"
S, M. RoADHoUsE,
Pastor
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
New Restaurant.

Ed. Campbell has purchased the Del.
monico restaurant first door east of the
opera house and %solicits a share of your
patronage. 6-2o.2
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
Furniture for Sale,

have for sale at my residence, house.
hold goods as follows:
One fine mahogany dresser and com.
mode.
One white enameled iron bed.
One oak combination bookcase and
writing desk.
One oak dining table.
One set leather seat oak dining chairs,
One Eclipse refrigerator large size).
Also couch, rockers, etc, etc.
These goods are all practically new
call and see them. DR.. COOKE.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29

Good music has been engaged and
a good time is guaranteed to all.
Tickets for dance 7sc.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
Position Wanted.

A good sheep mar and blacksmith,
with full set of tools, would like position
with his wife on ranch.
FRED WALERY,
6-22-2p Dickinson, N. D.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
18th July Rate

The N. P. Ry. Co. will sell tickets to
points within a radius of 200 miles, at
one and one-third fare, on July 3 and 4,
good returning until the 9th.
GEO. w. KILMER,
6-2o-lt Agent.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29
Wanted

Man and wife without children to work
on ranch or farm. Mar needs to under
stand how to care for all kinds of stock.
Address ]. D. RUSSELL,
New England,
o-2o-tf N. D.
The Dickinson press., 1901-06-29

Dorothy Stickney ente tanned quite a
company of little misses on her fifth
birthday and the little guests pleasantly
remembered their hostess with various
pretty gifts. Games were enjoyed on the
lawn but rain came at supper time and
the lunch was served in doors.
F. A. REILLY of Gladstone is very much
impressed with the idea of irrigating
land for cropping purposes which he
says can be done at a very small ex-
pense. OF course there is no need of
irrigating now, but it would have been a
good thing the last of May and the first
days in June.
If you wish SO know where to buy
jewelry, ask our customers. If then you
don't believe what you hear, come in and
see. Remember in every case we guar
antee perfect satisfaction or your money
cheerfully refunded. T. ]. Greene &
Co. the reliable jewellers. 6-7o-tf
Charles Bartholomew of Indianapolis
has been engaged as superintendent OF
Northwestern Ranching Co.'S interest in
this locafty. c. E. Everetts, an ex.
perienced sheepman who has been with
the billiard Merry ranches for several
years, has been employed as assistant
superintendent.
The washout four miles this side Of
Glendive Monday night caused quite
delay in all trains from the west. The
passengers on TUESDAYS trains were
transferred late in the day. Wednesdays
North Coast Limited remained here un
til about 10 o'clock in the morning be
fore going west.