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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-09-24
ROWENA WiNDuS,

oi Pullman. county OF Whitman. state Of Washington,
has this day flei in this ofce her sworn statement
No tss, tor N. purchase OF the MA nr Ia. ma Sc Ia
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
Connolly Account Hearing.

In the orphans court, Judge A. A.
Nosburg heard portion of the audit
upon the exceptions filed to the first
and also the final account of l.. Tyler
Connolly, executor of the will of Ann
A. Connolly, deceased.
He and his brother, Joseph, were az
pointed executors, and his co-eXecutrr
died about six months after the death
of the testatriX. The work OF the adj
ministratOr had eXtendede over period
of about three years. during which
time proceedings were brought for his
removal and an order made. EXcep-
tions were filed to his accounts by the
devisees under the will, in which they
claim that he is not entitled to the
commissions charged, and that various
other items of credit and debit are in
correct. The evidence was not con-
cluded, but another hearing will be
held on Friday of this week at 1.3O p.
m. The estate involved about 100000
worth of personal property, which came
into the hands of the accountant.
The eXceptants were represented by
Attorney NJ. p. Cawley, While Attor-
neys G. w. Dawson and j. w. Brown
ing appeared for Mr.. Connolly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
FIFTH ANNUAL DINNER.
Dentists of Luzerne and Lacka-
wanna Counties Banquetted at
Hotel Jermyn Last Night.

The fifth annual dinner of the Lu-
zerne and Lackawanna County Dental
society was conducted last night at the
Hotel Jermyn and was attended by up
wards of thirty of the leading dentists
in the two counties.
The dinner was served in the break
at tables arranged in the form of
square. After the dinner a number of
brief toasts weere responded to, DR., r.
W. Thomas, of Wilkes Barre acting as
postmaster. DR.. c. S. Beck, of Wilkes
Barre, spoke on Dentistry, Past and
Present" while Dr.. n. H. Meyers, of
Plymouth. responded to the toast,
Pass 1t Along"
Attorney Charles T. Daniels told
about some of the Legal Aspects of
Dentistry" and that old but ever new
toast, The Ladies' was responded to
by DR.. f. NJ. Green, of this city. DR..
H. NJ. Beck of Wilkes Barre, spoke on
1.-THE Recreation Of Dentists" and a
happy little toast on THE King Row
was responded to very ceverly by Dr.
c. Il. Eilenberger, of this city, who
likened life to a game of checkers
District Attorney w. r. Lewis gave
Some Impressions" and the list of
toasts was brought to close with a
Shakespearian recitation by DR.. p. j.
OHara.
The guests present We're as follows:
DR.. II. NJ. Beck, Dr.. c. S. Beck, Dr. w.
S. Kelly, DIR. E. NJ Crary, DIR. w. b.
Gearhart, DR.. Il. w. Thomas and DR..
A. e. Bull, of Wilkes Barre; DR.. w. A.
Spencer and DR.. c. T.. Meeker, of Car
bondale; DR.. VIII. Meyers, of Ply
mouth; DR.. s. =. Spencer, of Pleasant
Mount: DIR. A. B. Miller of Kingston;
DR.. o. b. Richard, of Moosic; DR.. c.
II. Parkington of Albany; DR.. George
c. Knox, DR.. A. d. Preston. DR.. c. +.
Eilenberg, DR.. c. G. Laubach, DR.. f. ].
Donnegan, DR.. Talesen Phillips, DR.. G..
III. Tilton, DR.. p. j. O'Hara, DR.. II. A.
Eynon. DR.. +. NJ. Green, DR.. B. C.
Fern, DR.. o. j. Marcy, DR.. r. NJ.
Stratton. Charles Z. Daniels and w. r.
Lewis, of this city,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
CRIMINAL TRIAL LIST.
1t Has Been Prepared by District
ATTORNEY w. r. Lewis.

District Attorney w. r. Lewis has
completed the trial list for the two
weeks term of criminal court which
opens Feb. g. The first case on the list
is that against John Argentis, who
shot and killed Harry l.. Frederick,
Dec. % in the house of Mrs. Alice Will
liams, on Providence road. The second
one is against Frank Siliman, jr., who
is charged with bribery by William
Rcpp, of Old Forge.
The second weeks list is headed by
the cases against Sylvester T. Cos
grove, Frank Kofczunisli and Frank
kinsley, who are charged with killing
Daniel McAuiffe during a riot grow
ing out of the street car strike. On
Thursday, Feb. 13, the Scranton Finn
libel case is set down for trial. Alto
gcther there are 334 cases on the list.
During the first week of the term.
President Judge Fl. NJ. Edward will
preside in No. 1, Judge +. c. New
comb in No. 2, and a judge yet to be
selected in No 8. During the second
week, Judge ]. p. Kelly will be in No.
], Judge Edwards in No. and Judge
a. S. Swartz, of Montgomery county,
in No. 8.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
Reaffirms Former Finding.

President Judge II. NJ Edwards yes
terday handed down an opinion dis
missing the exceptions to his former
findings in the case of II. Il. Reynolds
against W. +. Boland, ct al
In the original opinion. the bill OF
complaint was dismissed on the ground
that the plaintiff had no standing In
equity court. This second opinion af-
firms the finding of the first that 1.-The
plaintiff has mistaken his forEm." He
should proceed, the judge says, In a
court of law, instead of court of
equity.
The case is to be appealed to the
Supreme court 1t grows out of dis
put of over $4,000 worth of stock in
the Peoples Coal company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
Maria ge Licenses.
DEFINE THEIR POSITION.
Statement from the Strikers Who
Are Not Satisfied with Work of
Their Executive Committee.

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us ~
.''e HNe S'ieel tar s'liheis WIN are
heauihs the movement lor the appoint
ment Oh q new cOmmlltee, was Iur-
nished The Tribune last night:
In ,iew ~ the statements in III. ,,ress that tho
UNDERSIGNED committee have been irving +o dis
runt Dv;sion 1Gs Amo,y,mated .csooi,tior n,
Stroet Railway Tmnlovcs NJ Amoric, We desire
IN make !, statement of tho f,cts Far soma timo
wo and many others have teIt tI,t evorv,Iing
thot might bnv. hoan done wos nat done to .ot
flo Tho str;l,a wo have mat so,orol ,in,as o,d
discussed what n;,,bt he do,o and 6nolI,. m,do
nm our minds thnt wo would coll -, Nr S;,Ii,on
and 500 ,yhat ve con1d do Tbi. wo ala on sot.
u,dov Jonnar,, Is and an Snndo, J,r,,or,, 10
We asked Ur siIlimnn whs,Ier Ia haI ,ny ma.
yoti,tions mn with ,ho execrt;,a com,r;tt.o end
he Uoid liza b,d mot ~. osl,oI 70 h ,rn,,,d r,,Ia
n nronositon of so,t,omorr far No IN to,n 70 ,hc
.oxacrt;,o ,o,,,,i,to anI ho s,;I Ia ,,,nu,d rat
Wc ,sLol lin, II II, would ,,oot n oon,n;tto. ~
twentv os tho nomho,s ~ n;,.;sior ,us anL la
said Lo would W. osl,od hin, - Ia o,iantnd 10
nnr ha,;nc a ,,,;or AMI ha snid la Al, mnt
On SUNDAY having .a,sntsd tho r,,nas - tvon,,
ronroson,,,iro ,,,on Co.. u,o ,a,,,;,,aa n,o.a ,,
inr ono fran, c,rhonJa,o ono ,ron, ,,o s,nns amo
ono rrom tho oy.crtiya hoord ON" of ann ',,,,,,'o
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22

was entered by agreement In the case
OF the New Athens Furniture company
against Mary A. Sweeney executrix.
The case of y. G. Swift against
Freedman & Goodman, and the case
Of Swift & Co. against Lizzie Lahotsky
were in the hands OF juries at adjourn
ing time.
Cases continued yesterday were II.
Goldsleger against the Scranton Trac-
ton company; George w. Mabey
against the city of Scranton; Wood
bury Coil against the Scranton Rail-
way company; John Curran against
the Scranton Railway company.
The case OF j.. Bache &. Co. against
l.. Hagen & Son. was reported settled.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
APPLICANTS GALORE.
Over 13o Men Seeking $50 Month
Government Job.

There are no less than 100 applicants
for the position of night janitor of the
government building, made vacant a
few weeks ago by the resignation of
John White. The position carries with
it n wage of only $50 month, or 5000 a
year, but there are as many applicants
for it as if the salary was "A princely
one.
The application blanks, which have
up to the present beeen received from
the local commissioners, must be OBJ
tained from the civil service depart
ment in Washington in the future.
They are sent to the capital city after
having been filled out and list of the
three applicants making the best show
ing will be sent to Postmaster Ripple,
giving him the option of appointing
either one to the place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
New Jersey Central's Quaker City,
Express.

That's a capital, train the Central
Railroad of New Jersey has placed on
the road between this city and Phila-
delphia, and the beauty of 1t is. it runs
on time. AS Il connection for Washing
ton and the South, Scranton never had
anything like it, ana when the summer
days come along and people think OF
going to Atlantic City or other resorts
on the New Jersey coast, the idea of
leaving Scranton at q convenient hour,
ana reaching the destination point in
time for luncheon, must appeal to the
intelligent traveller. The Quaker City"
flyer leaving Scranton at 7,3O and
reaching Philadelphia at noon is being
largely patron2ed and as the train
equipment is ilrst-class in every re-
spect, the Jerseys" four-and "A half
hour train to and from Philadelphia is
already established as winner. -.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
Judge Ruled Out a Maxim.

"One OF the most unique legal decisions ever
rendered." said senator Elkins 10 Washington
Post reporter as he discussed Inc present tend
ency OF uGsts and railroad combinations, lis
credited to Judge Howe OF Wisconsin who was
atefward postmaster general In the course of
IN argument before him the lawyer repeated the
phrase, Competition is the life OF trade. As
soon as he uttered the words Judge Howe
straightened himself and held out his hand for
the attorney TO desist talking for moment. IT
is nothing OF the kind, he said. 4 hereby de.
eide that competition is moi the lie Of trade
And" continued Senator Elkns, his decision
went into the law books"
Mr Elkins agrees with Judge Howe. lie thinks
that unrestrained competition is disastrous
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
REV. PIEPER ELEVATED.
Honorary Titles Conferred Upon an
American Priest.
BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Lancaster, Jan. el,-'rhe honor and title OF
right reverend monSignor, or domestic preIate 10
his holiness, Pope Leo MIL was conferred this
morning upon Rev. William pirper, rector OF the
Holy Trinity Catholic church OF Columbia lie
is The only priest in this state who now bears
the title. The elevation came as a reward for
faithful in the Episcopal See,
The services today we've OF highly impressive
character and were conducted by Rt. Rev Bishop
J. ". Shannahan, assisted by priests from all
sections ofthe state Alter the nycsture mass
was conducted hy Monsignor Pcper, assisted by
Bishop Shannahan, Rev William looman, OF
York, acting as dean and Res. A. Routtcr, ~
New oxford, as sub'delcon. The assistant priest
was Very Rev, q. H. Benton, of Steetom ami
The chaylans to the bishop We're Rev, A. II.
kaul and Dr. +, j, McCullagh. OF Lancaster.
Nery Rev, J. j. lIallen, OF Columbia, was mas.
ter of ceremonies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
SPOT HIM.
Perhaps Coffee Is q e'tingIts Work In on Yo,

People who think they can digest
coffee and vet are sick half the time
might learn valuable lesson in
health and get some happiness out OF
life if they would make up their minds
TO quit coffee and take Postum Food
Coffee.
You can trace the results 80 accur-
ately as to leave 10 possible doubt of
the cause of the sickness and the rea-
sons for the return of health.
A lady from Blue Mount, Miss, gives
her experience. She says, II always
used To drink milk, but in '0S / went
down to the southern part of the state
to teach school and boarded in a fami-
Is of coffee drinkers. | began drink
ing one half of cup at II meal. The
habit grew on me and | increased the
amount.
Gradually / became nervous, my
complexion grew sallow and yellow
and finally my stomach would fire.
quently throw off the food / gradually
ate less and less, depending upon the
coffee to keep me up. Finally | con-
cluded that the trouble was malaria,
and the doctor advised me to leave
that part of the country. So | went
back up TO the hills in the hope of
getting better. Instead of that | got
worse. Palpitation of the heart set in
and | got SO weak | could scarcely
work.
| took n great many remedies, but
found no relief, | went to the noun
tains in California for two months
without Improvement l was thor
oughly discouraged. about my condi-
tion when one day friend said, 'Why
don't you give up coffee" Quit cof-
fee | said, why that is about all |
live on She begged me to try leaving
it off and use Postum Food Coffee.
Il did not have much faith in the
experiment., l had tried so many
things without benefit, but | decided
to yield 10 her entreaties, In less than
two weeks after | quit coffee and he
gan using Postum the pall of i'll health
left me and | began to sleep as sound
as anyone. My complexion improved,
and my stomach began to regain its
strength.
Now, after three months use OF
Postum, l feel as we'll as | ever did.
would not be without Postum Food
Coffee and will never drink another
drop of coffee. 1t came too near kill
ing me-" Mrs. Vera Deniat. Rlus
Mountain, Miss.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
CHARGED WITH BIGAMY.
Groom of Fortnight Arrested on
Serious Charge.

Urbin Barber, of McDonough avenue,
was arrested at the instance of his
wife, Lena Barber, of 1856 Mineral street,
recently, on the charge of bigamy, and
was held under $1,000 bail by Alderman
Kellow, for his appearance at court.
Mrs. Barber No. | alleges that her
husband was united in marriage ON
January 8, 1902, to Miss Loretto Cosier,
by the Rev. Mr.. Francis. The couple
obtained "A marriage license on the
above date, and have been living to-
gether since.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
Vote for Treasurer Computed,
By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Harrisburg. Jan 2L-'rbe vote cast for state
trlsurpr AT the last general election was COM
putel today in the senate chamber by the COM
mission appointed by the last legislature. Tie
returns showed that Representative Frank G.
Harris. Of Clearheld. received the highest vote
and he was duly declared elected TO succeed
Colonel James II, Barnett.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
PUBLIC INSTALLATION.
Scranton Conclave, No. III, I'm
proved Order of Heptasophs.

SSAoAIoh SouCltVe, mo. llI, I'M
proved Order of Heptasophs.
On Monday evening, Jan. 81, the
Scranton conclave, No. III, Improved
Order of Heptasophs, will celebrate
their sixteenth anniversary with a
public installation of officers and an
entertainment in Guernsey hall The
programme arranged is as follows:
Opening address, DIR. james Stein:
selection, orchestra; address, NJ. Pres
ton; solo. John Washburn; violin SOLO
George f. Briegel; address, f. p.
Brown; solo, Mr.. Reilly. The commit
tee of arrangements includes Jacob A.
Shiffer, e. l. Paine, George f. Weeks.
Herman Landau, ID. 4. Yost, T. T..
Brown and DR.. James Stein.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
Lehlgh Valley Co. Elects Officers.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Philadelphia, Jln. 2Ilhe stockholders Of the
Lehgh Valley Railroad company held their an
nual meeting today The annual report, recently
published was today adopted, President Walters
and the directors We're reelected. the vote rep
resenting AL. l.eG3 shares. All the other otheers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
FLORIDA.
Personally Conducted Tour via the
Pennsylvania Railroad.


The first Jacksonville tour OF the sea-
son via the Pennsylvania railroad, al
lowing two weeks in Florida leaves
New York, Philadelphia, and Washing
ton by special train Feb. L. Excursion
tickets including railway transporta-
tion, Pullman accommodations Zone
berth), and meals en- route in both dl-
"ections while travelling on the special
rain, will be sold at the following
rates; New York, $1,000; Buffalo, $54 %;
Rochester $ji,0O; Elmira, $51.4J; Erie,
'4,S5; Williamsport, $1,000; Wilkes
ARE $5O,S5; and at proportionate rates
rom other points.
For tickets, itineraries. and full in
formation apply to ticket agents, or adj
dress Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street station,
Philadelphia. 50
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
TREASURY is VERY Low.
Board Of Associated Charities Pos
sesses Only S947.

AT last nights meeting of the board
of associated charities, when the ur-
gent bills We're paid the treasurer
figured out the balance to be s9.47. The
only money received last night was
si.03 from the poor box at Hotel Jer-
myn and SO from the box at Niegler's
ELK cafe. The officers of the board
urge upon the contributors the imme-
diate necessity. of funds to meet cur
rent expenses.
Some idea of the worthy uses to
which the money is put can be CLEANED
from the monthly report of the agent,
Mrs. Duggan, which Is appended
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
Policeman Killed by Burglars.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
san Francisco Jan. 2l.-Patrolman Eugene g.
Robinson was shot and killed by three burglars
whom he surprised at work early today In fall
ing Robinson, who had received three bullets in
his abdomen, hIed and hit one Of tho burglars.
The latter was locked up but the Others escaped.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
OPINIONS IN
MANY CASES
RAFT OF DECISIONS BY SUPER
IoR JUDGES.

Bondsmen for Alleged Fugitive
Philadelphia Ballot Box Suffers
Must Forfeit Their Bail--Bomb-
thrower Bergman, Who Attempted
to Assassinate HI. G. Frick of the
Carnegie Steel Company Fails to
Secure a Shortening of His Twen-
ty-one Years Term.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
PRIZE FIGHT IN OLD FORGE.
Smith, of Scranton, and Abplanalp,
of Barbertown, Mix It Up.

of Barbertown, Mix 1t UP.
An exhibition of the manly art of
self defence was given in Evans hall,
Old Forge, Monday night, by John
Abplanalp, of Barbertown, and james
Smith, OF Scranton
The latter was fouled in the first
round by his opponent, who struc!:
him While he WAS on his hands and
knees This ended the fight, but the
crowd insisted ON run for the IL
money. The participants fought four
more rounds, and in the latter smith
was counted out.
George Masters and Tony Saussen
fought four-round preliminary, and
the latter was given the decision.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22

ASSISTANT CLERK.--G. G.. Scheucr has been
appointed assistant clerk OF the United States
court to succeed John Roscmond, resigned
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
Coal! Coal!

Chestnut. Stove and Egg coal deliv-
cred in forty hundred lots to all parts
Of Scranton at $40 per ton; Dunmore.
$500. Address orders to the Mowry
Wilson Coal Co, Box 272. Dunmore,
Ia. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22

RAILWAYS COMMITTEE The railways COM
mitec of the select council meets tonight for the
purpose OF considering the new street railway
franchise ordinances.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22

BROKE GLASS DOOR.-Chares jenkins, the
Wyoming cigar dealer yesterday caused
the arrest OF Bert Henderson, whom he charged
with breaking a glass door in his store The
case was settled before hearing could be held
before Alderman Ruddy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
wANrs To GO TO REFoRNAroRN.--A Young

WANTS TO GO TO REFORMATORN.--A young
fellow named Louis Ace, who is Ii years DID,
was arrested yesterday by Patrolnan Lowry at
his own request lie told Magistrate Howe that
he wanted to be sent to a rcormatory and the
latter committed him to the county Jail upon
the Technical charge of being incorrigible and
gambling. II is understood that steps will be
taken in the meantime to have Ace committed
10 the rcfOrnl tory.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22

NEW CARRIER APPOlNTED-Fred $. Roberts
was yesterday appointed regular mail carrier
to succeed John j. Higgins, who has been re.
moved. The appointment takes effect today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
Search for British warship.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Victoria, Jan. el-The cruiser Phaeton will put
to sea tomorrow in search for The missing warshp
Condor Of which no news has been received.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
City Notes.

PREPARATORY SERVICE. There will be a
preparatory service and sermon at Grace Lutheran
church at $50 O'Clock this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
MISS DUFFIN
ON THE STAND
WAS UNDER EXAMINATION
ALL MORNING.

Told an Epitome of the Story of Her
Life and the Details of the Acct
dent for Which She Holds the City
Liable to the Extent of $25, 600.
occulists Say One of Her Eyes Is
Blind and the Other Almost
Blind-Physicians Say She Is In
jured Internally.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22

were reapponed by the hoard Of directors.
resolution was adopted changing the ending Of
the fiscal year TO June so instead OF November ~.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22
BY JUDGE W. W. PO0RTER


Weitzell VS.. National Bank, G. r. . Phila. Al
i'Imed. Rice and Smith dissent.
rowerS vs. oi'S' a. T. PhIla; g cases. Az
u,., n''1eu' ,..,.
In W.. pn,,e. st,ost n M, >'',
Slattcrv vs. Order of U,cr,hoes r. y M,E",r
{. ca.es) Affirmed
Bible w. Centre Hall Boro, c. p. Centre. A.
Hsmed.
Galbl"itI' VS.. Swaher. G. p. Lancaster. Az
hr'.en'
wy .. n''""'s vs. ""''"ay 20" T. T. brrks
sc,ra5or -, po,,t, - +, ,,,.,...,.... :,
ver.aJ "'
Marshall Us Pilots A>.o. G. p Phil, A,
aymed.
McPhillps vs. Traction Co., G. p Phlu.
Reversed.
Canlie'd vs. Maggie Z, r. Montgomery Al
"',,'cu'
W" p,'iti 't."'',n ,a,, Won "e''"oo'o' u L.
Ds,Iin vs. rnrI - II -, MN, ,,o,
Williamson vs. Lewis r. r naI,mnro "' D.,
versed.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-22

The Superior court concluded its ses-
slons here yesterday at $50 p. M. and
adjourned to meet in Willamsport,
February 10. Before rising the court
handed down opinions as follows:
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-05-30
Heavy Punishment.

The general superintendent
in the postal department directs
attention to a paragraph in the
recent postoffice appropriation
bill, which provides for the
punishment of parties who
disturb or destroysrural delivery
or other boxes established by
postal authorities. Following is
the paragraph:
Whoever shall hereafter willfully
or maliciously injure, tear down, or
destroy any letter box or other
receptacle established by order of the
Postmaster General or approved or
designated by him for the receipt or
delivery of mail matter on any rural
free delivery route, or shall break
open the same, or willfully or mali
ciously injure, deface, or destroy any
mail matter deposited therein, or
shall willfully take or steal such
matter from or out of such letter box
or other receptacle, or shall willfully
aid or assist in any of the aforemen-
toned otfenses, shall for every such
offense be punished by fine of not
more than one thousand dollars, or
by Imprisonment for not more than
three years.