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kIDy | head branded on left hip.
l head branded on left shoulder
| head no brand.
Said horses were owned and drove
to Fort Collins Colo, by G. Wright.
From Rock River. Wyo., Nov. IS,
1902, one car containing u head
branded as follows:
, 1902-12-08

1 head branded on right shoulder
Said horses were owned and ship
ped by H. Ralph Hall to Statesville,
North Carolina.
do solemnly swear that the fore
going is a true n correct report OF
all horses inspected by me during the
month of November, 1902.
ALFRED COOK
Sheriff Albany County.
STATE OF WYOMING,
County Of Albany, IS.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this list day of December, 1902. \
(Seal.) JAMES McGIBBON,
County Clerk.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
DEATH OF w. g. JONES.
Well-Known Real Estate Man Passed
Away Yesterday.


w. Gibson Jones, one of the most
widely known residents OF this city,
died rather unexpectedly yesterday at
the private sanitarium at 1912 Vine
street, aged 65 years.
Mr.. Jones had been i'll for several
weeks with diabetes, and contracted
pneumonia some days ago. His condl-
ton was much improved Wednesday
and there was at that time every hope
for his ultimate recovery. He became
suddenly worse yesterday morning
however. and passed away, despite
every effort made to save his life.
Mr.. Jones was born in Carbondale I'm
1887, and was the son of Judge Lewis
Jones, one of the earliest settlers in
this part of the state. He attended the
Polytechnic institute ut Troy, N. y,
while II young man and afterwards
studied law at the Fowler Law school,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He also read law
in the office of Hon. Peter Mccall, OF
Philadelphia, and in his fathers office.
He was admitted to practice at the
Luzerne county bar and was located in
this city until 1876, when he moved to
New York city, where he engaged in
the practice Of law until he came to
this city in 1890 to take up his fathers
real estate business. He continued in
the real estate business in this city up
to the time of his death and was emil
nently successful.
He is survived by wife, an infant
son and one brother, Colonel Meredith
Jones. all of New York city. He was
q member of the Penn Avenue Baptist
church. The funeral arrangements will
not be made until the arrival here Of
Colonel Jones from New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
FURTHER SESSIONS
OF The COMMISSION
They will Be Held in the United
States Circuit Court Room in
Philadelphia.

1t has been decided to use the United
States circuit court room in the Phila-
delphla federal building for the rest OF
the sessions Of the mine strike commits
sion. This was decided upon by Judge
Gray, to whom the commission dele
gated authority to make all arrange
ments.
The room is on the third floor of the
building and quite large and we'll ap-
pointed. The present bench, which Is
intended to accommodate only three
judges, will be entirely removed and q
new one erected, which will give room
for the seven commissioners.
Additional chairs will be put in and
a press box is to be constructed for
the newspaper men.
The commission will reassemble Tues
day, Jan. 6, 1903, at II o'clock in the
morning. 1t Is thought that the hear
ings will last month. The non-union
mems case, which was nearly finished
before the Scranton sessions were end
ed, will be concluded inside Of three
days, the attorneys say, and the inde-
pendent and big operators figure on get
ting through with their testimony in
three weeks.
Ihe Independents VIII llkely pe HedIu
first. The operators will devote most
of their attention to the Introduction
and verification and explanation of the
statistics, on which they rely for cor
roboration Of their claim that the
miners are not underpaid or over
worked. There will not be much testi-
mony from the operators. except Of a
general character as to violence during
the strike, as they believe the COM
missison has been pretty we'll ac-
quainted through the non-union mems
witnesses Of what took place in the way
Of disorder while the strike was on.
Scranton will be represented at the
hearings by a large number Of opera
tors. superintendents, auditors, lawyers
and others who have been participating
in the hearings here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

Seven hundred bright-faced, Keen
eyed and very hungry newsboys were
given Christmas dinner yesterday at
the Thirteenth regiment arnofy.
through the charity of a number Of
local citizens and were afterwards en-
tertained by several theatrical people
now appearing at the local theatres.
The dinner was served beginning at
IL o'clock, but n number OF the more
expectant youngsters were on hand as
early as 9 o'clock. BY 11.30 nearly every
boy who had "A ticket had put in an
appearance and an eager throng how
cred about the temporary kitchen
which had been fitted up and which
gave forth various savory smells which
served to whet the already strong appe-
tite of the youngsters present
There We're only enougin tables to- ac-
commodate about 400. and the mem
bers OF the committee present had quite
a difficult time In preventing a battle
royal for first places at these. The first
relay was served beginning promptly at
the noon hour, while the other three
hundred waited eXpectantly for them to
finish and exchanged anxious inquiries
between themselves as to whether there
would be enough to go around.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
Joseph II. Duggan Answers the Last
Word.

Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: On the eve OF the great festival
which brings peace and good will to all
men, l refrained from answering the
Last Card" from the officers of the
Father Witty society relative to my tes-
timony before the coal strike commits
sion. T will now without malice give my
last newspaper attention to the matter.
Permit me to say that am not conscious
of ever having received any "leniency" at
the hands OF the society in question, and
will refuse absolutely to accept any of 1t
in the issue to come. They can find suf-
ficicnt material for any eXuberance of
their quality of ''leniency" within their
own ranks.
1 am conscious though OF doing my full
duty, and more than that, in season and
out of season. in the military. and every
other department of the Father Witty
societys work for period of fifteen
years, not six weeks, as the present Off
GERS of this society would have the pub
lie believe. All of which Is a matter Of
fact, not argument The Father Whitty
officers go much out of their way In sug-
gesting that / had some "contemptible
motive in attacking the Father Whit
ty society. ! want to say that there was
no other motive behind my testimony
than that the commission should know>the
whole truth on our side OF the case so
tdr as 1 Know. But tnere seems 10 nave
been positively sinister motive on their
side. namely, to cloud the issue and dis
credit my testimony with a matter about
which had no knowledge, and therefore
could give no evidence concerning 1t. TO
thus try to eclipse truth with n wretched
deception OF that character is, to say the
least. unspeakably low and contemplate.
The pitiable, puny manner In which
those gentlemen try to hedge about the
question, when the real case ut issue is
the fact that the Father Witty society
actually did demand my resignation for
working during the late strike, and the
fact is, that that was Just the essence of
my testimony before the coal strike COM
mission. II they had any other charge
against me. why did not the recording
secretary appear before the commission
with his record, II said record would not
show positive proof to support the tes-
tmony ] actually did give.
Truth will not Justify statement that
the officers of the Father Whitty society
when they say that their organization has
no i'll will against me for working during
the strike. for,I have in my possession
indsputable evidence In the handwriting
and over the signature of President Mul-
,herin concerning certain non-union
member of his society, who did not re-
sign at the society's demand, which Will
make that statement mere worthless
figure OF speech.
When the proper time comes, the
searchlight Of truth will be turned on the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.

Charles Snikelt, Of Everett avenue
and Lafayette street, was injured by
fall of roof in the Briggs shaft on We'd
nesday His leg, shoulder, head and
back We're cut and bruised quite badly.
DR., w. j. L. Davis is attending him.
ADDISON Chase, of North Main ave-
nue., Lackawanna railroad engineer,
is confined to his home with a sprained
ankle, caused by jumping out of the
way OF an engine recently.
Joseph Embury. of Price and Chest
nut streets, caught his finger on meat
hook some time ago, and blood poison
ing set in, causing him much annoy
ance.
William Coyle. of Seventh street. had
n tumor removed from his eyelid re-
Gently. The operation was very sue
cessful, and he is recovering nicely.
FRANK McGinty, n one-legged man,
slipped and fell on Jackson street yes
terday and had his head lacerated. He
was taken 10 the West Side hospital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
Tolan Arraigned.
HIS WIFE MISSING.

The police We're yesterday notified by
William Harrison. of 1916 Harrison ave-
nue., that his wife has been missing
since Monday night last. she left home
on that night between Z and 8 o'clock
to be gone for short time only and
has not been seen since. She took no
money with her and there was no
quarrel or any other reason, as far as
her husband can explain, which could
have prompted her to run away.
The description of the woman given
to the police is as follows: 3S years old,
feet inches tall; weight 100 pounds.
light complexion and light brown hair,
wore blue plaid waist, dark cloak or
cape, dark skirt and a child's Tam-o-
Shanter cap.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
PERSONAL.

Louis Ridenour, of Wheeler avenue, is
home from State College for the holidays
slight Improvement in the condition
OF Deputy Sheriff Frank Il. Ryan was re-
ported last evening.
Miss Louise Keefer of Honesdale, spent
yesterday with her sister, Mrs. G. j, Gil
lespe, of Oak street
Miss Belle Shimberg, of Syracuse, y. Y.
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Silverstein, at
32l Lackawanna avenue.
Miss Katurah Jones' student at Mans
field Normal school, is spending the holi-
days at her home on Waye avenue.
Harry Jackson is spending the holidays
with his parents on Hollister avenue. Mr.,
Jackson is II student OF Lehigh univer-
sity.
Miss Ruth jackson. of Miss Dana's
school OF Morrlstown, N j.. is spending
the holidays with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs II. S. Jackson, OF ifallister avenue
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
To the Republican Voters of the City
Of Scranton.

A Republican primary to elect Re-
publican candidate for the Office of
city recorder and ward vigilance COM
mittees will be held on Thursday, Jan
uary 10, 1908. at the regular polling
places between the hours Of and y.
IN. Candidates for the nomination for
city recorder must register their names
with c. r. Chittenden, 519 Lackawanna
avenue on or before Dec. 20. 1902, and
pay the assessment levied on or before
December "a, 1902. II their names are
to be placed on the ticket. The city
committee earnestly requests that all
nominations for ward and election Of
ficers be held at the same time and
place, the vigilance committee running
q separate box.
c. u. Chittenden. Chairman Republi-
can City Committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
THE RACE AT SEA.
Trial of Speed Between the Alabama
and Massachusetts, Boats q Tie.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press,
Port of Spain. Trinidad, Dec. 25.--A
race which had been quietly arranged
between the boats of the United States
battleships Alabama and Massachu-
setts. over distance of three miles,
for a stake of $4,000. was decided to-
day and' resulted In a tie. The time
over the course was 20 minutes, 2s sec
onds.
The British cruiser Charybdis and
the British torpedo boat destroyers
Quail and Rocket arrived here this
afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
Was Enough and More.

There was enough and more, too. It
was such a Christmas dinner as could
hardly have been surpassed at any Of
the large hotels. There was terrapin
soup, roast turkey with cranberry
sauce and appetizing brown gravy,
mashed potatoes, bread and butter,
crackers, coffee and, finally, Old-fash-
ioned New England plum pudding with
"lashings' of sauce.
The boys We're given all they could
eat. Second helpings were not barred,
and many availed themselves Of the
opportunity to stuff themselves almost
to the bursting point. The table man.
exceptionally good, and while it wasn't
the quietest sort of a. feast imaginable
there was no disorder or anything ap-
preaching it.
When the first detachment had been
served, it was announced that oil those
who wanted to have another try with
the second relay We're welcome to do so.
but not a single boy volunteered for
this task.
After all the boys had been fed, a
vaudeville show was given for their
benefit on stage which had been
erected for the purpose. This show was
given under the direction Of Samuel
Grant, press agent for the Lyceum and
Academy of Music who secured volun-
teers from among the performers ap-
pearing at several of the theatres
Hugh J. Keenan, acted as chairman of
the entertainment and introduced the
various performers.
Chester DeVOnde. whose repertoire
company is appearing at the Academy
of Music. delivered brief address to
the boys, telling them to work hard to
attain success and pointing out that
some of the greatest men this country
has produced began life selling papers
OH the street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
FRIDAY, DEC. %.

Extras East a. M. H. Gilligan; $50
a. M, Dunn; a. m, McCann; a. m.,
Baxter; 10 a. m, Abrams; II a. M, Bush;
1880 p. M, Stevens; p. m., Wallace; 2.3O
p nl., Cavanaugh; p. m., Doherty; p.
m., Staples; p. m, Singer
Summits-S n. M, Frounfelker (wesD
9.3O a. M, Nichols (west); II a. M, Golden
(west); 6 a. M, Carrigg (east; 1.3O p. m,
Thompson (easD; D. M, ]. Hennigan
(easD; p. M, NJ. Ginley (easD; 10 p. m..
J. ]. Murray (easD.
Pushers-23O a. H., c. Bartholomew
twest; a. m, Wldner (wesD; a. H.,
Finnerty (west; S n. M. Houser (easD:
11.45 a. M, Moran (easD; / p. m. McDon-
nell (wesD; 7.3O p. m., Murphy( easD; $50
p. M, w. Fl. Bartholomew (easD.
Helpers--I a. M. Magovern; Il. m.,
Gaffney; 10 n. M, Secor; 3.l5 p. m., STAN
ton.
Extras West--3 a. m, McAllister; 4.30
a. m., Lattimer; q. m, Kirby; II a. M,
J. Fl. Masters; 2.30 p. m.. Ratchford: p.
m, Lord; y. M, Peel; II p. M, Scanlon.
NOTICE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
The OLD. Old
STORY AGAIN
ARTHUR DAVIS DYING AS RE
suit OF cARELEssNEss.

Tolan Says He Didn't Know
the Revolver He Pointed at Him in
Flaherty's Saloon Was Losded--rt
Was and Davis Got a Bullet in His
Lung Which Will Probably Cause
His Death-Police Believe That the
Shooting Was Accidental.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
At Penn Avenue Church.

The annual Christmas tree exercises of
the primary department of the Sunday
school of the Penn Avenue Baptist
church will be conducted this afternoon.
The exercises for the older children will
be held tonight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

For the convenience of their CUSTOM
ers, the Lackawanna Trust and Safe
Deposit Company will be open this
evening from to 8 o'clock. =.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

Or. Lindabury, Surgeon. diseases OF
women a speciality, 215 Connen building.
Hours: II a. m. to p. MT to $40
p. m. 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
LETTERS FROM THE PEoPLD.

[Under this heading short letters OF In.
terest will be published when accom-.
panied, for publication, by the writer's
name. The Tribune does not assume re-
sponsibllity for opinions here expressed.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

whole matter, and the public will then
know who really is in error
Joseph H. Duggan.
Scranton, Pa, Dec. o5, 1909.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
D., L. & w. BOARD FOR TODAY.
The following 10 the makeup OF the
D., L. & w. board for today:
THTIRSDAY DEC 81

Extras East p. ni.. Potsgrove; p. M.
M. Smith; 10 p. m., McLane.
Summits-6 p. M, NJ. Ginlcy.
Extras West-4 p. M, Case; II p. m.,
Coslar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26

1t would seem as IL the didn't know
1t was loaded" fool will never become
extinct. The latest victim of his crimi-
nal carelessness Is Arthur Davis. Of
Wyoming avenue, who lies dying at
the Lackawanna hospital with n bullet
through one Of his lungs. Michael
Tolan, of North Main avenue, the young
man who shot him, Is being held at the
central police station awaiting the re-
suit of his injuries.
The two young men have been com-'
panions for u number OF years, and
went into Flaherty's saloon, on Penn
avenue, late Wednesday night with the
intention OF spending several hours
there. They drank together at a table
in the rear room until the small hours
of the morning.
A young Polish boy in the place had
fallen asleep, and a bottle OF whiskey
protruding from his pocket looked
pretty tempting. Tolan went over to
slyly abstract it, and in taking It out
Of the fellows pocket he came across
a 32-calbre revolver, which he took
possession of.
Flourished the Weapon.
He examined 1t cursorily and appar-
emily became convinced that it was not
loaded, for he tlourished 1t around in a
reckless fashion. much to the discom-
fort of those in the room. He walked
over to where young Davis was sitting
and, pointed it at him, remarking in q
joking fashion:
Look out there. Arthur
The next instant there was a report
and Davis fell forward on the floor with
a bullet in his left lung. Tolan HIM
self was so startled at the report that
he, too, fell to the floor. When he re-
allied what he had done he was pros
trated, and going out into the street
gave himself up to Patrolman Collins.
Davis was taken to the Lackawanna
hospital, where several efforts were
made to locate the bullet. He was very
weak last night and the surgeons ad-
mitted that his chances OF recovering
were exceedingly slight. In a state
ment made to several OF those around
his bedside he exonerated Tolan from
any criminal intent.
Tolan Arraigned.
Tolan was arraigned before Magis-
trate Howe and was remanded to await
the result Of his victims injuries. He
was overcome with grief and worked
himself into a pitiable state of nervous
ness during the day. He declares that
he had no idea the revolver was loaded.
The weapon was recovered by the police
and was found to contain five full and
one empty shells.
The testimony Of all the witnesses of
the affair agrees with Tolan's story,
and the police have no hesitancy in
saying that the only thing he should be
punished for is his wanton careless
ness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
Other Features.

John Barker and John p. Brawn, of
the Our New Minister" company, en-
tertained the boys with songs and
dances. and Charles Breckinbridge. Of
the DeVonde company, sang several
songs, including the Good Old Sum-
mer Time" in the chorus of which the
boys Joined right Justify. Ottille DeLano
Lee +. kellam and Fred Webber, OF the
DeVonde company, also entertained.
The thing that pleased the boys most,
however, was the ventriloquism and
limitations of Verman and the second
sight performance given by his wife
who read blindfolded numbers and
names written on a slate by any one
who wished to test her powers.
The arrangements for the dinner were
in charge of q special committee, the
chairman of which was Andrew p. Bed
ford, who has we'll earned the title Of
the "newsboys' friend" Mr. Bedford
had devoted all his spare time for
weeks past to perfecting the plans for
the dinner, and he was the happiest
man in the city yesterday as he viewed
their successful maturity
The other members of the committee
of arrangements were as follows: Frank
NJ. Vandllng, DR.. G. E.sIIill. Hugh J..
Keenan,. B. B. Megargee, Thomas J.
Fleming, Il. l.. Hatfield, ]. C. Keys, p.
A. Barrett, John Mccarthy, j. S. Schut-
Ger and Thomas Price.
The dinner cost about $400, which
amount was raised by private subscrip-
ton and by q benefit performance given
few weeks ago at the Academy OF
Music,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
City and School Taxes 1909.

The above tax duplicates are now in
my hands for collection.
r. s. BARKER,
City Treasurer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
NEMSIES HAD
A BULLY time
700 OF THEM WE'RE GIVEN A
CHRISTMAS DINNER.

t Was Given in the New Armory
and Proved to BE q Tremendous
Success-Every BOY Got All He
Wanted to Eat and More Too--An
Excellent Vaudeville Bill Was
Provided for the Diners at the Con-
clusion Of the Feast.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-26
NOTICE

p. m, Binghamton freight annulled
Dec. %.
Third 81, Friday, Dec. 90, annulled.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-01-25
ELUDED THE CONSTABLE.
An Eloping Couple from Frederick Slip
Away from Taneyiown Constable.


Miss Margaret Sehle:. aged 16 years, daugh-
ter of Gilmore Sehry. u lime dealer of Fred
erick, and Samuel itamsburg, aged %, son of
Thomas Ramsburg, of the same city, chose
their own time to be married. and on Tuesday
boarded train on the Frederick and Penn
sylvania Line railroad for York. Pa The
girls parents heard of the elopment and tele-
graphed to officers along the road to detaln
her. At Taneytown constable Burgess r.
Miller entered the car where the loving couple
we're seated, and escorted them to a hotel.
The clippers were equal to the occasion, how
ever. The young lady discovered that she
needed pair of oyershoes, and the constable
escorted the couple to store. He stood at
the front while the shoes we're being fitted.
A carriage had been ordered by the expectant
groom, and while Constable Miller was on
guard at the front door, the clippers left by
another door, entered the carriage and started
for Gettysburg, where they were married and
wired the news to the brides parents.
Miss Schley left home on Tuesday morning
about the usual time she started for school,
but laid aside studies for matrimony, and met
her affianced at the railroad station. Tickets
were purchased for York, but the Taneytown
incident was not on their program. This
episode required change of arrangements,
and the marriage took place at Gettysburg
instead of York.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-01-25
Surprise Party.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Rickle,
near Westminster, was the scene OF very
pleasant surprise party on Saturday evening,
January 18th, given in honor of Messrs. VIM.
and Edward Stephen, of Harrisonville, Mis-.
souri, The evening was spent in games and
other amusements. At eleven o'clock all
were invited to the diningroom, where re-
freshments we're served. At midnight all de-
parted for their homes. Those present were :
Mrs. Armstrong, of Baltimore; Messrs. VIM.
and Edward Stephen, of Harrisonville, Mis-
souri,; Mr. and Mrs. John E. Rickle. Misses
Jennie Hartman, Annie G itchy, Florence
Hull, Fanny Helwig, Jennie Rickter, Birdie
Fritz, Annie, Bessie and Mary Wolf, Amy
and Mary Young Irene and Emma Schaeffer,
Mary Babylon, Miss Nusbaum. and Annie,
Mary, Maggie, Grace, Jennie. Nellie and
Pauline Rickle; Messrs. George Smith, VIM.
Nusbaum, David Walsh, Hamilton Fritz,
Marshall Myers, Walter Fritz, Noah Babylon,
Charlie, Elmer and Harry Young, Elmer
Rover, John Gable, William Martin, John,
Harry, Frank and Isaac Rickle, John Wolf,
Charlie Lowe, Howard Hull, Roy Yohn.